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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

“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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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

“Wonderful experience!! This is a fantastic tour for all ages. You can choose to do as much or as little walking as you like. I'm originally from the DC area and was back visiting. We truly enjoyed seeing D.C.’s monuments beautifully lit up at night…”

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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

“It was a VERY hot afternoon so the ride was very appreciated! If you are there around 4 I don’t think it matters which shuttle you get on.”

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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 was very informative. The drivers were great! My only complaint is that the Viatorbmap of stops was wrong. It needs to be updated. We went to stop one only to find out it was not stop one anymore.”

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