Experience the sights of Washington D.C. by night! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour will take you on a guided trolley tour of the city's most popular monuments. Along the way, you’ll learn about the fascinating history of the nation's capital.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Experience Washington D. C. at night
- Take a trolley along streets traveled by U. S. presidents
- See the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King Memorial, and other monuments by moonlight
Full description
See the most popular monuments of the U. S. capital illuminated at night on a 2.5-hour trolley tour! The route follows streets that have been traveled by presidents and makes stops at the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King Memorial, and the Iwo Jima Memorial.
A professional tour guide will entertain and inform you with stories about the Capitol’s colorful past. You’ll hear tales about the curse of the Hope Diamond and the restless spirits who make the city their home.
You’ll also hear about the Medal of Honor winner whose leg was amputated. He donated the leg to a museum and would frequently go to the museum to visit it!
Trolley stops:
• FDR Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Vietnam Veteran Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
• Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial
Washington turns into a very different place after dark, and with the Monuments by Moonlight tour you’ll see the city in just the right light!
Includes
- Trolley transportation
- Tour guide
- Tips and gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Meet at 1001 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- Please note this tour does not currently go to the World War II Memorial due to renovations, this stop will be replaced with the Iwo Jima Memorial.
