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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

“The Hop On Hop Off bus is always a great way to get acquainted with a destination. We enjoyed getting an overview of DC and made plans as to what we wanted to see. We also booked the Arlington National Cemetary tour and had a…”

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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

“The tour was great and the tour guys were wonderful, particularly Mr.Joe Moe who was hilarious on top of being very knowledgeable and professional.”

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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

“Very insightful and enjoyable! Great views of the monuments. Mike our guide made the journey interesting with fun filled facts. We definitely got a good sense of history behind the beautiful architecture of DC!”

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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

“The guides were very knowledgeable and gave guidance on the Trolley. The trolley is a good way to Arlington National Cemetery.”

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