Bus & coach · HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS IN WASHINGTON DC
Good hop-on hop-off bus tours in Washington DC fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ.
See Washington DC’s monuments, museums, and memorials by open-top bus, with 18 stops, live tracking, audio tours, and optional Arlington access.
“Great to get around Washington DC to the sites , staff very polite, friendly and helpful (especially for me due to my disability) well recommended”
See Washington DC’s major monuments with a narrated hop-on trolley, 15 stops, seven-language app, and optional Arlington add-on.
“All of our guides were friendly and informative. It was a cold day (for us, from SoCal) -- but we were prepared. Almost no one else on the trams with us each time, so almost a private tour. It was a good way to get around to the different locations in the city, just be mindful of when and where the tram will be back. We almost missed one at the Lincoln/National Mall location with lots of snow/ice. My wife actually fell on the way and the driver was helpful to get her up and in safely. We started too late to see everything, but what we did was great.…”
See Washington DC by open-top bus, visit 17 key stops, and add a guided Arlington Cemetery walk with flexible hop-on access.
“You guys can’t do much better with the traffic in DC. But your buses were on time and the route was great.”
Big Bus DC’s night tour offers lit monuments, open-top views, and easy sightseeing, with useful tips on timing, seating, weather, and value.
“It was well done. We saw everything on the itinerary and this tour included the DC monuments but also a tour through Georgetown, old town Alexandra and parts of Arlington. A very inclusive tour.”
Review of Arlington National Cemetery’s $21.50 trolley tour, with stop-by-stop advice, ID rules, value, timing, accessibility, and booking tips.
“Worth buying trolley tickets ahead of time! Super impactful. Also unless you are someone who loves to walk uphill, buy the trolley tickets and bring your own water. Gift shop sells at the entrance but that's the only one.”
Review of DC’s Old Town Trolley tour, with route details, Arlington Cemetery tips, pricing, stops, timing, and who will enjoy it most.
“A very pleasant informative ride. Staff were amazing and explained everything. Great photo ops.”
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