Washington DC Trolley Tour: Iconic Sites and History

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Experience the best of Washington, DC on a 90-minute trolley tour. Explore historic locations, iconic landmarks, and the beautiful scenery of the Nation’s Capital.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Hop-on Hop-Off Trolley Tour and Arlington National Cemetery Tour (Route) Operating Schedule: Tours depart every 30 minutes from the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004) starting at 9am until 4pm. The tour runs daily. A shuttle is available from the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery for that segment of the…

Hop-on Hop-Off Trolley Tour and Arlington National Cemetery Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: Tours depart every 30 minutes from the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004) starting at 9am until 4pm. The tour runs daily. A shuttle is available from the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery for that segment of the tour. Shuttles operate every 30 minutes from 9am to 3:30pm.

1. Washington Welcome Center
Washington DC Welcome Center/Ford’s Theater/Peterson House

2. 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
White House/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. Events at Union Station
Union Station/Smithsonian Postal Museum

6. First Street Southwest
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. 114 Maine Ave SW

9. International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum

10. 1398 Independence Ave SW
Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums and Castle, Holocaust Memorial

11. 16 E Basin Dr SW
Jefferson Memorial and George Mason Memorial

12. 1964 Independence Ave SW
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

13. 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
Lincoln Memorial/Vietnam Veterans Memorial/Korean War Veterans Memorial

14. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW
National Museum of American History/National Museum of African American History

15. 800 F St NW
National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum

16. Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center
Welcome Center

17. President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
President John F. Kennedy Gravesite/Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

18. Arlington Cemetery Future Expansion Area
Pershing Gravesite

19. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

20. Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House

21. 226 Ord & Weitzel Dr
Ord & Weitzel Iwo Jima Memorial Outside Gate

Points of Interest

Arlington National Cemetery
White House
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Smithsonian Institution Building
Old Town Trolley Tours Washington DC
Lincoln Memorial
U.S. Capitol
Jefferson Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Supreme Court
Library of Congress
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial

What's Included

Live commentary on-board the trolley
Children 3 and under are free
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Washington DC and Arlington National Cemetery

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Parking fees

Additional Information

Embark on a 90-minute panoramic trolley journey around Washington, DC. The carefully planned route allows an efficient use of your time and offers a great overview of Washington, DC’s stunning landscapes and fascinating history. Board our specially designed Stadium Trolleys, which guarantee every seat is the best seat in the house. The Trolley will make…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Greggm759

Aug 25, 2024

D.C. in August - Hop on Hop off very easy to use, stops at many popular places. Drivers/tour guides very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend you find a parking garage to park your car before arriving as street parking is very limited. Also start as early as you can so you can take advantage of all the sites. Purchase the additional Arlington Cemetery pass...well worth it!!!

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Jeffrey_t

Aug 25, 2024

Amazing - The Changing of the guard at Arlington was amazing. The drivers were a wealth of knowledge. What a great day!

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Yanell_y

Aug 20, 2024

This tour allowed us to... - This tour allowed us to see many attractions that were on our list. It allowed us to move around easily with our 4 year old. The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.

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Maria_p

Aug 15, 2024

Great time - The history and knowledge that these guides talk about is not only interesting but enjoyable with added stories the tour and time flew by.

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Beth_c

Aug 11, 2024

Great Experience - It was a great experience! The person who greeted us at the Welcome Center was very friendly and personable. The drivers were very knowledgeable and entertaining! Thank you Hollywood, Professor, Bama, and Buckeye! They were also very helpful in giving directions of where to go from the drop off spots, etc. So glad we booked the Arlington Cemetery in addition to the hop on/hop off tour. It was definitely worth it. We had a group of 13 and always had room on the trolley for our entire group. Definitely recommend it!

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Marta_s

Sep 1, 2024

Good and Not So Good - The Good: I enjoyed the first driver/guide. He was full of personality and knew everything about everything. The trolley's were comfortable. I liked that this hop on, hop off went to Arlington. Big Bus did not. The Not So Good: Had to wait quite a while for a bus to show up. Meanwhile, two Big Bus Tours came and went while we were waiting. The second driver we had was brand new - it was only his second day. He tried valiently and did a decent job. But I missed my first, seasoned driver. This could happen with any tour bus, though. It's the luck of the draw. If you want to see Arlington, the Trolley Tour hop-on hop-off is a great option. If Arlington isn't on your bucket list, though, I'd probably try the Big Bus Tour. Their fleet is bigger and there's less waiting time. Plus, Big Bus let's you buy 2 and 3 day passes, which saves you money.

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Kimberly_m

Aug 23, 2024

Great Tour - Arlington was great and enjoyed being able to hop on and off at FDR, MLK, and Korean memorials. Union Station was very pretty.

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Jeana_d

Aug 15, 2024

We enjoyed the trolley and all drivers. - The app does not give any detailed info. I wish there were specific instruction given as to time of arrival and the stop numbers on the app. That would have saved me a lot of time!

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Susie_t

Aug 26, 2024

Disappointed in our tour of DC - Very disappointed, we were not taken by Arlington Cemetery as we were supposed to be. We paid almost $160.00 to be driven around the city of WASHINGTON DC when we hopped off we couldn’t get into 1/2 the exhibits we were shown.

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Audrey_k

Aug 22, 2024

Never experienced the tour. - It was horrible!! I know I booked a night tour because that's what we were specifically looking for! A one day hop on and off tour was booked. When we got to the bus for the night tour we were not able to get on the bus. The total charge was $318.80 for tours that were never taken!! This is my second time having a horrible experience with Viator. Please refund my money!! My reference number is 1172773817.

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