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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Trolley Tour
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Trolley Tour

by Historic Tours Of America

3 hours
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Trolley Tour lasts about two and a half hours and covers around 100 of the city’s most well-known monuments and landmarks illuminated at night. Guests check in 30 minutes before departure at either Union Station, located at 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, or the Washington Welcome Center at 1001 E Street NW. The open-air trolley provides live narration by a professional guide throughout the tour, sharing historical facts and stories about the sites, including some ghost stories. The trolley stops at several memorials for closer views, including the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Passengers also see the Supreme Court, Capitol Hill, U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and the White House from the trolley with opportunities for photos. The tour includes all taxes but does not provide food, drinks, onboard restrooms, WiFi, or hotel pickup and drop-off. Gratuities are not included. Wheelchair access is available if requested at booking. Emotional support animals and pets are not allowed on the tour.

Highlights

Evening open-air trolley tour lasting about 2.5 hours
Stops at Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War Veterans Memorials
Photo opportunities at Capitol Hill, U.S. Capitol, White House
Live narration with historical facts and ghost stories
Choice of departure from Union Station or Washington Welcome Center

What's included

Open-air trolley ride
All taxes
Professional tour guide

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks
On-board restrooms
On-board WiFi

Itinerary

1

Union Station

The tour departs from Union Station at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE if this departure point is selected. Passengers must check in 30 minutes before the tour start time. The alternative departure location is the Washington Welcome Center at 1001 E Street NW.

15 min

2

Supreme Court

The trolley passes the Supreme Court building, allowing passengers to view it from the vehicle.

3

Capitol Hill

Passengers have a photo opportunity of Capitol Hill from the trolley.

4

U.S. Capitol

The trolley provides a view and photo opportunity of the U.S. Capitol.

5

Jefferson Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial is one of the sites seen from the trolley during the tour.

6

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The tour includes a five-minute stop at the Lincoln Memorial area, which also provides access to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

5 min

7

Korean War Veterans Memorial

There is a fifteen-minute stop at the Lincoln Memorial area that also covers the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

15 min

8

Lincoln Memorial

The trolley makes a fifteen-minute stop at the Lincoln Memorial to allow passengers to view this monument at night.

15 min

9

Washington Monument

The tour passes by the Washington Monument, allowing passengers to view it from the trolley.

10

The White House

The White House is another key landmark visible from the trolley during the tour.

11

Tidal Basin

The trolley makes a brief stop for five minutes at the MLK Jr./FDR Memorial area.

5 min

12

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

There is a fifteen-minute stop at the FDR Memorial area, combined with the MLK Jr. Memorial stop.

15 min

13

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

The trolley stops for fifteen minutes at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, shared with the FDR Memorial stop.

15 min

14

Old Town Trolley Tours Washington Dc

The onboard trolley covers around 100 monuments and points of interest, including the Capitol Building, White House, Jefferson Memorial, and Washington Monument. Nighttime stops include the FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial. The guide provides live narration with historical details and ghost stories throughout the tour.

Meeting point

If you chose the Welcome Center departure in your purchase, proceed to the Welcome Center at 1001 E Street, NW. Check in at least 30 minutes before tour.

End point

If you chose the Welcome Center departure in your purchase, proceed to the Welcome Center at 1001 E Street, NW. Check in at least 30 minutes before tour.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Wheelchair access must be requested at time of booking
Emotional support animals and pets are not allowed on the tour
Guests must check in 30 minutes before the tour time at the selected departure location. The Union Station departure is at 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington DC, 20002, located at the front of Union Station in Columbus Circle bus departure lane (2nd lane). The Washington Welcome Center departure is at 1001 E St. NW, Washington DC, 20004.
Every tour features 100% live narration
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