Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops
Washington DC, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a hop-on hop-off Washington DC trolley tour to explore the nation’s capital at your own pace. The route encompasses the city’s top attractions, including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and more. Just hop off at any stop when you want to explore, and then hop back on the trolley to continue around the city. You can also upgrade to include Arlington National Cemetery entry.
- This trolley tour offers one of the easiest ways to get around town
- Exclusive foreign-language tour app available in seven languages
- Hop on and off at any of the stops as often as you like
- See top highlights with ease, including the White House
What's Included
- Exclusive foreign language app in seven languages
- Infants 3 and under are free
- Food and drinks
- Earbuds (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Book your hop-on hop-off Washington DC trolley tour in advance; then board the trolley at any of the stops (see the Itinerary for a list) to begin your independent sightseeing around DC, with trolleys departing regularly. With easy transportation, you can see the attractions that most interest you at your own pace.
Select either onboard narration in English or use an exclusive foreign-language app to have the tour narrated in your choice of seven languages.
Then, sit back, relax, and enjoy every sight and sound of the fully-narrated tour through the nation’s capital. You can also upgrade to visit Arlington National Cemetery.
Select either onboard narration in English or use an exclusive foreign-language app to have the tour narrated in your choice of seven languages.
Then, sit back, relax, and enjoy every sight and sound of the fully-narrated tour through the nation’s capital. You can also upgrade to visit Arlington National Cemetery.
Washington D.C. Trolley Tour with 15 stops
15 Stops
31 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: Tours depart every half hour from Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave. NE) beginning at 9am until 4pm. Tour operates daily.
1
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
2
National Japanese American Memorial
3
United States Capitol
4
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
5
The Wharf Marina
6
International Spy Museum
7
Washington Monument
8
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
9
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
10
Lincoln Memorial
11
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
12
National Portrait Gallery
13
Washington Welcome Center
14
The White House
15
National Archives Museum
Points of interest passed by on this route
Military Women's Memorial
The White House
Supreme Court
Jefferson Memorial
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
National Museum of American History
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
The National Archives Museum
Library of Congress
Ford's Theatre
Union Station
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington Monument
National Museum of African Art
The National Mall
National Air and Space Museum
National Portrait Gallery
Korean War Veterans Memorial
National Museum of Asian Art
U.S. Capitol
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
United States Botanic Garden
White House Visitors Center
National Postal Museum
George Mason Memorial
National Museum of the American Indian
National World War II Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
- Voucher holders may board the trolley at Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave. NE)
- Strollers are allowed on the trolley if they are collapsible
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q:How long is the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:The Old Town Trolley Tour is approximately 90 minutes.
Jun 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.1
based on 2,687 reviews
Steven_S, May 2026
It was fabulous! We dealt with JUNIOR and he bent over backwards to make things right for us! All the drivers were excellent and so informative. We were very disappointed the first day because DC is so crazy with traffic and little parking that it took us until 2:00 pm to even get to Union Station to start, so JUNIOR comped us next day tickets and we finished the tour!!
Suggestions: signs are hard to find for trolley “drop on/off” spots and should be bigger and better marked, with exact addresses for GPS sent to ticket holders. We found out later to scan the QR code on the paper map to see when a bus was arriving. A BIG HELP!! We also loved HOLLYWOOD.
Also, we never would’ve made the tour if not for JAMES, a driver, Mr. T, and MAY, the trainer! Talk about wonderful human beings!! ❤️❤️❤️ When you hired these ppl, you struck GOLD!
Joan_C, May 2026
BK or Big K,was our tour guide,she was incredible. Very knowledgeable about the history of the city and had a great sense of humor, made everyone feel welcomed.Enjoyed the tour with her as our guide 😀
Denise_H, May 2026
You don’t get close enough to see the monuments. Would not recommend. Drivers were all good. Did like Arlington part of tour
Tammy_F, May 2026
I purchased the ticket for the hop on hop off bus plus Arlington Cemetery. We were only able to do the Arlington Cemetery tour as we had car trouble and couldn't get to the hop on hop off bus. We got ourselves to Arlington and did the cemetery tour. No bus came for the remainder of the hop on hop off tour. There was a different bus we couldn't catch, so missed that part of the ticket
Alla_G, May 2026
The tour was great. It hit all the major spots in DC and the it was very easy to find the hop on/off points. We had Everett as our last guide and he was great. He was funny and informative. We have already recommended it to friends.
Debran_R, May 2026
Nice and airy on the trolley, no windows unless necessary. Entertaining and amiable guides. Excellent stops that cover the most important sites. Reasonably priced. We had a great time and will use them again. Also really enjoyed the beautifully restored main departure point, Union Station. It’s a destination in itself. In addition to the usual retail shops they have unique cultural shops.
Donna_B, May 2026
Narrator (Mr. T) was excellent. His history education, his professionalism, his humor, and friendliness were A-plus.
Mike_C, May 2026
Very informative delightful to see the city from that view with patient drivers and of course the city itself was wonderful!
Carol_S, May 2026
Wonderful idea. Going to all the right places & being able to get off to see what you want at your own pace. Afterwards you get back on the trolley when it arrives & go to your next pace. Loved it!
Cindy_F, May 2026
Wonderful way to get around the city and see the sights. Drivers on trolleys are friendly and very informative. Good for those with mobility issues also.
Michael_S, May 2026
The experience and the guides are great. Viator failed to tell me that the tour would be closed for a half day due to a race and still charged me full price. So be sure to make sure there’s no major events that might disrupt the experience. Otherwise, the guides are knowledgeable and there are plenty of the trolleys to make sure you always have a ride without waiting too long.
Nicole_B, May 2026
It was so nice to be able to hop on the bus at our leisure. A lot of the stops were in some really nice sight seeing areas, so we had a nice balance of walking around to sight see and then hopping on the bus to get to another part of town. The live map was also so helpful and the drivers were so friendly.
Jane_W, May 2026
Each day our trolley driver filled us with so much information we couldn’t take it all in! They were fabulous while taking us throughout the area safely! I highly recommend using the trolleys while visiting this wonderful city !
Patti_L, May 2026
Staff is very friendly and pick up's were right on time. Sights shown from the trolley were great even if you didnt hop off at that spot.
Inessa_K, Apr 2026
Who though it would be a great idea for driver to lead a narrative and drive a bus? How it could be safe? Drivers have to split their attention between the traffic (heavy at times) and remembering to say all the right words at the right time. In addition, one of the drivers spoke so fast, I could hardly catch a word. I would rather prefer to have a headset with a professional narrator, and a driver concentrating on driving a bus.
The only great thing about this tour is an app that allows you to see where the buses are at any given moment. That was the reason I chose this operator, instead of the Big Bus. Could not find similar app for them.
Ronald_D, Apr 2026
It is easy to get on and off. The trolley comes by regularly . Passes by all the top sites. The driver was very entertaining.
Stephanie_D, Apr 2026
Affordable and Very convenient way to get around DC. Friendly and informative tour guides. Would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family.
elizabeth_g, Apr 2026
There was a parade and they still charged me. I went to two stops where streets were closed and two uber . It was supposed to be my anniversary celebration and just horrible experience. I called customer service and so rude no help. 138 dollars lost 40 dollars in Uber. You should have notified people of parade and accommodate either another day or refund
Ann_Y, Apr 2026
We went mid-April, a couple weeks after cherry blossom season. We missed the crowds, so the buses weren’t crowded at all. We loved the narration by the drivers. They tell different stories. It was convenient to get on or off the buses. I wish we’d started earlier in the day, and I would do it again the next time we visit DC.
Dennis_J, Apr 2026
It was very efficient and timely. Wish directions would have been better about where to go getting off the bus. There was also construction, so not always easy to find the pickup spot because they weren’t always in the designated area.
Vanessa_B, Apr 2026
The drivers were knowledgeable and upbeat. Buses were on time. The hop on and hop off experience was good.
Albert_G, Apr 2026
At several test shops, it took much longer than 30 minutes to get another trolley. Some drivers were excellent, and you could understand them, while all the drivers were very hard to understand. What didn’t help with the fact that too many people were talking as the driver was giving the tour. The driver needs to explain at every stop that people should not be having conversations or be on the telephone.
Richard_G, Apr 2026
We enjoyed the hop bus except my wife got sick and could not go with us and we were unable to cancel ticket.
Charlotte_G, Apr 2026
Got to see wonderful sights. The “narrator” of the tour on all trolleys and trams were fun and informative. Will do this again next year when I come back with a friend!
Dianne_H, Apr 2026
The trolley is a great way to see all the sites and then decide what you want to stop and go into. Our trolley driver, had great energy and knew her information. Even though we experienced a couple of delays that were unavoidable, she remained upbeat and kept us laughing. I can’t remember her name and I’m disappointed about that. Because I would highly recommend her as as well as the trolley..
Leilani_L, Apr 2026
This is a great way to get around DC and to see all of the primary sites. It was really hard to find the stops though, and a few times we saw the Trolley taking off, but couldn't find where to get on. We had 3 different tour guides, with varying degrees of humor and information.
James_W, Apr 2026
A great way to orient yourself to the city and efficiently get to major sites. The staff, driver/tour guides were great!
Darlene_R, Apr 2026
Very good time weather was good got to see some Cherry Trees that were beautiful.
We spent a lot of time in the Capital.
Enjoyed our drivers very informative
Brittany_J, Apr 2026
Two of the stops were closed (the most important ones to us). Couldn’t even see the White House to get a picture. Totally missed the Arlington experience due to no direction. Would never do this tour again
Paul_S, Apr 2026
Was not informed trolleys would not be going around tidal basin to Jefferson Memorial until onboard. Drivers were entertaining , prompt and courteous. Would take again. Saved a lot of walking.
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