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Washington, DC: Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley City Tour

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Activity provider:Historic Tours of America** - Wash. DC
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Hop-on hop-off tour
Washington, DC: Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley City Tour
Activity provider:Historic Tours of America** - Wash. DC
4.3  / 5502 reviews

Discover the best of Washington D.C. on this Hop-on Hop-off trolley tour, with 15 stops at iconic sites across the city. Upgrade to include a tram tour of Arlington National Cemetery.

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Duration 1 day
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    50 Massachusetts Ave NE

  • Union Station, Washington, DC

    Pass by

  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    Pass by

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    United States Capitol

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • United States Botanic Garden

    Pass by

  • Supreme Court of the United States, Washington

    Pass by

  • Library of Congress

    Pass by

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    600 Independence Ave SW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • Smithsonian Air & Space Museum

    Pass by

  • National Museum of the American Indian

    Pass by

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

    Pass by

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    Maine Avenue Southwest & 9th Street Southwest

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • The Wharf

    Pass by

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    700 L'Enfant Plaza SW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • International Spy Museum

    Pass by

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    1398 Independence Ave SW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • Washington Monument

    Pass by

  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    Pass by

  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

    Pass by

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    16 E Basin Dr SW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC

    Pass by

  • George Mason Memorial

    Pass by

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    1964 Independence Ave SW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    Pass by

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

    Pass by

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    2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • Lincoln Memorial, Washington

    Pass by

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Pass by

  • Korean War Veterans Memorial

    Pass by

  • World War II Memorial, Washington DC

    Pass by

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    1400 Constitution Ave. NW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • National Museum of American History

    Pass by

  • National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Pass by

  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    Pass by

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    800 F St NW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC

    Pass by

  • National Gallery of Art - East Building

    Pass by

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    1001 E St NW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • Washington Welcome Center

    Pass by

  • Ford's Theater

    Pass by

  • Petersen House

    Pass by

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    1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • The White House

    Pass by

  • White House Visitor Center

    Pass by

  • World War I Memorial, Washington

    Pass by

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    701 Constitution Ave. NW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • National Archives, Washington, DC

    Pass by

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    400 New Jersey Ave NW

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

  • National Japanese American Memorial

    Pass by

  • Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill

    Pass by

  • Arrive back at:

    50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy an entertaining narrated tour of DC covering over 100 points of interest
  • Tour at your own pace with unlimited on and off privileges at 25 popular stops
  • Upgrade to include a tram tour of historic Arlington National Cemetery
  • Choose between 1-day or 2-day tickets
  • Download the App for commentary in 7 foreign languages and for GPS bus tracking

Full description

Named "Washington's Best Tour" by the Washingtonian Magazine and one of the top 10 hop-on hop-off tours in the world by Forbes, the Old Town Trolley offers the most comprehensive tour of the nation's capital. Relax while expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington, D.C. This popular tour covers Washington's major attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Expert guides share colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well-researched historical information. Upgrade to include a trolley tour of Arlington National Cemetery, an enduring tribute to those who’ve dedicated their lives to defending the nation. You’ll be transported to some of the most notable graves and memorials. DC City Tour Trolley stops: 1. 1001 E. St. NW: Washington Welcome Center/Ford's Theatre/Peterson House 2. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave: The White House/The White House Visitor Center/WWI Memorial 3. 701 Constitution Ave NW: National Archives (West/East Gallery of the NGA, Navy Memorial) 4. 400 New Jersey Ave NW: Japanese American Memorial/Hyatt Regency 5. 50 Massachusetts Ave NE: Union Station and the Smithsonian Postal Museum 6. 1st St. NE: US Capitol (Botanic Gardens, Supreme Court and Library of Congress) 7. 600 Independence Ave SW: Air/Space Museum, Museum of the American Indian/Eisenhower Memorial 8. Maine Ave SW at 9th St. SW: The Wharf 9. 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW: International Spy Museum 10. 1398 Independence Ave SW: Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums and Castle, Holocaust Memorial Museum 11. 16 E Basin Dr SW: Jefferson Memorial/George Mason Memorial 12. 1964 Independence Ave SW: Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial/Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial 13. 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir. NW: Lincoln Memorial/Vietnam Veterans Memorial/Korean War Veterans Memorial/World War II Memorial 14. 1400 Constitution Ave NW: National Museum of American History/National Museum of African American History & Culture/National Museum of Natural History 15. 800 F St. NW: National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum (temp closed for Holiday Market) Arlington Cemetery Trolley stops: • Arlington National Cemetery • President John F. Kennedy Gravesite • US Coast Guard Memorial • John J. Pershing • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier • Arlington House • US Marine Corps War Memorial Iwo Jima • Arlington Niche Wall Columbarium Courts

Includes

  • 1 or 2-day admission to Old Town Trolley City Tour of Washington D.C.
  • Admission to Arlington National Cemetery tram tour (if option chosen)
  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Downloadable pre-recorded commentary of the City Tour in 7 foreign languages
  • Stadium Seating for City Tour Trolleys
  • Transportation between Trolley Tour and Cemetery Tour
  • Gratuities

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

Board the trolley at Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, or any of the stops along the route.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • The Arlington Cemetery Tram Tour is 45-minutes long Monday-Friday; 1-hour long Saturday & Sunday
  • Visitors who chose the option with the Arlington Cemetery Tram Tour can do this tour the day they go on the Trolley Tour or the next day
  • Visitors may use the language app with GPS tracking technology for pre-recorded narration of the City Tour in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese
  • Parking available near Washington Welcome Center Stop (10th & E St), paid parking is also available at Union Station and Arlington National Cemetery
  • A valid passport or driving license (US residents only) is required for entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. Without this, entry will be refused and no refunds will be issued. Visitors aged 16 and 17 can present a valid school ID. Foreign ID cards will not be accepted

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 502 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
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  • Value for money
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Bailey – United StatesAugust 7, 2024  – Verified booking
Great way to hit major spots without having to exhaust yourself
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Peter D – United StatesMay 20, 2024  – Verified booking
Very accommodating, we were able to see all the points of interest we wanted and to not have to do all the walking was great. The narratives were very informative and added to the tour experience!
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Anita – United StatesFebruary 12, 2024  – Verified booking
Sarge is the best. He has a good sense of humor and was very knowledgeable about the area!! He even knows how to handle “troublemakers”!!
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