The 14 Best Boston Trolley & Duck Tours

1.Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,378 reviews · from $59Our pick

See Boston by road and river aboard a restored WWII amphibious duck boat. A personal ConDUCKtor, such as Mike or the Viking, supplies jokes and history as you pass the Common, State House, Quincy Market, TD Garden, and more. The final 20 minutes are on the Charles River.

“Super fun and good way to see Boston on land and in water. Fun ride for the whole family. The conductors are very knowledgeable.”

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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 orange-and-green trolley through the North End, Downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Fort Point. Live guides share history and stories, while flexible hop-on access lets you explore places such as Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, Boston Common, and Copley Square.

“The tour guides were fantastic. Some sort of tracker of the buses would be helpful to maximizing time at the stops especially when it’s especially cold/hot out.”

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3.Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,935 reviews · from $60

See Boston from land and water on an 80-minute Duck Tour departing from the Museum of Science or Prudential Center. A live ConDUCKtor narrates sights from the State House to Quincy Market, then guides the vehicle into the Charles River. Foreign-language audio is available through an app.

“Best guide I have ever had on any tour anywhere. The gentleman was fun but unbelievably informative about Boston. Every block he had something to point out and provide in depth knowledge. He was colorful but completely knows the city, its architecture and its history. First class overview of major sites in 80 minutes.”

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

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

See Boston’s main sights from an English-narrated trolley, then hop off at places such as Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, Beacon Hill, and the Tea Party Museum. Choose one or two consecutive days, use nine GPS walking tours, and look for guides such as Hugo, Jesse, or Joey for extra local color.

“There was no presence at the cruise ship dock. No signage. No people. Frustrating as we needed to make a call. Basically told we need to go to stop one. Took cab to the boarding g location. (Would have been nice to know that.) The first individual was very rude that we got our tickets from. Pouring rain. All we wanted to do was get on the bus. However, she said you can only go around once. Our first bus driver was not good at all. So we got off the bus at the next stop in the rain. We waited and then on another bus. Nice bus driver. We…”

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5.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,413 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Spend about two hours on Boston’s evening Ghosts and Gravestones trolley tour, led by a guide in 17th-century gravedigger costume. Hear dark tales, then walk through Copp’s Hill and Granary Burying Grounds. Guides such as Mercy, Petunia Pickman, and Dr. Atticus Nobody are known for strong character work.

“We’ve done ghost tours in several cities and this is a good one. Well run experience from start to finish. Check in went smoothly. The guides were knowledgeable and great storytellers. Our group of teens and adults all enjoyed it. I would recommend it for anyone 10 or older with the exception of people with mobility issues. Walking around the graveyards at night could be a challenge.”

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6.Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,121 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $52

See Boston from an enclosed orange and green trolley with live narration from guides such as Crafty, Beanie, and Cogs. Use a 1-day or 2-day ticket to visit 13 stops near Faneuil Hall, the North End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Tea Party Museum, and more.

“I loved the drivers!! They were very entertaining as well as very informative!! They made it fun!!”

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7.Hop-On, Hop-Off 20+ Stops Trolley Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 607 reviews · from $50

Ride CityView’s English-speaking hop-on, hop-off trolley around Boston for one or two days. Hear local stories from guides such as Paul, Hugo, Coach, and Johnny Boston, then get off near Paul Revere’s House, the USS Constitution, Beacon Hill, and the Freedom Trail.

“The Guide answered other questions above and beyond the tour. Also, the trolley was not full and he made sure everyone was comfortable with heat/air, windows down.”

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8.90-Min Narrated Trolley Tour of Lexington and Concord, MA

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Follow the opening battles of the American Revolution from Lexington Green to Concord’s Old North Bridge aboard a covered trolley. Guides such as Nancy, Claire, Marcia, and Ted bring the story to life with clear narration, humor, and period detail. You get a short walk at North Bridge, but this is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.

“Well worth the time and price! Our guide, Martha, EXTRAORDINARY! A walking history book. Our trolley driver, smooth operator. The trolley was very comfortable. Definitely recommend this.”

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9.Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 272 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Ride Boston’s red double-decker bus past Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, the Public Garden, Back Bay, and the State House. Use eight stops to explore on foot, then reboard. English commentary, GPS audio, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair access are included. Guides such as Chris, Eli, Charming, and Onecie have drawn strong praise.

“I was disappointed that it only covered one route of 3 we hoped to explore. Because we booked with you we were unable to upgrade our ticket.”

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10.80-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Ride CityView Trolley Tours for 80 narrated minutes through Historic Boston and along the Freedom Trail. You’ll pass the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and USS Constitution while guides such as Hugo, Johnny, and Christine add humor and local detail. It’s a practical choice when walking is tiring.

“We enjoyed this tour very much. It’s a great choice for cruisers with limited time, who don’t mind some walking in between stops. We were able to spend our time at the sites we chose, and skip the ones we didn’t. We walked to the start stop 1, from cruise port, about 1.9 miles. Nice easy flat walk with several interesting things to see. The walk up the hill at stop 3, to the old north church and back down to the trolly, was a bit of a challenge but not too bad, we just took our time. We chose to end at stop 9 to walk back to cruise…”

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11.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 124 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Ride a narrated double-decker bus through central Boston, stopping near the Aquarium, Quincy Market, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Copley Square, Back Bay, and the State House. The pass runs from 9:30 AM to 5 PM, with English commentary and GPS guidance. Plan carefully, since only eight stops are listed.

“Did not have the option to even get off. I have requested a full refund. It rained the whole time. We only drove past 1/4 of the stops”

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12.Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 79 reviews · from $37Best value

Ride a heated double-decker trolley through Boston at night with a costumed English-speaking guide. Pass Beacon Hill, Charles Street, the North End, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, and the Old State House, then stop at Boston Common for photos by the Halifax Christmas tree and Frog Pond ice rink.

“Guide was nice trolley was fun - could have used more history-what was told was great. Could have seen more lights we did lots of circles”

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13.The Massholes Comedy Trolley Tour of Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $39Top rated

Ride through Boston with guides such as Jimmy, Dani, Donny, and Mickey, mixing Puritans, Paul Revere, Tom Brady, and the Molasses Flood with songs, nicknames, free beer, pizza, and a comedy-club stop. Expect a small group, adult humor, and roughly two hours on the trolley.

“I loved the nicknames that were given, and the group participating made the experience that much more fun! A totally fun experience along with tbe history of Boston!”

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14.Hop-On Hop-Off All Day Boston Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Ride Boston’s red double-decker bus for one day, starting near Marriott Long Wharf. Hop off at eight stops for Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Trinity Church, and the State House. A live guide, GPS tour, map, and audio commentary help you get oriented.

“Za krótki dystans, wożenie w kółko. Bardzo kontaktowy przewodnik, przemiły i sympatyczny pan.”

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