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Hop-On Hop-Off 21 Stop Trolley Tour + Arlington Cemetery Tour

566 Reviews 4.12 out of 5 stars Based on 566 reviews collected by Cool DC and TripAdvisor | Washington DC, USA
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On average, this is booked 14 (4.67) days in advance.

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Overview

Enjoy a 90-minute Hop-on Hop-off panoramic trolley tour of Washington, DC. The tour route will maximize your time and provide you with a great introduction to Washington, DC’s beautiful scenery and rich history. Join us aboard our custom-built Stadium Trolleys featuring stadium seating where every view is a great one.

The Trolley will make 21 stops along the tour route. Trolleys come by every half hour. Tour at your own pace while visiting America's most iconic historic locations and make a full day of visiting the Nation's Capital.

During the tour you will see major sites, including the White House, Washington Monument, Untied States Capitol Building, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Union Station, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the Smithsonian Museums just to name a few!

You will transfer at the Lincoln Memorial to a shuttle to take you to the Arlington National Cemetery where you will take a 45 minute hop-on-hop-off tour of history.

What's Included

  • Live commentary on-board the trolley
  • Live Trolley Tracker
  • Children 3 and under are free
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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What To Expect

Hop-on Hop-Off Trolley Tour and Arlington National Cemetery Tour

21 Stops | 17 Points of Interest


Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes


Operating Schedule: Trolley tours depart every half hour from Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002) beginning at 9am until 4pm. Tour operates daily. Shuttle available from Lincoln Memorial to transfer to Arlington National Cemetery for that portion of the tour. Shuttles run every half hour from 9am - 3:30pm. Arlington National Cemetery Tours run 8:30am - 4pm.

Union Station

Union Station/Smithsonian Postal Museum

National Japanese American Memorial

National Japanese American Memorial, National Law Enforcement Museum, National Postal Museum

United States Capitol

US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

National Air & Space Museum, American Indian Museum, Hirshhorn Gallery and Sculpture Garden

The Wharf DC

Shops/Restaurants/Boarding for the Water Taxi Boat Cruise

International Spy Museum

International Spy Museum

Washington Monument

Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums and Castle, Holocaust Memorial Museum and Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Jefferson Memorial/George Mason Memorial

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

FDB Memorial/Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial/Vietnam Veterans Memorial/Korean War Veterans memorial/World War II Memorial

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Natural History

National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery/African Art Museum

Washington Welcome Center

Washington Welcome Center/Ford's Theater/Petersen House

The White House

White House Visitors Center/Dept. of Treasury

National Archives Museum

National Archives, West/East Gallery of the NGA/Navy Memorial

Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center

Welcome Center

President John F. Kennedy Gravesite

President John F. Kennedy Graveside/Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgg

Arlington Cemetery Future Expansion Area

General John J Pershing Gravesite

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House

226 Ord & Weitzel Dr

Ord & Weitzel Iwo Jima Memorial Outside Gate

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Collapsible strollers are allowed on the trolley
  • Wheelchair accessible; please advise when booking if you require a wheelchair-accessible trolley
  • No emotional support animals or pets allowed

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hop-On Hop-Off 21 Stop Trolley Tour + Arlington Cemetery Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.12 out of 5 stars based on 566 traveler reviews collected by Cool DC and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 14 (4.67) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Live commentary on-board the trolley
  • Live Trolley Tracker
  • Children 3 and under are free
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Washington DC and Arlington National Cemetery
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Collapsible strollers are allowed on the trolley
  • Wheelchair accessible; please advise when booking if you require a wheelchair-accessible trolley
  • No emotional support animals or pets allowed
  • Transfer from Lincoln Memorial to shuttle for Arlington National Cemetery Tour
  • Arlington National Cemetery requires a 100% ID Check with no exceptions. All US guest must provide a State or Government Issued picture ID. Visitors 16 and 17 may present a valid school ID. All foreign guest must present a PASSPORT. Foreign ID Cards will not be accepted. US State or Government issued picture ID or PASSPORTS ONLY can be used for entry into Arlington National Cemetery.
  • Arlington National Cemetery Tour runs 8:30am - 4pm. Last tour departs at 4pm.

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