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Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour with 1 Stop

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Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour with 1 Stop
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Overview

Depart from the Washington DC Welcome Center and take a 90 minute Washington DC trolley tour to explore the nation’s capital. The route encompasses the city’s top attractions, including the White House, Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall.
  • Stop at Lincolon Memorial with time to see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
  • Exclusive foreign language tour app

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This trolley tour stands out for including a stop at the Lincoln Memorial!
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Exclusive foreign language app in seven languages
Trolley & Arlington Cemetery Tour does not include transportation to Arlington National Cemetery
Food and drinks
Earbuds (available for purchase)
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Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Return Details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.
When booking your Washington DC trolley tour, select your departure time and then prepare to board the trolley at the Washington DC Welcome Center.

The Trolley will make one (1) stop along the tour route at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial. While off the trolley, you can visit the Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. You will have 30 minutes to take in the breathtaking views while your guide and the trolley wait for you to continue with their narration upon your return.

Select either onboard narration in English or, use our exclusive foreign language app to have the tour narrated in your choice of French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, or Japanese. Once you purchase your ticket, download the app and then sit back, relax, and enjoy every sight and sound of the fully-narrated tour through the Nation’s Capital. Earbuds are available for purchase at the Welcome Center.
Itinerary
Duration: 
1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:
  Tours depart hourly from the Washington Welcome Center beginning at 10am until 4pm.
11 Daniel French Dr SW
Lincoln Memorial - 30 Minutes ( access to the Korean War Veterans Memorial & Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Wall as well)
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Points of interest passed by on this route
Women in Military Service for America Memorial
 
White House
 
Supreme Court
 
Jefferson Memorial
 
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
 
National Museum of American History
 
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
 
The National Archives Museum
 
Library of Congress
 
Ford's Theatre
 
Union Station
 
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
 
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
 
Washington Monument
 
National Museum of African Art
 
National Mall
 
National Air and Space Museum
 
National Portrait Gallery
 
Korean War Veterans Memorial
 
Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
 
U.S. Capitol
 
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
 
United States Botanic Garden
 
White House Visitors Center
 
National Postal Museum
 
George Mason Memorial
 
National Museum of the American Indian
 
National World War II Memorial
 
Newseum
 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
 
Lincoln Memorial
 
National Museum of African American History and Culture
 
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
  • Voucher holders may board the trolley at the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E Street NW)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Strollers are allowed on the trolley if they are collapsible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • OPERATED BY Historic Tours Of America
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
How long is the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:The Old Town Trolley Tour is approximately 90 minutes.
Jun 2021
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Are the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour drivers knowledgeable?
A:Yes - all guides are accredited by the city government.
Jun 2021
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Is the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour narrated?
A:Yes, the Old Town Trolley is fully narrated by knowledgeable, expert guides. However, an Old Town Trolley Tour is more than just a narration, it’s an experience! You’ll hear sound effects and much more.
Jun 2021
Q:
Are food and drinks allowed on the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:Yes, food and drinks are welcome. However alcoholic beverages are not allowed under any circumstance for the safety and comfort of all of our guests.
Jun 2021
Q:
Are pets allowed on the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:Service animals are the only animals that are allowed on board the trolleys.
Jun 2021
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Are the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolleys handicap accessible?
A:A certain number of the trolleys are equipped with hydraulic wheelchair lifts. Please call the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to your travel date to confirm an accessible vehicle.
Jun 2021
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Are the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolleys enclosed?
A:The trolleys are open-air vehicles but have plastic windows that can roll up or roll down depending on the weather conditions.
Jun 2021
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What if there is bad weather on the day of my Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:Tours operate rain or shine, hot or cold, year-round. However, bear in mind that conditions can be harsh, especially in the winter-time. If the tour does not operate due to weather, you will receive a full refund.
Jun 2021
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Are the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolleys heated in the winter?
A:Yes. During the wintertime, the trolleys are heated.
Jun 2021
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Can I bring my stroller on board the Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour?
A:Yes, strollers must be collapsible and will be stored up front with the conductor. Strollers in the aisle ways would constitute a safety hazard.
Jun 2021
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour with 1 Stop?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour with 1 Stop.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour with 1 Stop?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Washington DC Sightseeing Trolley Tour with 1 Stop.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Trip home via GPS was uneventful and leaving D C after noon was best time to avoid traffic" See review
  • "we used this as our means of transportation around the city, it was a good way to get from attraction to attraction and learn a little bit along the way" See review
  • "Would recommend taking this bus tour on your first or second day in town." See review

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star-5
Excellent overview of the Capital.
Ty_F
, May 2022
The driver, Hollywood, was an excellent guide. Informative and entertaining. The monuments were exceptionally moving.
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Terrible
Martha_O
, May 2022
I paid for City tour and added cemetery tour. Was not told that cemetery closed at 5pm when I booked for 4pm. We got on the trolley, got off at first and only stop for us. The bus left us. We had to walk too far!!!!
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star-4
Great tour guide!/ longer than expected
Robert_B
, May 2022
Our tour guide was amazing. Interesting and fun in all the best ways. We asked her to bring up her volume all the way for our hearing impaired daughter and she was more than accommodating. The weather was amazing and we had a great time. Our flight was delayed which caused us to miss the original tour, but even though we were outside the 24 hr cancelation window, I emailed and they immediately moved us to the time of our choice. Be aware that while it is listed as a 90 min tour, it is actually 2 hours, including the 30 min at the Lincoln Memorial stop. Thank you!
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star-5
My View of Tour
Larisa_H
, May 2022
It was a good tour with a lot of information provided. I would say that it would have been nice if we could have closer parking to the memorials. I’m disabled with limited mobility and that made it hard
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star-5
Never knew Lincoln had that gig before he was President
Susan_D
, May 2022
Learned so much about the history of DC, including that little known fact about the license Lincoln held. The memorials were beautiful and touching. So glad to have had that time at the Mall to take it in. Great tour!
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star-4
Fast and courteous...
SteveFerguson
, May 2022
Fast and courteous service by both phone inquiry and by staff out front scanning tickets. Tour guide funny and knowledgeable!!
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star-5
Excellent
Lynn_M
, Apr 2022
Excellent value for money. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and added fun trivia to the tour. Tour was just the right length and the stop at Lincoln Memorial was well timed.
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star-3
Korean War memorial was...
Daniel_J
, Apr 2022
Korean War memorial was fantastic. Driver was excellent gave out much helpful information.overall city tour was very good.
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star-4
Don't buy the Arlington tickets with this tour
Ann_P
, Apr 2022
Charles was great! Entertaining and very informative. I gave the rating a 4 because I purchased my trip with a visit to Arlington Cemetery, once our tour was over the cemetery was closing. So I wasted $15 for 6 adults. $90 might not be much to some people but to me it was a waste.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Hello Ann, Please contact me directly at guestrelations@historictours.com
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star-5
Great experience
Kristen_E
, Apr 2022
Great history and story telling. It was nice that we could get off for a few pictures too. This is the second city we've don't the trolley tour and my kids want to cover every city now
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star-5
Top notch tour guides
Janet_C
, Apr 2022
The most memorable part of my tour was Charles, or your guide. He was kind, informative, and friendly. A real asset to your company.
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star-5
Loved it!
Angela_M
, Apr 2022
The travel guide was more than phenomenal! He was more than excellent! He was kind, polite & considerate! Thanks!
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Disappointed
William_F
, Apr 2022
Unfortunately due to a medical emergency we were unable to tour. Request a refund, redeem in future.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Hello William, Please contact me directly at guestrelations@historictours.com.
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star-5
Trolley driver was very...
Jeff_R
, Apr 2022
Trolley driver was very knowledgeable and the tour of Washington DC was well done. Well worth the money and gives a great view of the city highlights.
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star-4
The hop off at the...
Tiffany_C
, Apr 2022
The hop off at the Lincoln memorial. Would have been great to hop off 10 minutes by the Capitol for pictures
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Excellent experience- a MUST do with limited time
Laurie_E
, Apr 2022
Ryan was excellent and REALLY knows DC! Impressive!! We thoroughly enjoyed the quick tour and will come back and spend a LOT more time exploring DC when we have more time.
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star-5
Great way to see the city
Judy_B
, Apr 2022
Great trip! Our driver & tour guide, Hollywood, was friendly, fun, & full of knowledge about all the sites & history of Washington DC.
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star-3
Good, but not great
Lauren_T
, Apr 2022
We just did a bus tour in St. Augustine a month ago, and I didn’t enjoy this one as much. The driver did a good job, but maybe because the sites are so close together it was difficult to keep up and see the things he was pointing out. Also, the 30 min stop at the Lincoln Memorial gave me time to see the Korean War memorial, visit the restroom, and read Lincoln’s writings downstairs, but not actually SEE Lincoln—so plan your time wisely.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Great experience
Christal_D
, Apr 2022
Our guide made the experience so much more than we expected. He was friendly, funny and knowledgeable.
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star-5
Great tour! Worth doing first!
Charles_F
, Mar 2022
Dukes was a fantastic docent! This type of tour is only as good as the guy giving you the low-down and he did a really good job. It was our first full day in DC as part of a 5 day stay. We wanted to get the lay of the land first. This trip was just what we needed. Found lots of stuff we went bask to visit later.
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