Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour Tour with Departure from Washington DC Welcome Center
ID: GYG15348-O-15348
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
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
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.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
