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.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Experience Washington DC 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 guided trolley tour. The route follows streets that have been traveled by presidents and make stops at the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King Memorial, and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Join a professional tour guide who will entertain and inform you with stories about the Capitol’s colorful past. 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. The trolley will stop outside the FDR Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veteran Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Admire these landmarks beautifully illuminated under the moonlight.

Includes

Trolley transportation
Tour guide
Taxes

Tips and gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at 1001 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004.

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Important information

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

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 636 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5

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A great way to see the sights in DC if you don't have a lot of time. The trolley is spacious with open windows and high roof. The ticket takers were friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this tour and our tour guide, JR, who was knowledgable and very entertaining.

June 24, 2022

Miss Lucky, our Tour Guide is Knowledgable about DC, friendly and had a sense of humor. A map of the Interest Points should be handed out at the beginning of the tour. Seeing DC at night is beautiful. You need a stop at the White House and Jefferson Memorial plus add extra time (15 mins or so) needs to be added at the MLK Jr stop so that visitors may see (and read info) at both memorials…disappointing. Great gift shop at the Welcome Center. Helpful staff there.

June 20, 2022

Perfect night tour and happened to be a full moon for our tour. I was disappointed that two of the exhibits our tour guide mentioned and advertised at the Smithsonian American History Museum were not on display and one exhibit was closed- Seinfeld puffy shirt & Dorothy’s Ruby slipper (whole exhibit was closed.) It would help if the guides were knowledgeable of exhibits and what is available before encouraging guests to check it out.

June 18, 2022

Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

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