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14 Best DC Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tours

The hop-on loops: trolleys and open-top buses connecting the Mall, Georgetown and Arlington in one ticket. The capital’s sights are spread wider than its map suggests.

1.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Discover Washington DC’s stunning monuments illuminated at night on a 2.5-hour trolley tour, complete with entertaining guides and iconic sights.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Excellent experience!!!! There was a private event at our pickup site so we got misdirected and left behind THIS tour company picked us up w the last trolley and dropped us with our scheduled tour!!! It was AMAZING Smiley was THE BEST. Trip to remember.…”

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2.Big Bus DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops

Discover Washington DC with Big Bus's hop-on hop-off tour featuring 17 stops, flexible durations, and audio guides — ideal for exploring at your own pace.

★ 3.5

“Drop off/pickup locations very difficult to find App works sporadically so you can’t tell when next bus is coming. Lots of waiting since you don’t know when to expect the bus. Staff is very nice. The experience would be so much better if you could…”

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3.Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

Discover Washington DC with a flexible hop-on hop-off trolley tour, visiting top sights like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and more at your pace.

★ 4.0

“We had 5 different drivers really enjoyed Birdie and Banker. Carmel something seemed to be less knowledgeable and seemed to be making stuff up.”

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6.Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

Discover Washington DC’s iconic monuments illuminated at night on this 2.5-hour guided trolley tour, with stops for memorable on-foot visits and stunning views.

★ 4.6

“They aren't joking. The best way to see DC is by night. Hit all the big names - MLK Jr, Lincoln, Iwo Jima, Korea and Vietnam memorials - as well as Congress, the Washington Monument, and the other sites on the National Mall. Absolutely beautiful,…”

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9.Hop-On Hop-Off 21 Stop Trolley Tour + Arlington Cemetery

Discover Washington DC with this hop-on, hop-off trolley tour covering 21 stops plus Arlington Cemetery. Enjoy flexible sightseeing at $69.70 per person.

★ 4.0

“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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