Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
US Capitol (Botanic Gardens, Supreme Court and Library of Congress)
Air/Space Museum, Museum of the American Indian/Eisenhower Memorial -
The Wharf - Shops, Restaurants, Water Taxi
International Spy Museum
Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums and Castle, Holocaust Memorial Museum and Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Jefferson Memorial/George Mason Memorial
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial/Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial -
Lincoln Memorial/Vietnam Veterans Memorial/Korean War Veterans memorial/World War II Memorial
National Museum of American History/National Museum of African American History & Culture/National Museum of Natural History
National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum
Washington Welcome Center/Ford's Theater/Petersen House
White House/White House Visitor Center/WWI Memorial
National Archives, West/East Gallery of the NGA/Navy Memorial
Japanese American Memorial/National Law Enforcement Museum
What‘s Included
Exclusive foreign language app in seven languages
Infants 3 and under are free
Food and drinks
Earbuds (available for purchase)
Gratuities
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
Reviews
2,594 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do this every time you're in DC
Judi D,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was so relaxing. The perfect. Amount of time and it was like an interactive and entertaining history lesson. DC in a box, what valuable not frivolous, and I would do this first before deciding what attractions to actually go in and experience. The driver Rooster was especially entertaining and friendly and so knowledgeable and relevant. Even the shape of the trolley adds to the experience. The huge windows make you feel like you can reach out and touch the monuments and attractions more than you can in a car!
Too little to offer for the price
Ripulkumar P,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Didn't find much useful as frequency for washington DC is quite less because we won't be able to spend 30mins for every monument and spending 30mins each place would take up the whole day and hence it defeats the purpose of hop on and hop off itself. Also we were expecting to know more details of the places but unfortunately guide/driver was just saying out the names of the building and had no more details to offer. Also the speakers on the bus was so out dated that it is impossible to follow. All in all for the price we are paying, it is not at all worth to go around Washington DC on this tour. An extra star for the staffs, they are very friendly and welcoming.
Great tour
Colette M,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Go early so you can get the complete experience and not run out of time. Its so much to see on each stop. Research each stop to determined which one you want to see to ensure you get the full experience
One of drivers, Mr. Joe...
Jack C,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00One of drivers, Mr. Joe Moe had very bad manners He keep saying that we interrupt him ( we were speaking very low voice). I will not recommend this tour to my friends in DC area.
Main tour good, skip Arlington add on
Sarah P,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The guides were all friendly and knowledgeable. It was chilly, so the 30 minute wait time between stops felt longer than it might in the summer. We paid for the Arlington Cemetery add on, which in theory was a good idea, but we needed to wait 40 minutes at the Lincoln Memorial for the different shuttle (we knew we would need to switch, just didn’t expect the wait) and then we had to switch *again* because we needed to go through security at Arlington and get on a new trolley. All of it took a really long time, and in hindsight I would have just taken the Metro to the Arlington stop. So, the primary tour is pretty good, but I would skip the Arlington add on since you need to can purchase that anyway once you get to the cemetery area.
From the moment my...
Whitney K,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00From the moment my partner and I walked in, the service was outstanding. We were greeted warmly and all staff were so amazing, patient, kind and understandable. Through my partner and I didn’t get to experience the food it seems like the food would have been amazing as well. Though the bathrooms are very small, it was clean as of the rest of the room.
Well organized and informative
BJMing,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very satisfied with this tour, esp if you are traveling with young children or the elderly. DC is a huge place with lots to see and this tour makes it so much easier. Our guide Ryan was knowledgeable and answered some of our other questions regarding the city. The tour covered all the main spots and was very comfortable. We took the 10am tour and shared the trolley with two other families. There pickup spot outside Union Station is very easy to find. There’s a little podium with the signs so you won’t be able to miss it. Trolleys leave every 15-20 min so don’t worry if you miss one, just enjoy a walk around the beautiful Union Station.
Professor Fans
Nandina L,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The professor was great knows the city well. Loved all the history facts I didn't know and learned more.
A fun time was had
Latasha C,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guides are knowledgeable and funny. The trolley came very quickly with the hop on hop off feature.
Must do on the first day of a DC tour
Mitra A,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great and the tour guys were wonderful, particularly Mr.Joe Moe who was hilarious on top of being very knowledgeable and professional.
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