Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington
A tour company that specializes in informative and entertaining trolley tours in Boston, San Diego, Savannah, Ga., St. Augustine, Fla., and D.C. for their role in American history, the D.C. tour through Old Town Trolley Tours takes guests on a trolley ride as they explore numerous area attractions of the capital. The tour, guided by the trolley's conductors, takes guests to more than 100 points of interest such as the National Mall and downtown and newer locations such as the National Cathedral and the Arlington National Cemetery. Some Old Town points of interest include Union Station, the National Museum of the American Indian, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, Lafayette Park, and the Supreme Court Building, to name a few. Additionally, the tour also includes free day service for the next day, free shuttle service to various hotels, and a hop-on-and-off option at 19 points of interest if guests want to explore more of the Old Town. Guests will also enjoy this unique way to explore the Old Town as trolley conductors recount the historical significance of the areas visited through funny stories and anecdotes as well as engage the guests in fun trivia. Tickets can be purchased in advance online to reserve a seat or at the company's office in person. There is also a money-back guarantee if guests are not satisfied with the tour.
2640 Reed St. NE
Washington, DC 20018-1704
(202) 832-9800
trolleytours.com/washington-dc
Tourmobile Sightseeing
A company that specializes in guided tours of the D.C. area, Tourmobile Sightseeing takes guests to more than 40 major sites of interest, including various national monuments and museums via bus. The tour is organized into three guided options called the American Heritage Tour of Washington DC & Arlington Cemetery, Arlington Cemetery Tour and Seasonal Tours. Some points of interest that the tour covers in Old Town include the Library of Congress, the U.S. Capitol, the U.S Botanic Gardens, Union Station and the National Gallery of Art. Additionally, Tourmobile can accommodate up to 20 guests, and tickets can be purchased in advance or in person, since there are no reservations.
1000 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 554--5100
tourmobile.com/tours.php
City Segway Tours
Not a typical tour company, the City Segway Tours allows guests to explore the Old Town on a Segway or a personal transportation device that utilizes a motor where guests stand and the adjoining wheels glides to move the machine. This environmentally friendly option will allow guests to glide from attraction to attraction. The tour, which takes three hours, includes points of interest such as the Spy Museum, FBI Headquarters, Old Executive Building, Smithsonian American History Museum, National Galleries of Art, Smithsonian Air & Space Museum and the Smithsonian Castle. The tour will also take guests to various national and historical monuments such as the Supreme Court, the National Archives, Washington Monument, Ford's Theatre, the White House and the U.S. Capitol. Additionally, the tour begins at the tour company's offices in Chinatown and is offered throughout the year for $70 per person. Guests can also book reservations online and ask for private tours if there is a group of 35 or more people.
624 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
(877) 734-8687 or (202) 626-0017
citysegwaytours.com/washington-dc
