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

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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
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What To Expect

Green City Tour Loop

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

200 Atlantic Ave

Stop #1: Faneuil Hall. Stop #1 is the primary staging and ticketing area, located at 200 Atlantic Avenue, directly on the end of the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. Stop # 1 is also directly across the street from Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and immediately next door to Christopher Columbus Park.

Prince Street Park

Stop #2: Historic North End. Stop #2 is at 561 Commercial Street, in front of the Steriti Ice Rink. Stand at the bus stop located at the corner of Commercial Street and Hull Street. It is located about two blocks east from the Charlestown Bridge.

4 Constellation Wharf

Stop #3: USS Constitution and Museum. Stop #3 is located directly in front of Gate #1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The driveway and Gate #1 are just off of Constitution Road, one block down from the cross street of Chelsea Street.

135 Causeway St

Stop #4: North Station / TD Garden. Stop #4 is on the Westbound side of Causeway Street at Portal Park in front of the Bobby Orr Statue (hockey player). Diagonally across the street is a restaurant called Tavern on the Square.

4 State St

Stop #5: Downtown Crossing / Historic District. Stop #5 is on State Street, directly across from the Old State House Museum. The trolley picks up at the glass bus shelter that's on the brick plaza across the street from the Old State House.

Cheers

Stop #6: Beacon Hill / Antique Row. Stop #7 is located on Charles Street at the corner of Mount Vernon. The Tatte Bakery and Café is on that corner and a Peet’s Coffee Shop is directly across the street.

2 1/2 Park Plaza

Stop #7 Old Town Trolley Welcome Center/Theater District/Boston Public Garden/Tranfer to Orange Loop

Beacon Hill

Stop #8: Prudential Center / Skywalk Observatory. Stop #9 is located between the Hilton entrance and the USPS mailbox.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Stop #9 Boston Children's Museum/Fort Point Channel. Transfer to Blue Seaport Hotel Shuttle Loop
Orange Back Bay Loop

4 Stops | 6 Points of Interest


Duration: 30 minutes


Operating Schedule: Back Bay 30 minute Loop available 9am-5:30pm (Nov-Mar.) and 9am-6:30pm (April-Oct). Transfer back to City Tour Loop at stop #7. 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

Stop #10 Prudential Center/Hynes Convention Center/View Boston Observation Deck

140 Huntington Ave

Stop #11 Christian Science Plaza/Symphony Hall

100 Huntington Ave

Stop #12 Copley Place Mall/Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel

Trinity Church

Stop #13 Directly across the street from 545 Boylston St. near Phillips Brooks Statue
Blue Seaport Hotel/Cruise Ship Terminal Shuttle Loop (not narrated)

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-5pm (April-Oct). Return shuttle leaves stop 1 daily at 4pm (Nov-Mar.) and 5pm (April-Oct).

The Westin Boston Seaport District

Stop #14 Boston Convention Center

Flynn Cruiseport Boston

Stop #15: Massport/Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal. Exit the cruise terminal, turn left and go to the end of the parking lot; you'll see a white tent there.

Boston Fish Pier

Stop #16: Boston Fish Pier is located in the Seaport District on Seaport Blvd. at the western corner of the entrance to the Boston Fish Pier directly across from D Street.

South Station

Stop #17: South Station (Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance) is a short walk east on Summer St. to the “Sightseeing Loading Zone” sign.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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157 reviews

Average 4.18 out of 5 stars based on 157 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Trolley tour.
  • Narration by professional tour conductor.
  • Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility 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
Apr 2025
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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 City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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