Sit back and let these expert conductors show you the Best of Boston with Old Town Trolley. Join them as they 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
See and Visit the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Old State House, the Historic North End (Boston's Little Italy), USS Constitution, the Bunker Hill Monument, Beacon Hill, the Bull & Finch Pub (the inspiration for CHEERS!), M.I.T., Newbury Street, Chinatown, the Theater District and much, much more!

Hop On and Hop Off and tour at your own pace. The stops have been carefully selected for your convenience and pleasure. Your Old Town Trolley eTicket allows you to get off and on at any designated stop. Your ticket includes unlimited re-boarding ALL DAY!

TIP: Spend more time sightseeing! You can purchase admission to popular attractions along this hop-on/hop-off tour route directly from this Trusted Tours and Attractions website. Get your tickets in advance and experience one of the best vacations you can have!

Sense the emotion and determination of our forefathers who fought for our freedom and independence. Come enjoy this unique experience. Huzzah for Griffin’s Wharf”!

The Boston Tea Party was “the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution.” The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is dedicated to telling the story of that fateful night of December 16, 1773.

Explore Griffin’s Wharf and board an 18th century ship to throw the fated tea into Boston Harbor alongside our costumed historical interpreters and hear the dramatic events surrounding the “single most important event leading up to the American Revolution”. View the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party and experience it’s amazing story.

In addition to the museum, visit our breathtaking Abigail’s Tea Room where you can enjoy freshly baked goods, lunch items, a spot of tea and learn more about the types of tea thrown overboard in 1773. And don’t miss our enchanting Gift Shop chock full of gems to bring back home!

Enjoy the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® and relive the turning point in history that led to our independence and freedom as a nation.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum®, is a registered service mark of Historic Tours of America®, Inc.

Start your experience on the trolley with a live narrated commentary as the trolley winds its way through the city and across the Charles River into Cambridge. Then, discover the beauty of Boston on the water as you board the Charles River Boat at the Cambridgeside Mall for a one-hour cruise down the river. Experience the sights of Boston from the best vantage point in the city, while highlighting Boston’s rich maritime history. Enjoy a unique perspective as you take in spectacular views of the Boston skyline, University boathouses and much more!

Drinks and snacks are available for purchase onboard the Charles River Boat. At the end of the river cruise, you will return to the Cambridgeside Mall to board your trolley for the journey back across the river into Boston.

From its colonial beginnings and puritanical past, Boston has become the favorite place for many to celebrate the Holiday's each year, and there is no better way to experience the season than aboard an Old Town Trolley Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Tour!

Visiting Boston is great at any time of the year, but this year, winter just got even better. You'll be able to take in the fun and merriment of the holiday season from your front row seat as our festive storytellers share tales of past, present and future celebrations.

Your costumed, character guide will show you all of the significant sites associated with Boston’s rich festive past. Hear the stories of what Christmas was like when the Colonists first arrived, Charles Dickens’ own stay at the Omni Parker House, and how current-day Boston celebrates its festive nights.

A Dickensian Adventure on the Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Trolley Tour:
Our journey begins with a “Dickens of an adventure.” As we traverse the city, you’ll learn about Christmas in the time of the Colonists and even Charles Dickens’ stay at the Omni Parker House. See how contemporary Boston celebrates the festive season.

Boston Common:
Make a stop at the Boston Common, where the magic of the holidays comes to life. You’ll witness our famous ice-skating rink and discover the fascinating history behind Boston’s annual Christmas tree from Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is a fantastic opportunity for a family photo that captures the holiday spirit.

Charles Street:
Relax as we take you down Charles Street, one of Boston’s most historic thoroughfares. Let its elegant decorations transport you to holidays of the past. Learn about the renowned writers and artists who called this street home and even the Royal family’s Christmas stroll in the winter of 2022.The Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Trolley Tour promises an unforgettable experience where past, present, and future holidays converge for your enjoyment.

Why Is the New England Aquarium One of the Best Aquariums in the Country?

The New England Aquarium is home to the largest shark and ray tank on the East Coast. The aquarium also brings the wonders of the ocean to your fingertips with a hands-on shark and ray touch tank. Guests can have a barking good time at the outdoor seal exhibit located on the New England Aquarium Plaza. The space also accommodates special events and presentations throughout the year. p> Science of Sharks Comes to the New England Aquarium

The world-class Science of Sharks exhibit offers intimate encounters with mighty shark species from around the world. In addition to in-person visits with smaller shark species, visitors can engage with inspiring videos highlighting shark research and preservation, rare underwater photography footage from National Geographic's Brian Skerry, and opportunities to become an expert at shark anatomy!

Giant Ocean Tank

The New England Aquarium's Giant Ocean Tank offers a rare oceanic experience with 360-degree views inside a four-story Caribbean coral reef teeming with close to 1,000 creatures. This installation underwent a full-scale 21st-century transformation in 2013 that added windows with crystal-clear viewing opportunities. The famed Yawkey Coral Reef Center at the top of the exhibit is a can't-miss feature!

Seals and Sea Lions at Play at the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center

The playful seals and sea lions in the Marine Mammal Center at the New England Aquarium put everyone in a good mood! Guests can watch as California sea lions and Northern fur seals frolic and dive in this stunning open-air exhibit. While the seal and sea lion exhibit is all about playtime, visitors will also find educational information on the challenges these majestic mammals face in the world.

The Largest Shark and Ray Touch Tank on the East Coast

The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank is home to sharks and rays in a mangrove-themed tank with shallow edges and viewing windows that create the perfect environment for having close encounters with these sea wonders! Visitors are invited to reach out to gently stroke the backs of the exhibit's cownose rays, Atlantic rays, and sharks. Opening at 9:30 a.m. each day, this exhibit demonstrates the importance of conserving healthy ocean ecosystems and coastal habitats for the sake of the rays and sharks that call the world's mangroves and lagoons home.

Atlantic Harbor Seals

Watching the Atlantic harbor seals that call Aquarium Plaza home swim, play, and rest is a true treat! Visitors can observe seal behaviors as these beauties work with trainers throughout the day. This is an open-access exhibit for all to watch!

Blue Planet Access Center

The recently renovated Blue Planet Access Center at Boston's Aquarium presents the severe challenges faced by the world's oceans. Visitors have opportunities to learn about the aquarium's global leadership role in searching for solutions for preserving ocean life through a combination of interactive displays, interpretive presentations and small live animal exhibits. The Blue Planet Access Center is also home to the aquarium's lobster nursery that raises thousands of larval and juvenile lobsters each year through the American Lobster Research Program.

Don't miss one of the best attractions for families in Boston! Save money when you purchase your New England Aquarium discount tickets through Trusted Tours and Attractions.