Boston Trolley Tour: Explore Historic Highlights

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: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Historic Boston & Freedom Trail Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley (Route)

Operating Schedule: Trolley operates daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, extending to 5:00 pm on weekends.
Hop-on hop-off tours run approximately every 15-20 minutes.
1. 206 Atlantic Ave
Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Aquarium, Little Italy, Long Wharf
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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…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Trolley Tour Only - This ticket does not include admission to any of the featured attractions.
Additional Information

Experience Boston’s budget-friendly trolley tour! CityView’s silver trolleys navigate the streets of Boston, offering a convenient hop-on hop-off service to explore the city’s highlights. Discover historical sites and events, such as the Freedom Trail, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s Ride, the Boston Massacre, and the significant role of Bostonians in…

Cancellation Policy

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

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F3800annancyc
Nov 24, 2025
Tour of Boston - My friend and I only had one day to visit Boston, and the narrated trolly was just perfect for us. We chose the 9 stop and the guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. It's a great concept and I wish more cities would adopt the hop on hop off trolley experience.
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R2623mybradb
Nov 21, 2025
Rick is great. - Rick drove our trolley on tues 18th. Loved his satire. Love his old school realness. Had an amazing time. Need to appreciate the real ones while they're still around. Respect.
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Sherrygu5103nc
Oct 25, 2025
Hugo is the best tour guide! - Hugo is the best! The only driver that I could understand. He spoke clearly, told jokes and had a lot of history and personal stories to share. Way to go Hugo!!
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4given316
Oct 20, 2025
Great choice for tour of the city - I chose this tour as I read in reviews they only sell enough tickets to assure everyone gets a seat on the bus (no overbooking). I am not sure how they accomplish this, but it did hold true for our 2 days of tours. I too, like other reviewers, wish you were able to ride the bus more than just 1 loop around. We like to ride the loop once to assess when we will jump off the next time around. I am unsure if you can jump off/on a different City View bus at the end of the loop (stop 1) and do it again. That wasn't clear. I am giving 5 stars because of the Trolley Drivers. We had Jesse, Hugo and Paul who were all engaging and made the trip enjoyable. Paul was the best as he was easiest to understand (clearly) and gave the most information about Boston throughout the tour, sticking to the topic. As a few of our days were cold, the bus had its vinyl windows closed, keeping us warm inside. This was a huge perk as we could still make the most of limited touring time during unfavorable weather. When you do hop off, they have a link on their webpage that gives you real time trolley location updates. You always know when the next bus is on the way. They also give you a great map which includes a lot of information. We used the GPS walking tour (from the map), and that was helpful. We also used the discounts on the map for other attractions. I would recommend this tour for all those reasons.
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Ccjtravels
Oct 2, 2025
A Lively Trolley Tour of Boston - We thoroughly enjoyed the convenience of this hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Our driver and tour guide, Mark "Hugo" Mainz, was very knowledgeable and it was obvious he loves Boston. His sense of humor was had everyone laughing and shouting "Huzzah" at his jokes. We also learned that this tour company covers more territory than the other competitors, so it's well worth the price. We would highly recommend you ride with Hugo.
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Dalewo7356sl
Oct 1, 2025
Great Value in Boston Trolley Tours with the Best Driver/ Guide in Bean Town - I almost never write a review and cannot remember writing one for a positive experience but this one needs to be recognized for being such a great experience. I picked this tour after reading a really well written review by someone who had experience with more than one tour operator and they made good arguments that made very good sense to me so I am writing just from the perspective of my experience today. Honestly, your experience is highly dependent on the knowledge and the attitude of the tour guide. We had JOEY and you cannot find a more knowledgeable and entertaining and witty character to show you the best that Boston has to offer. We really enjoyed the whole experience and the trolley Hop On and Off approach is fantastic for people who want to get the most from a limited amount of time but I believe that City View trolley tours (The Silver Trolleys) offers the best service (every 20 minutes) and at least one of the best drivers/guides you can find. If you find Joey, tell him "Richard Gere sent you" ... He's as good as they come.
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Getaway47146625754
Sep 28, 2025
One of the Funniest drivers in town! - My wife and I decided to do the hop on hop off and it was Amazing! The driver Hugo was funny , informative and was absolutely amazing, I will let people know! and will use them again! when visiting in the future! Thanks Hugo it was Great!
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Rodaa6mx
Sep 28, 2025
Shout out to Cindy and the city of Boston! - Cindy was absolutely amazing! She was funny, kind, knowledgeable and made Boston a fantastic experience!!! She made our time in Boston very memorable and made sure we planned to come back and take the entire jump off tour!
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Korrel
Sep 28, 2025
Wonderful hop in hop off bus ride - My sister and I had the pleasure of riding with Hugo for this tour. I wish I could put into words how much we enjoyed ourselves. Hugo was everything a tour guide should be and more. His self-deprecating sense of humor combined with his excellent storytelling abilities was truly entertaining! He had us laughing out loud and not wanting the ride to end. He wove a lot of personal experiences into his talk, which was very interesting. You can tell he really cares about his passengers and loves his job. Out of 5 stars, we would give him 10 all day long! Thanks, Hugo, for everything! 🤗
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Gordon
Oct 9, 2025
Never use Jesse as a tour guide! - Our tour guide was Jesse and he did not stop with his political opinions the entire time and drove everyone crazy. He was terrible!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).