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Experience Washington DC's Monuments by Moonlight on a Trolley
Washington DC, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the famous monuments and memorials of Washington DC by moonlight on this narrated sightseeing tour. Hop aboard an open-air trolley and enjoy an educational and entertaining history of the nation’s capital while traveling past each point of interest. Take in the stunning views of an illuminated Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the White House, and many other landmarks. This is a truly unique look at the iconic monuments of Washington DC by night.
When purchasing, select one of these two departure points:
Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC, 20002
Washington Welcome Center 1001 E ST. NW, Washington DC, 20004
- See Washington DC's monuments by moonlight while aboard a trolley
- Hear entertaining anecdotes and historical information from a guide on an evening tour
- Pass by Washington DC's most popular monuments and points of interest
- See the FDR Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial and more
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Avoid crowds and get great views of the monuments illuminated at night from an open-air trolley.
What's Included
- All taxes
- Professional Tour Guide
- Open Air Trolley
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Union Station50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Tour departs from Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE. Trolley picks up in front of station in Columbus Cir Bus Departure Lane (second lane). Check in at least 30 minutes before tour. If you chose the Welcome Center departure in your purchase, proceed to the Welcome Center at 1001 E Street, NW.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
This unique trolley tour provides an entirely new perspective on the city of Washington DC and its many famous locations by moonlight.
Meet your guide and the rest of the tour group at 1001 E St NW. Then climb aboard one of the orange and green trolleys and enjoy the view with live commentary from a local guide.
Ride along the same streets the presidents have traveled and see the Washington Monument lit up for the evening. Pass the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, illuminated from the Tidal Basin; the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, featuring cascading waterfalls and sculptures; and the National World War I and World War II Memorials, with a spectacular fountain display.
There’s also the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the White House, Capitol Hill and the dome of the United States Capitol, plus the United States Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress. Along the way, hear the historic stories, facts and anecdotes that make the city of Washington DC one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
Meet your guide and the rest of the tour group at 1001 E St NW. Then climb aboard one of the orange and green trolleys and enjoy the view with live commentary from a local guide.
Ride along the same streets the presidents have traveled and see the Washington Monument lit up for the evening. Pass the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, illuminated from the Tidal Basin; the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, featuring cascading waterfalls and sculptures; and the National World War I and World War II Memorials, with a spectacular fountain display.
There’s also the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the White House, Capitol Hill and the dome of the United States Capitol, plus the United States Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress. Along the way, hear the historic stories, facts and anecdotes that make the city of Washington DC one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
Union Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Supreme Court (Pass By)
Capitol Hill (Pass By)
U.S. Capitol (Pass By)
Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington Monument (Pass By)
White House (Pass By)
Tidal Basin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infants must sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- If wheelchair access is required, please advise at time of booking
- Emotional support animals and pets are not allowed on the tour
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:How long is the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley?
A:The Monuments by Moonlight Tour is approximately 2.5 hours long. (Time may vary depending on road conditions and/or traffic.)
Jun 2021
Q:Are the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley drivers knowledgeable?
A:Yes - all guides are accredited by the city government.
Jun 2021
Q:Is the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley narrated?
A:Yes, the tour is fully narrated by knowledgeable, expert guides. It's more than just a narration, it’s an experience! You’ll hear sound effects and much more.
Jun 2021
Q:Are food and drinks allowed on the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley?
A:Yes, food and drinks are welcome. However alcoholic beverages are not allowed under any circumstance for the safety and comfort of all of our guests.
Jun 2021
Q:Are pets allowed on the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley?
A:Service animals are the only animals that are allowed on board the trolleys.
Jun 2021
Q:Are the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley handicap accessible?
A:A certain number of the trolleys are equipped with hydraulic wheelchair lifts. Please call the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to your travel date to confirm an accessible vehicle.
Jun 2021
Q:Are the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley enclosed?
A:The trolleys are open-air vehicles but have plastic windows that can roll up or roll down depending on the weather conditions.
Jun 2021
Q:What if there is bad weather on the day of my Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley?
A:Tours operate rain or shine, hot or cold, year-round. However, bear in mind that conditions can be harsh, especially in the wintertime. If the tour does not operate due to weather, you will receive a full refund.
Jun 2021
Q:Are the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley heated in the winter?
A:Yes. During the wintertime, the trolleys are heated.
Jun 2021
Q:Can I bring my stroller on board the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley?
A:Yes, strollers must be collapsible and will be stored up front with the conductor. Strollers in the aisle ways would constitute a safety hazard.
Jun 2021
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Reviews
4.5
3,475 reviews
Karen_M, Apr 2024
Beautiful night out in an open air bus with live narration from a super friendly and fun guide...Sooner Steve. Tour was on time. Saw highlights of Monuments. 3 stops to get off and see them. Windows are open air but there are clear plastic windows that can close if it's real cold. Dress warm and you will enjoy yourself. This was a mid April visit. Highly recommend!
Charles_V, Apr 2024
Rae did a phenomenal job as our guide/driver! Funny and made the evening special for all who were on the bus! Highly recommend this tour. So awesome to see the monuments at night!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're so happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. I'm sure our team also loves seeing their names on here. We hope you'll come back for more next time you're in one of our other destinations.
Jennifer_H, Apr 2024
The tour was fantastic, and our guide, Drew, was so knowledgeable. He pointed everything out, knew history on almost everything we drove by and even quoted many speeches. He made it even better.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your detailed comments! Our CAST is very proud of the work they do, and it sounds like it pays off. We're glad to know we're hitting the mark. We hope to see you again next time.
Keith_C, Apr 2024
The sights and the drivers knowledge of the area monuments and buildings plus her personality was great
Sharon_H, Apr 2024
Our tour guide MJ was exceptional. He was quite entertaining and knowledgeable. He was also very professional.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed MJ and had a great time! We hope you'll come back for more next time you're in one of our other destinations. You’ll also find our tours in Savannah, Nashville, Saint Augustine, Key West, Boston, San Diego, and Washington DC.
Verna_T, Apr 2024
Our guide MJ was fantastic the most beautiful tour . I would advise everyone to do this tour first either in the day or the night get your bearings around Washington DC. This was well worth the money spent to take this tour. We loved it.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Wow, that is a great review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience. We love reading about our guests' experiences and sharing them with our CAST. We hope you'll come back and visit us again.
Patricia_M, Apr 2024
Sooner Steve and his tour guiding skills! He was excellent and made the entire experience fun!! It was great to see the monuments at night. We do wish we could have gone to the Jefferson Memorial. Maybe on the next tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your detailed comments! Our CAST is very proud of the work they do, and it sounds like it pays off. We're glad to know we're hitting the mark. We hope to see you again next time.
Roman_B, Apr 2024
Great concept. But the going to the FDR Memorial and Vietnam memorial at night does not make a tremendous amount of sense, since they are not really well lit. Lincoln memorial and MLK were nice
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We would like to hear more about your experience, please contact us directly at guestrelations@historictours.com.
Raphael_G, Apr 2024
Our guide, Byron, was excellent! Very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was great but some of the memorial lighting was not the best.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed Byron and had a great time! We hope you'll come back for more next time you're in one of our other destinations. You’ll also find our tours in Savannah, Nashville, Saint Augustine, Key West, Boston, San Diego, and Washington DC.
Randi_A, Apr 2024
Enjoyable way to see many of the incredible sights and get oriented to the city. Even the teen loved it.
Our guide, Byron, was a star.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We love reading about our guests' experiences, and our CAST also enjoys knowing that they made your trip memorable. Thank you for taking the time to write this. We hope to see you again next time you visit one of our destinations.
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