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

Explore Washington, DC’s iconic landmarks at your own pace with a 90-minute hop-on hop-off trolley tour featuring 15 convenient stops.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Washington D.C. Trolley Tour with 15 Stops (Route)

Operating Schedule: Tours leave every 30 minutes from Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave. NE) starting at 9am and running until 4pm. The tour is available daily.
1. 50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Union Station/Smithsonian Postal Museum
2. 1st Street Southwest
US Capitol (Botanic…

What's Included
  • Exclusive foreign language app in seven languages
  • Infants 3 and under are free
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Earbuds (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience a 90-minute Hop-on Hop-off panoramic trolley tour of Washington, DC. This tour route is designed to optimize your time and offer a wonderful introduction to the stunning scenery and rich history of Washington, DC. Climb aboard our custom-built Stadium Trolleys, which feature stadium seating ensuring every view is exceptional.
The Trolley will…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rina_d
Apr 4, 2026
It was enjoyable tour of... - It was enjoyable tour of the city, bus drivers were very knowledgeable and friendly, got to see so many places in one day
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Muzammil_m
Apr 4, 2026
excellent - family vacation had wonderful time and we spend good time in dc and guide explained all the details in good way
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Anitha_k
Apr 3, 2026
Happy tour - You can choose specific stops of your interest to explore and hop off to explore them. Other stops you can watch , passing by.
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Judith_d
Apr 3, 2026
The map was hard to... - The map was hard to follow at first. All of the drivers were excellent especially Joe Moe. They share so much information and new knowledge for us.
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Nimesh_k
Apr 5, 2026
The Easiest Way to See Washington, DC in a Day — Perfect for Families, Seniors, and Babies - This was by far the most convenient way to explore Washington, DC in a single day—especially when introducing the city to someone new. I used the hop-on hop-off bus for the first time because a family member couldn’t walk long distances, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much more of the city I discovered beyond the usual landmarks. It allowed us to see DC comfortably and at our own pace without the fatigue of excessive walking. My family truly enjoyed the experience, and even with a baby on board, it made the day smooth and stress-free. I would highly recommend this option for anyone visiting DC with elderly family members or young children.
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Trish
Apr 4, 2026
Hop-on Hop-Off DC - Love using the hop-on hop-off bus when we travel. Trolley was nice. It was a bit cold when we did this and all the windows are open for a great view, but it was cold. It warmed up as the day went on and it was great for seeing everything. Most of the drivers were had that day were pleasant, knowledgeable and funny.
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Susie
Apr 3, 2026
Pretty well managed for a bus full of strangers. - Good way to see 15 monuments. Day was cold and windy so “windows” were covered with plastic drop screens making visibility reduced. pickup was not always available the next time the trolley came again because there were too many riders waiting and not enough riders getting off.
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Courtney_r
Apr 6, 2026
Disappointed - The stops are not labeled at all, so it’s very difficult to figure out where you need to actually meet the trolley to get back on it. Sometimes the stops are closed and they may not alert you. We wasted a lot of time waiting on the trolley. We only got to ride it for about 20 minutes total. We ended up having to walk like 7 miles ourselves just to be able to see what we wanted, as as well as once you get dropped off and see things trying to get back to another trolley stop that’s open. If you’re planning on just getting on and riding the entire time, you will see some of the main things like the Washington monument, the capital, and the Smithsonian’s from the outside, but you will not see the White House. I would not spend the money again it was more of a headache.
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Karen_g
Apr 5, 2026
No recommendation - The bus never arrived for pick up at our hotel. Guests at the hotel who purchased this tour from the hotel in Washington DC were never picked up at the hotel. I confirmed with the hotel Concierge on Friday April 3 that a bus would pick us up Saturday April 4, 2026. He said they arrive about 11 am. We were outside 10:45am. The hotel concierge called the local number when the hotel guests bought tickets. The concierge called 3 times and was told a bus is on its way. We all stood outside for 1 1/2 hours. After this much time waiting I called and spoke with a rep who said no bus was coming to the hotel. The hotel concierge arranged an uber for the 6 of us to be taken to Union Station-Washington DC so we could get on a hop on hop off trolley. We waited with many others at that stop for about 30 minutes. Because of crowds and a protest march our tour was incomplete. Our driver was excellent, informative and patient. There are other Trolley tours in DC. I would not recommend booking through Viator-Hop on Hop off 1 1/2 hours scenic trolley tour.
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Memory_c
Apr 3, 2026
most of the day was spent... - most of the day was spent waiting on the side of the road for the next bus. would have been better just getting an electric scooter
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).