Our guides were all friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. the hopping on and off was easy and allowed us to see sights more in depth. It was all easy to maneuve. Thanks so much! read more

Took the Old Town Trolley Tour during the Cherry Blossom Festival, and overall it was a really enjoyable experience. A bit on the pricey side, but you do get to see a lot. Almost $190 for 2 adults and 1 child. (They start charging adult price at age 13.) Our tour guide was fun! Super knowledgeable about DC's history and landmarks, and kept things entertaining the entire time. They also deserve major credit for skillfully navigating all the traffic and crowds during peak cherry blossom season, which is no small task. It was a great way to see the city without the stress of figuring out transportation during such a busy time. If you're visiting during the festival and want something easy, informative, and fun, this is definitely worth considering. read more

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This is a great experience and I highly recommend it. The drivers are very knowledgeable about the city and you hit the right spots.

I would like to update my review. After leaving a one star review, the business owner did reach out to me and made me aware of their 100% satisfaction guarantee. Because of this, I did follow the instructions and submitted a refund request. They reviewed my request and offered me a 100% refund within days. While the tour didn't work as planned, they did stand behind guarantee and made it right. Kudos to them. read more

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Best night trolley tour ever. We found this trip on viator. They also have agents in Union Train station. The driver was very informative. I would definitely do it again read more

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We were stranded at Union Station because the "big bus" failed to remove the Union Station address from their pamphlet as one of their stops. After searching, we could not find the big bus and the wonderful employees from old town trolley came to our rescue. As compared to our day before with the big bus, we had a live tour, guide, narrating sites. Hundred percent recommend this over the big bus any day. The employees are wonderful, helpful and kind. read more

My first time to DC and the tour was awesome. They bring you to lots of spots which saves us time because it would take us much longer if we drove. You don't get very much time at each location however so try to rush taking pictures and what not. read more

Great fun, both drivers had incredible knowledge of DC history we had never heard of! Busses are clean, comfortable and even the traffic wasn't an issue, as they lectured about the buildings and history. The slow traffic actually helped us get more of the story! read more

I only had one day to explore DC. After the White House tour I scheduled months prior, I walked around a bit and realized how far many of the monuments and memorials are from each other. I would've rented a bike or scooter, but I was with a friend who couldn't ride either, so we looked into these buses cruising around. What we liked about Old Town Trolley is that they allow you to hop off at any of the 14 major attraction stops, and the next trolley runs about every 15 to 20 minutes from 9 AM till 4 PM. The entire tour without getting off is about 90 minutes. They also have night tours which I've heard are pretty good. I also liked that the drivers provide live narration with a great sense of humor! Each driver seems to have their own style in story telling, but they are very informative. They have a tip jar, but I didn't have cash on me. I asked the driver if he had Venmo or some type of cash app and he didn't! *Suggestion for the manager reading these reviews: have the tour drivers set up other methods of receiving tip other than cash! We got our 1-day ticket for about $50 at the Welcome Center, but prices may vary depending on deals and where you purchase them. I believe they have 3-day passes as well for those who wish to spend longer periods of time at the stops. It can get pretty chilly with the open windows, so bundle up during the colder months! read more

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We took the Moonlight Tour tonight. We had a great, funny driver guide named MJ. He was excellent!! We toured the city saw the monuments with a stop at FDR/MLK, Iwo Jima and Lincoln Memorial. We drove past many. It was a nice evening and an enjoyable ride. Highly recommend MJ and the Old Town Trolley tour. read more

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I highly recommend Old Town Trolley Tours! The drivers were friendly and very knowledgeable! I loved the personal stories they shared. If I ever come back, I will do it again! Thank you for a memorable experience!! read more

Old Town Trolley night tour I think I the best. Make sure you get on MJ's Trolley. From the get go, he has you laughing. Very well informed, knows just about every thing about the city. He took us all around the area to all the major sights, and stopped at 4, Martin Luther King, FDR, Lincoln, and Iwo Jima at Arlington cemetery. If MJ did not have a answer about something he would put his hand in the Air and tell it like it is " I ..Don't... Know " I give the tour 5 stars l give him 10 stars. He made the tour well worth the 60.00 I paid. read more

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Took the Monuments by Moonlight tour through Old Towne Trolley. It was fantastic. Our driver MJ was beyond awesome. His knowledge of DC and the monuments as well as his personality made it the best tour we've ever taken. Seeing the monuments at night is completely different than during the day. Would highly recommend taking the tour if you're in the DC area. If you get the chance, ask for MJ as your guide. read more

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It was my first time in DC and I spent a few days in the city for a business trip. Myself and my team took an evening monuments tour. Our tour guide Smiley was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and funny. I learned a lot about DC and some iykyk details that were really interesting. I highly recommend this tour, it was cold due to the time of the year in February but I would definitely hop on another tour on my next visit. read more

I was a guest on a Monuments at Midnight tour with my two work colleagues and I was blown away at this experience. My friend who bought the tickets was able to buy them through our hotel which was an added convenience. Our tour guide, Jace, was the most knowledgeable tour guide I've ever experienced in my travels. He was so detailed, thoughtful, passionate and educated on all things DC. I really appreciated how he kept he trip entertaining even as the hours grew late. Jace's narration was funny, witty, and filled with fun facts I never have heard before. I would definitely book again with this company and hope to get on Jace's bus next time. read more

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Smiley our guide was AMAZING!!! When I go back to DC I want him to always give the tour. So fun, insightful, thoughtful, educational, safe, and kind to his passengers! He even identified all these other buildings as we passed by them that weren't listed in the description. SUPER COOL! He goes above and beyond to make sure you have a SUPERB EXPERIENCE!! Top notch guide!! read more

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I have been on this style tour before in Savannah. Always makes the trip easier and informative if you are into history and culture of the area you are visiting. Definitely worth the cost, highly recommend. read more

I only had a day in DC to do site seeing and I know from previous times I have used the Old Town Trolley services in other cities that this is one of the most convenient ways to see everything within a couple of hours. read more

Easy to hop off and spend as much time as we wanted at each stop! Stopped at all the important attractions!

Easy to get off and on but Very crowded when we were riding so we got off to walk too.

Rode with Smiley in the "monuments by moonlight" tour. He was hilarious and informative and made the whole tour so much fun. Would highly recommend. read more

In our many travels to big cities, my husband and I typically take a tour of the city. In the past, we have used the double-decker Big Bus Tours, but we were able to find a better deal with Old Town Trolley in our recent trip to Washington D.C. We were extremely pleased with our experience. The company communicated thoroughly before the experience. The staff was friendly and organized upon our arrival for the tour. Our bus driver known as the "Lollypop Driver" or "Cowboy" was amazing. He was engaging and informative! I would highly recommend using Old Town Trolley Tours! read more

We went on the day tour and the night tour. Day tour was not the best but not because of anything the driver or the company did, all the streets were blocked and we couldn't get off at any of the stops. NOWWWWW the night tour was AMAZING, MJ our driver was so funny and informative. We got to see all the monuments we wanted to see and learned a lot of interesting history. Would definitely recommend doing this if you ever come to DC read more

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This was the perfect way to visit 15 of the major Washington D.C. monuments. Unfortunately, it was a rather cool evening and I did not sit at the back (which is where you want to sit) because the windows (flaps) were rolled up and it was freezing. Finally, others started complaining and the driver put the flaps down and turned on the heat which made the rest of the tour waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more comfortable. Our driver was great. Very knowledgeable and informative. I have never been a tour guide, but when people start to talk over you, I would have asked them to contribute so that EVERYONE on the bus could hear what was being said. Our tour ran over the time frame provided on the pamphlet, but no one had any complaints. As a matter of fact, several people asked to be left at some monuments and said they would Uber back. Once the windows were closed and the heat turned on this was a wonderful tour. read more

Big k was the best tourist I have ever been on and made it fun and very enjoyable for the family if you ever go on these which was my favorite part then make sure your on big k trolley!! If I ever come back to this area this will be my first go to!! read more

These tours are fantastic. The best way to see the monuments. The staff is friendly the buses are clean!!

Great to have Smily as a driver. He was funny, engaging and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour. He ensures that you will remember key facts and fun highlights. Great job!!! read more

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We took the Monuments by Moonlight tour. My husband bought tickets through viator. Buckeye was our driver and guide. He was fantastic. Very informative and pleasant. No political commentary or yuk-yuk jokes. (Maybe one but it was funny). We went to three stops - 1. FDR and MLK ; 2. Lincoln / Korean/vietnam ; and 3. WW II. Buckeye told us about the buildings along the way. He had to improvise the route due to traffic and other events. My only issue was it was COLD. Can't control the weather. read more

I heard about the Monuments by Moonlight Tour through the JW Marriott hotel. When I checked in, they recommended taking the trip to see the highlights of D.C in just a couple of hours. Since I was only staying for a few nights, I figured it wouldn't hurt to try it out. Given that I took this tour in the winter, it was inevitable that the trolley would be freezing cold. There are curtains inside that you can use to cover the windows, but you feel awkward having to ask other people near you if it's okay to bring them down since they obscure your view and picture-taking. But, we didn't resort to that until the very end of the tour. I suggest you bundle up nicely, with a puffy coat, hat and all to be safe. However, the cold didn't disturb my enjoyment of this trip, mostly thanks to our amazing tour guide. I'll never forget MJ and his clever wit guiding us through D.C, presenting many locations that held American history. I loved how organized he was with our group as well. It's stressed that we are allowed to get off at three stops, but we should never steal someone else's seat, and if we want to depart from the trip for any reason, then we must let him know. That's great to lessen any chaos that could come from the tour, and I appreciated how he repeated those rules throughout the evening. I'd recommend this to anyone who has a brief stay in D.C and wants to see the best of the area as quickly as possible. But, it can easily be a joy for anyone else to join on this excursion, as long as they are ready to take lots of pictures and listen in on some fun facts from a charming guide. You may not have MJ when it's your turn to visit, but I'm confident the other guides are just as good. read more

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Ask for the Smiley tour he is the best driver. Great history lesson. Great views. Definitely recommend this tour. read more

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Had to listen to left wing political propaganda from Tour Guide Smiley for two hours. It got old after a while. I didn't need to pay $58 for biased and inaccurate political opinions. read more

If you're visiting Washington, DC and want to experience the city beyond the monuments and museums, Smiley is the guide you need. To start, the staff was incredible. We unfortunately showed up late due to traffic and business meetings however Cali made it happen and helped us get to our tour bus so we didn't have to reschedule. From the moment our tour began, Smiley lived up to the name--warm, enthusiastic, and incredibly knowledgeable. What sets Smiley apart is not just the depth of historical insight, but the ability to bring it all to life with compelling stories, little-known facts, and a genuine passion for the city. Smiley's storytelling made each stop memorable--funny when it called for it, deeply moving at other times. Smiley was also super attentive to the group, making sure everyone was engaged, comfortable, and having a great time. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking to rediscover the city, Smiley's tour is a must-do. Truly one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Smiley, for showing us DC in a way we'll never forget. read more

Christmas Eve, 2024.... The Monuments by Night Tour DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Beautiful sights, great information and a WONDERFUL tour guide, JACE!!!! 10/10 would recommend! This was my second time taking this tour, it is awesome! I will take again next month when I visit with more family! This is a MUST for anyone who comes to the city!! read more

Highly recommend this tour. You can get off / on at numerous stops throughout. Our tour guy, Teddy was full of stories and historical info. Don't miss it if you want to see everything read more

We took the Moonlight tour with Jace (from Utah) as our driver and tourguide. It was fabulous. We had a great time seeing the monuments, but the BEST part of the trip was the description by Jace; he is very knowledgeable and friendly. Our tour started around 7:15 pm and finished 3 hours later. The tour was very comprehensive. My wife and I highly recommend the tour and when possible, get Jace! If we were staying in DC longer, we'd do another tour with him. No question about that! Andy and Patrice read more

Can wait up to 45mins for a trolley, pretty impossible to get your moneys worth. I'm typing this on my 30th minute of waiting at a popular stop. Who knows when it will come. Last guy drove right past us... don't use. read more

Old town Trolley DC. They tell you they will pick you up every 15-20 minutes. This guy has been sitting in his bus a half a block away, for 35 minutes while people wait. He won't let anyone on. read more

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Five stars for Jace. He is an amazing individual and really save the day on what could have been a logistical issue. We started the tour with a different tour guide and unfortunately got left at the second stop. The company should probably make the suggestion to drivers to do a head count before and after all of the pit stops. Thankfully we saw Jase's trolley parked across the way. we hurried to get over there and he happily opened the door and let us join his group to finish out our tour. Overall I did like the number of stops and the history that the tour guide is able to share. I think that one of the stops should be a bit longer since it includes three different monuments that are a little bit walking ways away. The tour has a convenient start and stop location at Union Station. The group that I was with was overall very respectable. There is still quite a bit of walking so one should be able to do at least 10 minutes of walking in order to go on this tour and really see what you want to see. Overall I would recommend this tour to other people the price was right and Jace was amazing. The company does a good job employing people who know the history or training them on the history of the city and The monuments. I preferred to do this tour with a larger group and it was still nice because I could go off on my own or in a smaller group to see The monuments without a big crowd. read more

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Great tour of the city. There should be an app to follow where the bus is because it take much more than 15-20 min wait time at each stop. They need more buses making the circle. Joe Moe was a fabulous tour guide read more

My friends and I took the "Monuments by Moonlight " bus tour at the recommendation of a coworker. It was a bit costly ($40 at the time we bought our tickets I believe) but really worthwhile for all the places it covers, information imparted and the fact that we NEVER would have hit all these sites in one go otherwise. We passed the White House, Capitol, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and stopped at the MLK Memorial, WWII Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and FDR Memorial [my favorite]. I got some amazing pictures! Our guide, Hollywood, was very informative. This was a good choice for someone like me with some mobility issues; as long as you can get on and off the trolley (& you don't even have to when they stop), you have comparatively easy access to these sites. read more

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