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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

“Nice, everything is close. Very COLD outside. Tour guide was informative. Hotel was nice. Glad to see the restoration of the monuments and clean up of the park areas for the 250th celebration.”

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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

“MJ is the man! Not only was he friendly, he was enthusiastic in his knowledge and delivery of the history of Washington DC! My wife and I really enjoyed this tour. on a side note: Please tell people to bring a jacket as your Washington…”

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7.Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Discover Arlington National Cemetery with this flexible hop-on hop-off trolley tour, featuring expert guides, key memorials, and moving history—great value and authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Knowing that we didn’t have the time or energy to walk the tour of the cemetery, this was a no brainer for us. The guides were very knowledgeable giving a lot of information. This is a great way to see Arlington. Highly recommend!”

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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

“The tour of the cemetery is very smooth. You are able toget on or off at various locations. You do need to get off and walk to see the tomb of the unknown soldier and Kennedys final resting place. That includes stairs and walking uphill…”

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