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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

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Activity provider: Historic Tours of America** - Wash. DC
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    Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

    Activity provider: Historic Tours of America** - Wash. DC
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    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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    Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
    Duration 2.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Wheelchair accessible

    Experience

    Itinerary
    2.5 hours

    • Capitol Hill

    • Jefferson Memorial

    • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

    • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

    • Lincoln Memorial, Washington

    • Korean War Veterans Memorial

    • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    • National Mall

    • World War II Memorial, Washington DC

    • Washington Monument

    • White House, Washington

    • Capitol Hill

    Meeting point
    Main stop
    Highlights
    • Experience Washington DC’s famous monuments illuminated at night
    • Enjoy panoramic views of DC from a trolley with special stadium seating
    • Spend 30 minutes exploring the Lincoln, Vietnam & Korean War Memorials on foot
    • Spend 30 minutes discovering the FDR & MLK Memorials up close, on foot
    • Pass the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and Capitol Hill
    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 makes three stops for you to get off the trolley and explore the memorials on your own and take photos.

    Enjoy entertaining commentary from a professional tour guide who will entertain you with stories about the Capitol’s colorful past.

    The three stops on the tour are:

    1. The Martin Luther King Memorial & the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    2. The Iwo Jima Memorial (aka US Marine Corps War Memorial)

    3. The Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial

    Besides stops at the major memorials, you will also get spectacular views of the Washington Memorial the White House, the National Mall, the Capitol Buildings, the Jefferson Memorial, the Smithsonian Museums and Castle, the FBI & Dept of Justice Buildings, and the World War II Memorial.

    Includes
    • Tour guide
    • Trolley transportation
    • 30-minute stop to visit Lincoln, Vietnam Veteran and Korean War Memorials
    • 30-minute stop to visit FDR & Martin Luther King Jr Memorials
    • 20-minute photo stop at Iwo Jima Memorial
    • Tips
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks

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    Meeting point

    Meet at the Washington DC Welcome Center. Look for the uniformed staff in bright green shirts at the Trolleys parked on E St NW outside the Welcome Center. They will direct you to get in line on the sidewalk to board the Trolleys and will scan your voucher just before you get on the tour.

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    Important information

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Smoking
    • Luggage or large bags
    • Alcohol and drugs

    Know before you go

    • For the sites where there is no formal stop, the vehicle slows down as much as possible to allow you to take some photos. The conductor will advise you when to get your camera ready
    • This tour does not currently go to the Iwo Jima Memorial due to bridge closure, this stop will be replaced with a stop at the World War II Memorial
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 792 reviews

    Review summary

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

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    Beautiful to see the city at night! L Comparing to previous experience which was on a bus- we liked the open trolley, however, the trolley driver was the tour guide… on previous moonlight bus tour (2019) there was a driver and a tour guide which provided more information and interaction. Also, the bus tour went to more places.

    October 22, 2022

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    It is a fast paced tour that takes you by the majority of the monuments and state buildings in downtown DC. You have about 15 minutes to get out at the capital and about 30 min at the Lincoln Memorial. Seeing the monuments lit up at night is a special treat.

    October 17, 2022

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    Mr. History who was our tour guide most definitely lived up to his name. He as extremely knowledgeable, engaging and just overall clearly loved what he did. He made the tour so much better than what I expected it to be. Getting to see the D.C. monuments at night was awesome, but he was the cherry on top with all of his knowledge.

    October 1, 2022

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