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About This Experience
Washington DC has so many important points of interest that for most travelers there is just so much to see and do. Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington DC showcases all the incredible sights of our nation’s capital with fully narrated tours, providing entertainment and fascinating facts about the city and United States history along the way. Board the orange and green trolley and drive past the United States Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, and several of the Smithsonian Museums. Explore the Lincoln Memorial on your single stop and learn why so many people are in awe of the historic landmark, including the touching stories behind the Vietnam Veterans, Korean Veterans and World War II Memorials. Pass by the Museum of American History and learn more about Ford’s Theatre and that fateful night when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. The past, present, and future are alive on every corner in Washington DC where history has been continually made and where our forefathers worked to protect our freedom. For more than 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has been the tour of choice for so many guests, young and old, delighting them with our own brand of Transportainment. Get the most out of your time in Washington DC with our exciting 90-minute tour. Journey through an unforgettable vacation experience as our expert conductors bring history to life with colorful live narration and fun trivia. This one-stop trolley adventure perfectly showcases the rich history, architectural beauty, and historical landmarks throughout DC.
What's Included
- Reservations are required
- Live narrated, 90 minute tour
- 1 stop – your trolley waits for you while you explore
- BEST VIEW! Tallest vehicles allowed by law with stadium seating
- Our trolleys are all weather - rain or shine, we got you covered
- Exclusive history monitors - windows to the past
- Comfortable padded seats
- Over 100 points of interest
- American-owned and operated
- Certified, experienced & entertaining tour guides
- Free WiFi
Important Information
- Reservations are required
- Buses run daily 9am – 5pm.
- Safety is our First Priority
- The safety and well-being of our guests and team members remain our highest priority.
- Our company is committed to maintaining clean, disinfected vehicles for your safety.
- We utilize a deep disinfectant nightly on all surfaces inside the vehicle and utilize a multi-surface cleaner and disinfectant as recommended by the CDC for all touch points in the vehicle during the day between tours.
- We will have hand sanitizer available for your use as you board and disembark the vehicle. Please utilize this dispenser for the safety of you and those around you.
- We’re enhancing our cleaning procedures at our sales depots and encourage guests to use cashless transactions.
- Old Town Trolley Tours is taking enhanced safety and health measures for the benefit of our guests. Inherent risks to COVID-19 exist in any place where people are gathered. By using our services, you voluntarily assume all risks rising out of or resulting from exposure to COVID-19 or any other communicable illness.
Departure locations
- Washington Welcome Center, E Street Northwest 1001, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004
Not included
- None
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