Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off 21-Stop Trolley Tour with Arlington National Cemetery Tour
by Historic Tours Of America
Overview
This tour includes a 90-minute hop-on hop-off trolley ride around Washington DC with 21 stops at major landmarks. The trolley runs every 30 minutes and features stadium seating for clear views. Live commentary is provided on board to explain the sites. Stops include the White House, Washington Monument, United States Capitol, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Union Station, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and several Smithsonian Museums. After the trolley portion, participants transfer at the Lincoln Memorial to a shuttle that takes them to Arlington National Cemetery. At Arlington, there is a 45-minute hop-on hop-off tour allowing visitors to explore key areas of the cemetery. The Arlington tour operates from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, with the last departure at 4:00 pm. Children aged 3 and under ride free. The tour does not include food, drinks, hotel pickup or drop-off, gratuities, or parking fees. Collapsible strollers are allowed on the trolley, and wheelchair-accessible trolleys are available upon request. Entry to Arlington National Cemetery requires a valid photo ID: US guests must present a state or government-issued ID, visitors aged 16 or 17 may use a school ID, and foreign guests must present a passport. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted. This tour provides flexible transportation to explore Washington DC and Arlington at your own pace within the scheduled times.
Highlights
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Union Station/Smithsonian Postal Museum
This stop is a drive-by or walk-by location that includes Union Station and the Smithsonian Postal Museum.
Japanese American & Law Museums
Nearby are the National Japanese American Memorial honoring those interned during World War II, the National Law Enforcement Museum dedicated to policing history, and the National Postal Museum focusing on postal heritage.
Capitol, Supreme Court, Library
This stop is located near the US Capitol building, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress, three key institutions of the federal government.
Air & Space, Indian, Hirshhorn
Visitors can access the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden at this stop.
Water Taxi Boarding/Shops/Restaurants
This stop is a drive-by or walk-by location featuring shops, restaurants, and the boarding area for the Water Taxi Boat Cruise.
International Spy Museum
This stop provides access to the International Spy Museum, which features exhibits on espionage and intelligence gathering.
Monument, Museums, Engraving
Nearby are the Washington Monument, the Smithsonian Museums and Castle, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Jefferson Memorial/George Mason Memorial
This stop is a drive-by or walk-by location that includes the Jefferson Memorial and the George Mason Memorial.
FDB Memorial/Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
This stop is a drive-by or walk-by location that includes the FDB Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Lincoln & War Veterans Memorials
This stop is near the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the World War II Memorial.
Natural History Museum
This stop provides access to the National Museum of Natural History, which features exhibits on natural science and history.
National Portrait Gallery/African Art Museum
This stop is a drive-by or walk-by location including the National Portrait Gallery and the African Art Museum.
Welcome Center/Ford's Theater/Petersen House
Drive-by stop including the Washington Welcome Center, Ford's Theater, and the Petersen House.
White House Visitors Center
Drive-by stop including the White House Visitors Center.
National Archives/NGA East Gallery/Navy Memorial
This stop features the National Archives building, the East Gallery of the National Gallery of Art, and the Navy Memorial.
Welcome Center
This is the main Welcome Center for the tour, where guests can obtain information and assistance.
JFK Graveside/Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial
This stop includes the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy and the memorial for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
General John J. Pershing Gravesite
Visitors can see the gravesite of General John J. Pershing at this stop.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
This stop is at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a monument dedicated to unidentified service members.
Arlington House
Drive-by stop at Arlington House.
Iwo Jima Memorial Outside Gate
This stop is outside the gate of the Ord & Weitzel Iwo Jima Memorial.
Drive-By Stop
This stop is a drive-by with no specific location to visit.
Drive-By Stop
This stop is a drive-by with no specific location to visit.
Drive-By Stop
This stop is a drive-by with no specific location to visit.
Drive-by Stop
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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