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Route name: Green route
Attraction timings: 1pm to 4pm
Boston Old Town Trolley tours
Routes
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
TimelineMap
1. Faneuil Hall (Transfer to Green or Blue loop)
Quincy Market
2 minutes walk2. Historic North End
Old North Church
2 minutes walk3. USS Constitution and Museum
Bunker Hill Monument
4 minutes walk4. North Station / TD Garden
Boston Garden
5. Downtown Crossing / Historic District
King’s Chapel & Burying Ground
6 minutes walk8. Beacon Hill / Boston Common
Massachusetts State House
3 minutes walk9. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (Transfer to Green or Blue loop)
Old South Meeting House
6 minutes walkTOTAL DURATION30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTURECheers Bar
at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURECheers Bar
at 6:00 PM
TimelineMap
1. Cheers Bar
Boston Common
7 minutes walk2. Old Town Trolley Welcome Center
Boston Public Garden
7 minutes walk4. Christian Science Plaza / Symphony Hall
Symphony Hall
4 minutes walk5. Copley Place Mall
Back Bay Neighborhood
5 minutes walk6. Copley Square / Trinity Church
Trinity Church
2 minutes walkTOTAL DURATION30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREFaneuil Hall
at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREFaneuil Hall
at 5:00 PM
TimelineMap
1. Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market
2 minutes walk2. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Old South Meeting House
6 minutes walk5. Boston Fish Pier
Boston Harborwalk
9 minutes walkDiscover Boston's top sights on a trolley tour with unbeatable discounts on cruises & more!
- Explore Boston at your own pace on a vintage hop-on hop-off trolley tour with a 1/2-day pass with unlimited hops.
- See all the attractions on your bucket list whenever you want to see them by hopping off at 17 unique stops across three routes.
- Enjoy discounts at local experiences, including $10 off the Harbor Cruise and Ghosts & Gravestones Tour, and half-price entry at the Sports Museum.
- Stop by the Quincy Market for lobster rolls, Copley Square for its historic buildings, and Fenway Park, home to the iconic Red Sox baseball team.
Discover Boston's top sights on a trolley tour with unbeatable discounts on cruises & more!
- Explore Boston at your own pace on a vintage hop-on hop-off trolley tour with a 1/2-day pass with unlimited hops.
- See all the attractions on your bucket list whenever you want to see them by hopping off at 17 unique stops across three routes.
- Enjoy discounts at local experiences, including $10 off the Harbor Cruise and Ghosts & Gravestones Tour, and half-price entry at the Sports Museum.
- Stop by the Quincy Market for lobster rolls, Copley Square for its historic buildings, and Fenway Park, home to the iconic Red Sox baseball team.
Inclusions
- 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
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
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
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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
4.6(203)
Combo (Save 5%): Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets
from $87.45
$83.08
5% off
Set off on Tea Party Museum tours & visit top sights on bus tours all while saving big!
- Uncover Boston’s history of rebellion at the Tea Party Museum and explore top sights on a charming trolley tour with this budget-friendly combo.
- Hop on and off vintage-style trolleys with a 1-day pass, hitting 17 top attractions, including the North End, Trinity Church & more.
- Make the most of your discounts on a harbour cruise and at the city’s top museums, including the Sports Museum.
- Relive the 1773 tea protest at the Tea Party Museum, where costumed actors share stories of Boston’s fight for liberty and its consequences.
- See restored tea ships, exhibits, and original chests dumped in the Boston harbor, and get hands-on by tossing tea just like the Sons of Liberty.
Set off on Tea Party Museum tours & visit top sights on bus tours all while saving big!
- Uncover Boston’s history of rebellion at the Tea Party Museum and explore top sights on a charming trolley tour with this budget-friendly combo.
- Hop on and off vintage-style trolleys with a 1-day pass, hitting 17 top attractions, including the North End, Trinity Church & more.
- Make the most of your discounts on a harbour cruise and at the city’s top museums, including the Sports Museum.
- Relive the 1773 tea protest at the Tea Party Museum, where costumed actors share stories of Boston’s fight for liberty and its consequences.
- See restored tea ships, exhibits, and original chests dumped in the Boston harbor, and get hands-on by tossing tea just like the Sons of Liberty.
Inclusions
Boston Hop-on Hop-off
- 1-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
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- Timed entry to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (Stop 9 on Green Route)
- Interactive tour
Access to:
- Authentically restored tea ships
- Dumping tea overboard experience
- Abigail's Tea Room
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
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
What’s not allowed
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly prohibited at the museum exhibits.
Accessibility
Boston Hop-on Hop-off
- 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.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional Information
Boston Hop-on Hop-off
- 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.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- The museum includes a gift shop and a tea room that you can access without a ticket to the museum.
- The tour lasts an hour, so plan your visit to the tea room and souvenir shop accordingly.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Combo (Save 8%): Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + View Boston Tickets
from $89.45
$82.13
8% off
From sky-high panoramas to trolley tour adventures, see it all with this two-in-one combo.
- Experience the best of Boston with this cost-effective combo that includes View Boston tickets and a hop-on hop-off trolley tour.
- Hop on and off as many times as you’d like and discover Boston with a 1-day trolley tour pass with stops at 17 unique attractions across 3 routes.
- Enjoy discounts on popular cruises, museums, spooky ghost tours & other local experiences to round out your Boston adventure.
- Take in sweeping city views from the 52nd floor of one of New England’s tallest towers, and enjoy view decks, and exhibits about Boston’s history.
- Explore Boston through interactive displays, a 3D city model, and a personalized itinerary feature that curates must-see spots just for you.
From sky-high panoramas to trolley tour adventures, see it all with this two-in-one combo.
- Experience the best of Boston with this cost-effective combo that includes View Boston tickets and a hop-on hop-off trolley tour.
- Hop on and off as many times as you’d like and discover Boston with a 1-day trolley tour pass with stops at 17 unique attractions across 3 routes.
- Enjoy discounts on popular cruises, museums, spooky ghost tours & other local experiences to round out your Boston adventure.
- Take in sweeping city views from the 52nd floor of one of New England’s tallest towers, and enjoy view decks, and exhibits about Boston’s history.
- Explore Boston through interactive displays, a 3D city model, and a personalized itinerary feature that curates must-see spots just for you.
Inclusions
Boston Hop-on Hop-off
- 1-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
View Boston
- Entry to View Boston (near Stop 8 on Green Route)
Access to:
- Indoor & outdoor observation decks
- All immersive & interactive exhibits
- The Beacon Bistro & Stratus rooftop bar
- A personalized itinerary at each exhibit
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
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
What’s not allowed
View Boston
- Re-entry is not permitted once a ticket has been scanned.
- Keep in mind that smoking is not allowed at the venue.
Accessibility
Boston Hop-on Hop-off
- 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.
View Boston
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue. However, they must be 12 months or older.
Additional Information
Boston Hop-on Hop-off
- 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.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Why choose the Old Town Trolley Boston tours?
Explore Boston's history on a budget
Save money while learning all about Boston’s rich history with an all-in-one combo package that includes discounted access to popular attractions. This is a cost-effective way to explore the city.
Interactive historical experiences
Dumping tea overboard at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is an engaging experience that relives pivotal moments of American history. It's a fun and educational activity perfect for all ages.
Expertly guided tours
Get a deeper understanding of the city’s culture, heritage, and stories as you journey through its streets with entertaining & insightful commentary from knowledgeable guides who bring Boston’s history to life.
Unparalleled trolley views
With its elevated seating and open design, the tour ensures you won’t miss a thing—from the scenic waterfront to the historic streets, every view is picture-perfect.
Unparalleled trolley views
With its elevated seating and open design, the tour ensures you won’t miss a thing—from the scenic waterfront to the historic streets, every view is picture-perfect.
Convenient and flexible
With multiple stops across Boston, the hop-on hop-off feature gives you the freedom to explore the city at your pace. Whether you’re diving into history or taking in the modern cityscape, the Old Town Trolley offers the flexibility to craft your perfect itinerary.
Big bus Boston routes, stops and maps
Green route
The Green Route takes you through the historic heart of Boston and the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks, including the charming streets of Beacon Hill, the Historic North End, and the naval legacy at the USS Constitution. Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike, this route lets you explore Boston’s rich heritage and stunning architecture.
Overview:
- First stop: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Timings: 9am - 5pm
- Frequency: Every 20 minutes
- No. of stops: 14
Full loop duration: 2 hours
Orange route
The Orange Route/Seaport Shuttle Loop connects you to Boston’s vibrant waterfront and modern attractions, such as the interactive Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the bustling South Station, and the contemporary Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. This route is ideal if you want to experience Boston’s blend of historic charm and modern flair.
Overview:
- First stop: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- Timings: 9am - 5pm
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- No. of stops: 5
Full loop duration: 2 hours
Highlights of your Old Town Trolley Boston tour
Bunker Hill Monument
Suggested Old Town Trolley Boston Itineraries
Boston in 1 day
Boston in 2 days
- If you only have one day to explore Boston, make sure to visit all the must-see landmarks of Boston to complete your vacation:
- Start your adventure at Faneuil Hall, a historic marketplace buzzing with shops and food stalls. Hop back on the trolley and head to the Historic North End, where you can explore Boston’s oldest neighborhood and grab a coffee at a cozy Italian café.
- From there, ride to the USS Constitution & Museum and dive into naval history with a visit to “Old Ironsides.” Next, stop at Beacon Hill, where you can wander through the charming streets of Antique Row and snap photos of the iconic red-brick houses.
- Break for lunch at Legal Sea Foods, a must-try for seafood lovers. Then, visit the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, where you can relive the events that sparked the American Revolution.
- Wrap up your day with a loop on the trolley to admire the skyline and end your journey at Copley Square, where you can marvel at Trinity Church or explore the nearby Prudential Center for some last-minute shopping.
If you have two days in Boston, explore the city at a relaxed pace with this plan:
Day 1:
Start at Faneuil Hall and explore its shops and eateries. Hop on the trolley and head to the Historic North End, then stop by the Old State House to uncover Boston’s revolutionary tales. Continue to the USS Constitution & Museum, where you can walk the decks of this famous ship.
Stop for lunch at Legal Sea Foods, then visit the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for an interactive experience. Hop back on the trolley and end your day at Beacon Hill, strolling the charming streets and relaxing at Boston Common, for a perfect historic loop.
Day 2:
Begin at the Prudential Center, enjoying panoramic views from the Skywalk Observatory. Visit Christian Science Plaza and Symphony Hall, then make your way to Copley Place Mall for some shopping.
After lunch, take the trolley to South Station or the Boston Convention Center and explore Boston’s modern districts. If time permits, check out the scenic Boston Fish Pier or hop off at the Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal for waterfront views.
End your day with a leisurely harbor cruise (with discounted tickets) or an evening Ghosts & Gravestones tour to dive into Boston’s spooky past and give your day an exciting cultural twist.
Frequently asked questions about Old Town Trolley Boston
Are the trolleys enclosed or climate-controlled?
The trolleys feature roll-up plastic windows and heated interiors during winter for comfort. However, they are not air-conditioned.
Do tours operate in all weather?
Yes, tours run year-round, rain or shine. Extreme weather, like blizzards, may cause temporary closures.
How many times can I ride?
Ride as many loops as you’d like, but we recommend hopping off to explore attractions. Each ride provides similar commentary, albeit with unique delivery from different guides.
How often do trolleys arrive?
Trolleys arrive frequently, though timing may vary with traffic, weather, and seasonal demand. They’re more frequent on weekends.
Can I bring luggage onboard?
Small luggage may be accommodated if space allows, but storage is limited.