The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tours in Boston

1.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52.45Our pick

Narrated Boston hop-on hop-off trolley with 13 stops, weather-friendly rides with plastic windows, and easy access to top waterfront, downtown, and Back Bay sights.

“Drivers were excellent We had Capt E. Hambone. Wiggles. Charming and Earnest They were all very knowledgeable, engaging, and made us laugh. Thank you!”

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2.1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,849 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Boston hop-on hop-off trolley with live tracking, 9 GPS walking tours, and key stops from Quincy Market to Beacon Hill and Chinatown.

“This is a fantastic fun and informative tour . We had two fantastic bus drivers Hugh (#113) who was informative and hilarious and Viola(#118) who kept narrating the city non-stop with great stories. The wait at stops is no more than 15 minutes and the app is interactive so you can see just where the next trolley is and which trolley number. Loved this and it really helped us understand where we wanted to go to explore further all while getting alot of great information and fun little tidbits and stories about buildings and activities past and present. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,413 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47.20

Ride a spooky trolley through Boston, then walk two historic graveyards with a 17th-century guide. Cemetery access included.

“Got way more out of it than expected, so much fun. Will definitely recommend. Trolly was cool and really enjoyed the sites”

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4.Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,121 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $52

Hop on Boston’s Old Town Trolley for 100+ sights, live narration, and flexible 1 or 2 day rides across downtown and beyond.

“We loved the tour, very interesting and informative tour guides. Boston is a beautiful city with lots of history.”

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5.Hop-On, Hop-Off 20+ Stops Trolley Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 607 reviews · from $50

Hop-on hop-off Boston trolley covers Freedom Trail sights in 1 or 2 days. Jump off for Paul Revere House, North End, USS Constitution.

“Drivers very informative and helpful with directions. We enjoyed our tour very much.”

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6.90-Min Narrated Trolley Tour of Lexington and Concord, MA

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

90-minute narrated trolley tour of Lexington and Concord, linking April 19, 1775 sites. Three stops, sheltered ride, $40.

“Nancy was very knowledgeable and entertaining! We learned so much, we would recommended this tour! Loved it!”

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 272 reviews · 1 day · from $47

See Boston in one day on an open-top hop-on hop-off bus with 8 stops, live guide, and smart narration across key neighborhoods.

“I was disappointed that it only covered one route of 3 we hoped to explore. Because we booked with you we were unable to upgrade our ticket.”

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8.80-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $38

80-minute, non-stop narrated trolley through Boston’s Freedom Trail and Revolutionary sites, comfy seats, $38 with tax included.

“Very informative. Important sites. The tour guide was very good.Need to take the hop on and off tour in order to take pictures.”

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9.Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52.45

Hop-on hop-off trolley through Boston on three loops with live narration and Tea Party Ships discounts, great for cruise days.

“The trolley was diffidently over booked. Never a seat available. Worst experience ever! Had to Uber back to the ship”

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10.Boston to Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $135

Guided day trip from Boston to southern Maine, with Nubble Light, Ogunquit’s Marginal Way, Kennebunkport free time, and an optional trolley tour.

“We had a fun time looking at different lighthouses, beaches, trolleys, and shops. I would recommend to anyone.”

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11.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 124 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47.14

Boston hop-on hop-off bus tour with 8 downtown stops, narrated sights, and GPS on a flexible all-day loop with occasional timing snags.

“Did not have the option to even get off. I have requested a full refund. It rained the whole time. We only drove past 1/4 of the stops”

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12.Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 79 reviews · from $37

A heated double-decker night trolley through Boston holiday lights, with carols, costumed stories, and one great photo stop at Boston Common.

“Tour Guide was full of energy and lively. Really enjoy this tour. Weather was cold but hey it was Christmas time. Learned some amazing history as well.”

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13.The Massholes Comedy Trolley Tour of Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $39Top rated

A 2-hour Boston trolley tour with comedy, free beer, and pizza, plus a stop at a comedy club for laughs and great sights.

“Best entertaining tour of a small bit of Boston. The tour guides were very engaging with the entire group, making us feel comfortable. Recommend highly! Starting entertaining your we were provided with a Modelo, not Boston beer, but it was a fun conversation piece. At the half point we stopped at their comedy club and ate a slice of pizza. Thank you for the entertaining tour!”

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14.Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Boston Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Hop on a red double-decker all-day tour of Boston, with live guiding and eight stops from the Aquarium to the State House.

“Leider keine Möglichkeit die Tour via Audio in mehreren Sprachen zu verfolgen.”

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15.Boston Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★2.5 · 24 reviews · from $36.75Best value

Heated trolley tour through Boston holiday sights, from North End Puritan Christmas bans to Beacon Hill windows and an ice-skating stop.

“It was cold and raining the day of and we didn’t get the hot chocolate or treat as promised it was a cute ride but kind of boring”

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