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Experience Washington DC's Monuments by Moonlight on a Trolley

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Old Town Trolley Tours Washington DC

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“ A group of colleagues and I signed up for the Monuments by Moonlight tour from 7:30-10:30pm on a July day. ” in 73 reviews

“ as well as hear a humorous, informative narration of the many, many sights Washington D . ” in 7 reviews

“ Stops at FDR and MLK Memorials, Iwo Jima or Marine Memorial, and Lincoln/Vietnam War/ Korean War Memorials. ” in 12 reviews

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1001 E St NW

Washington, DC 20004

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Hi - is there a transfer /shuttle from the hotels to union station for the monuments by moonlight tour that departs?

I don't believe so. It did not for us but we were not staying in the city. We took Metra there then a uber back go early there is a line to board the busses and we stood in line for about a half HR before we were let on a bus. Have fun

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Smiley is awesome. He was very informative and delightful. If you take the Monuments by Moonlight night tour make sure he is your driver.

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Apr 1, 2024

Wow, thank you for that wonderful review! We're glad to know we made it worthwhile. Our guides work hard to make their presentations interesting, and we love sharing these comments with them. We hope to see you again!

I heard about the Monuments by Moonlight Tour through the JW Marriott hotel. When I checked in, they recommended taking the trip to see the highlights of D.C in just a couple of hours. Since I was only staying for a few nights, I figured it wouldn't hurt to try it out. Given that I took this tour in the winter, it was inevitable that the trolley would be freezing cold. There are curtains inside that you can use to cover the windows, but you feel awkward having to ask other people near you if it's okay to bring them down since they obscure your view and picture-taking. But, we didn't resort to that until the very end of the tour. I suggest you bundle up nicely, with a puffy coat, hat and all to be safe. However, the cold didn't disturb my enjoyment of this trip, mostly thanks to our amazing tour guide. I'll never forget MJ and his clever wit guiding us through D.C, presenting many locations that held American history. I loved how organized he was with our group as well. It's stressed that we are allowed to get off at three stops, but we should never steal someone else's seat, and if we want to depart from the trip for any reason, then we must let him know. That's great to lessen any chaos that could come from the tour, and I appreciated how he repeated those rules throughout the evening. I'd recommend this to anyone who has a brief stay in D.C and wants to see the best of the area as quickly as possible. But, it can easily be a joy for anyone else to join on this excursion, as long as they are ready to take lots of pictures and listen in on some fun facts from a charming guide. You may not have MJ when it's your turn to visit, but I'm confident the other guides are just as good.

Nov 30, 2023

Wow, that is a great review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience. We love reading about our guests' experiences and sharing them with our CAST. We hope you'll come back and visit us again.

I went to on a tour tonight 4/24/24 and had a great time with our tour guy Smiley.. he did awesome job explaining everything and he made fun.. came from California.

Apr 25, 2024

We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time! Thank you for sharing your experience here. Come and visit us again!

We wanted to see the monuments at night and this tour did not disappoint! $65 for 3+ hours was so worth the informative ride around our nations capital. We arrived 30 min early and got in line. A very nice gentleman scanned our tickets and another lady guided us to our bus. They have the most outgoing and professional staff! Mike was our tour guide and he definitely earned his 2022 tour guide of the year title! He was super friendly, welcoming, interactive and shared so many interesting stories, history and anecdotes. He took us all over. Stopped for a while to visit the Lincoln Memorial, MLK, Vietnam wall and Iwo jima memorial. We saw the White House, Capital building, Congress, FBI building...the list goes on. He even took us through Arlington National Cemetery (stopping for a moment if silence) on our way to Iwo Jima. Our nations capital is beautiful during the day but at night, once the sun goes down - it's absolutely stunning! This is the best way to see it all! From the comfort of an open air bus. We also received 50% off the Arlington National Cemetery tram just by taking this tour. Great deal!

Sep 20, 2023

We love reading about our guests' experiences, and our CAST also enjoys knowing that they made your trip memorable. Thank you for taking the time to write this. We hope to see you again next time you visit one of our destinations.

Wouldn't waste your money or time. Waited for over an hour and all that came by was two training trolley's. Had to Uber and walk because of their schedule not being anywhere close to accurate.

Mar 15, 2024

It sounds like you experienced some longer than usual wait times. Of course, we have our high traffic weekends, but we do everything we can to accommodate by inserting the maximum number of vehicles permitted, keeping communication open with our dispatchers, and cutting off ticket sales when we reach our anticipated capacity. We stand behind our efforts with a Satisfaction Guarantee. You can read about it by selecting, "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" on our website, trolley tours dot com. Or go directly to trolley tours dot com/guarantee.

Loved it! Did a tour on my last day in DC before my flight. Next time I'm in DC I'll do this tour again and get off more to explore the sights!

Feb 18, 2024

This is a must do when you come visit DC. There's 15 stops on this tour and you can hop on and hop off in every stop. Tour starts at 9 I believe and ends at 4 so it's better to start early so you can see the sites.

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Old Town Trolley Tours Washington D.C. was such a great experience to see the D.C. area at night. It's rare to find a live narrated tour guide these days with every company going digital but this one was special in that aspect. Our group did the Monuments By Moonlight Tour and our Tour Guide Mike was exceptional. He was very kind and extremely knowledgeable about the history and landmarks of Washington D.C. We were able to stop and get ample time at some monuments for pictures and just to simply soak it all in. What was even better was coming back into the nice warm heated trolley after feeling that frigid wind and cold weather. Throughout my time in D.C. I kept hearing "You haven't seen D.C. until you see it at night" and I believe Old Town Trolley Tours is a great way to do so!

Enjoyed the D.C hop on hop off bus...a lot of rain during our trip and they even had plastic ponchos to give to customers. We experienced 3 different drivers and they are safe, knowledgeable, and funny. I think these tours are a must -- THE BEST WAY to see all D.C. memorials and monuments

Jan 6, 2024

My friends and I took the "Monuments by Moonlight " bus tour at the recommendation of a coworker. It was a bit costly ($40 at the time we bought our tickets I believe) but really worthwhile for all the places it covers, information imparted and the fact that we NEVER would have hit all these sites in one go otherwise. We passed the White House, Capitol, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and stopped at the MLK Memorial, WWII Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and FDR Memorial [my favorite]. I got some amazing pictures! Our guide, Hollywood, was very informative. This was a good choice for someone like me with some mobility issues; as long as you can get on and off the trolley (& you don't even have to when they stop), you have comparatively easy access to these sites.

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Washington DC Old Town Trolley Tours: Hop on Hop off

A guide to sightseeing trolley tours in the nation's capital

Everett Barnes

Old Town Trolley Tours are a convenient way to explore Washington, DC, especially for a first time visitor. You can explore the nation’s capital and its many attractions at your own pace using "Hop on - Hop off" privileges at 17 stops around the city. Old Town Trolleys operate from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. in winter) and make stops at each designated location every 30 minutes. No reservations are required and you can board at any stop and reboard for free all day long.

Old Town Trolley tours provide a narrated tour, highlighting the history and interesting facts of over 100 points of interest. The tour includes Washington's major attractions such as the Smithsonian Institution , Lincoln Memorial , Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral , the White House, and much more. 

Sightseeing Tips

Trolley Tours can be a great way to see a lot of the city in a short period of time. Note that during busy times of the year, they may be crowded and you may spend too much time waiting and traveling to places you may not really want to see. For the best experience, start early in the day and plan ahead where you want to stop.

Old Town Trolley Routes

• National Mall and Downtown - Orange Loop -  Stops at the 17 main attractions including the Smithsonian Museum buildings, the National Monuments and Memorials, the U. S. Capitol and Supreme Court buildings.
• Hotels - Green Loop -  Loops uptown hotels and the Trolley Welcome Center
• Arlington National Cemetery Shuttle - Red Loop -  This route shuttles between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery

You may transfer from one loop to another. The transfer point for the Arlington Cemetery Shuttle is at the Lincoln Memorial. The transfer point for the other routes is at the Washington Welcome Center at 10th and E Sts. NW.

Old Town Trolley Tickets

$29 Children ages 4-12

Children under 4 are free

Ticket Booths are also located at the following locations:

• Union Station , 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE. Open 8 am - 9 pm daily. (Parking is available here)
• Washington Welcome Center, 1001 E St NW, Open 9 am - 3 pm
• Shops at Georgetown Park, (lower level info booth) Spring and Summer only
• White House Visitor Center , Spring and Summer only

Stop Locations With Nearby Parking

• Washington Welcome Center -901 E Street NW
• Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE - Map
• US Capitol - 321 Virginia Ave. SW
• National Air and Space Museum - 500 C Street SW - Map
• Smithsonian - 480 L’Enfant Plaza
• Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington Cemetery Parking Garage
• The White House - Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
• National Archives - 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
•  Mayflower Hotel - 1100 Connecticut Ave. NW
• Washington Hilton - 1825 Connecticut Ave.
• National Zoo - 2519 Connecticut Ave. NW
• National Cathedral - 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
• Decatur House - 1666 K Street NW
• Grand Hyatt/Chinatown - 977 G Street NW        

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Hop-On Hop-Off 21 Stop Trolley Tour + Arlington Cemetery

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Experience Washington DC's Monuments by Moonlight on a Trolley

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Guide

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Old Town Trolley Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Hop aboard Old Town Trolley Tours and see Washington DC’s iconic landmarks and museums like the Capitol building, Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian, and many more. Hop off and explore the city at your own pace. Then hop back on and continue the tour when you're ready. You can hop on and off as often as you like throughout the day at up to 15 stops. 1 or more people

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• Fully-narrated tour with over 100 points of interest.
• Unlimited hop-on hop-off for the duration of your pass.
• Ride around the Beltway in the tallest vehicles allowed by law with stadium seating.
• The entire loop tour takes about 90 minutes if you don't get off and on.
• Wheelchair accessible with at least 24-hour notification.
• Exclusive foreign language tour app in 7 languages.
• Fun for all ages.
• Free WIFI onboard.

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Washington DC Old Town Trolley Tours: Hop-On Hop-Off Reviews

Washington DC Old Town Trolley Tours: Hop-On Hop-Off is located at Historic Tours of America • Union Station • Washington , DC 20002

Nearby Things to Do

• Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour
• The National Mall: Washington DC Private Half-Day Walking Tour
• African American History and Culture Tour
• DC at Dusk Tour
• DC Highlights Tour

Nearby Hotels & Lodging

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown
• Club Quarters Hotel, Washington DC, White House
• Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol
• Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront
• DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington DC Old Town Trolley Tours: Hop-On Hop-Off

What is included in my old town trolley hop on hop off tour.

The tour includes a 90-minute fully-narrated tour along a specially curated loop with over 100 points of interest, a certified and entertaining guide, and hop on and hop off privileges at up to 15 Old Town Trolley stops. Trolleys operate rain or shine and offer comfortable padded seats.

What language are the tours in?

All of their tours are in English.

Can I go around the loop more than once?

You can go around as many times as you would like until closing time; but it’s best to hop on and off.

Can I get on and off the trolley whenever I want?

Yes. Old Town Trolley offers 15 stops in Washington DC, and you can get on and off at your leisure throughout the day. Trolleys run between stops approximately every half-hour.

Is the trolley wheelchair accessible?

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

Can I bring my stroller on the trolley?

Yes, there is room at the front of the trolley.

Can I bring food and drinks on the tour?

Food and drinks are welcome. However, alcoholic beverages are not allowed under any circumstance for the safety and comfort of all guests.

Are the trolleys open-air?

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

Are pets allowed?

Service animals are the only animals that are allowed on board the trolley.

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Monuments by Moonlight Tour

Experience the beauty and awe of our country’s most stirring monuments in a whole new way… by moonlight.

On the Monuments by Moonlight Tour you’ll be transported to many of the city’s most famous sights, while enjoying the tranquil night and evening breeze.

• Choose your own start and end point: either Union Station or The Washington Welcome Center.
• You haven’t seen Washington until you’ve seen it at night!
• See the city’s most popular monuments in a different light
• Stops at Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials
• Hear historical tales and anecdotes
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

When the sun goes down, Washington turns into a different city, and Old Town Trolley Tours knows just the right way to show off the Capitol City at night! Experience top-rated Washington DC Night Tours with experienced tour guides.

Our professional tour guides will take you right to some of the city’s most popular monuments and let you see the city in a different light.

Along the way, you’ll be transported back in time as you ride along the same streets the presidents have 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!

Our 2 1/2 hour Washington DC Monument Tours depart nightly.

Daily 7:15pm – 8:00pm.

Closures: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. July 4: Closed. Closed for Army Ten Miler.

Boarding – choose from two departure locations:

Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave, NE

The Washington Welcome Center 1001 E Street NW

Reservations are required.  Date and time confirmed with booking. Reservation based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time.

Tour times are subject to change without notice. Please contact 202-832-9800 to make a reservation.

*Reservation based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time.

Old Town Trolley Tours

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For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best of DC. Hop aboard one of their trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. Friendly conductors narrate the tour with a fascinating and fun mix of trivia and humorous stories. The tour is also designed so that you can hop on and off and explore on your own at any time. Frequent pickups at all the stops helps to avoid walking long distances and costly parking. Their all-weather trolleys offer panoramic views and the tallest stadium seating allowed by law for an unmatched viewing experience of the Capital City. Private charters available for tours and/or transportation which will include private pick-up/drop-off to/from DC area hotels. Rated top 20 on TripAdvisor. Environmentally friendly propane powered vehicles. Voted Washington's Best Tour by Washingtonian Magazine. Monuments by Moonlight tour operates daily live narrated two and a half hour tours beginning/ending at Union Station. They offer 3 designed stops focusing on the illuminating monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, FDR Memorial and Iwo-Jima Memorial. Reservations are required. Private charters available which include private pick-up/drop-off to/from DC area hotels.

• ADA Compliant
• Foreign Language Guides
• Guided tours available
• Private Tour
• Open to public
• Produce public facing events?
• ADA compliant

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Total meeting space sq. ft, distance to conv center.

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Nearby Landmarks

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Length of Tour

1-2 Hours, 3-4 Hours, Half Day, Full Day, Multi Days

Service Type

FIT/Voucher Program, Group Charter, Handicap Accessibility, Motorcoaches, Meet & Greet, Regular Scheduled Tours, Student Tours

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Metro Station

Union Station

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1001 E St. NW Washington , DC 20004 United States

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