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 4,099 reviews
kath7766, Jun 2026
MJ was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Washington DC and had a great time along the way! He was very helpful with my disability as well! Great experience :)
Ellen_S, Jun 2026
Our guide was Buckeye and he did an excellent job. He was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of interesting commentary. Would highly recommend this tour.
Michelle_H, Jun 2026
Depending on the time of year only half the tour is in the moonlight But our driver was extremely knowledgeable about the area and made it N excellent experience.
Matthew_K, Jun 2026
This was a great evening. Smiley really made the tour great. Thank you for taking us around the city and teaching us more about the awesome history of our country.
Nicole_F, Jun 2026
Washington Monument and Trolley don’t recognize your Apple wallet tickets as real. They weren’t going to let my family on. Total trash.
Meggie_G, Jun 2026
Patty was a great tour guide and told us hidden facts about Washington D.C. She gave us ample
amount of time at each monument to really soak up the night tour.
Tanya_C, Jun 2026
Smiley was an amazing tour guide! We got to see all the monuments and he told us things that we wouldn't know. You can really tell he loves his job!
The monuments that we got to stop and take pictures or walk through were great. The one thing I wish this tour had was a stop at the White House.
Valerie_M, Jun 2026
It's very nice to see all of The monuments and historical buildings. It would be nicer if they actually pulled up beside sites such as Arlington cemetery and the White House so that we can see it and take pictures, even if we don't get off the bus.
Susan_M, Jun 2026
Very walkable even with high temperatures there were areas of shade available
Excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable
Shelley_B, Jun 2026
This tour started out ROUGH, but ended up being a good time. Apparently the miscommunication at the company led to no trolley being sent to the meeting spot. (Actually 2 were sent and 3 were needed) Driver of bus #1 went ahead and started their tour, while driver #2 Patty did everything in her power to make the best of the situation. She did not want to leave with her tour and leave 40+ people just standing there. She kept us all informed, got us water, made arrangements for us to enter a nearby restaurant to have a place to sit in the A/C and was polite to everyone, even though some of the guests were not being polite to her. She deserves an A+!
After waiting an hour, our driver and trolley finally showed, and we began our tour. Our driver, "The banker" was informative and knew the area VERY well so we got a great tour, even though it started and ended much later than expected. She deserves an A+ for hopping in at the last minute and performing excellently.
So in short, your drivers saved the day. There could have easily been communication from the company ahead of time to let us know of the situation, and obviously, they should have had the correct number of trolleys for the number of tickets they sold. Thank goodness you have excellent employees to make it nice for the guests even when Old Town screws up!
Lawrence_M, Jun 2026
We showed up for our tour yesterday only to be informed that our tour had been canceled because of street closures in Washington, DC. We were given the telephone number of the tour company Monuments by Moonlight. The woman from the company informed us that we were sent an email that the tour had been canceled earlier in the day. We never received an email and drove over 45 minutes with friends from out of town to do the tour. We still have not received a refund from Viator. We are upset and disappointed.
Diana_T, Jun 2026
Our driver/tour guide was EJ, and he was fantastic at both. The circle around all of the DC sights is wonderful for a new visitor, and the stops at memorials are emotionally affecting.
Roger_C, Jun 2026
Driver Patty was Safe, Fun, and absolutely a great value to this company! Could not have been a better experience!
Nancy_V, Jun 2026
The moonlight tour is excellent! Such a different and beautiful perspective. Our guide and driver Patty was wonderful- full of information along with lots of laughs- very accomodating
Amy_C, Jun 2026
Arrive 30 minutes early, pee first, take a water bottle/snacks, wear your comfy shoes. The tour is EXCELLENT, but there is only a 10-30 minute window at each stop. We missed some of the FDR memorial because we needed a bathroom break. When you exit Union Station in the front, turn right. That's where the bus stops.
The tour is wonderful. And NOT dealing with D.C. traffic and parking is the icing on the cake!
Leonard_H, Jun 2026
The driver was very knowledgeable about all the sites and very accommodating, helping with wheelchair lift and such
Margarita_D, Jun 2026
We were so lucky the evening was so beautiful. The guide was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. We had the time to take all the pictures that we wanted.
Shelly_M, May 2026
Guide hard to understand. Did not stop at the war memorials. Did not drive by White House. Many things on the itinerary were not fulfilled.
James_J, May 2026
Great time well informed and our tour guide Smiley was the absolute best. saw all the important sites and was given great information and stories.
Hasee_G, May 2026
Smiley was the best tour guide!! Really enjoyed seeing the sites at night!! Definitely will recommend!!
Stephnaie_T, May 2026
Amazing and informative trip! Would highly recommend. Got to see so many monuments in a short period of time.
Ruthe_P, May 2026
The selection of stops was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Viewing the monuments at night was unique.
Kevin_S, May 2026
Beautiful to see the city at night. The tour was well paced and informative. I was a great capstone to our time in the capital.
Carl_M, May 2026
5 stars. We had a great experience on the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour. Our guide, Smiley, was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of DC, the monuments, and the surrounding landmarks, but what really stood out was how friendly and engaging he was throughout the entire tour. He kept the group entertained while still providing a lot of interesting historical information. The nighttime views of the monuments were incredible, and the trolley made it easy and comfortable for our family to see a lot in one evening. Highly recommend this tour, and if you get Smiley as your guide, you are in good hands.
Spud, May 2026
Thought the staff at the welcome centre were rude. The driver guide Jason was pleasant but talked a lot more about planes coming into land at Ronald Reagan and not enough about the sites. I did this tour years ago and it was excellent now it was rubbish!
Debbie_B, May 2026
Really good tour, excellent guide Patty, she knew her stuff! The trolly had huge windows open to the air, so easy viewing. It became chilly so dress in layers.
Andrew_W, May 2026
Smiley, our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. It was a great way to see the city and nice that we were able to get off and explore some of the sites on foot.
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.
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