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Monuments By Night: Moonlit Magic of DC Landmarks
4.8
2,267 Ratings
Washington
Discover a unique perspective of Washington, DC on our Monuments By Night excursion! Step into our all-electric Red Roadsters and explore the National Mall in comfort while basking in the nocturnal beauty of the monuments, the White House, and Capitol Hill!
Discover a unique perspective of Washington, DC on our Monuments By Night excursion! Step into our all-electric Red Roadsters and explore the National Mall in comfort while basking in the nocturnal beauty of the monuments, the White House, and Capitol Hill!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial - Arrive 15 minutes early to join our small group tour of the National Mall on board our all-electric 7 person vehicle
- Tidal Basin - Move through the major monument areas, marveling at the dramatic effect of the floodlights on the stately architecture. Admire the Jefferson Memorial and Martin Luther…
- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial - Arrive 15 minutes early to join our small group tour of the National Mall on board our all-electric 7 person vehicle
- Tidal Basin - Move through the major monument areas, marveling at the dramatic effect of the floodlights on the stately architecture. Admire the Jefferson Memorial and Martin Luther King Memorial, bathed in indirect light from the Tidal Basin.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial - Take in the FDR Memorial with its cascading waterfalls and sculptures depicting President Roosevelt’s four terms.
- Washington Monument - See the illuminated Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Then visit the WWI and WWII Memorials, the Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - And, finally, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
- White House - Continue past Washington DC’s most famous address: the White House. Keep your camera ready to test out your night photography skills as you stop at the sites.
- Capitol Hill - Continue on towards Capitol Hill to be astounded by the Capitol Building. End your tour on a high note by asking your guide for some recommendations for the rest of your stay in the city.
Your eco-friendly, open-air electric cart allows you to enjoy fresh air and great views as you tour the city. Your guide also points out festivals, exhibits, demonstrations or special events that may be occurring in this lively city.
After a 2-hour tour, you’ll return to the Smithsonian complex where your tour ends.
What's Included
- Insider tips for local attractions, dining, and activities
- Guided tour with an experienced, English-speaking local
- Luxury electric Red Roaster vehicle transportation
- Breathtaking nighttime views of Washington DC landmarks
- Insider tips for local attractions, dining, and activities
- Guided tour with an experienced, English-speaking local
- Luxury electric Red Roaster vehicle transportation
- Breathtaking nighttime views of Washington DC landmarks
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
- This is a small group experience, with each electric cart limited to a max of 7 people. Whilst we do our best to seat groups together, we aren’t able to guarantee this and at times, groups may be asked to sit on separate carts.
- This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation. In case of…
- This is a small group experience, with each electric cart limited to a max of 7 people. Whilst we do our best to seat groups together, we aren’t able to guarantee this and at times, groups may be asked to sit on separate carts.
- This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation. In case of rain we strongly recommend wearing rain gear, ponchos and having an umbrella with you. The final decision on cancelling a tour will occur at least 1 hour prior to departure and all possible guests will be contacted.
- Carts accommodate most types of infant seats and we encourage parents to bring their own. We can provide an infant seat, as long as a guest calls us at least 48 hours before the tour and informs us of the age and weight of the infant.
- Wheelchairs can be accommodated, but not provided. We must be advised at time of booking if bringing your own wheelchair to ensure we can accommodate your request on your chosen date and departure time. All request are subject to availability.
- The itinerary and its order of stops are subject to change at any time. Monuments visited may change due to local road or monument closure which are beyond our control. Most travelers can participate
- Your tour covers the National Mall in an all-electric vehicle. We’re committed to reducing the environmental impact of vehicle-based tourism in Washington DC, which makes up the vast majority of tours given in this city. Make a “green” difference by seeing the Mall via electric transportation!
Location
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
F Street Northwest
At National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, (Meet Outside - Across the street from the F St entrance to the National Building Museum), 450 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(2267 Ratings)
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Aelmatthew537
Feb 18, 2025
Stunning Views, Incredible Tour Guide - The monuments at night were stunning. Our guide, Joel, was knowledgeable and friendly. By the end of the tour I felt like I had learned so much about DC and our government. He took the time to give us history of the monuments while mixing it with jokes to keep things entertaining. I’ve been on a million tours, but this one hit different. Best tour of my life. I took my daughter, 1(5, she also loved it and took awesome photos for her socials :)
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Amanda_w
Feb 17, 2025
Tour guide had a positive... - Tour guide had a positive attitude (even in the cold!) and a wealth of information. Blankets kept us warm and we learned a lot.
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Melissa_r
Feb 17, 2025
Beautiful at Night - Best way to see everything! Wonderful guide. Chris Bradley was very knowledgeable, I would definitely do again.
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Global574227
Feb 15, 2025
A great evening out in Washington - We had a lovely tour with Chris B who was full of history and detail about the Capitol. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Csachire
Feb 12, 2025
Great Experience - Even in Snow! - Reggie did an incredible job showing me all the great monuments and memorials, sharing a wealth of interesting information. He clearly has done his research and listens to his customers. He knew I worked in higher education and took a route that would go past the Dept of Education building.! Even in the rain/snow, he had blankets to keep it comfortable. Great experience - highly recommend!!
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Franklin
Feb 6, 2025
Reggie was great! He was extremely knowledgeable and was good with his description and explanation of DC and how it became wha - Excellent experience! I highly recommend it! Reggie does a masterful of sharing a great deal of information and making it interesting.
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Jessicabu4252xy
Feb 4, 2025
So much info! - Great tour! Guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Learned about different museums, monetary donations that kept park services free to tax payers, information about buildings and monuments as well as presidential information and fun facts about Washington DC. Would recommend.
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James_b
Jan 30, 2025
Great way to see monuments, Lorenzo was great! - Lorenzo was fantastic!! He was very informative and friendly, allowed us to ask questions and made sure we all got to spend time at the monuments we stopped at. We were able to see all the monuments in the city without the crowds and a lot faster than we would have other wise. We weren’t rushed at all, and you can tell Lorenzo really enjoys what he does. I recommend this tour to everyone if you want a nice way to see monuments and are on a short time frame. 10/10 stars!
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Paula
Feb 21, 2025
Great for Summer? - Our guide, Reggie, was one of the most knowledgeable and friendly individuals I’ve ever met. The insights he shared about FDR and the MLK monument were unique—information you can't find online or in popular biographies. He’s truly a genius, and his passion made the experience fascinating.
However, I’m leaving a poor review not because of Reggie, but because of the tour conditions. The weather should have prompted the tour to be postponed or cancelled. I was unaware when I signed up that I would be riding in an open-air golf cart at 19°F with gale warnings in effect, traveling at 25 mph. While they offered blankets, there were no plastic sides on the cart, and unfortunately, blankets didn’t provide enough warmth to make the experience comfortable. I was so miserably cold the entire time that it was difficult to focus on the incredible history and culture being shared.
To make matters worse, I woke up this morning feeling chafed and sneezing. It’s a shame that the owners of Urban DC Tours would subject their guests and staff to such harsh conditions without proper consideration.
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Stay46991330723
Feb 21, 2025
Way too cold and should have been cancelled. - We took the moonlight tour of DC last night. Our tour guide Reggie was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable and did everything he could to make this a memorable tour.
Having said that, the tour was a miserable experience. It was 19F outside and NOAA had issued a gale wind warning. Winds were about 21mph and the cart could travel up to 25mph. The tour cart was completely open sided. It offered no protection from the wind and cold. There was no heat. They did offer blankets but they were sorely inadequate even with several layers of warm clothing on.
While Reggie was very knowledgeable, I could not focus on what he was saying due to the cold and the wind. Trying to keep warm took my entire focus. I hardly remember a thing about what he told us about the history of DC. If I could go back in time I would cancel this tour and do it during more appropriate weather.
I trusted the tour operators to know what they are doing and to provide a safe and comfortable environment for their customers. That trust was misplaced. It was basically two hours of torture, interspersed with some interesting facts. Our tour guide even said that several other people had left the tour part way through during similar weather conditions.
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