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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Historic Tours Of America

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Trolley tour
Included: Narration by professional tour conductor
Included: Discount on the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ticket

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Items of a personal nature
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Green City Tour Loop

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

Stop 1

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.
Stop 2

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.
Stop 3

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.
Stop 4

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.
Stop 5

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.
Stop 6

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.
Stop 7

Stop #7 Old Town Trolley Welcome Center/Theater District/Boston Public Garden/Tranfer to Orange Loop
Stop 8

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

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

Orange Back Bay Loop

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

Stop 1

Stop #10 Prudential Center/Hynes Convention Center/View Boston Observation Deck
Stop 2

Stop #11 Christian Science Plaza/Symphony Hall
Stop 3

Stop #12 Copley Place Mall/Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Stop 4

Stop #13 Directly across the street from 545 Boylston St. near Phillips Brooks Statue

Blue Seaport Hotel/Cruise Ship Terminal Shuttle Loop (not narrated)

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).

Stop 1

Stop #14 Boston Convention Center
Stop 2

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.
Stop 3

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.
Stop 4

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

For further information on the Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston, please call Historic Tours of America at +1-617-269-7150.
Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
Some Trolleys are available for passengers requiring wheelchair access. Please call in advance and advise your pickup time and location

Departure point: Outside of the Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal Stop #15 for Cruise Ship Passengers only

Directions: You may board the trolley at any of the 17 stops; the closest stop to the cruise terminal is Stop #15 (this stop is only operational on dates cruise ships arrive into Boston).

Stop #15 is conveniently located just outside of the Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal. When you exit the terminal turn left on Black Falcon Avenue; at the stop sign continue straight onto Terminal Street. You will see a fenced-in parking lot on your left, at the end of the lot turn left towards the water. At the end of the fence turn right and wait next to the fence; the orange and green Old Town Trolley will stop right by the fence.

To return to any of the piers, adults must have both ship’s card (which usually doubles as your room key) and a valid photo identification (passport, driver’s license, etc.)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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