Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops
Overview
Available languages
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
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 Trolley Tour
Duration: 1 day
1 Day Pass+Arlington Cemetery
Hop-on Hop-off 21 Stop Trolley Tour including Arlington National Cemetery
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
2,722 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
know before you go
Joseph S,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00they should know what they want to see to know where to stop. 1 day is not enough, so do your homework.
Could have been better
Meredith C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The wait time for the trolleys can be long. We had to walk about 1/4 mile to another stop as the one we wanted (1st one) was not available at the time. Then we waited for about 45 minutes to an hour for a trolley as 2 full ones stopped by. The planning by the part of the company itself was not sufficient
Do not use the trolley hop on hop off.
Nancy M,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We went to the beginning, told to go to stop 2, waited almost an hour for trolley to come. When we got to the last stop we wanted to do, they told us be there by 4 pm to get the trolley. We were there at 3:30. Two full trolleys came and then not another trolley came. We were left stranded because now it was after 4 pm. There were about 15 people there waiting for that trolley. We had to find our own way back.
Really good experience...
TONY K,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Really good experience overall. The drivers that we had were excellent and very knowledgeable. The only lightweight criticism I have is the initial hop on point was not very clearly identified and we were several miles away, but it worked out as we happened upon The National Law Enforcement Memorial which was on my list. Once we figured out the hop on/hop off logistics, the rest of the tour was great. I would definitely recommend it to friends and we and would do it again.
Good ride
Ada E,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Rode two separate buses and enjoyed the ongoing discussion of the DC area. Both drivers were interesting and fun to ride with.
DC adventure
Joshua S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s amazing! Plan on spending the entire day enjoying the sites and stories of DC. We enjoyed lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe as well.
The location signs were...
Larry H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The location signs were hard to find or not there! Many of the stops people who were waiting were left behind because the bus was full.
Not as accessible as promoted
T5693UFkimr,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour guides we had were good, informative and fun. The only issue we had was getting someone who had a wheelchair on to a trolley at stops. At the Lincoln memorial, we had a ton of people rush on ahead of us making no room for our wheelchair to get on. The driver was extremely rude to us when we asked when the next accessible trolley would be available. After asking three times, getting no answer, he rudely told us to back up, he had to go. If you have anyone in your group who is dependent on a wheelchair, this is not the trolley service for you.
You need a lot of time for the tour
Connie H,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00You really need to have time to get off at stops to see the attractions. Hard to see from the trolley. Missed out on stops because of the wrestling match and 4th of July celebrations. It was probably just a bad day to take the tour.
Great tour
Anita M,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an easy, relaxing tour. Our driver was friendly and funny. He made sure we could get good picture taking views of the sights.
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