Monuments by Moonlight & Arlington National Cemetery Tour Package

Monuments by Moonlight Tour in Washington DC and Arlington National Cemetery Tours

Monuments by Moonlight Tour in front of Lincoln Memorial

Monuments by Moonlight Tour in front of Washington Monument

image of john f kennedy gravesite in arlington national cemetery

Experience the beauty and awe of our country’s most stirring monuments in a whole new way… by moonlight. Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who’ve dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation. Explore the rich history of this national landmark from the comfort of our tour vehicles.

50%** Discount on Arlington Tour Included In Night Tour Package
Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour:
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
Arlington National Cemetery Tour:
Tours depart every 30 minutes
6 stops on weekdays and 9 stops on weekends
Relax on our comfortable tour vehicles
Learn about the cemetery's history and heroes from knowledgeable guides
Be transported to notable graves and memorials

DETAILS

Monuments by Moonlight Tour
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!

Arlington National Cemetery Tours
A vacation to Washington D.C. would not be complete without visiting Arlington National Cemetery. Spread across 639 acres of rolling hills and beautiful gardens, this historic landmark is about 4 times the size of the National Mall and offers an exclusive tour service for guests looking to see the entire property in a manageable amount of time. Daily tours begin at the Welcome Center. A loop gives visitors the chance to hop on and off at a variety of key points of interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience one of the most informative and awe-inspiring tours in Washington D.C.

ENTRY TO ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
All US guests must provide a State or Government Issued picture ID. Visitors 16 and 17 may present a valid school ID. All foreign guests must present a PASSPORT. Foreign ID Cards will not be accepted. We apologize for any inconvenience. These changes and requirements are beyond our control.

SCHEDULE

Monuments by Moonlight Tour
Daily
March 1 – March 13: 6pm.
March 14 – November 6: 7:30pm.
November 7 – March 12, 2022: 6:30pm.

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

Tour departs from 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.

Arlington National Cemetery Tours
Operating Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm.

Open 363 days a year.

Special Operating hours:
Memorial Day – Tours will begin at 2:00pm.
Veterans Day – Tours will begin at 2:00pm.

Wreaths Across America:
December 15, 2023: Tours from 8:30am to 12pm.
Closed: December 16, 2023.

Tours depart every 30 minutes.

Cemetery hours are 8-5 p.m.

The following stops are the only ones currently open:

During the week:
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Arlington House
Pershing Gravesite

Three additional stops on the weekends:
Sections 55 & 59
Columbarium and Niche Wall
Pentagon Group Burial Marker/911 Memorial

Due to construction near the Coast Guard Memorial and Ord & Weitzel Gate (Iwo Jima), we are not able to access those stops at this time.

*Monuments by Moonlight: Reservation based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time. Tours do not have to be taken on the same day. **Save 50% on Arlington National Cemetery Tours’ admission when you purchase a Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour or single-day Old Town Trolley Tour. Limited time offer. This offer may end at any time. Other restrictions may apply.