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15 Trolley & Open-Top Bus Tours in Washington DC That Live Up to the Hype

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - Board at Union Station or the Washington Welcome Center

1.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,956 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Ride an open-air trolley through DC’s lit-up monuments with live narration, short night stops, and smart photo opportunities. 2.5 hours.

“The start of the tour was good then mj wants to suggest opening windows in 27 degrees and Wendy hen we asked if he could turn the heat up him and another passenger mocked us claiming that they are warm and mj says he has long Jo’s on h wouldn’t lower the window even when they get off the bus the consideration for others wasn’t there and we spent too much money to freeze unnecessarily this was so bad we got off te tour early and cought a uber back i believe we need a refund”

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops - Audio narration: use it as a guide, not GPS

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

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops - How Long It Really Takes: Hop-Off Strategy and Winter Reality

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,599 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Hop on and off a 15-stop DC trolley with 7-language narration. Covers the White House and top memorials fast, at a fair price.

“Great tour, excellent and knowledgeable driver! She was comical and accommodating. She knew just where to stop to provide excellent photo ops! She's a keeper!”

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DC: Hop-On Hop-Off with 17 Stops plus Arlington Walking Tour

DC: Hop-On Hop-Off with 17 Stops plus Arlington Walking Tour - Open-Top Views and Clear Audio: The Ride Part Works

Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour - The trolley ride: better views, smarter camera timing

5.Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,529 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Nighttime trolley tour of DC’s most famous monuments, with guided stories, stadium seating views, and two hands-on memorial stops.

“The guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. The itinerary was great as well, we got to see a lot and learn a lot too about the American history. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”

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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus - Your night route: Lincoln, Iwo Jima, Jefferson, and the power of short stops

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - JFK Memorial stop: the Eternal Flame and a must-see grave area

7.Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $21Best value

A hop-on hop-off trolley loop through Arlington National Cemetery, with live onboard commentary and easy stops for JFK and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

“Interesting and moving experience. Well worth the time and the saved steps with the trolley. We would highly recommend.”

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Washington, DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Old Town Trolley City Tour

Washington, DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Old Town Trolley City Tour - From Ford’s Theatre area to the White House: the opening stretch

DC: Open-top Monuments and Memorials Sightseeing Night Tour

DC: Open-top Monuments and Memorials Sightseeing Night Tour - The 2-Hour Pace: Passing, Stopping, and Getting Your Bearings

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

Hop-On Hop-Off 21 Stop Trolley Tour + Arlington Cemetery Tour - Boarding at the Washington DC Welcome Center: your starting point

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 369 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Hop-on hop-off trolley with live narration and a trip to Arlington National Cemetery, covering major DC sights with flexible stop time.

“Fun hop on/off trolley with lots of stops at top attractions. Wish they had an app to see where/when the trolleys were picking up. But still a fun experience!”

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Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour

Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour - The route: how the tour strings the monuments together

11.Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 247 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

See Washington DC’s monuments lit up on a 3-hour small-group minibus tour with guide-led stops from the White House to the Capitol.

“Well informed and very knowledgeable tour guide. We learned a good deal of DC information from him, his name was Robert. Our only complaint was that the tour itself was not well run. The logistics of the passenger list were rather uncoordinated, also the meeting time was wrong. Perhaps the tour should have a local contact number for those of us who purchased tickets. We did enjoy the sights.”

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Washington DC History & Monuments Open Air Minibus Guided Tour

Washington DC History & Monuments Open Air Minibus Guided Tour - Guides Make the Monuments Stick

Open-Top or Glass-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise

Open-Top or Glass-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise - The National Mall centerline: WWII to Jefferson to MLK to Lincoln

13.Open-Top or Glass-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Six hours by open-top convertible van to DC’s top memorials, with reserved Capitol and National Archives entry plus a seasonal Potomac cruise.

“We choose this particular tour after thoroughly reading the tour's description and itinerary. I understand that some substitutions might be unavoidable due to certain circumstances, but what we get was very different (with the negative connotation) from what was promised.”

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Small Group Tour of DC – Open-Top or Glass Convertible Luxury Bus

Small Group Tour of DC - Open-Top or Glass Convertible Luxury Bus - White House photos with context: outside only, North Lawn views

14.Small Group Tour of DC – Open-Top or Glass Convertible Luxury Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129

Luxury small-group DC tour with National Archives reserved entry, top memorials, and a seasonal Potomac cruise or Kennedy Center stop.

“During March - June be prepared to do some serious waiting, as "every" 8th grader in the country visits during this time. But other than that it was a wonderful overview od DC and we could not have figured out half of what are guide pointed out. Wroth every penny.”

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Best of DC: Hop-on Hop-off, Night Tour, and Arlington Audio Guide

Best of DC: Hop-on Hop-off, Night Tour, and Arlington Audio Guide - Union Station is a smart start point