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
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
- 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.
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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
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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 3,994 reviews
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.
Tracy_H, Mar 2026
Definitely worth it! Beautiful sights at night. Very informative. Birdy, our tour guide, was terrific!
DG2599, Mar 2026
We did this last minute. So glad we did. The employees working with us at the Welcome Center pickup were great. Our tour guide, Hollywood was awesome. He was funny, engaging, and knowledgeable.
Travis_D, Mar 2026
Smiley is the best, he was very knowledgeable and funny , I am so glad we got him as our guide ………..
Randal_B, Mar 2026
the stops were 2 minutes or less. Hardly enough time to even try and get off of the bus. The driver on the red route was not friendly, borderline rude.
Dora_C, Mar 2026
The monuments look so beautiful at night. A completely different experience. Our tour guide Smiley was funny and really made a point to include the kids so they paid attention and hopefully will remember some of the amazing points in history they had the amazing Smiley making it fun to learn. Highly recommend this tour. Make sure to visit the memorial wall and Arlington National Cemetary to show and hopefully learn just how many people sacrificed their life so we may live free.
Amy_T, Mar 2026
Great tour with great guide. MJ was funny and informative and always gave us plenty of time and direction at each stop. The busses are open air so dress accordingly, but the views are great.
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