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Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington DC

Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC · Washington, DC

Why you should go…

The orange-and-green trolleys loop the monuments, museums, and neighborhoods with all-day hop-on, hop-off privileges and conductors who narrate like old friends. It's the classic first-day move: get the lay of the land, then jump off wherever grabs you.

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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington DC, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    History Buff

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    Free

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  • Attractions
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    Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building

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    The world's largest library, and arguably DC's most beautiful interior, the Great Hall, the Main Reading Room, and a Gutenberg Bible.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    National Gallery of Art

    Free

    Da Vinci, Vermeer, and the Impressionists for free, plus a sculpture garden that becomes an ice rink in winter.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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    US Naval Academy Visitor Center

    Under $25

    The official visitor center for the US Naval Academy, with exhibits, a gift shop and guided walking tours.

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