If one goes by what the travel agents have to say, then it would require at least 12 hours to really explore and experience the beauty of Washington, the capital city of America. However, these twelve hours would only cover the major tourist attractions of the city. If a person wants to cover the entire city, then it would take a few days. There are many shuttle services in the city which would help with travelling around the place and enjoying the historical beauty of the capital city. There are many bus tour washington services as well in the city.
Tourmobile is one of the most popular tram services in Washington. It can seat 85 passengers in one ride and it comes in red, blue and white colors. The tram is operational throughout the year during nine thirty a.m. in the morning and four thirty p.m. in the evening, except on Christmas and New Year Day. The tram covers almost all the important centers in the city during its trip and halts at 19 major stops in the city, including Arlington National Cemetry, and Capitol Hill. The color pattern of the tram makes it easy to trace them even in busy traffics, and the tram is available for every 20 minutes. The tram takes one hour for its single trip which does not include to and fro pattern. The bus is usually air conditioned and during the summer days, the bus has an open roof top.
Open Top Sightseeing is another bus service in the city which uses double-decker red color buses. It is the only double-decker bus which serves National Cathedral and Georgetown. If a person gets a seat on the top deck of the bus, then he can be rest assured that he would have an uninterrupted view of the city. The bus stops at 28 stops in Washington D.C., and just one stop in Arlington National Cemetery. Some of the major areas that the bus covers are National Mall, Convention Center, Dupont Circle, Phillips Collection, and many other important spots in the city. The bus takes approximately two and a half hours to complete its full circuit. The lower deck of the bus has air conditioning facilities during summertime.
Old Town Trolley is a trolley bus that is famous for sightseeing in Washington. The bus has a 90-minute circuit and touches places like Georgetown and National Cathedral. The trolley waits at almost 19 tourist places in the city and also pulls over at hotels as per the convenience of the passengers. The trolley service is available every 20 minutes between 9 am and 5.30 pm in a day. The guides in the bus make the journey comfortable and point out important places of the city to the passengers during the journey.
