Hop-on Hop-off Tours Washington DC

Old Town Trolley: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

US Capitol Building with dome and American flag, Washington, DC.

Tour bus near Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument, Washington DC.

Tourists on a Washington DC hop-on hop-off bus with the Capitol Building in view.

Washington Monument with flags, Washington DC, under clear blue sky.

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Guided tour

4.8/5(26)

Chris W

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

It was comfortable, informative and a great way to see the highlights of DC. We liked the places the trolley stopped at, over where other buses stopped. We didn't have to wait long at any stop for the trolley to come. The drivers were friendly and helpful!

Patrick P

Group

Verified booking

Mar 2026

My brother, nephew, and I are running the Marine Corps Quantico 17.7 5K race Saturday. We decided to get on using Old Town Trolley and see some of the sites we had already seen. Our driver,Joe Morgan, made the ride and review of all of historic sites in Washington DC so exciting and knowledgeable that next year we are sure we will go again. Joe Moe's intelligent and comical. Explanations of the city and sites truly made this the best part of our trip. My brother and nephew came down from Ohio and I lived in Front Royal Virginia. We recommend Old Town Trolley to anyone visiting Washington DC.

Amber B

Family

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Joe Moe was the best driver and narrerator. He was on time, easy to hear, kept it light and fun, and we learned a lot. We will definitely book the Trolly again!

Uncover Washington D.C.'s history at your own pace with a 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour on the distinctive orange and green trolleys.

Experience "Transportainment®" as friendly guides narrate your journey with a lively mix of trivia and humorous stories.

Hop aboard comfortable, state-of-the-art stadium trolleys featuring padded seats, free Wi-Fi, on-board history monitors, and enjoy free self-guided walking tours.

Visit iconic landmarks like the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, and the Lincoln Memorial, and over 100 points of interest.

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to the Trolley tour

Live English-speaking guide

Free self-guided walking tours

State-of-the-art stadium trolleys

Free Wi-Fi

On-board history monitors

TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREUnion Station at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREUnion Station at 4:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Union Station
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3 attractions
Union Station
National Postal Museum
5 minutes walk
Columbus Circle and Fountain
7 minutes walk
2. National Japanese American Memorial
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3 attractions
National Japanese American Memorial
National Building Museum
6 minutes walk
Senate Fountain
3 minutes walk
3. U.S. Capitol
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3 attractions
U.S. Capitol
Library of Congress
5 minutes walk
Supreme Court of the United States
5 minutes walk
4. Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
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3 attractions
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
4 minutes walk
National Museum of the American Indian
3 minutes walk
5. The Wharf - Boarding for Water Taxi Boat Cruise
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3 attractions
The Wharf
Potomac River
11 minutes walk
East Potomac Park
10 minutes walk
6. International Spy Museum
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3 attractions
International Spy Museum
L’Enfant Plaza
3 minutes walk
Smithsonian Castle
3 minutes walk
7. Washington Monument
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3 attractions
Washington Monument
Artechouse
6 minutes walk
Tidal Basin
5 minutes walk
8. Jefferson Memorial
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2 attractions
Jefferson Memorial
George Mason Memorial
1 minute walk
9. FDR Memorial/ MLK Jr. Memorial
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3 attractions
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
11 minutes walk
Japanese Pagoda
10. Lincoln Memorial
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3 attractions
Lincoln Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
5 minutes walk
Albert Einstein Memorial
1 minute walk
11. National Museum of American History
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3 attractions
National Museum of American History
Constitution Gardens
4 minutes walk
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
4 minutes walk
12. National Portrait Gallery/African Art Museum
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3 attractions
National Portrait Gallery
Chinatown DC
3 minutes walk
Renwick Gallery
10 minutes walk
13. Washington Welcome Center
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3 attractions
National Mall
8 minutes walk
United States Botanic Garden
9 minutes walk
Museum of the Bible
10 minutes walk
14. The White House
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3 attractions
The White House
3 minutes walk
Willard InterContinental Hotel
3 minutes walk
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
6 minutes walk
15. National Archives
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3 attractions
National Archives
Old Post Office Pavilion
6 minutes walk
Ford's Theatre
6 minutes walk

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26 reviews
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What our guests say
Chris W
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
It was comfortable, informative and a great way to see the highlights of DC. We liked the places the trolley stopped at, over where other buses stopped. We didn't have to wait long at any stop for the trolley to come. The drivers were friendly and helpful!
Nancy B
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Great guides. Able to see all the sites we wanted to see. Would recommend.
Dane C
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Allows you to enjoy DC stress free with live narrative as you pass by landmarks.
Sharon C
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
The drivers were very knowledgeable about everything.
Avis M
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
We enjoyed the ride and seeing some of the monuments.

Additional Information

The tour does not operate on Independence Day (July 4), the Army Ten-Miler race (Oct 12), Thanksgiving & Christmas.

Children under 4 years old can travel for free.

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