Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour in Washington, DC

Old Town Trolley Tours Washington DC1001 E St. NWWashington, DC 20001
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Overview

Hop aboard the Old Town Trolley for a fully-narrated Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour with panoramic views of the nation's capital. The tour includes stops at the Iowa Jima, FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War, Vietnam Veterans, and Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials.

up to 2.5 hrs 1 or more people

Good To Know

  • Tour duration: approximately 2.5 hours.
  • Live narration from expert local guides.
  • Includes stops at the Iwo Jima, FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials.
  • Trolley departs from the Washington Welcome Center in Lincoln Square.
  • Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.
  • Family-friendly; free admission for children 4 and under.
  • Tour runs rain or shine—dress accordingly.
  • Wheelchair-accessible trolley available with at least 24-hour request.
  • Restrooms available at designated stops.

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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garethjz
Vancouver, British Columbia
"Driver with an attitude problem who clearly hates his job in the tourism sector. No one communicates."
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 25, 2025 NEW
Touring DC my elderly parents who were struggling with the heat as we were making our way to the nearest trolley stop. We knew we were starting our tour later on in the day but planned to stay on the trolley (bus) for a tour around Washington DC before the end of the Trolley schedule. We started at Stop 14 (The White House) with intentions to just stay on but were told we had to get off the trolley when we arrived at Union Station (Stop 1). We were advised a trolley would be available to board to continue the tour in approximately 10 minutes by the driver asking us to step off his trolley. We noted that the last trolley was scheduled to leave Union Station at 4pm on their printed map handout. A trolley eventually arrived at approximately 4.05pm and I asked a member of the team at their outdoor desk if this was the 4pm trolley to which he advised us to get on...so we did that. The team were busy talking to themselves about wanting to get home. I attempted to show the driver our e-tickets and he told me he didn't need to see the tickets. From the onset he seemed to be in a bad mood, was rude and dismissive. We boarded and took our seats. He got off the bus and boarded again once a party of 4 other people boarded and started to drive off. He made no attempt to communicate despite wearing a headset and started to speed off towards the highway. This was in stark contrast to the previous driver who was chatting away to his passengers. The driver eventually asked us to get off the trolley at the Wyndham Hotel at National Harbour, Maryland! We did not know where we were and asked if he was heading back to DC, he stated he told us this trolley was a shuttle. I advised him we did not know this and were told it was the 4pm trolley tour departing stop 1. He insisted having told us this was a shuttle and the tour bus would have arrived 10 minutes after departing on his bus (this is not what was advertised nor what we were advised by staff on the ground at the station). I advised him we would not have remained on the trolley had we known this was the case, our accommodation was in Du Pont Circle, Washington DC! He was rude, dismissive and told us to get off the bus. So effectively we were stranded in Maryland and had to find our own way back. The conduct of staff and customer relations were shockingly poor during our experience, their attitude gave the business a bad image. We entrusted our short stay experience in DC to this company over another provider and were not only deeply disappointed but lost our chance to get on any complete tour and arrived back anywhere near our starting point just before 7pm! The driver (whose name was not offered) should not work in tourism and hospitality. He was rude to my elderly parents and left three clueless tourists stranded in the middle of nowhere. Had it not have been for the kindness of a metro bus driver at a nearby bus stop, we would have been well and truly stuck and out of pocket. I called the customer service number to ask for help and was advised I would receive a refund request form by email (she kindly did this) and advised us to get a Lyft or Uber for an hour drive back! We lost out on valuable time that should have been spent enjoying the tour and seeing/learning about Washington DC.
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BryanM66
Celebration, Orlando, Florida
"Don’t do it! Save your money and uber!"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed June 27, 2025
Don’t do it. The bus is crowded and not air conditioned and the driver is not informative. We aborted the trolly after riding half way due to the long wait at each stop. We found that it was cheaper to uber to each stop as we desired… which gets you closer to the attraction, is air conditioned, and there is no long wait. The uber drivers are usually very nice and helpful. There were also 2 stops on the map that were completely ignored by our driver who then gave us attitude when we inquired about it. Saying “we don’t go there.” In a nut shell… save your money and Uber.
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X4171HCrobs
"Family vacation"
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed June 10, 2025
We were in DC and wanted to do a hop on hop off tour because we did them in Boston, Philly, and NYC. We haven’t always used Old Town Trolleys but I decided to give it a shot because they offered a deal to tour Arlington Cemetery too. The trolley drivers were good. They were friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend the combo tour but recommend two days if you do Arlington too. Arlington took us about half of a day and we really didn’t see everything but we saw everything we wanted to. Overall, good experience.
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jasminbQ3765QO
Widnes, Cheshire, England
"Highly recommend for a fun and informative tour of Washington DC ❤️"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed May 14, 2025
Brilliant tour company. All staff and drivers were fantastic, fun and very knowledgeable. We even got a discount because we are from the UK 😅 It was a brilliant way to tour Washington DC on the day trip we had. That good, in fact, that we are planning to return to stay for a few days to explore properly for a longer time. Thank you so much for an excellent service!
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422bethd
Saint Patrick, Missouri
"Washington DC in a nutshell"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed May 02, 2025
This was a great way to experience Washington DV in the short amount of time we had there. Our guide Tyrone and driver Chris were terrific. The made the experience extra special!
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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 trolley wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the trolley is wheelchair accessible with advance notice. Please call Old Town Trolley using the number on your e-ticket at least 24 hours before your tour to confirm arrangements.

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.

Is the trolley enclosed and climate-controlled?

Yes, the trolley is enclosed and comfortable for evening weather.

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.

Are there restroom breaks during the tour?

Yes, select stops have public restrooms available.