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Sit back and relax for an insider’s view of the city aboard one of Boston's trolleys. Narrated tours are offered every day and stop by historic landmarks such as Faneuil Hall Marketplace ,  Beacon Hill , Bunker Hill, and more.

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Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston 4.3

2-Day Old Town Trolley Tour

Don’t try to do all of Boston in one day. We recommend a 2-day pass. Our Hop On Hop Off Boston Tour covers all the major areas including Downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Theater District, and the Waterfront District.

Ticket must be used on consecutive days.

Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment ® , a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment.

Hop aboard the city’s most enthralling Boston sightseeing excursion, Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston, for two consecutive days! The orange and green trolleys have been providing guests with Transportainment ® for more than 40 years. Enjoy double-decker height views while protected from the elements. Our comfortable enclosed trolleys allow you to experience elevated viewing come rain, snow or shine! Old Town Trolley is the best way to relive history and see all our country’s Cradle of Liberty has to offer.

Your 2-Day Old Town Trolley Tour Includes:

• 2 consecutive days of free unlimited re-boarding**
• Celebrating 40 Years as Boston's Original Storyteller!
• You may start your tour at any of our convenient stops
• $10 off Historic Harbor Cruise*
• $10 off Ghosts & Gravestones Tour *
• $6 off admission to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum*
• $5 off Boston Summer Nights Tour & Charles River Cruise* (May 24 – September 2, 2024)
• 50% off admission at The Sports Museum*
• “One of the 10 best hop-on hop-off tours in the world” - Forbes
• More than 100 points of interest
• 100% satisfaction guarantee
• Boston’s largest trolley fleet with the most frequent pickup service
• Ride up high without worrying about the weather
• Attraction tickets do not have to be used on the same day

Boston Old Town Trolley Tours

Sit back and let our expert conductors show you the Best of Boston with Old Town Trolley. Join us as we turn back the pages of history and relive the bustling seaport days of colonial Boston. Feel the drama of revolution in America!

Old Town Trolley Tours makes 18 stops including the Historic North End, North Station, Boston Convention & Exposition Center, and the Seaport District . Explore the Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, and Copp’s Hill Burying Grounds  in the North End.

Enjoy discounts* on the following:

$6 off Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

The Boston Tea Party was “the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution.” It is dedicated to telling the story of that fateful night of December 16, 1773. By combining cutting edge interactive technology with live historical performances, the  Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum  offers an experience like no other.

$10 off Historic Harbor Cruise

Cruise along Boston’s inner and outer harbor and see historic landmarks. Learn about the past, present and future of Boston’s historic harbor. Includes tales of famous revolutionary battles, the nation’s oldest continuously manned lighthouse, islands of the outer harbor and Boston as a working industrial port.

$5 off Boston Summer Nights Tour & Charles River Cruise

Take part in a unique 45-minute trolley adventure as the city skyline fades into the night over the Charles River. The moonlight will light up Boston’s cobblestone streets and breathtaking colonial architecture as our friendly guides take you through the city’s most iconic locations. Then board the Charles River Boat for a one-hour cruise down the river for the most magnificent views of Boston and Cambridge

$10 off Ghosts & Gravestones Tour

Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly four hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them.

50% off admission at The Sports Museum

Enjoy a trip through sporting history and see lots of exciting memorabilia, medals, and much more up close. A guide will lead you to Level 3 of TD Garden to give your tour group a behind-the-scenes look and take you up to Level 9 to see the championship banners and a birds-eye view of the arena. Your guided tour will last approximately one hour.

*Applies to standard trolley pass. Pass is non-transferable. Other restrictions may apply. Pass discounts have no cash value and are not refundable and non-transferable. Historic Harbor Cruise and Boston Summer Nights Sightseeing Tour operate seasonally. Sports Museum: Must be redeemed within 48 hours from the day your Old Town Trolley Tour was taken. Please present your Trolley receipt at Sports Museum Information Desk. No need to book in advance. Check hours of operations and tour times. May not be combined with any other promos, offers or discounts. **Trolley pass must be used on consecutive days. 5% city fee charged at time of purchase.

Old Town Trolley Stops in Boston

Hop on and off at any of our 18 convenient stops.

• 1 stop Faneuil Hall
• 2 stop Historic North End
• 3 stop USS Constitution and Museum
• 4 stop North Station / TD Garden
• 5 stop Downtown Crossing / Historic District
• 6 stop Beacon Hill / Antique Row
• 7 stop Cheers Bar
• 8 stop Prudential Center / Skywalk Observatory
• 9 stop Christian Science Plaza / Symphony Hall
• 10 stop Copley Place Mall
• 11 stop Copley Square / Trinity Church
• 12 stop Old Town Trolley Welcome Center
• 13 stop Beacon Hill / Boston Common
• 14 stop Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
• 15 stop Boston Convention Center
• 16 stop Massport/Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal
• 17 stop Boston Fish Pier
• 18 stop South Station

Booth Locations

Boston Waterfront/New England Aquarium Depot – Stop #1

200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02109

Waterfront Kiosk – Stop #1

Old Atlantic Avenue, Boston, 02109

Old Town Trolley Welcome Center – Stop #12

3 Park Square, Boston, MA 02116

Marriott Copley Tour and Travel Desk – Stop #11

110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

Old Town Trolley Tours

Hours: March 18 – October: 9am – 5pm. November – March 17: 9am – 4pm.

Historic Harbor Cruise

Check availability by calling 1-877-SEE-WHALE (733-9425)

or 617-227-4321

Ghosts & Gravestones Tour

Go to  Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Schedule .

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Go to  Boston Tea Party Ships Schedule .

Phone: (866) 955-0667

*Applies to standard trolley pass. Pass is non-transferable. Other restrictions may apply. Pass discounts have no cash value and are not refundable and non-transferable. Historic Harbor Cruise and Boston Summer Nights Tour & Charles River Cruise operate seasonally. Sports Museum: Must be redeemed within 48 hours from the day your Old Town Trolley Tour was taken. Please present your Trolley receipt at Sports Museum Information Desk. No need to book in advance. Check hours of operations and tour times. May not be combined with any other promos, offers or discounts. **Trolley pass must be used on consecutive days. 5% city fee charged at time of purchase.

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Boston Trolley Tours: Coupons & Discount Tickets

The many trolley tours available in Boston are some of the most popular tours in the city and, since they also serve as a shuttle service, they are a great way to get around.

If you are planning to take one of these trolley tours, such as Old Town Trolley or CityView Trolley, there are a few ways you can save yourself some money on tickets.

The following is a list of ways to save money on Boston trolley tour tickets with coupons, groupons and discounts:

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CityView Trolley Coupons & Discount Tickets:

CityView Trolley Tours is one of the most popular and highly-rated tours in Boston. The tour is a one-hour narrated tour during which riders can hop off and hop on at any time to explore the sites.

A young kid hitching a ride on a Boston trolley circa 1906

The following is a list of ways to save money on CityView Trolley Tour tickets with coupons and discounts:

Groupon offers a CityView Trolley Tour discount for one, two or four people for over 50% off. The more tickets you buy the more you save.

Go Boston Pass:

The Go Boston Pass allows you to ride the Cityview Trolley and also gives you admission to other Boston attractions for one flat price.

The Go Boston Pass has three different types of passes: the All-inclusive Pass, the Explorer Pass and the Build Your Own Pass. All of these passes include access to the CityView Trolley.

The All-Inclusive Pass allows you to ride the CityView Trolley and also gives you admission to over 41 other attractions in Boston, which include:

CityView Trolley New England Aquarium Skywalk Observatory Museum of Science Fenway Park Tour USS Constitution Cruise Freedom Trail Walking Tour Old State House Museum of Fine Arts Salem Witch Museum Plimoth Plantation Paul Revere House Swan Boats of Boston Old South Meeting House Harvard Museum of Natural History MIT Museum Boston Children’s Museum Harvard Walking Tour Sam Adams Brewery Tour JFK Presidential Library and Museum Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate Franklin Park Zoo Mary Baker Eddy Library Isabella Gardner Museum Institute of Contemporary Art Boston Bike Rental Charles River Cruise Otis House Museum Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology House of Seven Gables Peabody Essex Museum Six Flags of New England Old Sturbridge Village Liberty Ride Orchard House Buckman Tavern Concord Museum John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Hyannisport Harbor Cruise Cape Cod Canal Cruise Legoland

The All-Inclusive Pass is particularly useful if you plan on visiting a number of attractions in one day. Since the CityView Trolley is a hop on and hop off service, you can use it to transport you to these attractions. This not only saves you money but it also saves you the time and hassle of trying to find your own way through Boston’s maze of narrow streets.

The Explorer Pass allows you to visit either 3, 4, or 5 attractions. There are 19 attractions to choose from which include:

Boston Duck Tour New England Aquarium Skywalk Observatory Museum of Science Freedom Trail Walking Tour Salem Witch Museum Museum of Fine Arts JFK Presidential Library and Museum Peabody Essex Museum Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology Legoland Discovery Center Boston CityView Hop-On Hop-Off Boston Trolley Sightseeing Tour USS Constitution Cruise Fenway Park Tour Boston Children’s Museum Harvard Museum of Natural History Isabella Gardner Museum Boston Sunset Cruise Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

The Build Your Own Pass allows you to choose two or more attractions. The price of the pass depends on how many attractions you choose. There are 36 attractions to choose from, which include:

Boston Duck Tour New England Aquarium CityView Hop On Hop Off Trolley Skywalk Observatory Museum of Science Paul Revere House USS Constitution Cruise Freedom Trail Walking Tour Fenway Park Tour New England Aquarium Whale Watch Old State House Salem Witch Museum Plimoth Plantation Boston Children’s Museum Museum of Fine Arts Old South Meeting House Harvard Museum of Natural History Harvard Walking Tour MIT Museum JFK Presidential Library and Museum Legoland Discovery Center Boston Isabella Gardner Museum Charles River Cruise Six Flags New England Franklin Park Zoo Mary Baker Eddy Library & Mapparium Peabody Essex Museum Boston Sunset Cruise Boston Bike Rental Institute of Contemporary Art Old Sturbridge Village Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate Architecture Cruise Bike Tour Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour

In addition to all these savings, the trolley also serves as transportation to the other attractions available with the card.

Old Town Trolley Coupons & Discount Tickets:

The Old Town Trolley is another popular and highly-rated trolley tour and shuttle service in Boston. The tour is a one hour 50 minute-long tour that allows riders to hop on and hop off at any time to explore the sites.

The following is a list of ways to save money on Old Town Trolley Tour tickets with coupons and discounts:

Hometown Pass Program:

The Hometown Pass Program allows some Massachusetts residents to buy one full fare adult ticket for the Old Town Trolley and get another one free. The full fare ticket must be purchased at a Historic Tours of America ticket booth or by calling the tour company directly at 855-396-7433. Tickets must not be purchased online and many not be purchased using any discounts or coupons.

The pass also allows you to buy one full fare ticket to the Boston Tea Party Museum and get another one free.

To see if you are eligible for a Boston Hometown Pass, sign up here: www.hometownpass.com/user-registration?city=Boston

Trusted Tours and Attractions:

Trusted Tours and Attractions offers numerous packages for the Old Town Trolley. These aren’t discounts on individual Old Town Trolley tickets themselves but are instead combo tickets that offer an overall discount on all the attractions in the package, including the Old Town Trolley.

Boston Old Town Trolley Tour Package:

The Boston Old Town Trolley Tour Package includes a ride on the Old Town Trolley, a free Boston harbor cruise, and free admission to the Old State House Museum.

This package is a great way to explore both the city streets and the harbor while also checking out the historic Old State House museum.

If you are interested in this package but plan to be in Boston for more than one day, there is also a 2 Day Old Town Trolley Package.

Old Town Trolley and Freedom Trail Package:

The Old Town Trolley and Freedom Trail Package includes a ride on the Old Town Trolley, a guided tour with the Boston Freedom Trail’s A Walk Into History tour, a free Boston harbor cruise and free admission to the Old State House museum.

This package is a great deal because it gives you a comprehensive overview of all of Boston’s most famous sites. Although the Old Town Trolley and the walking tour include many of the same Freedom Trail sites, the walking tour focuses more on historical sites while the trolley tour covers many different types of sites that the walking tour doesn’t explore, such as Fenway Park, the Prudential Center, Symphony Hall and the USS Constitution in Charlestown.

In addition to all of that the package also includes admission to the museums, which if you are a history fan, are a must-see.

Yet another reason to get this package is that the Old Town Trolley is also a shuttle service that brings you directly to all of these locations, saving you both the money and the hassle of navigating your way through Boston on your own.

Boston Day and Night Old Town Trolley Package:

The Boston Day and Night Old Town Trolley Package includes a ride on the Old Town Trolley for two consecutive days, a guided tour on the Night Time Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour, a free Boston harbor cruise and free admission to the Old State House Museum.

This a really great deal if you like haunted ghost tours and also want to check out Boston’s historic sites and a history museum.

New England Aquarium and Old Town Trolley Boston Package:

The New England Aquarium and Old Town Trolley Boston Package includes a ride on the Old Town Trolley, admission to the New England Aquarium, free admission to the Old State House Museum, and a free Boston harbor cruise.

Old Town Trolley and Whale Watch Package:

The Old Town Trolley and Whale Watch Package includes a ride on the Old Town Trolley, admission to a whale watch on a high-speed catamaran , free admission to the Old State House Museum, and a free Boston harbor cruise.

Old Town Trolley and Tea Party Package:

The Old Town Trolley and Tea Party Package includes a ride on the Old Town Trolley, admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, free admission to the Old State House Museum and a free Boston harbor cruise.

If you are interested in this package but plan to be in Boston for more than one day, there is also a 2 Day Old Town Trolley and Tea Party Package.

These packages from Trusted Tours and Attractions are a great deal if you are actually interested in seeing all of these attractions they include and have the time to do so. If you are only looking for discounted tickets to the trolley, they are probably more money than they are worth to you.

For more info on exploring historic Boston, check out our article on Boston History Tours .

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Opening day: April 10, 2024 Last Day: November 30 2024 Open: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Board CityView Trolley at : Atlantic Avenue side of the 255 State Street Building Boston ,  MA   02109   617.363.7899

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• Main Depot Stop #1 - Atlantic Ave alongside the 255 State St building
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