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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

“There was some confusion over where they would pick us up. They sold us a ticket to be picked up at Union Station, and we ended up in line at Ford's Theatre. They were kind and considerate after that mix up.”

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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

“Plenty of stops at different sites. Bus was running every 30 min which was fine for us. Only in Washington for the day s9 very glad we did this”

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5.DC: Hop-On Hop-Off with 17 Stops plus Arlington Walking Tour

Discover Washington DC with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour plus Arlington Cemetery walk. See iconic landmarks, memorials, and more at your pace.

★ 4.1

“Loved seeing all the main land marks. We went on Memorial Day and didn’t get to see the White House and several other sites which was disappointing. There was a wonderful parade. Definitely worth the money, not having to walk everywhere”

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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

“Sooner Steve was a great tour guide! The tour covers a lot of ground and the monuments are beautiful in the dark. Highly recommend!”

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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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8.Washington, DC: Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley City Tour

Discover Washington, D.C., with this flexible hop-on hop-off trolley tour, covering major landmarks and Arlington Cemetery, at a great value.

★ 4.3

“Fantastic tour trolley. I thought it would be cheesy to look so touristy but I have to say we were the smart ones to get this tour. We didn’t have to do any driving or parking! No getting lost! Narration was perfect, drivers were so…”

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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

“It is a good way to get around and see more things in a shorter amount of time. However, the bus was 2 hours late picking us up, with no explanation until about an hour into our wait. Then, because we started late, we got…”

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