Lembranças Iluminadas: Uma Caminhada Mágica de Fim de Ano
Sparkling Memories: A Magical Walk by D.C.’s Holiday Lights and Landmarks
Are you lucky enough to be in the District of Columbia during the holiday season? Then get in the spirit of the season with a guided walking tour that sparkles. Your trained guide will bring you past the most dazzling Christmas trees, the world’s largest Menorah, illuminated landmarks, and festive street decorations—ending with a visit to the world-renowned GLOW Light Art Exhibition in quaint Georgetown. Our first sight is the Capitol Tree, or “People’s Tree” on the West Lawn of the Capitol Building. This enormous tree, typically up to seventy-five feet tall, is against the striking backdrop of the illuminated U.S. Capitol building. Citizens often refer to this as the “People’s Tree” because citizens across the nation play a key role in making this Christmas tree possible by raising funds and helping to decorate it. The U.S. Forest service selects the tree from one of the country’s national forests, transported across the country, and decorated with ornaments made by children selected from a particular state each year. Each year since 1964, the lighting of this tree has marked the start of the holiday season. Our next twinkling tree—the National Christmas Tree—is inside the White House Ellipse, in front of the White House. The tradition of lighting the National Tree began in 1923 with President Calvin Coolidge. The Pathway of Peace, built in 1954, features fifty-six smaller trees radiating from the National Tree. Each state, territory, and the District of Columbia makes handmade ornaments to decorate their own tree. The Ellipse also has a 20-foot Menorah and life-size Nativity. Next, as we travel to Georgetown, you have an opportunity to get great shots of the National Mall, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol building as well as a peek at Georgetown’s holiday decor. We will end our trip at Georgetown’s world-renowned GLOW Light Art Exhibition. See how the featured national and international outdoor exhibitions use light in daring new ways. You will surely end the night with a bright impression of D.C.’s holiday spirit!
- Experience the best of DC during the holidays with a live tour guide
- Wonder at the 65 foot tall People’s tree outside the Capitol Building
- Walk around the National Christmas tree and Pageant of Peace outside the White House
- See breathtaking illuminated views of the National Mall
Group tour: From 6 to 15 people.
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be offered to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.
Days: Saturday and Sunday in December
Hours: 4:30 pm to 09:30 pm
Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 5h
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: December
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us
Group tour:
Adult: $80 per person.
Children under 6 to 11 years old: $60.
Free for children under 5 years old.
Private tour:
1 to 10 guests : $570
*Prices are subject to change and do not apply to special events or during government meetings or celebrations.
Larger groups: Please contact us.
It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.
Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.
Services included: 5h walking tour with a tour guide. Visit the Monuments by night.
Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer to the meeting location.
Accessibility: This tour is not available for people with disabilities in wheelchairs.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.
Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.
Cancellation Policy for the private tour: If you send us a cancellation request more than 15 days before the day of your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.
Cancellation Policy for the public tour: If you send us a cancellation request more than 15 days before the day of your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.
Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.
Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 15 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.
Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photographs in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.
Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.
Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of the tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early at the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.
Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.
Health Protocols – Covid 19
Complies with local legislation and the latest health and safety recommendations to prevent the spread of disease.
No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.
