Boston Trolley Tour: Explore Historic Sites

Experience the best of Boston with an affordable hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Explore historical sites, learn about Boston’s role in American history, and enjoy a convenient and informative narrated tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Historic Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley (Route)

Operating Schedule: Hop on Hop off tours depart approximately every 15-20 minutes. For accurate stop locations, please ask for a trolley map upon check-in.

1. 206 Atlantic Ave
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Aquarium, Little Italy, Long Wharf

2. Blue Bikes
Old North Church, Christopher Columbus Park, Old North Church

3. Commercial St opp Hull St
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, Great Molasses Flood

4. 532 Freedom Trl
USS Cassin Young, Constitution Museum, Bunker Hill

5. 186 Canal St
Sports Museum, North Station

6. State Street at Congress Street
Boston Massacre, Old South Meeting House, Holocaust Memorial Old Sculley Squ

7. 111 Boylston St
Boston Common, Central Burying Ground, Swan Boats, Newbury Street

8. 29 Beacon St
New State House, Granary Burying Ground, Park St Church, Robert Gould Shaw Memorial, Black Heritage Trail,

9. SOS Smart Vending Machine
Children’s Museum, South Station, Chinatown, Welcome Gate

Points of Interest

  • North End

  • Chinatown

  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

  • Boston Common

  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace

  • Old South Church in Boston

  • CityView Trolley Tours

  • Quincy Market

  • The Paul Revere House

  • New England Aquarium

  • Marriott’s Custom House

  • Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

  • Copp’s Hill Burying Ground

  • Old North Church & Historic Site

  • USS Constitution

  • Bunker Hill

  • TD Garden

  • USS Cassin Young

  • Old State House

  • Old South Meeting House

  • New England Holocaust Memorial

  • Haymarket

  • Boston Massacre Site

  • Central Burying Ground

  • Boston Public Garden

  • Park Street Church

  • Beacon Hill

  • Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial

  • Granary Burying Ground

  • King’s Chapel

  • King’s Chapel Burying Ground

  • Seaport District / South Boston Waterfront

  • Rose Kennedy Greenway

  • Bunker Hill Monument

What's Included
  • Narrated Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour of Boston
  • 20% Off 60 Min Harbor Cruise
  • 40% Off Old North Church
  • Fully narrated stories sharing about the history, people, and stories of Boston
  • Bonus GPS Self-Guided Walking Tour via App of area near trolley stops
  • 50% Off Sports Museum
  • 1 or 2 Day (consecutive days) Trolley Pass Options available at checkout
  • Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Trolley Tour Only - This ticket does not include admission to any of the featured attractions.
Additional Information

Ride Boston’s affordable trolley tour! CityView’s silver trolleys take you through the streets of Boston and take in the highlights with a convenient and easy hop-on hop-off service. Learn about historical places and events, including the Freedom Trail, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s Ride, the Boston Massacre, and Bostonians’ role in America’s history on this fully narrated tour.

EXCLUSIVE…All NEW: 7 foreign languages are now offered (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Chinese & Japanese) in via Apple & Google Stores.

EXCLUSIVE…Included is our New GPS Self-Guides Walking Tour app created to guide you thru all the historic areas when you hop off at the trolley stops and lead you back to the trolley stops so you…NEVER GET LOST!

  • Hotel Pickup NOT included, trolleys depart from Atlantic Avenue, side of the building at 255 State St on day of travel.
  • 2-Day Trolley Pass is valid for 2 Consecutive Days
  • Included FREE, 9 GPS Self-Guided Walking Tours a $24 Value: Location-aware tours play stories automatically, the GPS Walking Tours are valid for four days so you can explore on your own after your tour day with the trolley.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Todd_r
Sep 29, 2024
Worth it!!!! - Loved the tour guides. All did a great job. Fun afternoon. Maybe a little more explanation on when and where the stops are during the tour
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Linda_k
Sep 27, 2024
Good overview of the city. - All of the tour guides were great, except one used a recording, and that was not nearly as much fun. The 14th stop was sold out so we got the 9 stop option which I didn’t think I would like as much, but it was perfect. We are elderly and we would not have got on and off at 14 different stop so it worked out just right for us. We chose carefully and got off at 4 stood in two days. Our hotel was in a good location so we walked to other places.
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Nicola_d
Sep 20, 2024
Great - Fabulous tour of Salem, ideal for when you arrive to get your bearings around this beautiful city, excellent driver, knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend
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Joyce_p
Sep 16, 2024
A must do in Boston!!!! - Fantastic experience and staff! I highly recommend! Hugo is a hoot! Def try to get in his trolley! But Allie the guides are AMAZING!!!!!! A huge thumbs up to this company!
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Isabelmx6987jz
Sep 12, 2024
Excellent - Love the passion that Hugo had while giving us a tour! Also very funny and loved your Boston accent . Thank you from the Spokane WA ladies!
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Robertbw7961sz
Sep 9, 2024
Hugo the entertainer. - We stopped at several places. Two of the drivers did not say much, but Hugo was very informative. He put his own spin on things, and made jokes about stuff and himself. He was very entertaining. He is a valued emoyee.
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I595cprobynl
Sep 8, 2024
Joe B. Awesome tour guide! - Joe B. was our driver and he was AMAZING! So knowledgeable and his stories were great! We had a great day touring Boston with this company.
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N635thmirellam
Sep 7, 2024
The best tour guide to see the sights! - City View Hop on Hop off Trolley Tour was l one of the best parts of our trip! We had a few different tour guides since you are able to stop and explore at each location and then catch the next trolley. This being said Joey was by far the best!!! He was kind, funny and genuinely cared to help each person he met along the tour any way he could!
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Ashcollett
Sep 7, 2024
Fabulous Tour! - We loved our tour! Joey was the best, hands down. He ended up being our driver twice in one day. He is super friendly and very knowledgeable. He really knows the history and explains the sites very well. Highly recommend this tour!
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F8984ngmelissam
Sep 2, 2024
Get Hugo as your driver for the BEST day! - This is a great way to see the city, gives good coverage for the city as well as the option to get on and off everywhere along the route. Hugo is the most energetic and friendly driver that gives incredibly informative commentary about every aspect of the city and makes u want to stay onboard to hear what else he's going to say. Unfortunately we had to get back on another trolley with a different driver and he didn't speak at all. He just played the recording that says minimal information about each location while passing by. So boring in comparison to how fun Hugo makes the trip! Plus, he gives u extra information that he personalizes! He made the day sooóoo fun and deserves special recognition for his above and beyond charisma!
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