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Trolley Tour Washington DC

Our pick: Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night Lights — US$ 60 (2h 30m, 4.56★ · 4,202). Best value: Washington DC Monuments E-Cart Tour: 2-Hour Guided Small Group — US$ 55 (2h, 4.69★ · 171).

4.3 5 experiences from US$ 22 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All 5 options, side by side

✓ 2026-09-29
OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Arlington National Cemetery: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & JFK GravesiteTop ratedUS$ 22 p.p.
US$ 22
45m4.38★ · 837free—
Washington DC: 15-Stop Trolley Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off AccessUS$ 55 p.p.
US$ 55
1h 30m4.09★ · 2,821free—
Washington DC Monuments E-Cart Tour: 2-Hour Guided Small GroupBest valueUS$ 55 p.p.
US$ 55
2h4.69★ · 171free—
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night LightsOur pickUS$ 60 p.p.
US$ 60
2h 30m4.56★ · 4,202free—
Washington DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & Arlington CemeteryUS$ 64 p.p.
US$ 64
2h 30m3.92★ · 596free—

Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 22–US$ 64 (median US$ 55).

Default order: price per person.

Washington DC: 15-Stop Trolley Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off Access
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Washington DC: 15-Stop Trolley Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.09 (2,821)1h 30mYou board a custom trolley at Union Station and ride a 90-minute loop through 15 DC landmarks—White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums, and major memorials. Hop off at any stop, explore at your own pace, and catch the next trolley every 30 minutes. The multilingual app provides context at each stop, and the trolley is wheelchair accessible with collapsible strollers allowed. You're done arranging transport and timing yourself; the trolley does that work.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see DC's major landmarks without arranging your own transport or timing—the half-hour frequency means you set the pace, not a fixed itinerary.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromUS$ 55View ›
Arlington National Cemetery: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & JFK Gravesite
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Arlington National Cemetery: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & JFK Gravesite★★★★★★★★★★ 4.38 (837)45mYou board a trolley at Arlington National Cemetery and ride a full loop with seven stops, getting off whenever a grave or memorial pulls you. The guide provides live commentary from the trolley, but the pace is yours—spend twenty minutes at the JFK Eternal Flame or move through in two hours. Bring a valid passport or government ID; it's required for entry and checked at the gate.Is it for me?Right for visitors who want to see Arlington's major memorials and graves without arranging their own transportation or timing—the trolley handles the route while you control how long you pause at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −46%fromUS$ 22View ›
Washington DC Monuments E-Cart Tour: 2-Hour Guided Small Group
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Washington DC Monuments E-Cart Tour: 2-Hour Guided Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (171)2hYou ride an e-cart past DC's most significant memorials — Lincoln, MLK Jr., Vietnam and Korean War Veterans, FDR, and more — with a knowledgeable local guide who shares details beyond the plaques. Two hours covers Capitol Hill, exterior White House views, and stops at lesser-known spots like the Albert Einstein Memorial. Small groups, all fitness levels welcome, and you're seated the entire time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see DC's major memorials in one focused block without arranging your own transport or spending the day on foot — the e-cart and fixed two-hour window are what make the whole National Mall fit into a single tour.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-15%fromUS$ 55View ›
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night Lights
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night Lights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (4,202)2h 30mYou board at Union Station or the Washington Welcome Center, then spend the evening on an open-air trolley passing the Capitol, White House, and Washington Monument, with stops to walk around the Lincoln Memorial, MLK Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial—all lit up at night. A live guide narrates the whole route, mixing history with local stories. Check in 30 minutes before departure to secure your seat.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Washington DC's major monuments lit up at night without arranging your own route or timing—the trolley stops at the key memorials and the live guide handles the context, so you just show up and sit back.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −29%fromUS$ 60View ›
Washington DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & Arlington Cemetery
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Washington DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & Arlington Cemetery★★★★★★★★★★ 3.92 (596)2h 30mYou board a custom trolley at one of 21 stops across Washington DC, ride past the White House, Capitol, and major memorials with live commentary, and hop off whenever something catches your eye. After the main loop, you transfer to a shuttle for Arlington National Cemetery's 45-minute tour, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Arlington House. Trolleys run every half hour, so you set your own pace and timing throughout the day.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see DC's major sites in one day without planning which bus to take or how long to spend at each stop — the trolley schedule and fixed route handle that, and you just decide where to get off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromUS$ 64View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night Lights is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.56 out of 5 across 4,202 reviews.

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