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15 Trolley Tours in the USA That Still Read Well a Year On

48 tours  ·  from $6

Think of this as the shortlist you would text a friend the week before they fly: 15 trolley tours, what each costs, and the one thing to know before you commit.

Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour - Begin at Old Savannah Distillery
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Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

1.Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,527 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Ride an open-air, narrated trolley through Savannah’s historic district, passing Forsyth Park, City Market, River Street, the Cathedral, and more. Stay aboard for the 1-hour-50-minute loop, or hop off to explore. Guides such as Pops, Red, DA, Meagan, Sunny, and Richard add humor and local stories. Trolleys run about every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Great tour. Loved the history lesson. The 4 different guides were all great. Being able to hop on and off and skip back to previously visited areas was convenient.”

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Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - Starting at Marathon Motor Works
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Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

2.Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,643 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

See Nashville from an open-air trolley with live commentary and 13 stops, including Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Belmont Mansion, and Centennial Park. Ride the full 90-minute loop first, then hop off where you want. Guides such as Sam, CB, Owen, and Spaghetti bring local stories, jokes, and music facts to the route.

“Been to Nashville a few times. But never rode the trolley. When you come to Nashville. You have to take the TROLLEY. Each driver we had was great . Great way to find out more about Nashville. Hop on Hop off .. Perfect. Didn't have to wait long at all for the next trolley. Great experience. Highly recommend !! Shout out to Tall Tale .. one of the Drivers. Learned alot . Had alot of fun. Thanks..”

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops - Stops 4 to 6: North Station, downtown, and Cheers
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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

3.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 Old Town Trolleys past the North End, USS Constitution, Boston Common, Fenway-area stops, Copley Square, and more. Live conductors narrate the route, while one or two day passes let you get off and explore. Expect heated trolleys in winter, weather protection, and possible bus changes between loops.

“Our driver / guide sounded like a robot who’s batteries were running out.. wasn’t really interested in anything other than tips”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - The Waikiki and Ala Moana routes are useful for short hops
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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

4.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Ride Honolulu’s hop-on hop-off trolley on one line or all five, stopping at Diamond Head, Waikiki, Chinatown, the State Capitol, Ala Moana, and more. Guides such as Tyler, Tim, Oli, Sam, Duke, and Tony are praised for lively local stories. Choose a 1, 4, or 7-day pass, then build your own route.

“The driver was exceptional! We rode the blue route and enjoyed the tour! The pickup point was easy to find.”

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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off - Halona Blowhole, a quick stop with a big view
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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

5.Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,159 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Start at Waikiki Shopping Plaza and ride an open-air trolley along Oahu’s southern coast to Kahala, Hawaii Kai, and Halona Blowhole. A certified guide narrates the route, with stops near Sea Life Park, Rainbow Drive-In, and Leonard’s Bakery. Expect about 1 to 8 hours, depending on where you hop off.

“It was okay. The views are great. But the bus in noisy and bumpy added to a very windy day. It goes and returns the same way so if you want to get off on the way back that is good. The the scenic tour of the coast in a van is a much better option as you stop at more view points and the ride is more comfortable. You get what you pay for. I would not recommend it at less you want to get off at one if the stops.”

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - Starting at Union Station or the Washington Welcome Center
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

6.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,956 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride an open-air trolley through Washington DC after dark, with live narration, ghost stories, and photo stops at Lincoln, FDR, MLK, Vietnam, and Korean War memorials. Guides such as Smiley, MJ, Bill, and Hollywood are known for lively storytelling. The trolley is heated in winter and accessible vehicles are available by request.

“What a great way to see all of the monuments lit up at night! Our guide, Smiley, was informative, fun, and upbeat! 3 hour tour was well worth the price!”

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St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour - Stop 1 to Stop 4: begin with the Old Jail and city basics
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St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

7.St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,799 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Ride through St. Augustine with live commentary from guides such as Kevin, Summer, James, and Davy Jones. Take the full 90-minute loop first, then hop off near the Castillo, Flagler College, museums, wineries, and the Fountain of Youth. Your pass lasts one or two days and includes the St. Augustine History Museum.

“It can be a bit difficult for elderly or overweight people to get on and get off the trolley car. The seats are hard.”

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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission - Starting at the Hamilton Aquarium Transit Center
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

8.Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,785 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

See more than 150 Newport sights from a comfortable enclosed trolley, including Ocean Drive, Cliff Walk, Fort Adams, Bellevue Avenue, and the waterfront. The tour includes about 90 minutes at The Breakers. Guides such as Trolley Rob, Trolley Bob, Carlos, and Russ are known for mixing facts with humor.

“Fun trip through Newport. Trolly Rob was fantastic! He gave a very informative tour with a touch of humor. We all had a great time!!”

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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston - Stops 2 and 3: The North End, Old North Church, and the Molasses Flood
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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

9.1 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 open-route trolley with a live guide or recorded narration. Stop at Quincy Market, the North End, USS Constitution, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and the Tea Party Museum. Choose a one or two-day pass, then use nine included GPS walking tours to explore on foot.

“There’s quite a bit of walking if you want to see all the sites. Some drivers were great (funny & super informative) & others not very friendly or helpful.”

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Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour - The trolley ride through Savannah after dark
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Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

10.Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,723 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride Savannah’s trolley of the doomed for 75 minutes of ghost stories, murder tales, and local history. You’ll make after-dark stops at the Andrew Low House and River Street’s Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery. Guides vary, with past departures led by Emmaline, Billy, Lin, Madam Rouge, and August. Expect a PG-13 mood, humor, and some stairs.

“Felt like we didn’t get enough information. Also did a walking tour and learned a lot more from the guide.”

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Anchorage Trolley Tour - Downtown Anchorage, the Captain Cook Monument, and the old townsite
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Anchorage Trolley Tour

11.Anchorage Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,607 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Ride an open-style trolley through Anchorage for about an hour with a local guide such as Cyrus, Jarrett, or Jason. See the Captain Cook Monument, historic railroad depot, Earthquake Park, Lake Hood, Lake Spenard, wildlife, and the world’s largest floatplane base. The tour returns to 546 W 4th Ave and includes a coupon book.

“We were the last on the trolley, so sat in the very back seat, but still had great views out the window. Nothing blocked. Cyrus was a hoot, and the information he shared about Anchorage was fascinating! Highly recommend if coming into town. It’s an enjoyable way to spend an hour.”

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops - Start at Union Station and Capitol Hill
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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

12.Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,599 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride a narrated Old Town Trolley through Washington DC’s major monuments, museums, memorials, and government landmarks. Hop off at any of 15 stops, then continue when the next trolley arrives. English narration is included, while an app offers seven foreign languages. Guides such as Joe Moe, Rooster, Birdie, and Everett may add history and humor along the way.

“There is no pickup at the DC ward, yet it is still on the map, and the trolly goes right by. Once we got that figured out the rest of the route was great.”

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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour - Stop 1: Old Town gives you the historical starting point
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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

13.San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,523 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride San Diego’s open-air trolley between 11 stops, from Old Town and Little Italy to Coronado, Balboa Park, the USS Midway, and the Gaslamp Quarter. You can stay aboard for the roughly two-hour circuit or hop off to explore. Drivers such as Kevin, Mike, Matt, and Tommie add local stories, humor, and restaurant tips.

“Great way to get an overview of all the areas that make up the San Diego area. Highly suggest to do on day one of your visit so you know the places that most interest you. You may want to consider a 2-day pass if you do not have your own transportation to get back to some of the spots.”

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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - Copp’s Hill and the North End
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

14.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

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

Ride Boston’s Trolley of the Doomed with a costumed 17th-century grave digger, then walk through Copp’s Hill and Granary burial grounds. Hear stories tied to Cotton Mather, the Boston Strangler, the Salem Witch Trials, and Revolutionary Boston. Guides such as Petunia, Mercy, and Dr. Atticus Nobody bring the two-hour, PG-13 outing to life.

“Wear your walking shoes. Dress warm if you travel in the fall or winter. Tour guides very knowledgeable”

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Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour - Forsyth Park and the city’s famous fountain
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Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour

15.Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,375 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Ride through Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District with a live driver-guide, hearing 270 years of history while passing Forsyth Park, Chippewa Square, City Market, the Cathedral of St. John, and River Street. Guides such as Meagan, Tony, Crystal, and Denise mix clear history with humor. The open-window trolley returns to its starting point.

“Our tour guide, Tony, was awesome! Got to see and hear about all of the major historical sites in historic Savannah.”

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