4 Boston Bus Tours Worth Booking

1.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52Our pick

Ride Boston’s heated, weather-protected trolley through the North End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and historic waterfront. Live conductors such as Rocky and Capt. E. Hambone add stories and humor. You can choose a one- or two-day pass, hop off near major sights, and transfer between the Green City and Orange Back Bay loops.

“The overall tour was informative and what was expected. The tour drivers had great humor and made the tour not only interesting but fun. However, the beginning of the tour was very confusing from the start. Found our way to the tour office. They did not explain appropriately about the different tour colors which only did some areas of Boston. Or that we would have to transfer at some point. Our understanding was that we would board one bus and stay on it for all 13 stops. Once we were on and did one loop and transfer, it was more clear. They break up the tour into geographic areas so…”

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2.1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,849 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

This narrated Boston trolley tour links Quincy Market, the North End, Bunker Hill, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, and the Tea Party site. Choose a one-day or two-consecutive-day pass, listen to live guides such as Hugo, Jesse, or Joey, and use nine GPS walking tours in the app. The trolley loop is about 80 minutes, but check the boarding rules carefully.

“Difficult to find trolley pick up location at South station. Also, tickets only good for 1 complete circle.”

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3.Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,121 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $52

Ride Boston’s orange and green Old Town Trolley through 13 stops and more than 100 sights. Live conductors such as Crafty, Cogs, Beanie, and Rocky add local stories and humor. Use the 1-day ticket for a city overview or the 2-day option to explore the North End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and waterfront at an easier pace.

“This was the perfect way to get an overview of all Boston has to offer. The driver shared history and facts about each site. Thank you.”

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4.Hop-On, Hop-Off 20+ Stops Trolley Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 607 reviews · from $50

Ride a narrated Boston trolley between more than 20 stops, including Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere’s House, the North End, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and the USS Constitution. Take the full one-hour circuit first, then hop off to explore. English-speaking guides, GPS walking tours, and frequent departures make this useful for a first visit.

“The guide was great and very funny. Consider starting your day early so you get to explore and use the tour conveniently. It stops running at 4:30pm so try to have an early start. The tour does take you to the most important parts of Boston so it’s an amazing way of getting to know the city when you’re on a tight schedule.”

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