Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Overview
After your cruise ship docks in Boston, spend your time seeing the city's top attractions on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour! Explore Boston at your leisure, which allows you to create your own itinerary and see the most popular sites of Boston at your own pace. Board the trolley within a short walk from the cruise port, and enjoy a day of visiting Boston’s famous landmarks and must-see sights.
What's Included
- Trolley tour
- Narration by professional tour conductor
- Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Food and drinks
What To Expect
9 Stops | 12 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: The Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - named one of the best hop-on, hop-off tours in the world by Forbes - is the easiest way to get around town! Take advantage of discounted admission at area attractions, see the city at your own pace with unlimited rides, and enjoy a flexible route that features 17 stops throughout town. Hop on the Old Town Trolley at any of its stops and take a seat while your engaging guide and narrator regales you with entertaining and educational anecdotes about Boston's past. Get to know Boston's iconic institutions and roam its lively districts, from the waterfront to the Back Bay. Trolleys depart every 15-30 minutes. Green City Tour Loop is approximately 2 hours with 9 stops City Tour 2 hour GREEN Loop available 9am-4pm (Nov-Mar.) and 9am-4pm (April-Oct). Transfer to Back Bay Loop at stop #7a. Last departure from stop #1: April – October: 4pm November – March: 4pm
200 Atlantic Ave
Prince Street Park
4 Constellation Wharf
135 Causeway St
4 State St
Cheers
2 1/2 Park Plaza
Beacon Hill
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
4 Stops | 6 Points of Interest
Duration: 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: Back Bay 30 minute ORANGE Loop available 9am-4:00pm (Nov-Mar.) and 9am-5:00pm (April-Oct). Transfer back to City Tour Loop at stop #7. Last departure from stop #7a: April – October: 4:15pm November – March: 4:15pm Explore Boston's beautiful Back Bay and enjoy more history, shopping and brilliant sights. Back Bay Loop is approximately 30 minutes with 4 stops
40 Dalton St
140 Huntington Ave
100 Huntington Ave
Trinity Church
4 Stops | 2 Points of Interest
Duration: 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: Blue Seaport Hotel Shuttle Loop includes the Cruise Ship Terminal. Seaport Loop - available 9am-4pm (Nov-Mar.) and 9am-4pm (April-Oct). Return shuttle leaves stop 1 daily at 4pm (Nov-Mar.) and 4pm (April-Oct).
The Westin Boston Seaport District
Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal
Boston Fish Pier
South Station
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This excursion is independent of the cruise line; you will be included in our general public tour
- Three Loops - Green City Tour Loop 2 Hours with 9 stops, Orange Back Bay Loop 30 Minutes with 4 Stops, Blue Seaport Hotel/Cruise Terminal Shuttle 30 Minutes 4 Stops
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
- Pick up is at stop 15 for cruise ship passengers only; if you are not arriving on a cruise ship you will need to board at another stop.
- Service animals allowed. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Trolley tour.
- Narration by professional tour conductor.
- Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket.
- Gratuities.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Trolley tour
- Narration by professional tour conductor
- Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This excursion is independent of the cruise line; you will be included in our general public tour
- Three Loops - Green City Tour Loop 2 Hours with 9 stops, Orange Back Bay Loop 30 Minutes with 4 Stops, Blue Seaport Hotel/Cruise Terminal Shuttle 30 Minutes 4 Stops
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
- Pick up is at stop 15 for cruise ship passengers only; if you are not arriving on a cruise ship you will need to board at another stop.
- Service animals allowed. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed
- Operated by a business
