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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.
Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who’ve dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation. Explore the rich history of this national landmark from the comfort of our tour vehicles.
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.
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!
A vacation to Washington D.C. would not be complete without visiting Arlington National Cemetery. Spread across 639 acres of rolling hills and beautiful gardens, this historic landmark is about 4 times the size of the National Mall and offers an exclusive tour service for guests looking to see the entire property in a manageable amount of time. Daily tours begin at the Welcome Center. A loop gives visitors the chance to hop on and off at a variety of key points of interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience one of the most informative and awe-inspiring tours in Washington D.C.
*How to get to Arlington National Cemetery: Our red transfer shuttle will pick you up at the Lincoln Memorial stop and drop you off at the cemetery where you’ll then hop aboard our Arlington National Cemetery touring vehicles for your tour of the cemetery grounds. The first Arlington shuttle departs the Lincoln Memorial at 9:30 am. The last shuttle from the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery is at 3:30 pm. The last shuttle from Arlington National Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial is at 3:45 pm.
ENTRY TO ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
All US guests must provide a State or Government Issued picture ID. Visitors 16 and 17 may present a valid school ID. All foreign guests must present a PASSPORT. Foreign ID Cards will not be accepted. We apologize for any inconvenience. These changes and requirements are beyond our control.
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
Stop 1 – Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Stop 13 – Welcome Center
1001 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Open Daily
9am – 4pm
Closures
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
July 4
Army Ten Miler
Operating Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm.
Open 363 days a year.
Special Operating hours:
Memorial Day – Tours will begin at 2:00pm.
Veterans Day – Tours will begin at 2:00pm.
Closed on Wreaths Across America:
Wreaths In Day (December 13, 2025) and Wreaths Out Day (January 10, 2026).
Tours depart every 30 minutes.
Cemetery hours are 8-5 p.m.
*Save 50% on Arlington National Cemetery Tours’ admission when you purchase a Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour or single-day Old Town Trolley Tour. Limited time offer. This offer may end at any time. Other restrictions may apply.