1 Day Old Town Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolley Tour

For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided Washington DC sightseeing tours highlighting the best of the city.

Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment®, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment.

• 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

As seat of the government and an icon for the nation, Washington, DC is a place to learn about history and watch it in the making.

For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided Washington DC sightseeing tours highlighting the best of the city. Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment®, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. Our friendly conductors narrate the tour with a fascinating and fun mix of trivia and humorous stories. It will be our pleasure to guide you through the nation’s capital on one of our orange and green trolleys.

Old Town Trolley Tours is the best way to see the city. Because we cover the entire city, you can avoid costly parking and city driving. The tour is also designed so that you can hop on and off and explore on your own at any time. With frequent pickups at all our stops, this helps you avoid walking long distances.

Visit our Union Station, the most visited destination in DC, serving as a transportation depot and retail center since 1908. See the Capitol building, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress on the East end of the mall. Visit the Smithsonian, the National Gallery, and the Museum of Natural History.

Learn about some of the country’s most significant presidents at the Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, and Lincoln Memorial. Check out the International Spy Museum and the Koshland Science Museum. Don’t forget to check out that large white building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue too.

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!

Trolley Stops

1. Union Station

2. National Japanese American Memorial

3. U.S. Capitol

4. Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

5. The Wharf – Boarding for Water Taxi Boat Cruise

6. International Spy Museum

7. Washington Monument

8. Jefferson Memorial

9. FDR Memorial / MLK Jr. Memorial

10. Lincoln Memorial

11. National Museum of American History

12. National Portrait Gallery / African Art Museum

13. Washington Welcome Center

14. The White House

15. National Archives

Operation Times:

Daily 9:00am - 4:00pm

Closed on following days: 

Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

July 4

Army Ten Miler

**Children under 4 ride free.