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
Due to a Civic March on March 28th the Tour will start at Noon on this day
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
2,662 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Quiet Please
Albert G,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00At several test shops, it took much longer than 30 minutes to get another trolley. Some drivers were excellent, and you could understand them, while all the drivers were very hard to understand. What didn’t help with the fact that too many people were talking as the driver was giving the tour. The driver needs to explain at every stop that people should not be having conversations or be on the telephone.
We enjoyed the hop bus...
Richard G,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed the hop bus except my wife got sick and could not go with us and we were unable to cancel ticket.
Best way to see Washington. Easy and convenient.
Shelley H,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the best way to take in all the sites of the city. Easy and convenient. Being able to hop off at any stop and then catch the next trolley was ideal. It was also a plus to have a guide that gives you all the information and history.
Great Tour & Guides
Charlotte G,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Got to see wonderful sights. The “narrator” of the tour on all trolleys and trams were fun and informative. Will do this again next year when I come back with a friend!
Great experience
Dianne H,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trolley is a great way to see all the sites and then decide what you want to stop and go into. Our trolley driver, had great energy and knew her information. Even though we experienced a couple of delays that were unavoidable, she remained upbeat and kept us laughing. I can’t remember her name and I’m disappointed about that. Because I would highly recommend her as as well as the trolley..
Great way to see DC if you are short on time
Leilani L,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This is a great way to get around DC and to see all of the primary sites. It was really hard to find the stops though, and a few times we saw the Trolley taking off, but couldn't find where to get on. We had 3 different tour guides, with varying degrees of humor and information.
Great tour experience!
James W,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to orient yourself to the city and efficiently get to major sites. The staff, driver/tour guides were great!
15 stops
Darlene R,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good time weather was good got to see some Cherry Trees that were beautiful. We spent a lot of time in the Capital. Enjoyed our drivers very informative
Non-English Experience Needs Experience
zehuac2023,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The driver/guide is very funny and knowledgable. Supposedly there is a Chinese language version of the audio in the app but I am not sure how to use it. It needs an access code that was not clearly given to us. Had my parents not have live translation app they would understand very little.
Closed stops
debrahO5136OK,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00No one mentioned that 2 of the stops around Lincoln Memorial would not have pick up to passengers visiting the site. We waited 30 minutes there at end of day and were left stranded.
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