Top Washington DC Night Tours - page 2

See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck of our convertible luxury coach. This guided evening tour takes you past the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol, with panoramic open-top views of each illuminated landmark. Your expert local guide shares the stories behind the monuments while you soak in the DC skyline under the stars. Weather turning? Our convertible roof closes for full climate-controlled comfort — so the tour goes on, rain or shine. Perfect for first-time visitors, photography lovers, and anyone who wants to experience why DC is considered one of the world's most beautiful cities after dark.

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from $65

DC Monuments by Night: Open-Top Bus Tour of Illuminated Landmarks

Experience Washington D.C. from Mount Vernon to the city’s iconic monuments glowing under the night sky. Begin with a guided visit to George Washington’s estate, where historic rooms and riverside views reveal the daily life of the nation’s founding figure. Back in D.C., explore landmarks such as the White House, Lincoln Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. As evening falls, admire the capital’s most famous sites beautifully illuminated, offering a dramatic new perspective on democracy in action. This tour also includes a reserved self-guided ticket to the National Air and Space Museum for the following day, letting you continue your DC adventure at your own pace.

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from $109

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Washington DC Day to Night w/Mount Vernon Small Group Max 12 Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience first hand where George Washington, America’s founding father lived, walked and dined. Guest would have the opportunity to explore the Mount Vernon property and get a guided tour of the mansion. On the way back to DC, at Old town Alexandria, guests will see Christ Church where George Washington worshiped as well as George Washington’s town house. Enjoy a 90 minute break in near Union Station in DC then board our bus and complete your evening enjoying the beautiful sights of a 7:30pm Washington DC Night Tour.

Afternoon Mount Vernon and Alexandria Tour plus DC Night Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $158

See a side of Washington DC that most visitors miss—and learn all about the capital’s spookiest corners and eeriest legends—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in front of the Supreme Court Building, and set off after dark. You’ll explore many of DC’s top landmarks, from the US Capitol to the Library of Congress, and will learn all about the supposed hauntings and unexplained happenings that they’ve borne witness to.

Ghosts of D.C. - Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $30

Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $30

Likely to Sell Out

Experience Washington, DC at night on a private, fully personalized sightseeing ride with an English-speaking local driver. Enjoy a relaxed, flexible tour in a private vehicle, seeing iconic landmarks illuminated after dark, including the White House, U.S. Capitol, National Mall, World War II Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial. Your driver shares historical insights, local stories, and recommendations while allowing time for photos, short walks, and breaks at your preferred pace. This door-to-door experience is stress-free, fully customizable, and perfect for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to experience the city’s monuments in a calm, atmospheric setting. Pickup and drop-off from central hotels are included, and the itinerary can be adapted based on your interests.

Washington DC by Night Private Tour

Price varies by group size

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from $163

Likely to Sell Out

There's a certain magic to Washington DC that can only be experienced at night, when highlights like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and White House are all illuminated after dark. On this evening bus tour, you'll see the city after the sun has gone down and travel without the crowds. As you go, learn more from your guide's narration—and even upgrade to add on a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon.

Washington DC Night-Time City Bus Tour with Optional Mount Vernon

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $59

Looking for Washington DC private tours? Explore DC with World’s Five Star Limo Service. This Mercedes Van Tour is for up to 14 people. We provide pick up and drop off at any desired place in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Distinguish customer service, modified limos and reliability shape our Tour Quality. Capture yourself in front of most of the historical buildings in the shortest possible time.

Custom Private DC City Tour by Sprinter Van – Day or Night

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $790

Per group

See the sites of Washington, D.C., light up after dark with a tour of the city’s most important landmarks. Capture unforgettable images of the U.S. Capitol building and the White House then visit a pair of moving war memorials. Stand at the base of the softly-lit Abraham Lincoln Memorial, and see the buildings that line Pennsylvania Avenue, from the National Gallery of Arts to the FBI and Freedom Plaza. Enjoy live commentary on board as you explore the city with a guide.

Night-Time City Tour of Washington DC

Explore the monuments, war memorials, and famous sites of Washington DC by the light of night on this guided small-group sightseeing tour. Enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of the US capital. Travel around and through the plethora of famous memorials and monuments, with stunning views of an illuminated Washington Monument, the White House and many other landmark locations.

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from $59

Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour

Enjoy a new perspective on the nation’s capital—and see the sights without worrying about crowds—on this private driving tour. Meet your guide at your Washington DC accommodation, hop aboard a spacious SUV, and set off after nightfall. You can customize your schedule to see only the landmarks that interest you most, from the White House and US Capitol to Lincoln Memorial and beyond—and can admire them all lit up after dark.

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from $68

Private Night-Time Tour of Washington DC | DC After Dark™

from $519

Get some serious bang for your buck with this combination day-and-night sightseeing tour. You’ll see all of Washington D.C.’s iconic structures—the White House, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and so much more—in both the light of day *and* when they’re glowing at night. Plus, following your tour guide, you’ll go beyond their exterior beauty and get to know their history-making stories.

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from $59

Morning to Night DC Sightseeing Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

from $118

Check out Washington DC after dark on this private city tour, where you’ll get a different perspective than you have on day tours. Visit the National Mall, all lit up at night. Get your cameras ready for snapping photos of the Washington Monument, Capitol building, and more. There’s no need to stick to a fixed itinerary like on a group tour, and here you can ask your personal guide all the questions you have about US history and politics.

The National Mall Private 2.5-hour Evening Tour in Washington DC

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $185

Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Tour of DC

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from $595

Per group

Likely to Sell Out

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Washington, DC on a customizable 3-hour private cart tour led by a professor of archaeology and anthropology. This expert-guided sightseeing experience goes beyond standard narration, offering deeper historical, cultural, and political insight into the nation’s most iconic landmarks. Travel comfortably by private cart with strategic stops for walking and photos at the White House (North Lawn at Lafayette Square), United States Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Downtown Washington, and the National Mall. Designed for travelers seeking more than a typical DC monuments tour, this experience combines convenience, expert storytelling, and academic perspective for a truly elevated introduction to Washington, DC.

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from $158

Our great tour with electric cart hop on and hop off

Private Washington DC Cart Tour with Expert Historian Guide

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

See the highlights of the capital on a Washington DC express tour that whisks you around the city by van or minibus. A knowledgable guide provides informative commentary about DC’s major landmarks such as the White House and the US Capitol Building. During your 2-hour tour, starting from Capitol Hill, you’ll get a comprehensive overview in a short time. Select the night tour and see the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and World War II Memorial illuminated after dark.

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from $440

Per group

Washington DC 3-Hour Express Sightseeing Monuments Tour

Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Washington DC Guided Moonlit Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about various sites you pass along the way. Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, and more. Enjoy the views as your route passes by the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and many of the Smithsonian museums. Tour Stops: • National Archives • The U.S. Capitol • White House • WWII Memorial • MLK Memorial • Korean War Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Vietnam Memorial • Vietnam Women Memorial • USMC Memorial Travelers will receive Reserved Entry Tickets to 3 Attractions: Washington Monument, National Air & Space Museum, African American Museum.

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from $59

National Mall Night Tour with Washington Monument & 2 Museums

Explore the iconic monuments of Washington, DC under the enchanting night sky on this small-group tour. With a maximum of 11 guests, benefit from an intimate experience guided by an expert storyteller. Each stop reveals famous landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial, all beautifully illuminated, offering unique perspectives away from the daytime crowds. Comfortable transportation ensures a smooth journey as you discover the rich history of the nation's capital after dark. - Small-group tour with a maximum of 11 guests for a personal experience - Expert guide shares captivating stories about each monument - Visit iconic landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and more - Comfortable transportation provided throughout the evening tour

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from $144

Illuminated Monuments and Memorials Washington DC Night Tour

Experience Washington DC during the morning or under the stars on a Private 3-Hour Guided Morning or Night-Time Sightseeing Tour. Your guide will stop outside 10 iconic monuments and memorials, including the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, with time to explore and take photos. Along the way, you’ll pass more than 20 landmarks including the Washington Monument and Arlington Cemetery to the Smithsonian museums. Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up is provided for your group from a wide variety of hotels located within the metro DC area. Enjoy transportation via luxury SUV, Van, or Bus depending on the size of your group.

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from $59

Private Small-Group Day or Night Tour with 10 Stops, Hotel Pickup

Price varies by group size

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from $450

Enjoy a Full Day comprehensive Guided Bus and Walking Tour of Washington DC. Start your day with a 2-hour Guided Walking Tour through Capitol Hill where you'll pass by the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Senate Office buildings. Travelers will be provided Entry into US Capitol to see a minimum of three rooms which may include the Crypt, Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, Old Supreme Court Chamber, or Old Senate Chamber. Following Capitol Hill, enjoy a guided Morning Bus Tour and make stops outside 10+ top monuments and memorials including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, as well as pass by top sites including Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, and more. Next, explore Arlington National Cemetery on a 2-Hour Guided Walk and see the Changing of the Guards, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and President John F Kennedy family Gravesite. End your day with a 3-Hour Night-Time Bus Tour and see the sites lit up at night.

Capitol Hill with US Capitol, Arlington Cemetery, Night Bus Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

On this adults-only walking tour, discover how a neighborhood once nicknamed Murder Bay transformed into the nerve center of American power. From 19th-century brothels to Cold War espionage, political cover-ups to presidential indiscretions, this is the side of D.C. that rarely makes it into textbooks. You’ll explore the streets where corruption, vice, ambition, and power collided — and learn how these hidden stories helped shape the nation’s capital as we know it today.

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from $230

DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks & Open-Top Luxury Bus

from $39

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What are people saying about Washington DC

Kate_D, May 2026

You haven’t experienced DC until you see it at night

George was a terrific guide who provided lots of information as we visited all the memorials and monuments. Great way to see those off the usual walking path like Jefferson memorial and Marine Memorial. He not only projected his voice so all could hear he made sure we were together and always knew what to expect next. Truly a great experience.

Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour

Victoria_R, May 2026

Awesome small group tour

This was a very well out together and informative small group tour of about 13 people. Our guide was so kind and I feel like we had enough time at each monument. He has water for us on board and gave us clear instructions on how long we had at each stop and where to find him after. I’ve been on quite a few tours like this in different cities and this by far, is the best one I’ve been on. Would highly recommend!

Washington DC Night Tour: ICONIC Landmarks, Monuments SMALL GROUP

Dan_L, May 2026

Good trip

Had a great time on this tour. Seeing DC at night was honestly the highlight of my trip, everything looked amazing all lit up. The guide was easy to listen to and kept things interesting. It didn’t feel rushed and we got enough time for photos. The Air and Space ticket for the next day was a nice extra too.

Washington DC Monuments & Landmark Guided Electric Trolley Tour

Michele_F, May 2026

Fantastic Tour

This was a great tour - Kevin our tour guide was personable, knowledgeable, easy to hear and gave us a great tour. We had plenty of great views and photo ops as well as time to explore. I had taken a hop/on hop off tour the previous year and so preferred this.

Moonlight Tour of Washington DC

Carolyn_M, May 2026

Full moon full of photo ops.

Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of the history, very considerate of passengers, helpful regarding taking photos and exceptional about pick up and return to hotel of passengers. He had a sense of humor and an insight that reflected a true appreciation for the history of the US monuments.

Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart – Day & Night

Marie_P, May 2026

May Day Night Tour.

Amanda was our tour guide. She was very personable and detailed in providing us information along our route. She joined us on our stops explaining more information about the specific monument we were at. She even helped us take group photos at the different stops. Highly recommend this small personal tour. We enjoyed it very much and well worth it! Would recommend bringing a wind jacket and hat as the vehicle is open and it was windy.

Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

Cheree_A, Apr 2026

Beautiful way to see the monuments!

This is a wonderful way to see the monuments at night. You get a whole different perspective of them than during the day. Daniel was our guide and he was full of great information about not only the monuments but the area. I would highly recommend this tour as well as Daniel.

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Desiree_U, Apr 2026

My husband and I attended...

My husband and I attended the Ghosts of Georgetown tour, and had a fabulous time. Wayne was our guide, and he was informative, personable, kind, and funny. The tour was mixed with ghost stories and history, which was a perfect blend along with the sightseeing. I would recommend this tour, and Wayne as a guide to anyone interested in a spooky good time! ☺️

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Amanda_M, Apr 2026

Perfect to learn and see so much in short amount of time

With only having 2 days in the city this was perfect way to see so much of it in a small amount of time! We loved the open air trolley for this tour, it was such a beautiful way to see DC. This is a no brainer if you are here for a short amount of this OR if you just wanted to know more about the history of DC! Smiley was our tour guide and he was just the best. So knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. He really took our experience to the next level. He felt like a friend we were visiting who wanted us to truly see the city he loves and have the best experience possible. Thank you Smiley!

DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

Jane_B, Mar 2026

Viewing the monuments at...

Viewing the monuments at night was wonderful! We did a similar tour during the day and the evening tour was a very different visual and emotional experience. Dwayne was a fantastic guide, so personable, knowledgeable and his voice was so clear and audible. Highly recommend!