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Old Town Trolley Tours: Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Passengers inside Old Town Trolley Bus in Boston, viewing the Massachusetts State House.
Boston Old Town Trolley with tourists, city skyline in background.
Boston Old Town Trolley Tour in front of Massachusetts State House.
Old Town Trolley passing by the Old State House in Boston.

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(57)

VILAS W COOMBS

Vilas

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Loved every minute of hopping on and off ALL DAY. Not sure why anyone is complaining about any wait times as ws might have waited once or twice for ten minutes. I give it five stars for driver drivers and excellent narrated info while on board. What a fun day and would highly recommend.
Julie Lopez

Julie

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
All the bus drivers were very knowledgeable and entertaining. The buses came frequently at each stop. We learned a lot about the city and had a great time. Especially nice to use when it is raining outside.
    • Discover the best of Boston on a 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off vintage trolley tour, giving you the freedom to explore iconic landmarks at your own pace.

    • Hop on and off as many times as you’d like at 17 unique stops across 3 routes, with buses arriving frequently.

    • Extra perks include $10 off Harbor Cruises, $6 off Boston Tea Party Museum tickets, and special discounts on other local experiences and tours.

    • Stroll through Quincy Market’s foodie paradise, relive history at the Tea Party Ships, and soak up stunning harbor views from the waterfront.

    • 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

    • Access to Green, Orange, and Blue Routes

    Discounts:

    • $10 off Historic Harbor Cruise

    • $10 off Ghosts & Gravestones Tour

    • $5 off Boston Essential Guide

    • $6 off admission to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

    • 50% off admission at The Sports Museum

    • $4 off admission at The West End Museum

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours
    FIRST DEPARTUREFaneuil Hall (Transfer to Green or Blue loop) at 9:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREFaneuil Hall (Transfer to Green or Blue loop) at 5:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Faneuil Hall (Transfer to Green or Blue loop)

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Quincy Market

    Quincy Market

    2 minutes walk

    2. Historic North End

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Old North Church

    Old North Church

    2 minutes walk

    3. USS Constitution and Museum

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Bunker Hill Monument

    Bunker Hill Monument

    4 minutes walk

    4. North Station / TD Garden

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Boston Garden

    Boston Garden

    5. Downtown Crossing / Historic District

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    King’s Chapel & Burying Ground

    King’s Chapel & Burying Ground

    6 minutes walk

    6. Cheers Bar (Transfer to Orange or Green loop)

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Old South Meeting House

    10 minutes walk

    7. Old Town Trolley Welcome Center (Transfer to Orange or Green loop)

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Boston Common

    5 minutes walk

    8. Beacon Hill / Boston Common

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Massachusetts State House

    Massachusetts State House

    3 minutes walk

    9. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (Transfer to Green or Blue loop)

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Old South Meeting House

    Old South Meeting House

    6 minutes walk
    TOTAL DURATION30 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTURECheers Bar at 9:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTURECheers Bar at 6:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Cheers Bar

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    1 attraction
    Boston Common

    Boston Common

    7 minutes walk

    2. Old Town Trolley Welcome Center

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Boston Public Garden

    Boston Public Garden

    7 minutes walk

    3. Prudential Center / View Observation Deck

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Skywalk Observatory

    3 minutes walk

    4. Christian Science Plaza / Symphony Hall

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    1 attraction
    Symphony Hall

    Symphony Hall

    4 minutes walk

    5. Copley Place Mall

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Back Bay Neighborhood

    Back Bay Neighborhood

    5 minutes walk

    6. Copley Square / Trinity Church

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Trinity Church

    Trinity Church

    2 minutes walk
    TOTAL DURATION30 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREFaneuil Hall at 9:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREFaneuil Hall at 5:00 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Faneuil Hall

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Quincy Market

    Quincy Market

    2 minutes walk

    2. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Old South Meeting House

    Old South Meeting House

    6 minutes walk

    3. Boston Convention Center

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Institute of Contemporary Art

    9 minutes walk

    4. Massport / Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    World Trade Center / Seaport

    9 minutes walk

    5. Boston Fish Pier

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Boston Harborwalk

    Boston Harborwalk

    9 minutes walk

    6. South Station

    Get direction
    1 attraction

    Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

    10 minutes walk
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    VILAS W COOMBS

    Vilas

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Loved every minute of hopping on and off ALL DAY. Not sure why anyone is complaining about any wait times as ws might have waited once or twice for ten minutes. I give it five stars for driver drivers and excellent narrated info while on board. What a fun day and would highly recommend.
    Julie Lopez

    Julie

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    All the bus drivers were very knowledgeable and entertaining. The buses came frequently at each stop. We learned a lot about the city and had a great time. Especially nice to use when it is raining outside.
    Jesse Nuckols

    Jesse

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The flexibility of getting on and off and all the information shared
    Cathy Stephens

    Cathy

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Great way to learn the city and its rich history!
    REINAFLOR BAHN

    Reinaflor

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Our tour guide was excellent, Mr Donald Little.
  • Accessibility

    • Require special accommodations for your disability? Contact the operator before your tour, and they'll try to assist you.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

    Additional Information

    • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets will be shared in the ticket after the booking.

    • You don’t have to use attraction tickets on the same day.

    • Please note that Sports Museum access must be redeemed within 48 hours of the Trolley Tour. You can do so by presenting your Trolley receipt at the Sports Museum Information Desk.

    Tour Details

    City Tour Loop (Green Route)

    Discover Boston’s most popular attractions along the City Tour loop.

    • First bus: 9am from Stop 1 (Faneuil Hall)

    • Last bus (Apr to Oct): 5pm from Stop 1 (Faneuil Hall)

    • Last bus (Nov to Mar): 4pm from Stop 1 (Faneuil Hall)

    • Popular stops: Historic North End, Beacon Hill, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

    Back Bay Loop (Orange Route)

    Explore the landmarks in Black Bay by cruising down the orange route.

    • First bus: 9am from Stop 1 (Old Town Trolley Welcome Center)

    • Last bus (Apr to Oct): 6pm from Stop 1 (Old Town Trolley Welcome Center)

    • Last bus (Nov to Mar): 5pm from Stop 1 (Old Town Trolley Welcome Center)

    • Popular stops: Copley Place Mall, Trinity Church, View Observation Deck

    Seaport Hotel Shuttle Loop (Blue Route)

    Hop on the Seaport Hotel Shuttle loop and explore Boston’s waterfront at your own pace.

    • First bus: 9am from Stop 1 (Faneuil Hall)

    • Last bus (Apr to Oct): 5pm from Stop 1 (Faneuil Hall)

    • Last bus (Nov to Mar): 4pm from Stop 1 (Faneuil Hall)

    • Popular stops: Boston Convention Center, Massport, Boston Fish Pier

    You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your trolley ticket.

    • You can join the HOHO tour from any one of the stops in Boston.

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