Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & Tea Party Museum Discount

The trolley's already moving when you board: three loops, your choice of stops

You board a narrated trolley at the cruise terminal and choose your own stops across three loops covering 17 stations, from Faneuil Hall and the North End to Copley Square and the Seaport. Jump off to explore the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (with your discount), walk the Freedom Trail, or ride straight through for the overview. The trolley runs on a loop system, so you catch the next one when you're done at each stop, and everything is wheelchair accessible with pickup right at the cruise terminal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Boston via Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley

• Board trolley near cruise port
• Visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• Stop at Historic North End
• See USS Constitution and Museum
• Pass North Station and TD Garden
• Explore Downtown Crossing Historic District
• Visit Beacon Hill and Antique Row
• Transfer to Back Bay Loop at stop 7a
• Tour Prudential Center and Skywalk Observatory
• Return to cruise terminal via shuttle loop

The experience

The Green City Tour Loop starts the moment you step on at Faneuil Hall, just a short walk from where your cruise ship docked. You're on a narrated trolley passing Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the North End, USS Constitution at Charlestown Navy Yard, and Beacon Hill: nine stops total, and you can jump off at any one of them and catch the next trolley when you're ready. The whole loop runs about two hours if you stay on, but most people don't. They get off at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, spend an hour there (and get a discount on entry), then board again at a different stop.

After the Green loop, you can switch to the Orange Back Bay Loop. That's four more stops including Copley Square, Christian Science Plaza, and the Prudential Center with its Skywalk Observatory. Thirty minutes if you ride straight through, but again, the point is you don't have to. The third loop, the Blue Seaport Shuttle, connects the cruise terminal back to South Station and the Fish Pier, so if you need to get somewhere specific or just want to loop back to the ship, it's there. Pick-up for cruise passengers is at Stop 15, the Massport Black Falcon Terminal. Look for the white tent at the end of the parking lot.

The trolleys are wheelchair accessible, and the conductor narrates the whole route, so you're getting context even if you're just riding to get your bearings. The pace is yours. Some people do all three loops in a day. Others get off at Old State House or the Boston Massacre Site and walk the Freedom Trail from there. You're not locked into a schedule or a group itinerary. You board within a short walk of the port, and the trolley system handles the logistics while you decide what Boston actually means to you.

What’s included

• Hop-on hop-off trolley access across three loops (Green City Tour, Orange Back Bay, Blue Seaport Shuttle).
• professional narration by tour conductor.
• discount on Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum entry.
• pickup at the cruise ship terminal (Stop 15, Massport Black Falcon).
• wheelchair-accessible trolleys.
• service animals permitted.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Live guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Historic Tours Of America

Is this one for you?Built for cruise passengers on a short port stop: pickup is at the terminal itself, the three-loop system lets you see the main sights without arranging separate transport, and the hop-on hop-off format means you control how long you spend at each stop so you're back before the ship leaves.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

How far is the trolley stop from the cruise ship dock?

Stop 15 (Massport Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal) is the designated pickup for cruise passengers. Exit the terminal, turn left to the end of the parking lot, and look for the white tent.

Can I get off the trolley and get back on later?

Yes. The hop-on hop-off system lets you exit at any stop and board the next trolley when you're ready. Trolleys run on three loops, so you can spend as much time as you want at each attraction.

How long is the entire tour?

The Green City Tour Loop is about 2 hours for all 9 stops. The Orange Back Bay Loop is 30 minutes for 4 stops. The Blue Seaport Shuttle is 30 minutes for 4 stops. You can do all three or mix and match based on your ship's schedule.

Is the trolley wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Trolleys are wheelchair accessible. If you need a wheelchair-accessible trolley, advise the operator at booking or when you board at Stop 15.

What's included in the ticket?

Trolley tour with professional narration across all three loops and a discount on entry to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed. Pets and emotional support animals are not.