American Monuments Moonlight Night Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour

4.7 (58 reviews) Washington DC, USA
Duration2h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

Overview

Explore the nation’s capital in style as you’re escorted around some of the US’s most significant landmarks in open air vehicle. On this compact tour, you'll get a detailed introduction to Washington DC’s monuments and history, alongside an expert Washingtonian storyteller. Unlike if you were to explore alone, you'll discover unique, little-known facts that you won’t find on the internet or in books. Discover some of DC’s most iconic sights in an Open-Air Cruiser for a unique sightseeing experience Your guide will engage you with stories and facts as you travel and explore and plenty of time to ask your guide questions.

What's included

  • Guided tour
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Capitol Hill
    5m · Admission ticket included
    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 Mark
  2. National Gallery of Art
    Pass by
    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.
  3. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
    Pass by
    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.
  4. National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Pass by
    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.
  5. Washington Monument
    Pass by
    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
  6. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
    10m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  7. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
    Pass by
    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.
  8. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
    10m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  9. Lincoln Memorial
    10m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  10. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
    Pass by
    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.
  11. Korean War Veterans Memorial
    Pass by
    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.
  12. Albert Einstein Memorial
    Pass by
    The Albert Einstein Memorial is a monumental bronze statue by sculptor Robert Berks, depicting Albert Einstein seated with manuscript papers in hand.
  13. The White House
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    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

Meeting point

In front of Arlo Hotel

End point

In front of Arlo Hotel

Additional information

  • 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.

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