Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & Freedom Trail with GPS Walking Tours

Skip the walking map: Boston's trolley does the routing for you

You board a narrated trolley at Atlantic Avenue and hop on and off at nine stops covering the Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill, the Boston Tea Party Ships, and historic neighborhoods. The included GPS walking tour app guides you through each area when you step off, stays active for four days, and eliminates the need to carry a paper map or second-guess directions. Choose 1 or 2 consecutive days depending on your pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hop-on hop-off trolley tour Boston

• Start tour at Quincy Market
• Visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• See New England Aquarium
• Explore Old North Church and Paul Revere House
• Stop at Copp's Hill Burying Ground
• View USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument
• Visit TD Garden and Sports Museum
• See Boston Massacre site and Old South Meeting House
• Walk Boston Common and Public Garden
• Stop at Beacon Hill and Granary Burying Ground
• Visit Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
• End tour at Chinatown and South Station

The experience

Most people arrive in Boston with a list of places they've heard of (Bunker Hill, the Tea Party Ships, Beacon Hill), and no clear way to connect them without getting turned around or spending the day on foot. The hop-on hop-off trolley solves that. You board at Atlantic Avenue (255 State Street), and the narrated route takes you through nine stops that hit the main historical landmarks: the Freedom Trail sites, the Boston Massacre location, the Old North Church, USS Constitution, and the neighborhoods that matter. North End, Beacon Hill, Chinatown. The trolley runs all day, so you can hop off at any stop, spend an hour or two exploring, and catch the next one when you're ready to move on.

What makes this different from just walking is the live tracking and the GPS walking tour app that comes free with your ticket. When you hop off at a stop, the app guides you through the nearby historic areas. It plays stories automatically as you move, so you're not staring at a phone screen trying to figure out where to go next. The app stays active for four days after your tour, which means you can keep exploring on your own time after the trolley day is done. There's also a $24 value in foreign language options (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese) if you're traveling with family who speak other languages, and discounts built in: 40% off the Old North Church, 50% off the Sports Museum.

You can buy a 1-day or 2-day consecutive pass depending on how much ground you want to cover. The trolley departs from the same spot every day, so if you go for two days, you're not hunting for a new starting point. No hotel pickup is included, but the Atlantic Avenue location is accessible by public transit and sits right near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, so it's easy to find. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and the whole service is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Hop-on hop-off trolley service for 1 or 2 consecutive days.
• live trolley tracking with arrival times to all stops.
• 9 GPS self-guided walking tour app ($24 value free) valid for four days.
• location-aware audio stories that play automatically as you walk.
• 7-language app (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese).
• 40% discount on Old North Church entry.
• 50% discount on Sports Museum entry.
• access to nine trolley stops covering the Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, USS Constitution, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, and historic neighborhoods.

Options for this experience

2 options

1-Day Trolley PassGuide in 8 languages · No fixed timeTrolley tour purchases include a bonus GPS self-guided walking tour via app for the area near the trolley stops. Hotel pickup is not included; trolleys depart from Atlantic Avenue, on the side of the building at 255 State St on the day of travel. Hop-on hop-off trolley tour: fully narrated tour of Boston, with trolleys departing every 15-20 minutes.

2-Day Trolley PassGuide in 8 languages · No fixed timeHop-on hop-off trolley pass valid for 2 consecutive days. Narrated hop-on hop-off trolley tour, with departures every 15-20 minutes. Trolley tour purchases include a bonus GPS self-guided walking tour via app for the area near the trolley stops. Hotel pickup is not included; trolleys depart from 206 Atlantic Avenue, on the side of the building at 255 State St on the day of travel. Trolley

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 28 Nov

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese

Audio guideSpanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CityView Trolley Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Boston's main historical sites without planning a route or managing multiple entry tickets: the trolley and app handle the navigation, and the built-in discounts offset some of the cost of individual attractions.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Where does the trolley start and how do I get there?

The trolley departs from Atlantic Avenue at 255 State Street. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the location is close to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.

Can I use the GPS walking tour app after my trolley day?

Yes. The app is valid for four days after your tour, so you can explore the historic areas on your own schedule after the trolley day ends.

Are there discounts included with the trolley pass?

Yes. The pass includes 40% off the Old North Church and 50% off the Sports Museum.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and all trolleys, stops, and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also allowed.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup is not included. You'll need to make your own way to the departure point at Atlantic Avenue, 255 State Street.

How many stops does the trolley make?

The trolley makes nine stops covering Faneuil Hall, the North End, Bunker Hill, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, the Tea Party Ships, and other Freedom Trail landmarks.

What's the difference between the 1-day and 2-day pass?

The 2-day pass is valid for two consecutive days, allowing you to spread your sightseeing across two days instead of one.