Discover Washington DC at your leisure with a one-day ticket on the Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of Washington DC at your own pace. Upgrade to the 2-day pass!
- Fully narrated tour
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Multiple departure times and locations available
- Family friendly
- Great overview and orientation of the city
The Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour is the easiest way to get around town. You can hop on and off at any of the 20 stops as often as you like. Trolleys depart every 30 minutes.
There are three trolley routes:
National Mall and Downtown - Orange Loop
The orange line traverses the National Mall with stops at all the Smithsonian Museum buildings, as well as the national monuments and memorials: Lincoln, FDR, Washington, Jefferson, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, United States Capitol and Supreme Court buildings.
National Cathedral, Uptown and Georgetown - Green Loop
The green line travels uptown to visit the National Zoo and Washington National Cathedral. It then takes you through "Embassy Row" on its way to historic Georgetown, Washington's oldest neighborhood and a mecca for shopping and dining. Finally, the green line stops at the White House and White House Visitor Center.
Arlington National Cemetery Shuttle - Red Loop (10 - 15 minute ride)
The Arlington Cemetery line shuttles between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery.
* The last return shuttle from Arlington National Cemetery is at 4:30pm.
Schedule details
Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
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Departure Point:
You can board the Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour at any of the following 20 stops:- Washington Welcome Center: Ford's Theatre, Petersen House, International Spy Museum
- The White House Visitors Center: The White House Visitor Center, The White House, National Aquarium
- National Archives: National Archives, National Gallery of Art East and West Buildings, Marian Koshland Science Museum, U.S. Navy Memorial
- Union Station, Smithsonian National Postal Museum
- U.S. Capitol, U.S. Supreme Court, Library of Congress
- Air & Space Museum, Museum of the American Indian, Hirshhorn Museum, U.S. Botanic Gardens
- Holocaust Memorial Museum, Bureau of Engraving & Printing
- Jefferson Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Tidal Basin - paddle boats, FDR Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial, Shuttle to Arlington Cemetery
- Museum of American History, Washington Monument
- Museum of Natural History, Old Post Office Pavilion and Bell Tower
- Newseum, National Gallery of Art - West Building, Marian Koshland Science Museum
- White House Gifts
- National Geographic Museum, Charles Sumner Museum and Archives
- Dupont Circle, Woodrow Wilson House, Textile Museum, Phillips Collection
- Woodley Park Shopping and Dining Neighborhood, Adams Morgan Shopping and Dining Neighborhood, National Zoo
- National Cathedral: Open daily 10am - 4pm, tours available daily
- Georgetown University, Old Stone House
- Stephen Decatur House, Lafayette Park, White House Grounds, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Octagon House, Renwick Gallery, Corcoran Gallery
- Chinatown, The National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Portrait Gallery, American Art Museum
Departure Time:
- Departs every 30 minutes beginning from 9am
Return Details:
Last re-boarding at 5:00pmPricing information
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Tour options:
1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
Additional information
Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
Inclusions:
- Hop-on hop-off narrated tour
- Onboard host/hostess
- Washington DC color guidebook
- Local taxes
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- Strollers are allowed on the trolley if they are collapsible
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
- Vouchers must be exchanged for a trolley ticket which will be stamped with the date. This may be done at stops #1 and #4
Voucher Info:
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Local Operator Information:
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