Night Trolley Tour of Washington DC

Overview

Explore Washington DC at night on an open-air trolley tour. This excursion allows you to observe the capital's monuments under nocturnal lighting, accompanied by a professional guide. The tour lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and features 100% live narration. Depending on the option chosen, departures are from either Union Station (50 Massachusetts Avenue NE) or the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E Street NW). The activity can accommodate up to 52 participants. The guide speaks English throughout the journey.

Itinerary

1. Union Station

   Tour departs from Union Station if you chose it in your purchase. 50 Massachusetts Ave NE. If you chose Washington Welcome Center please board at 1001 E Street NW. Please check in 30 Minutes prior to tour time.

   · 15 min

2. Supreme Court

   Supreme Court

   · Non-stop passage

3. Capitol Hill

   Capitol Hill photo op from Trolley

   · Non-stop passage

4. U.S. Capitol

   U.S. Capitol photo op from Trolley

   · Non-stop passage

5. Jefferson Memorial

   Jefferson Memorial

   · Non-stop passage

6. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

   Lincoln Memorial Stop

   · 5 min

7. Korean War Veterans Memorial

   Lincoln Memorial stop

   · 15 min

8. Lincoln Memorial

   Lincoln Memorial Stop

   · 15 min

9. Washington Monument

   Washington Monument

   · Non-stop passage

10. The White House

    White House

    · Non-stop passage

11. Tidal Basin

    MLK Jr./FDR Memorial Stop

    · 5 min

12. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    MLK Jr./FDR Memorial stop

    · 15 min· Admission included

13. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    MLK Jr./FDR Memorial stop

    · 15 min

14. Onboard your trolley, you'll see 100 of Washington DC's most popular monuments and points of interest, including the Capitol Building, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument. The trolley also makes night-time stops at the FDR Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Veteran's Memorial, allowing you to see these impressive monuments floodlit by night. While you tour, your guide provides entertaining anecdotes and historical information about the sights, along with a sprinkling of bewitching ghost stories about the spirits who haunt the nation's capital.

    · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

Guests must check in 30 minutes prior to tour time to secure your seat. VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ FOR THE DEPARTURE LOCATION YOU'VE CHOSEN ******The departure location for the Union Station departure is 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington DC, 20002 and for the Washington Welcome Center, the departure location is 1001 E St. NW, Washington DC, 20004.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
• Assistance animals are welcome.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
• Please notify at the time of booking if wheelchair access is required.
• Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted.
• Check-in is required 30 minutes before departure at the chosen location: 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE (Union Station, Columbus Circle bus departure lane, 2nd lane) or 1001 E St. NW (Washington Welcome Center).
• Narration is 100% live on every tour.
• Maximum capacity is 52 travellers.
• Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

• No refund is possible on the day of departure.
• The activity may be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• English-speaking travellers
• People with reduced mobility (upon request)
• Families with children

What makes it different

• 100% live narration provided by a professional guide
• Open-air vehicle for panoramic night views

Frequently asked questions

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Product code: 5046WAS_MON

Activity offered by Historic Tours Of America via Viator.