Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour
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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.
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
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. a US Marine Corps War Memorial (this stop is currently not made due to a bridge closure)
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 (currently skipped due to a bridge closure)
Important Information
- 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
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund