Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley
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Washington DC, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the many famous monuments and memorials of Washington, DC by moonlight on this narrated sightseeing tour. Hop aboard an open-air trolley and get an educational and entertaining rendition of the storied history of the nation’s capital. Take in views of an illuminated Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the White House, and more. Leave the brochure at home—your guide has way better stories.
- See Washington DC's monuments safely at night with your guide's help
- The trolley is wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Cross a host Washington DC landmarks off your bucket list in one fell swoop
- Depart from the Washington Welcome Center or Union Station
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
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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 your selected departure point. 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 your selected departure point. 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.
1
Union Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Supreme Court (Pass By)
Capitol Hill (Pass By)
U.S. Capitol (Pass By)
Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)
2
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington Monument (Pass By)
The White House (Pass By)
5
Tidal Basin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Town Trolley Tours Washington Dc (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infants must sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- 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
- Guests must check in 30 minutes prior to tour time to secure your seat. VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ FOR THE DEPARTURE LOCATION YOU'VE CHOSEN ******The departure location for the Union Station departure is 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington DC, 20002 - located at front of Union Station in Columbus Circle bus departure lane (2nd lane) and for the Washington Welcome Center, the departure location is 1001 E St. NW, Washington DC, 20004.
- 100% Live Narration on every tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 4,047 reviews
LASCELLIES_B, May 2026
That the tour guides a lot of details. Things I didn't know. Very energetic, they enjoyed giving the information and the fact they wasn't reading it. Buckeye was awesome.
Debbie_M, Apr 2026
Our tour guide, Smiley was fantastic. He had a great sense of humor, highly knowledgeable and kept us engaged.
Brittany_W, Apr 2026
The tour guide, M Dot, was very knowledgeable and accommodating to everybody on the trolley. My mom is in a wheelchair and he made it very easy to do things with her.
Jenny_A, Apr 2026
We scheduled this tour as one of our activities planned with a group tour that I was part of. It was a beautiful evening and we had a great tour guide, Mr. Smiley. The tour was great. We saw everything we wanted to see. The one downfall was that it went an hour later than it was supposed to, and everybody was very tired from traveling all day. We asked our guide what time we should have our bus driver meet us back at the Washington DC welcome center to pick us up. He said be there at 10:30 pm. He went an hour over our schedule time, it was supposed to be over at 10 PM. We did not get back to the welcome center until 1130, which meant our bus driver had to wait an hour for us.
Mr. Smiley did an excellent job, taught us a lot about the city and pointed out many wonderful highlights.
It would’ve been better if we would’ve remained on schedule. We had a lot of elderly people on the tour and getting back to our hotel in Alexandria after midnight was very difficult. Other than that one hiccup it was a wonderful tour.
Ellnor_L, Apr 2026
Depending on the weather dress appropriately it is pretty cold on the trolley. Our Driver MJ was fantastic
Caressa_L, Apr 2026
Bill our tour driver was awesome!! Clever, funny and filled with so much knowledge!! Highly recommend! And if you are lucky enough to get Bill, even better!!
Phillisha_W, Apr 2026
EJ (Elliot) was our tour guide. He was amazing! He made what could have been a boring tour guide script, fun and engaging. Would recommend this tour as it’s a great way to see the multiple historic site in one night.
Chris_V, Apr 2026
On time, comfortable trolley, expert narration, get off at three locations. Nearby garage parking and lovely gift shop. Really too notch experience and would highly recommend.
Arlene_R, Apr 2026
Great trip around many monuments in DC and VA. Well informed guide. We really enjoyed the visit and informative narrative.
Chantelle_S, Apr 2026
Highly recommend this tour! Jason was very informative and accommodating. Our entire group (from age 12 to age 55) enjoyed the experience.
Nicole_L, Apr 2026
Such a fantastic night, dress warm for cooler nights, the sites were beautiful to see lit up, and the information provided along our tour was fantastic
Austin_T, Apr 2026
M-Dot was an amazing guide! Throughout the tour he provided many facts about DC that I, an avid history buff, didnt even know! Plenty of opportnuity to see the major monuments up close in one night that wouldve taken multiple nights and too many steps to see on our own! Would recomend to anyone traveling to DC, especially on a short trip!
Carrie_M, Apr 2026
This experience was great we got to see everything I came to see in DC. The driver EJ was amazing, funny, and knowledgeable gave us a lot of info and had fun trivia questions. I highly recommend this exact tour.
Raji_M, Apr 2026
We imagined we would see the sights all lit up, but only the Lincoln memorial was lit up spectacularly. The Iwojima monument was nicely lit up as well. But we couldn't see the details of the FDR, MLK, or Vietnam veterans memorial.
Our guide clearly had a wealth of information about and insight into DC. He was funny and considerate. But it was difficult to follow his commentary.
Amanda_M, Apr 2026
With only having 2 days in the city this was perfect way to see so much of it in a small amount of time! We loved the open air trolley for this tour, it was such a beautiful way to see DC. This is a no brainer if you are here for a short amount of this OR if you just wanted to know more about the history of DC!
Smiley was our tour guide and he was just the best. So knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. He really took our experience to the next level. He felt like a friend we were visiting who wanted us to truly see the city he loves and have the best experience possible. Thank you Smiley!
Bettina_R, Apr 2026
That it was not informative to
Much driving and not enough getting out seeing the monuments. Could not understand the driver .
Daniel_G, Apr 2026
Great tour, funny guide, and fun sights. Very comfy bus and great driving in not so great traffic! Awesome job EJ!
RichardF_C, Apr 2026
Our guide was amazing! Extremely personable and knowledgeable. So accommodating. Tried very hard to make sure we were comfortable and saw everything!
Cindy_n, Apr 2026
Steve was excellent with the knowledge and easy to talk with. Drive with care and easy in the heavy traffic. The night ride was the best.
Heather_V, Apr 2026
It was a great way to see DC and learn about the monuments. The driver/guide made it super interesting. So impressed with the knowledge he shared with us! One could read all about the facts but to hear it be spun into a story made all the difference in keeping our attention.
Kathleen_M, Apr 2026
Great your of the Monuments at night! Our driver and tour guide Buckeye did a great job providing us with lots of details about the area.
Randy_W, Apr 2026
Awesome tour guide Buckeye was funny and very informative. Got to stop 3 times to take photos - many great photos opps
Lindsay_M, Apr 2026
The evening tour itself was wonderful, MJ was hilarious and kept the evening fun and educational.
The start of the tour was very disorganized and the attendant moved the line twice so people who were at the front of the line and had been for some time were now at the back. This left people who had come early to sit with family now displaced over the trolley. Some people were upset and just walked off. I would suggest arriving early, be vigilant about the line and then allowing that stress to leave before getting on the trolley.
Again, MJ was awesome and we ended up having a great time.
Jennifer_A, Mar 2026
Awesome tour!!! Our driver/guide was Bree (sp) and we LOVED her!! Very knowledgeable, friendly and a great driver!! We thought the time allowed off the bus was enough to grab some pictures and see things up close. Great experience!
Robin_K, Mar 2026
We had a marvelous time on our night time tour. The driver EJ was so knowledgeable and friendly. The perfect personality for a tour guide. A great way to see the sights without alot of walking.
Sheila_P, Mar 2026
Excellent informative fun tour I would highly recommended!! Smiley was our driver and was the best!!
Gina_T, Mar 2026
This was a great way to see Washington DC at night. The monuments were gorgeous lit up. We learned a lot that we wouldn’t have if we walked around ourselves. It was a nice way to spend the night after a long day of walking.
Christy_H, Mar 2026
This was a great tour, but try to stay away from the second row of seats as the view is somewhat blocked .
Ashley_C, Mar 2026
Awesome tour with stops at the famous monuments. Definitely recommend tour guide Buckeye, he was very knowledgeable and great guide!
CarrieW, Mar 2026
Great tour to see the major sites at night. Our tour guide, Buckeye, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The time spent at each stop was perfect. There was plenty of time to see everything without a lot of waiting around. Our only issue was that the trolley was completely filled and our seats had a blocked view out of one side.
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