Hop-On Hop-Off 21 Stop Trolley Tour + Arlington Cemetery
Overview
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a 90-minute Hop-on Hop-off panoramic trolley tour of Washington, DC. The tour route will maximize your time and provide you with a great introduction to Washington, DC’s beautiful scenery and rich history. Join us aboard our custom-built Stadium Trolleys featuring stadium seating where every view is a great one.
The Trolley will make 21 stops along the tour route. Trolleys come by every half hour. Tour at your own pace while visiting America's most iconic historic locations and make a full day of visiting the Nation's Capital.
During the tour you will see major sites, including the White House, Washington Monument, Untied States Capitol Building, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Union Station, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the Smithsonian Museums just to name a few!
You will transfer at the Lincoln Memorial to a shuttle to take you to the Arlington National Cemetery where you will take a 45 minute hop-on-hop-off tour of history.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Collapsible strollers are allowed on the trolley
Wheelchair accessible; please advise when booking if you require a wheelchair-accessible trolley
No emotional support animals or pets allowed
Transfer from Lincoln Memorial to shuttle for Arlington National Cemetery Tour
Arlington National Cemetery requires a 100% ID Check with no exceptions. All US guest must provide a State or Government Issued picture ID. Visitors 16 and 17 may present a valid school ID. All foreign guest must present a PASSPORT. Foreign ID Cards will not be accepted. US State or Government issued picture ID or PASSPORTS ONLY can be used for entry into Arlington National Cemetery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Parking Fees
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Tours depart every half hour from the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004) beginning at 9am until 4pm. Tour operates daily. Shuttle available from Lincoln Memorial to transfer to Arlington National Cemetery for that portion of the tour. Shuttles run every half hour from 9am - 3:30pm
Washington DC Welcome Center/Ford's Theater/Peterson House
White House/White House Visitor Center/WWI Memorial
National Archives (West/East Gallery of the NGA, Navy Memorial)
Japanese American Memorial/Hyatt Regency
Union Station/Smithsonian Postal Museum
US Capitol (Botanic Gardens, Supreme Court and Library of Congress)
Air/Space Museum, Museum of the American Indian, Eisenhower Mem.
International Spy Museum
Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums and Castle, Holocaust
Jefferson Memorial and George Mason Memorial
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Lincoln Memorial/Vietnam Veterans Memorial/Korean War Veterans Memorial
National Museum of American History/National Museum of African American History
National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum
Welcome Center
President John F. Kennedy Graveside/Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgg
General John J Pershing Gravesite
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington House
Ord & Weitzel Iwo Jima Memorial Outside Gate
Options
Trolley Tour + Arlington
1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour with Arlington National Cemetery Tour
Duration: 1 day: Hop-on and Hop-off tour all day at your own pace.
Reviews
353 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do not get this tour!!!!!!!!!!
garvank2020,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Got off at one of the stops. Driver indicated where we would be collected. Then just watch buses pass us by and not collect us. Ended up walking to 4 of the 21 attractions. Waste of time and money.
Very Pleasant Tour
nickmS2604HG,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We (spouse and myself) used this tour to go around Washington,DC. We had a pleasant time because there is no schedule except to remember that 4pm is the last tour trip. Tip: you might want to ride in the whole trolley tour and then decide what sight you want to hang around in to get off at, the second time on the same day the trolley takes you around again.
Pros & Cons
Karolyn C,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Great to have time to explore each monument at your own pace, but heed others warnings about catching the trolly at each stop. It can be a bit challenging to know where to wait with other buses and no signage allowed for most stops. We got left behind a couple of times. We just walked more, which was fine, but we didnt get to see as much. Definitely took longer than 2-1/2 hrs., so allow yourself plenty of time. Its easily an all day tour if you want to really look at monuments and explore each stop. A great addition would be an app that tells customers when and where the trolleys are located! We started just before 1pm and the last trolleys head back to union station at 4pm. We didnt get to see all the monuments and didnt go through any museums. The drivers ARE knowledgeable and helpful and made the experience during the ride fun. Be sure to wear your walking shoes and be prepared to be flexible! Again, an app would be a great addition! We wouldn't choose this type of tour again just because of the frustration of catching the trolleys.
Good info from the tour...
Elaine H,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good info from the tour drivers. Easy to board. No long waits. Would use it again highly recommend especially if you are in a short visit
It was very informative....
Wendy C,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was very informative. The drivers were great! My only complaint is that the Viatorbmap of stops was wrong. It needs to be updated. We went to stop one only to find out it was not stop one anymore.
Fun DC visit
Judy B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect for getting an overview. Definitely should get the 15 stops including the Arlington tram. Make sure to get Simone’s tram from the Lincoln memorial to Arlington. She’s the best!
A great way to spend the day
Joan R,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy. Fun. A great way to see the DC without travel hassles. Drivers/tour guides were witty and well informed. Kudos to Simone who took us back and forth to Arlington
Fun Trolley
Christi J,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun hop on/off trolley with lots of stops at top attractions. Wish they had an app to see where/when the trolleys were picking up. But still a fun experience!
DC trip
LEONORA D,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good way to get to different sites. Favorite was the Arlington cemetery tour. The guide was funny and gave us good info about the historical sites
Great experience hopping on and off!
Suzanne L,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus is a very good thing as the drivers give out so much knowledge and maneuver through the traffic with grace. We went back to the Lincoln Memorial the next day in our rental car and we circled multiple times and found trying to park was a hassle, construction and no parking ramps. The drivers are nice folks, I definitely recommend using this service.
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Operated by Historic Tours Of America