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An Enchanted Evening In The Nation’s Capital
Often, certain places are categorized as “a city like no other in this country.” In the case of Washington DC, the claim is especially true and well-deserved. Everywhere you look you’ll find granite and marble fashioned into some of America’s most iconic buildings and landmarks. These structures are imbued with the events of the past that have molded and formed this country into the bastion of liberty and democracy known the world over. When evening comes, this city resonates with a power you can only feel here. Abraham Lincoln, sitting stoically overlooking the National Mall comes alive at the memorial of his namesake.
With stops at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials, there’s a whole other beauty and majesty that DC projects by the light of the moon and this tour captures every sparkling moment.
Rated as One of the Top 20 Best Kept Secrets
With over 30 years conducting hop-on, hop-off city tours in the nation’s capital, our track record speaks for itself. Rated as one of the Top 20 Best Kept Secrets in Washington DC by FOX News, we deliver on our promise to show you the best this city has to offer first with every ride on our signature green and orange trolleys. Our comfortable state-of-the-art, all-weather, stadium trolleys offer the very best tour experience, you’ll be in on the action no matter where you sit, also our fully-trained, certified tour guides, many of the locals, provide expert narration and, frankly, really know their stuff adding to a fun, interactive and informative experience that is anything but boring. So, hop on and let’s see one of America’s most fascinating cities together!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
A Truly Extraordinary Look at Washington DC
The grandeur and the profound significance of every monument in this amazing city are magnified when experienced by the light of the moon. Whether its the chiseled visage of a stoic Abraham Lincoln seated like a sentinel at the memorial of his namesake or the striking image of soldiers marching in rain gear at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, there is an energy there that can not be denied. This fully-narrated trip through the Beltway becomes all the more magical with every story that is told where historical tales and colorful anecdotes help paint a picture of a city unlike any other in the United States. You’ll feel the spirit of history, valor, and courage preserved in the granite and marble of its most revered monuments enhanced all the more by the glow they radiate at night. Monuments by Moonlight is a truly unique and extraordinary look at Washington DC!
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Lincoln memorial, fdr memorial, vietnam veterans memorial, korean war memorial, martin luther king, jr. memorial, iwo jima marine corps memorial.
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American History Lives In Washington DC
Washington DC not only serves as the very foundation of the power structure of the United States where it’s laws are written and where the interests of all 50 states are represented, but it is also a living chronology of the trials, tribulations, successes, and milestones that define this republic. Pierre L’Enfant, George Washington’s trusted city planner, converted this district of forests and marshes into the public squares and wide avenues you see today. A triumvirate of this nation’s most important documents, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence are all kept here in the rotunda of the National Archives for all to see. There are remembrances of all sorts commemorating wars, patriots, and landmark events and even the museums and galleries represent the very best in American innovation. Whether a visitor from another country or a U.S. citizen, a trip through the Nation’s Capital is a trip worth taking!
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Tickets & Schedule
TOUR DURATION
2 1/2 hours long. *Tour length times may vary depending upon road conditions or traffic.
BOOTH LOCATION
Boarding – choose from two departure locations:
Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
The Washington Welcome Center 1001 E Street NW
DEPARTURE TIME
Daily. 7:15pm – 8:00pm.
PARKING & BOARDING
The downtown area has numerous parking opportunities in paid lots. There is no designated free parking to board the tour. Go to recommended parking.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Reservations for accessible Trolley must be confirmed 24-Hours in advance. Please call customer service at 855-338-6562 .
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- Cook F 1 contribution 0 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Driver and Guide James and Chris were excellent. Respectful and entertaining throughout, I would recommend them to anyone. Charge your phones. There will be more pictures than you expect. Read more Review of: Moonlit Bus Tour with Optional Washington Monument or Air & Space Written March 25, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Erin S 1 contribution 0 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best was to see DC! Ron was a great tour guide! So knowledgeable and entertaining. I would highly suggest this tour! Well worth the money spent. Private tour was the way to go! Read more Review of: Washington DC by Moonlight Electric Cart Tour Written March 25, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Experience the majestic Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour with Old Town Trolley. Consistently rated as one of the best Washington DC Night Tours. Click for possible route/stop changes on the day of your tour here.
Start your Washington DC night bus tour from the United States Navy Memorial. Settle into the state-of-the-art luxury mini-coach, which seats up to 30 passengers, and view DC’s illuminated monuments and memorials from panoramic windows as you pass by.
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Highlights. Washington DC becomes even more beautiful after the sun sets. Join us on our Night Tour to discover the nation's capital from a whole new perspective. Night Tours depart at 6:30pm from Stop #1 (Union Station) See all the top Landmarks. See Washington DC lit up at night.
Open in Google Maps. Guests will meet at the bus stop on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW close to the corner with 9th Street NW, near the National Archives building. The bus will arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your departure time. 800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004.