Hop on Hop off Boston and Charlestown Tour
Overview
Discover the best of Boston on an unforgettable hop-on hop-off tour! Experience the city like never before aboard our iconic double-decker open-top buses, offering 360-degree panoramic views above the bustling streets and historical landmarks.
Explore over 100 points of interest like the USS Constitution, Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, and the Old State House at your own pace. With flexible 1-day or 2-day passes, unlimited rides, and strategically placed stops, you can hop on and off to customize your adventure.
What's Included
- Double-Decker Bus Tour
- Charlestown Tour
- 1-Day or 2-Day Validity
- Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- Shuttle Bus Tour
- Blue & Orange Route Tour
- Night Tour
- Food and drinks
What To Expect
11 Stops | 51 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: This ticket covers the Blue & Orange Route, Stops 1 to 11, through downtown Boston, Charlestown, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and so on. Double-decker open-top buses run approximately every 30 minutes, with unlimited hop-on hop-off access from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last reboarding at Stop 1 by 4:00 PM). Other color routes (Purple) are separate tickets and are not included in this pass. Stop 1 (206 Atlantic Ave): Located outside the Marriott Long Wharf main entrance.
206 Atlantic Ave
7 Washington St
Downtown Crossing Station
2 Park Plaza
Cheers
Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
Boylston Street
26 Beacon St
Prince Street Park
159 Constitution Rd
Portal Park
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-358782P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Double-Decker Bus Tour.
- Charlestown Tour.
- 1-Day or 2-Day Validity.
- Hop-on Hop-off Tour.
- Shuttle Bus Tour.
- Blue & Orange Route Tour.
- Night Tour.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hop on Hop off Boston and Charlestown Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hop on Hop off Boston and Charlestown Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Double-Decker Bus Tour
- Charlestown Tour
- 1-Day or 2-Day Validity
- Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- Shuttle Bus Tour
- Blue & Orange Route Tour
- Night Tour
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
