Washington DC Trolley Tour: Iconic Sites and History

Experience the best of Washington, DC on a 90-minute trolley tour. Explore historic locations, iconic landmarks, and the beautiful scenery of the Nation’s Capital.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Hop-on Hop-Off Trolley Tour and Arlington National Cemetery Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: Tours leave every 30 minutes from the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004) starting at 9am and ending at 4pm. The tour is available daily. A shuttle service is provided from the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery…

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
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Embark on a 90-minute panoramic trolley journey around Washington, DC. The carefully planned route allows an efficient use of your time and offers a great overview of Washington, DC’s stunning landscapes and fascinating history. Board our specially designed Stadium Trolleys, which guarantee every seat is the best seat in the house.
The Trolley will make…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Elaine_h
Oct 25, 2025
Good info from the tour... - Good 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
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Judy_b
Oct 22, 2025
Fun DC visit - Perfect 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!
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Joan_r
Oct 22, 2025
A great way to spend the day - Easy. 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
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Christi_j
Oct 22, 2025
Fun Trolley - Fun 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!
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Leonora_d
Oct 18, 2025
DC trip - Very 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
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Suzanne_l
Oct 17, 2025
Great experience hopping on and off! - The 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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Nickms2604hg
Oct 26, 2025
Very Pleasant Tour - We (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.
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Wendy_c
Oct 23, 2025
It was very informative.... - It 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.
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Karolyn_c
Oct 26, 2025
Pros & Cons - Great 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.
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Garvank2020
Nov 1, 2025
Do not get this tour!!!!!!!!!! - Got 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.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).