Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour in Washington, DC

Old Town Trolley Tours Washington DCWashington Welcome CenterWashington, DC 20001
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Overview

See DC in a different light aboard the Oldtown Trolley for the fully-narrated Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour. The tour includes panoramic views of the nation’s capital with stops at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, and Korean War Veterans Memorials, and more as your knowledgeable conductor shares captivating stories and anecdotes.

up to 2.5 hrs 1 or more people

Good To Know

  • Explore Washington D.C. on an exciting night tour for approximately 2.5 hours.
  • Tours depart every night from the Washington Welcome Center.
  • Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.
  • The trolley tour is family-friendly, with free admission for children 4 and under.
  • Stops include the FDR, Iwo Jima Marine Corps Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials, and more.
  • Tours run rain, shine or snow with the all-weather trolley.
  • Wheelchair-accessible trolley available with at least 24-hour request.
  • Enjoy the unobstructed views through large windows, perfect for sightseeing and taking pictures.

Description

When the sun goes down, DC turns into a different city and Old Town Trolley Tours knows just how to show off the Capitol City at night! Experience the sights and sounds of this truly magnificent city at night with experienced tour guides aboard the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight tour by trolley.

Be transported back in time as you ride along the same streets presidents traveled, and hear historical tales and anecdotes about the city’s fascinating history, such as The Curse of the Hope Diamond and its legacy of death and despair and the Medal of Honor winner who donated his amputated leg to a museum and often visited it!

On board, you'll see some of the city's most popular monuments such as the Capitol Building, the White House, and the Washington Monument. The tour stops at the MLK Jr. Memorial/ FDR Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial stop also serves the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and the Korean War Veteran's Memorial allowing you to see these sights in a different light. The MLK and FDR Memorials are the same stop.

Climb aboard Monuments by Moonlight for a new view of the city and all it is famous for. Tour departs from the Washington Welcome Center at 1001 E St. NW.

Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour Reviews

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Lgorsuch1
"Hands down best hop on hop off tour!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 12, 2025 NEW
This is our 4th city in which we’ve done the Old Town Trolley tour and like the others, it’s amazing! By far best hop on hop off tour! So informative and engaging. The guides we had (Mike and Mr. Kelly), were so knowledgeable and funny. They talk the entire time, the information is interesting, you can hear them well, the timing of trolleys is excellent. Can’t recommend this company enough (far better than competitors which we have done as well)!
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hat1963
"Moonlight Monuments - Amazing Tour"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 03, 2025 NEW
We took the DC Monuments by Moonlight tour this past weekend and would highly recommend it. Our tour guide M.J. was amazing. Not only was he very knowledgeable but he made the tour fun and interesting all in one. And I think that seeing these historical sites at night was more serene. We were familiar with most of the monuments but there were a few like the Korean War one that we did not know about and we could have never seen all of these on our own.
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kalayshah2025
"Amazing!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 07, 2025
Jace was amazing! My family and I were in town for the holidays and we took the monuments by moonlight tour! After we took the tour, we recounted many of the facts that he taught us throughout the rest of our trip!
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16wendiee
"Washington DC tour"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed October 25, 2024
Jace was an awesome driver. He shared wonderful information on everything! And He was so polite. Highly recommend his tours!!
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N8690HFcarolynw
"Monuments by Moonlight"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed October 25, 2024
Jace was amazing. His knowledge and personality made for a wonderful experience. We would do this event again with my family!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Where does the tour depart from?

Monument by Moonlight Night Tour departs nightly from the Washington Welcome Center, 1001 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004.

What languages are the tours in?

The tour is in English.

Is the tour narrated?

Yes. A fully trained and knowledgeable conductor will tell you about the nation’s capital's captivating history and anecdotes.

Is the trolley wheelchair accessible?

If you would like a wheelchair-accessible trolley, please call Old Town Trolley via the number on your e-ticket at least 24 hours in advance to allow them time to make accommodations for you.

Is there a place for me to put my stroller?

A dedicated space is available on the trolleys for strollers and folding wheelchairs.

Are food and drinks allowed on the tour?

Food and drinks are welcome. However, alcoholic beverages are not allowed for the guests' safety and comfort.

Are the trolleys open-air?

All trolleys have windows that can be opened and closed as needed. They also have roofs to protect passengers from the elements.

Are the trolleys air-conditioned?

No. The trolleys are open-air vehicles with windows that can be opened and closed as needed. With the cold nighttime air and temperatures, it is recommended that passengers bring a jacket.

Are the trolleys heated?

Yes. During the wintertime, heated trolleys are glass-enclosed specifically for the colder weather.