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Washington DC Monuments & US History Moonlight Guided E-Cart Tour

About this experience

Explore the nation’s capital after dark on a Moonlight E-Cart Tour through Washington, DC. Ride in comfort as your expert Washingtonian storyteller guides you through the city’s most iconic monuments and memorials, beautifully illuminated under the night sky.

Discover the history behind the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, White House, and other famous DC landmarks while hearing fascinating stories and little-known facts you won’t find in the typical guidebook.

Enjoy a relaxed small-group experience with plenty of opportunities to stop, take photos, ask questions, and see Washington, DC at its most magical—lit up at night.

* See Washington, DC’s most iconic monuments beautifully illuminated after dark
* Ride comfortably in an open-air electric cart
* Hear fascinating history and little-known stories from a local Washingtonian guide
* Enjoy photo stops at some of the city’s most famous landmarks
* Experience the National Mall and monuments without long walks

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr

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Washington DC Monuments & US History Moonlight Guided E-Cart Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Guided Tour

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Restroom on board

Itinerary and highlights

Explore the nation’s capital in style as you’re escorted around some of the US’s most significant landmarks in open air E-Cart vehicle. On this compact tour, you'll get a detailed introduction to Washington DC’s monuments and history, alongside an expert Washingtonian storyteller. Capitol Hill is the seat of the U.S. government, home to the domed United States Capitol, Senate, Houses of Representatives and the neoclassical Supreme Court. It’s also known for the redbrick Eastern Market, where vendors sell produce, meat and cheese throughout the week, and handicrafts and antiques on weekends.

The National Gallery of Art, founded as a gift to the nation, serves as a center of visual art, education, and culture. Our collection of more than 150,000 paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photographs, prints, and drawings spans the history of Western art and showcases some of the triumphs of human creativity.

The National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture, colloquially known as the Blacksonian, is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony led by President Barack Obama.

The National Monument stands as the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, it is 555' 5/8” high and made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, it took 36 years to complete. From the top viewers enjoy 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather.

The Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence, a central intellectual force behind the American Revolution, a founder of the Democratic-Republican Party, and the nation's third president.

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, and to the era he represents. The memorial is one of two in Washington honoring Roosevelt.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It covers four acres and includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin.

The memorial is surrounded by 36 fluted Doric columns, one for each of the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death. When you walk up the steps, two additional columns are located at the entrance behind the colonnade. These columns are 44 feet tall with a base diameter of seven feet and five inches.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War.

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War. The national memorial was dedicated in 1995.

The Albert Einstein Memorial is a monumental bronze statue by sculptor Robert Berks, depicting Albert Einstein seated with manuscript papers in hand.

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please meet Guide In front of Arlo Hotel Washington, DC

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • American Capital Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicle type may be adjusted due to weather or safety conditions.
  • Kindly note that access to some memorials may be limited at times due to special events or security requirements.
  • For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers and walkers are not permitted on this tour
  • This tour/activity may have a maximum of up to 14 travelers.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers and walkers are not permitted on this tour
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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