Experience the sights of Washington D.C. by night on a guided trolley tour of the city's most popular monuments. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history of the nation's capital.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Itinerary
2 starting location options:
Union Station, Washington Welcome Center
Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Lincoln Memorial, Washington
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
National Mall
World War II Memorial, Washington DC
Washington Monument
The White House
2 drop-off locations:
Union Station, Washington Welcome Center
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Experience Washington DC’s famous monuments illuminated at night
- Enjoy panoramic views of DC from a trolley with special stadium seating
- Spend 30 minutes exploring the Lincoln, Vietnam & Korean War Memorials on foot
- Spend 30 minutes discovering the FDR & MLK Memorials up close, on foot
- Pass the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and Capitol Hill
Full description
See the most popular monuments of the U. S. capital illuminated at night on a guided trolley tour. The route follows streets that have been traveled by presidents and makes three stops for you to get off the trolley and explore the memorials on your own and take photos.
Enjoy entertaining commentary from a professional tour guide who will entertain you with stories about the Capitol’s colorful past.
The three stops on the tour are:
1. The Martin Luther King Memorial & the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2. The Iwo Jima Memorial (aka US Marine Corps War Memorial)
3. The Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Besides stops at the major memorials, you will also get spectacular views of the Washington Memorial the White House, the National Mall, the Capitol Buildings, the Jefferson Memorial, the Smithsonian Museums and Castle, the FBI & Dept of Justice Buildings, and the World War II Memorial.
Includes
- Tour guide
- Trolley transportation
- 30-minute stop to visit Lincoln, Vietnam Veteran and Korean War Memorials
- 30-minute stop to visit FDR & Martin Luther King Jr Memorials
- 20-minute photo stop at Iwo Jima Memorial
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point
Meet at the Washington DC Welcome Center. Look for the uniformed staff in bright green shirts at the Trolleys parked on E St NW outside the Welcome Center. They will direct you to get in line on the sidewalk to board the Trolleys and will scan your voucher just before you get on the tour.
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Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
- Smoking
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- For the sites where there is no formal stop, the vehicle slows down as much as possible to allow you to take some photos. The conductor will advise you when to get your camera ready
- This tour does not currently go to the Iwo Jima Memorial due to bridge closure, this stop will be replaced with a stop at the World War II Memorial