The 15 Best Trolley Tours Worldwide

1.Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,527 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Ride Savannah’s narrated Old Town Trolley loop, then hop off at key sights such as Forsyth Park, City Market, River Street, and the Cathedral Basilica. The full circuit takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, with trolleys planned every 20 minutes. Guides including Pops, Red, DA, Meagan, Sunny, and Richard add history and humor along the way.

“Drivers were very knowledgeable and entertaining. There is a great deal of flexibility with the ability to get on and off of the trolly's.”

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

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

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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3.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Ride Honolulu’s hop-on hop-off trolley for one, four, or seven days. Choose a single route or all five, then stop at Diamond Head, Waikiki, Chinatown, Iolani Palace, Ala Moana, and more. Drivers such as Sam, Oli, Duke, Tyler, and Tim add local stories and humor, though busy periods can mean long waits or standing-room-only rides.

“the only thing of real interest to me was the statue of King Kamehameha . I have always wanted to see this statute and was pleased i go to see it. the rest of the tour was okay but it was more looking at buildings as we drove by them. The driver was very informative and provided heaps of historical information.”

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4.Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,159 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Ride an open-air trolley from Waikiki along Oahu’s southern coast, with a certified guide, Halona Blowhole, Kahala Mall, Sea Life Park, Rainbow Drive-In, and Leonard’s Bakery. Guides such as Chuck, Marco, Joey, and Keoki add local stories, but arrive early for a seat and confirm your food stops with the driver.

“Extremely scenic tour of the Honolulu coastline. Interesting info. about the Island by the driver. Excellent value for money.”

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5.St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,799 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

See St. Augustine by trolley with a 1-day or 2-day pass, live commentary, and 22 stops near landmarks such as Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, the Old Jail, and the Fountain of Youth. Drivers such as Kevin, Summer, and Davy Jones are known for lively storytelling. The pass also includes the St. Augustine History Museum.

“Kendall was our free shuttle drive who picked us up at our hotel to get to the starting point . She was very informative. We were taken to the starting point of the tour. Davy Jones was our Trolly tour guide. He was lively and humorous and kept us entertained with various anecdotes throughout the 22 stop ride. Tuba Tim was our free shuttle driver back to our hotel. He was personable and also gave us useful info about St. Augustine. We totally enjoyed the experience.”

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

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

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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7.Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,599 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride a fully narrated Washington DC trolley past the Capitol, White House, memorials, museums, and The Wharf. Hop off where you like, then rejoin the route later. Guides such as Joe Moe, Birdie, Rooster, and Everett add humor and local detail, while a seven-language app helps non-English speakers follow along.

“Great information . Friendly drivers. Window covers couldn't go up or down. Could get off and stop at as many places as you want”

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8.San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,523 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Use a one or two-day open-air trolley pass to explore San Diego at your own pace. Live guides such as Jack, Kevin, Mike, and Tommie add history and humor as you ride between 11 stops, including Old Town, Coronado, the USS Midway, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, Barrio Logan, and Little Italy. Trolleys arrive about every 20 to 30 minutes.

“Friendly, fun, and informative. A nice way to learn some history of San Diego. Helps you decide on the sites you want to visit.”

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9.Orlando: I-Ride Trolley Hop-on Hop-off Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,352 reviews · from $6Best value

Use the Orlando I-Ride Trolley for unlimited trips along International Drive and Universal Boulevard for 1, 3, 5, 7, or 14 days. Show your booking confirmation to the driver, collect your fare card, and ride to SeaWorld, ICON Park, WonderWorks, outlet malls, restaurants, hotels, and the convention center. Wheelchair access is available.

“Helpful drivers. Clean buses that ran regularly. GREAT value for money. Thank you :-)”

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10.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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11.Waikiki Trolley Red Line Heroes & Legends Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,120 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Ride E Noa’s Red Line through Waikiki and Honolulu, passing the Duke Kahanamoku statue, Chinatown, Punchbowl, the State Capitol, and Aloha Tower. Guides such as Sam, Chuck, Chico, Turk, and Big Tony add local history and humor. You can hop off, but long waits and crowded trolleys make careful planning essential.

“All of it especially the aloha tower, the legends statue and scenic view that road goes to pacific memorial. Big Tony narrated well the historical of the legends.”

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12.Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,640 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Ride Old Town Trolley’s narrated Savannah loop with conductors such as Red, Justice, Pops, and Cash sharing local history, humor, and dining tips. Your one-day ticket covers 15 stops and more than 100 sights, including Forsyth Park, the Cathedral, City Market, River Street, and the Juliette Gordon Low district.

“was able to plan out my day from breakfast to dinner without the need for transportation. the loop is all walkable, the guides are knowledgeable, I do believe they are all trained to say the same thing. we got on 3 different guide trolleys, and we overlapped one, and the guy said basically the same thing as the previous driver. so info on area, it doesn't matter who your guide is, personality of the guide is what changes it up! if I wouldve done more research, this trolley drops you off at a ton of historical buildings ans museums. highly recommend for those with limited mobility to explore the gorgeous…”

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13.Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,634 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $53

Ride Old Town Trolley through Nashville with live guides such as Drey, Tater, Cousin Debbie, and JR. Stay aboard for a narrated 11-mile overview, or hop off at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Parthenon, Ryman Auditorium, and other stops. Choose a one or two-day ticket, with trolleys arriving about every 20 to 30 minutes.

“Enjoyable and lots of musical history learned! Great value for the money!”

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14.Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,530 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Ride a narrated Old Town Trolley around Key West in about 90 minutes, then hop off at 13 stops for sights such as Mallory Square, Hemingway’s home, Bahama Village, and the Southernmost Point. Your all-day ticket also includes the Sails to Rails Museum and two walking tours. Guides such as Patrick and Bailey have earned special praise for their humor and local stories.

“Very informative and entertaining. So easy to use. It went everywhere I wanted to go and they stayed on time. Available when needed.”

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15.San Diego: Hop-on Hop-off Narrated Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,323 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $57

See San Diego and Coronado from an authentic trolley with live English narration. Ride the full loop for city orientation, then hop off at Old Town, Balboa Park, the Embarcadero, Little Italy, or Coronado. Guides such as Frank, Jack, Bini, and Kimmy are known for adding humor, local stories, and useful tips.

“Had a wonderful time. One day is not enough time to enjoy hop on hop off tour. It takes 2 hours to go around the city. We looked at the Midway ship the day before. We enjoyed looking at the beach and our grandson rode the merry go around.”

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