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Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley

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Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley

Few things are as fun as riding a trolley. It also happens to be one of the most convenient ways to really see the city since you can hop on or off at any of the 16 stops. Begin this entertaining, narrated tour of Boston's highlights at the "Pru” or at historic Quincy Market.

Boston is a city full of distinct neighborhoods and the bright red Beantown Trolley brings this New England capitol to life for you. Sit back and relax during your 110-minute tour, which is narrated by expert Bostonian guides and covers all of Boston's highlights. Take the tour at your own pace with the freedom to disembark and re-board at your convenience. There of twenty stops along the Beantown Trolley’s route for you to choose from. Travel around the loop as many times as you like for a period of up to two days!

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  • Seasonal
  • Good for families
  • Parking available
  • No restaurant or snack bar
  • No restrooms
  • Disabled access
  • Reservations not required

Hours

City Place (16 S. Charles St.):
April – October, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm,
November – March, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Winter Tour Hours:
December 10 – February 28
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (every hour)
Monday – Wednesday & Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (schedule varies)
Thursday Bus tour of Cambridge, Concord, and Lexington 9:15 am – 1:00 pm
OR An Overview Tour of Boston 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Closed

Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Day,Patriot’s Day,and major storms. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Redemption Instructions

Take your valid Go Boston Card to City Place (MA Transportation Building at 16 S. Charles Street) to get your 2-day trolley pass

Look for the RED Beantown Trolley Booth.

Please be aware that your card is activated the first time it is used (so be careful about picking up your pass before you are ready) and that your trolley pass must be picked up during the time that your card is valid.

Reservation Instructions

This tour often fills up during busy times (i.e. Summer and holidays). Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to call in advance for arrangements and may not be able to travel together. On occasion this tour may not run due to extreme inclement weather.

Be sure to check with your agent for the last boarding time of the day.

Note

Please remember, your card is activated the first time it is used and your trolley pass must be picked up during the time that your card is valid.

Limit of a single 2-day pass per card. Trolley passes are valid for consecutive days only. Go Boston Card must be presented on the day of service.

Be sure to check with your agent for the last boarding time of the day.

Address

City Place (16 S. Charles St.)
Look for the RED Beantown Trolley booth.
Boston, MA

Public Transportation

Take the T: Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market Green, Orange, or Blue Lines to Government Center T stop or Blue Line to and State Street T stop. The RED Beantown Trolley (a freestanding kiosk that looks like a trolley car) is located near the archway in Faneuil Hall by Banana Republic.
Prudential Center Green Line “E” train to Prudential stop.
Downtown / City Place Green Line to Boylston Street stop. Upon exit, take a right on Boylston Street. Make a left on Charles Street. The entrance to City Place is just after P.F. Changs on your left.

The Beantown Trolley takes you through the affluent and politically-charged Beacon Hill neighborhood and into the trendy and elegant retail district of Newbury Street. You’ll also pass by historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and visit legendary Charlestown, where you’ll see the Bunker Hill Monument and Pavilion, among other sights.

Because of the flexibility afforded you to hop on and off at any of the twenty stops along the way – including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Seaport District - Beantown Trolley is a convenient means of transport to many of the best attractions and sights in Boston. Skip the rental car, and opt instead for this dual-functioning trolley that will make your trip easy and memorable.

Here is the list of the Beantown Trolley stops where you can hop on or off (just make sure you have picked up your ticket before hopping on for the first time!):

  • New England Aquarium & Quincy Market
  • North End: Paul Revere House & Old North Church
  • USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) & Bunker Hill Monument
  • Faneuil Hall, the Site of the Boston Massacre & the Old State House
  • Theater District & Chinatown
  • Boston Public Gardens & Swan Boats
  • “Cheers”
  • Copley Square, Newbury Street, Trinity Church & the MFA Connector
  • Shops at the Prudential Center, Mary Baker Eddy Library & the Christian Science Center
  • Fenway Park & House of Blues
  • Cambridge: Harvard & MIT
  • Antique Row, Beacon Hill & Charles Street
  • State House, Boston Common & Beacon Hill
  • West End, Old West Church & Government Center
  • Seaport District & the Seaport Hotel
  • Rowes Wharf, South Station & the Boston Harbor Hotel
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excellent commentary and tour
By lulu from Solon, Ohio on 4/4/2011
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

funny commentary and fun to be on tour.

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Two Day Beantown Trolley Tour
By Dianne Verified Reviewer from California on 4/4/2011
Pros:
Informative Convenient
Best Uses:
On again off again
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

The trolley picked us up at our hotel in the early morning and returned back in the early evening. It was great, no driving in traffic. Our first trip to Boston was a success in part due to the Beantown Trolley. We learned alot and were able to make educated decisions on what we wanted to go visit and spend time doing.

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Simple for visiting all the attractions
By Guimauve4 Verified Reviewer from Newport,QC on 4/4/2011
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

This trolley is useful for visiting all the big attraction of the city.

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Start off with the Trolley
By Love Boston! Verified Reviewer from Québec city,Canada on 4/4/2011
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

Great when strating with the Trolley. You have a great description of Boston and it makes it easier to plan for the rest of your stay. Boston is a very beautiful city...to discover

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OK--used as transport more than a tour.
By Kris from MN on 4/4/2011
Pros:
Some fun drivers, Convenient locations, Tkts picked up easily
Cons:
Last run 430, 2 VERY long waits, Some dud drivers
Best Uses:
Getting from A to B to C,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

We picked up tickets for the trolley just because we happened upon a booth to do so at Faneiul Hall. We used the trolley to ride by stops to see if they were worth taking. The Fenway stop was conveneient for us, though we ended up going to find a subway eventually anyway. The every 20 or 30 minutes timeframe didn't work out very well.

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A convenient way to get around town
By Loves2Travel Verified Reviewer from Boston, MA on 3/2/2011
Pros:
Scenic, Convenient, Informative
Cons:
Drivers vary in tour info, Sometimes there is a wait,
Best Uses:
Get around to attractions, Overview of city,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

I think this is a great way to get an overview of the city. I like trolley tours when I visit a new place because I get to see the sights and decide what to go back to. It does take a while to do the whole loop. While it's FREE with the Go Boston Card, it's not the fastest way to get around, but it's a nice feature to be able to jump on and off. The drivers are all really nice, but sometimes they are not consistent in the presentation (you can have more than one driver each if you jump on and off) Overall, I recommend this tour

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Quick way to see Boston
By Tuteja from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on 9/12/2010
Pros:
Hop on and off option, Covers all major areas, Knowledgeable dour driver, 20 minutes service
Cons:
Last trolly at 400pm,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

Enjoyed our beantown trolly tour (approx 2hrs duration). The tour driver was knowledgable and made this tour a fun experience. Good option for those with limited time.

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Not as beneficial as you would hope!
By A touring educator Verified Reviewer from Georgia on 7/22/2010
Pros:
Easier than subways, Convenient, Goes to most Boston Sites
Cons:
After 1pm gets SLOW, 1 in 4 guides were good, 1 to 3 to other trolleys
Best Uses:
Navigating boston, Early morning get arounds,
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

1st trolley we rode had no PA system. 2nd had a wonderful guide! After 1pm the traffic brought us to a crawl in the heat, with no AC. We only saw 1/2 the sites we had hoped to in the 2 days with the tickets. After 3 we just had to ride the subways. The other trolley line came more frequently and ran much later than the 4:30 stop time with Bean Town Trolleys. It made it difficult to plan to go to the all the stops for fear you couldn't get back to start point.

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Experience!
By Ohio Tourists Verified Reviewer from Columbus, OH on 7/10/2010
Pros:
Stress-Free, Informative, fun
Best Uses:
Tourist, Finding Historial Sites,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

This tour was a great way for first-timers like us to familiarize ourselves with Boston. The subway system is great, but the trolley lets you see all of downtown without the hassle of driving in crazy traffic. The tour guide was knowledgeable in pointing out historical sites and many other points of interest. One ride around the whole route is probably sufficient. If you just need to get from point A to point B, use the subway.

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Not the best resturant you sent us to
By Think before you send from South GA on 7/6/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Hop-On/Off Beantown Trolley:

we really enjoyed the tour but our tour guide sent us to the saltly crab restrurant and it was pricy and not good. Next time I think we will go with what we were told. The no name restrurant I think would have been better.

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Address

City Place (16 S. Charles St.)
Look for the RED Beantown Trolley booth.
Boston, MA

Phone: 617-720-6342,Please call in advance to arrange for a disabled access trolley.

Website: www.brushhilltours.com

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Boston, MA 02114800-887-9103

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