Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 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 15 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!
Additional Info
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
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
What To Expect
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.
Union Station/Smithsonian Postal Museum
National Japanese American Memorial, National Law Enforcement Museum, National Postal Museum
US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress
National Air & Space Museum, American Indian Museum, Hirshhorn Gallery and Sculpture Garden
The Wharf - Boarding for Water Taxi Boat
International Spy Museum
Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums and Castle, Holocaust Memorial Museum and Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Jefferson Memorial/George Mason Memorial
FDB Memorial/Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Lincoln Memorial/Vietnam Veterans Memorial/Korean War Veterans memorial/World War II Memorial
National Air & Space Museum/Museum of African American History and Culture/Holocaust Museum
National Portrait Gallery/African Art Museum
Ford's Theater/Petersen House/Madame Tussauds
White House Visitors Center/Dept. of Treasury
National Archives, West/East Gallery of the NGA/Navy Memorial
Options
1 Day Pass+Arlington Cemetery
Hop-on Hop-off 21 Stop Trolley Tour including Arlington National Cemetery
1-Day Pass Trolley Tour
Duration: 1 day
What‘s Included
Exclusive foreign language app in seven languages
Infants 3 and under are free
Food and drinks
Earbuds (available for purchase)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,743 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wish it was better
Q7993VNmichellem,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Some of the stops were cancelled due to the July 4th closure on some roads. Of course because everything was blocked off it was impossible to find a stop and it a was 102° so u can imagine walking trying to find them. Finally I found it & show them my ticket while parked & he says "this isnt a stop". I was flabbergasted. It was too hot to even debate him. I ended up just walking to all of the stops and stopping in for water and air condition. Maybe the service is decent but the way I was treated, along with the stops being cancelled ,ill never book with them again.
Overall, I got what I wanted out of the tour but with some frustration.
616caroln,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The most memorable was the Arlington tour. I got out of the tour exactly what I wanted. The time of the stops was perfect. I would recommend that drivers explain a little more about what you can see on a particular stop. We hopped off at a stop that was much farther away from what we wanted to see than what we expected and ended up having to go back where we hopped off which was difficult to walk for older people only to find out had we stay on the trolley for one more sop we would have been exactly where we wanted to be. The maps are not easy to read. It’s difficult to determine where you actually are. We were unable to find any way to determine where we were and most people were not helpful. It was a bit unpleasant. I would recommend that one not be timid and keep asking questions.
Only start this at Union Station
Gwen S,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00It was very difficult to get to any point on the trolley unless you were at the starting point at Union Station. I tried but couldn’t get on so never did connect with my tour. Very disappointing to waste that money.
The trip is very...
JANICE Z,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The trip is very thorough, but it is difficult to find the stops sometimes. We missed a trolley at the Smithsonian stop because we couldn’t figure out where the stop actually was. Fortunately, the next trolley stopped when we waved it down though we still weren’t at the official stop.
Fun and informative
FrequentFlier762763,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were able to catch our trolley across the street from the hotel we were staying at. The drivers were very friendly, and funny, each gave a different narrative of the drive which made it fun to see how each driver personalized the route.
Walk alot
Terry N,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Some confusion on pickup spots. But this could have been due to road closures. Did this tour to cut down on walking. Still a lot of walking
Great overview of DC
jeannek377,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trolly hit all the highlights of the city with informative narration.
Great Tour
Robert B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide Duane and driver Abraham were fantastic. Duane is so knowledgable and versed in history. Would recommend to anyone.
Washington DC Trip
Y1645IAwendyt,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a blast with our driver. They were very knowledgeable of everything stop in DC. Would use this again. Keep up the great work.
It took a long time to...
Mark W,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It took a long time to load and unload people at the stops. The Arlington National Cemetery you are unable to see the major things without getting off and walking to the sites. And then you have to wait for the next shuttle (20 min or so). It took forever. We had several different drivers because of the process, with some beginning much better than others. The DC City tour (which was part of the same ticket) was good. Our last driver was awesome.
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Operated by Historic Tours Of America