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We may not be as old as the monuments, but with over 40 years and eight million guests, we’re DC’s most experienced sightseeing company. When you join us on one of our tours, you’ll enjoy what we call Transportainment®, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. It’s the perfect way to experience the city! We’ve carefully crafted our tour route, selecting the right stops at the right places, to maximize your time in the city. We also have the most highly-trained and knowledgeable tour guides and we stand by the quality of our tours with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! So, let’s go adventuring in the Nation’s Capital with Old Town Trolley Tours!
A Capital Time: Old Town Trolley’s 40-Year Journey Through Washington, D.C.
Embark on a journey through Washington, D.C. history with Old Town Trolley, the Original Storyteller. Our iconic orange and green trolleys have navigated the nation’s capital for four decades, charting its incredible transformation alongside grand monuments and vibrant historic neighborhoods. Join us as we celebrate the magic of our city’s past and present all year long.
Hop On Hop Off DC Tour Tickets
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- Hop On Hop Off at 15 Stops near the National Mall
- Celebrating 40 Years as Washington DC's Original Storyteller!
- Fully Narrated 90 Minute Tour
- Best Views with Stadium Seating
- Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map
- Cushioned Seating
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Smart-Sync Historic Visuals
- Tallest Vehicles Allowed by Law
- Free WiFi
- 100+ Points of Interest
- American Owned and Operated
- All Weather Vehicles
- Start at Any Designated Stop
- “One of the 10 best hop-on hop-off tours in the world” - Forbes
- Top Rated Tour by Washington Post
- Free Additional DC Guides
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SEE THE BEST OF DC & ARLINGTON
- Includes Tickets for the Hop On Hop Off DC Tour & the Arlington National Cemetery Tour
- Celebrating 40 Years as Washington DC's Original Storyteller!
- Save 50%* on the Arlington Tour
- The Best Package for American History Enthusiasts
- Easy Transfer to Arlington
- Tours Can Be Taken on Different Days
- Old Town Trolley Hop On Hop Off Tour Details
- Hop On Hop Off at 15 Stops near the National Mall
- Fully Narrated 90 Minute Tour
- Best Views with Stadium Seating
- Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map
- Cushioned Seating
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Smart-Sync Historic Visuals
- Tallest Vehicles Allowed by Law
- Free WiFi
- 100+ Points of Interest
- American Owned and Operated
- All Weather Vehicles
- Start at Any Designated Stop
- “One of the 10 best hop-on hop-off tours in the world” - Forbes
- Top Rated Tour by Washington Post
- Free Additional DC Guides
- Arlington National Cemetery Tour Details
- The Only Official Tour of the Arlington National Cemetery
- Hop On Hop Off at 7 stops on weekdays and 8 stops on weekends Across 3+ Miles
- Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Tours Every 30 Minutes
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Visit Notable Graves and Memorials
- Comfortable Vehicles
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SEE THE BEST OF DC BY DAY AND NIGHT
- Includes Tickets for the Hop On Hop Off DC Tour & Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour
- Celebrating 40 Years as Washington DC's Original Storyteller!
- See DC by Day & Night
- Tours Can Be Taken on Different Days
- Old Town Trolley Hop On Hop Off Tour Details
- Hop On Hop Off at 15 Stops near the National Mall
- Fully Narrated 90 Minute Tour
- Best Views with Stadium Seating
- Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map
- Cushioned Seating
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Smart-Sync Historic Visuals
- Tallest Vehicles Allowed by Law
- Free WiFi
- 100+ Points of Interest
- American Owned and Operated
- All Weather Vehicles
- Start at Any Designated Stop
- “One of the 10 best hop-on hop-off tours in the world” - Forbes
- Top Rated Tour by Washington Post
- Free Additional DC Guides
- Monuments by Moonlight Tour Details
- See the National Mall Monuments at Night
- Stops at 6 of DC’s Iconic Memorials
- Includes the Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, & More
- Scenic Photo Opportunities
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Fully Narrated 2.5 Hour Tour
- Best Views with Stadium Seating
- Flexible Start and End Points
“Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment®, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment.”
Welcome to Washington DC
At any of the 15 designated stops located throughout the city, you will have the opportunity to disembark and take as much time as you like exploring attractions found there and others nearby. Once you’re ready to get going again to your next stop, simply pick up the next scheduled trolley, hop back and away you go!
We are 100% owned and operated in the United States so you can be sure that we know all the history and latest information about Washington DC better than anyone. All of our tours are conducted in real time with live narration without the use of any pre-recorded messaging.
“One of the 10 best hop-on hop-off tours in the world”
“Top-rated hop-on hop-off tour in DC”
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Modern Transportainment®
Our fleet of state-of-the-art stadium trolleys provides a comfortable and relaxing environment from which to enjoy your Washington DC adventure! Because of the chassis’ unique design, there isn’t a seat that doesn’t offer up clear, unobstructed views of the things you want to see. Not only do you get to enjoy the best sight lines of any tour in DC, but all the seats are padded for extra comfort. All trolleys come outfitted with WiFi capabilities as well as flat-screen monitors displaying images for a more immersive experience. Finally, our fleet is ALL WEATHER proof and does its job rain or shine.
Here are just a few reasons why Old Town Trolley is the Best Sightseeing Tour in town:
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100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Guarantee
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Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map
Trolley Tracking
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15 convenient stops
15 Stops
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Tour length: 1 hour and 30 minutes
90 Minutes
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Most frequent hop on & off all day tour
Hop On & Off
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FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours
FREE Walking Tours
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Ride up high without worrying about the weather
All-Weather Trolleys
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Start your Washington DC tour at any of our convenient stops
Start at Any of Our Stops
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More than 100 Points of Interest
100 Points
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Exclusive history monitors – windows to the past
History Monitors
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Comfortable padded seats
Padded Seats
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Washington DC’s most comprehensive tour fully narrated by our expert tour conductors
Expert Conductors
Tour Route – Orange Loop
This is the primary loop comprised of 15 different stops of the area’s most popular attractions. It traverses the National Mall with stops at several Smithsonian Museum buildings and National Monuments and Memorials (Lincoln, FDR, MLK, Washington, and Jefferson.) Some other stops include The White House, Capitol Building, National Archives, Smithsonian Air & Space Museum and many more!
Red Transfer* (10-15 Minute Ride)
Arlington National Cemetery requires that we use special tour vehicles to navigate the grounds. Therefore, a transfer of tour vehicles is required for the Arlington portion of our tour. Our red transfer shuttle will pick you up at the Lincoln Memorial stop and drop you off at the cemetery where you’ll then hop aboard our Arlington National Cemetery touring vehicles for your tour of the cemetery grounds*. When you’re finished at Arlington, catch the shuttle again and we’ll take you back to the Lincoln Memorial so you can continue with your tour of the city. The first Arlington shuttle departs the Lincoln Memorial at 9:30 am. The last shuttle from the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery is at 3:30 pm. The last shuttle from Arlington National Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial is at 3:45 pm.
*Shuttle to Arlington National Cemetery grounds is complimentary with an Old Town Trolley ticket. Guests must have a separate ticket to enjoy the Arlington National Cemetery guided tour aboard our vehicles.
See Washington DC Full Tour Map
Download Old Town Trolley Washington DC Brochure and see our Map and Stops.
To receive a brochure by mail, go to contact us.
Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map
Planning your day around Washington DC just got easier. With the Trolley Tracker Map, you can see where all Old Town Trolley Washington DC vehicles are in real time and know when trolleys are expected to arrive at each stop. It helps you decide when to head out, when to take a break, or when to catch the next ride without guessing. It’s a simple way to stay informed and keep your plans moving smoothly as you explore Washington DC!
FREE Self-Guided Walking Tours
Discover Washington, D.C. at your own pace with our self-guided and GPS-driven walking tours. Explore the historic White House loop or stroll through the iconic Washington Mall, home to the Lincoln Memorial, all through your smartphone. Experience the capital like never before!
How Does it Work?
Once you get to our Nation’s Capital, everything you’ll need to help you plan your way through the city can be mapped out right here. Figure out where you’d like to pick up the tour, what you can expect to see upon arriving at any of the stops and what might be of interest to you off the beaten path or the surrounding neighborhoods.
We Speak Your Language
Visiting with friends and family who don’t speak English? Our visitors come from all over the world and our exclusive foreign language app is here to help! All trolleys come outfitted with WiFi capabilities so you can enjoy narration in seven different languages – Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese. We’ll provide you with instructions on how to download the app. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the sights and sounds via a fully-narrated tour through our nation’s capital. Headphones not included.
Schedule
Daily.
Hours: 9am – 4pm.
Closures:
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
July 4: Closed.
Closed for Army Ten Miler.
Although we make every intention to strictly adhere to our schedule, Washington DC is a very densely packed area that often hosts parades, public gatherings, negotiates motorcades and all manner of large scale events that may, on occasion delay our timetable.
Ticket Booth Locations
Stop 1 – Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Stop 13 – Welcome Center
1001 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Save up
to $5
Old Town Trolley Tour
to $5
- Hop On Hop Off at 15 Stops near the National Mall
- Celebrating 40 Years as Washington DC's Original Storyteller!
- Fully Narrated 90 Minute Tour
- Best Views with Stadium Seating
- Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map
- Cushioned Seating
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Smart-Sync Historic Visuals
- Tallest Vehicles Allowed by Law
- Free WiFi
- 100+ Points of Interest
- American Owned and Operated
- All Weather Vehicles
- Start at Any Designated Stop
- “One of the 10 best hop-on hop-off tours in the world” - Forbes
- Top Rated Tour by Washington Post
- Free Additional DC Guides
ENJOY A NIGHT OF MOONLIGHT MERRIMENT
Experience the beauty and awe of our country’s most stirring monuments in a whole new way… by moonlight.
- See the National Mall Monuments at Night
- Stops at 6 of DC’s Iconic Memorials
- Includes the Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, & More
- Scenic Photo Opportunities
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Fully Narrated 2.5 Hour Tour
- Best Views with Stadium Seating
- Flexible Start and End Points
Save up
to 5%
to 5%
SEE THE BEST OF DC & ARLINGTON
- Includes Tickets for the Hop On Hop Off DC Tour & the Arlington National Cemetery Tour
- Celebrating 40 Years as Washington DC's Original Storyteller!
- Save 50%* on the Arlington Tour
- The Best Package for American History Enthusiasts
- Easy Transfer to Arlington
- Tours Can Be Taken on Different Days
- Old Town Trolley Hop On Hop Off Tour Details
- Hop On Hop Off at 15 Stops near the National Mall
- Fully Narrated 90 Minute Tour
- Best Views with Stadium Seating
- Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map
- Cushioned Seating
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Smart-Sync Historic Visuals
- Tallest Vehicles Allowed by Law
- Free WiFi
- 100+ Points of Interest
- American Owned and Operated
- All Weather Vehicles
- Start at Any Designated Stop
- “One of the 10 best hop-on hop-off tours in the world” - Forbes
- Top Rated Tour by Washington Post
- Free Additional DC Guides
- Arlington National Cemetery Tour Details
- The Only Official Tour of the Arlington National Cemetery
- Hop On Hop Off at 7 stops on weekdays and 8 stops on weekends Across 3+ Miles
- Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Tours Every 30 Minutes
- Stories Narrated by Local Experts
- Visit Notable Graves and Memorials
- Comfortable Vehicles
Check Out Our Other Tours Available
Arlington National Cemetery Tours
The hallowed grounds of this place continue to resonate with a special power that attracts over three million visitors a year. There are over 400,000 buried here to date with some 25-30 funerals taking place every day. A ride with Arlington National Cemetery Tours is essential to capture the full breadth of this place. As the official and only tour operator authorized to give guided tours of the cemetery grounds, your tour runs on a continuous loop and makes between 7 and 8 stops. Highlights include the gravesite of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, General John J. Pershing, and the Arlington House.
To get to Arlington National Cemetery from the Washington Welcome Center, take the Metro Blue Line from Washington Metro Station (it is a three minute walk from the Welcome Center to the Station.) The Metro stops right at Arlington National Cemetery.
Monuments by Moonlight
Discover why Monuments by Moonlight is rated one of DC’s Top 20 Best Kept Secrets. All the cherished monuments you’ve read about in books, seen in movies, and learned about in school, exude a life of their own on this moonlit tour. The glowing dome and grand columns of the Capitol Building, the thought-provoking Lincoln Memorial and so much more await you on this enchanted excursion through past and present.
Reasons why Old Town Trolley is the Best Tour Company in Town
- Riding around the Beltway for over 40 years as DC’s longest-running city tour!
- All our tours are 100% live in real time – No pre-recorded narration.
- The finest, most highly-trained and knowledgeable guides.
- Unlimited hop-on & hop-off as often as you like all day long.
- Proudly owned and operated in the United States.
- The only tour authorized to enter the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (Must have separate ticket to enjoy the Arlington National Cemetery guided tour aboard our vehicles).
- Exclusive foreign language tour app offered in 7 languages.
- Best view! State-of-the-art stadium trolleys
- Every seat is the best seat!
- All-weather trolleys – rain or shine! Our vehicles get the job done
- Onboard monitors display historical imagery
- Comfortable padded seats for a pleasant tour
- Free WiFi