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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with Harbor Cruise Option

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with Harbor Cruise Option

Overview

Ride Boston's affordable trolley tour! CityView's silver trolleys take you through the streets of Boston and take in the highlights with a convenient and easy hop-on hop-off service. Learn about historical places and events, including the Freedom Trail, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s Ride, the Boston Massacre, and Bostonians' role in America's history on this fully narrated tour. Optional 90-Minute Boston Harbor Cruise available for purchase.

City: Boston

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $44.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $44.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

1-Day Hop-on hop-off tour of Boston

Live guides on board sharing about the history. people, and stories of Boston

Add On Optional 60-Minute seasonal Boston Harbor Cruise (seasonal)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Seasonal Harbor Cruise add-on is only available to those who purchase that option
Please note that the Seasonal Harbor Cruise times may vary. Kindly check with Trolley operator for additional information.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

cindyaryan

Jul 2017

We took the trolley from beginning to end before we hopped-on/off. Mattie was our tour guide and his was knowledgeable and very funny. The trolley hit all the hot spots in Boston - Paul Revere's home, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, Boston Commons, Boston Garden, USS Constitution, State House and many others. We never waited more than a few minutes for another trolley. We did get our tickets on Groupon so the price was right. It you are looking for an inexpensive, knowledgeable and just all around fun time then CityView Trolley Tours is the way to go.

Terry D

Jul 2017

Always interesting to read others' comments; remarkable how perceptions differ. What should NOT be surprising - Boston is a popular destination for both American & international travelers. It's also home to many immigrants, the vast majority of whom are legal. You WILL encounter them everywhere you go, and some may converse loudly. Such behavior may detract from your experience anywhere and are no reason to rate the attraction poorly. (BTW, if you have acquaintances from other countries, ask them what the typical American sounds like to them.) Maps are readily available for the asking at the "base" stop and on the trolleys. Yes, it's a one-way, circular route. No, Boston doesn't allow them to post signs, but 1-they always pick up where they drop off, 2-the other companies pretty much follow the same route, and 3-they come along every 10-20 minutes so if you don't see'em, you're in the wrong place! They also are available on the website for access from a smartphone. My advice: Look at the map BEFORE you ride, to decide which stops you're interested in--DON'T expect the driver to be your only source of information. Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of "hop-on-and-off" tours is that you will likely encounter more than one driver/guide. The company provides a basic script but different guides have different styles. Some, unfortunately, may be off-color. The guides are in part working for tips, and I would think that over time the offensive drivers would learn that their scant tips reflect riders' disdain. Alas, my worst driver stated he had worked for the firm for over 10 years. Overall, this was a great way to get an overview of the geography and rich history of one of America's oldest and most diverse cities! My family went from "ho-hum" to "when can we...?!" in the relatively short time it took. Two final comments: look for coupons and Groupons, and watch out for late-in-the-day runs, as each trolley only holds 40 and everyone is trying to get back to where they started--you may have to wait awhile.

ltcjdc

Jul 2017

We always use the hop-on hop-off in every city to get oriented and save time in finding what we want to see. This tour met our expectations. The guides are friendly, knowledgeable and funny. We had no trouble getting back on after seeing a site, but we did have to wait a little while. It covers all the top-ten sites and is a good value. Recommended.