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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley and Arlington Cemetery Tour

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  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

See Washington, DC’s landmarks from a 21-stop trolley, then transfer at the Lincoln Memorial for an Arlington National Cemetery tour.

About this tour

See the capital’s landmarks from a custom-built trolley, then continue to Arlington National Cemetery for a moving journey through American history. This Washington, DC hop-on hop-off trolley and Arlington Cemetery tour pairs city sightseeing with a cemetery shuttle transfer at the Lincoln Memorial.

The Washington, DC route makes 21 stops, with trolleys arriving every half hour. Ride with live commentary and hop off to explore at your own pace. Along the way, take in the White House, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, Union Station, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and memorials honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Stadium-style seating offers clear views as you travel between stops, while a live trolley tracker helps you follow the route.

At the Lincoln Memorial, transfer to a shuttle for Arlington National Cemetery, where a 45-minute hop-on hop-off tour offers another perspective on the nation’s history. Bring the required photo identification for cemetery entry. Choose this Washington, DC trolley tour to combine iconic city sights and Arlington in one outing.

Highlights

  • See Washington, DC’s landmarks from a custom-built trolley with stadium seating
  • Hop off at 21 stops and explore the city at your own pace
  • Admire the White House, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and memorials
  • Transfer at the Lincoln Memorial for a shuttle to Arlington National Cemetery
  • Explore Arlington National Cemetery on a 45-minute hop-on hop-off tour

What's included

Included

  • Live commentary on board the trolley
  • Live Trolley Tracker
  • Hop-on hop-off tour of Washington, DC and Arlington National Cemetery
  • Children 3 and under ride free

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair-accessible trolley available; advise when booking if needed
  • Collapsible strollers are allowed; infants and small children may ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed; pets and emotional support animals are not allowed
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  • Transfer to the Arlington National Cemetery shuttle takes place at the Lincoln Memorial
  • Arlington National Cemetery requires valid photo ID: U.S. visitors need a state- or government-issued ID; visitors ages 16 and 17 may use a valid school ID; international visitors need a passport. Foreign ID cards are not accepted
  • Arlington National Cemetery tours run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the last tour departs at 4 p.m.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The listed total duration is 150 minutes. The Washington, DC trolley tour is described as 90 minutes, followed by a 45-minute Arlington National Cemetery tour.

How many stops are on the Washington, DC route?

The trolley route has 21 stops, and you can explore at your own pace.

What identification is required for Arlington National Cemetery?

U.S. visitors need a state- or government-issued photo ID; visitors ages 16 and 17 may use a valid school ID. International visitors must present a passport. Foreign ID cards are not accepted.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

A wheelchair-accessible trolley is available. Advise the provider when booking if you need one.

When does the Arlington National Cemetery tour run?

Tours run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last departure at 4 p.m.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 3.92 on Viator and 4.55 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.1.

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