D.C Small Group After Dark Monuments and Landmarks Night Tour
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Washington DC, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Select Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations available in Washington, D.C.
- Bottled Water and Snack; Granola Bar
- Free Next-Day Self-Guided Air and Space Museum Ticket
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests)
- Personal Expenses
- Meals, Food and Drinks
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Hotel Pick-Up Times: 7:00PM JW Marriott Washington, 7:05PM Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 7:10PM US Navy Memorial Plaza, 7:20PM Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, 7:30PM Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Drop-Off Locations（approximately time）: 10:00PM Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill， 10:05PM Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill， 10:15PM US Navy Memorial Plaza， 10:20PM Washington Marriott at Metro Center， 10:30PM JW Marriott Washington Pickup time may differ from voucher start time. Confirm with operator after booking. Check “Meeting & Pick-up” for details. Arrive 5–10 mins early. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Return time may vary depending on the itinerary, traffic, and weather conditions. Please allow a 5–10 minute window before and after your pick-up time, as the guide may arrive slightly early or late due to multiple stops.
Operating hours.7:00 pm
Itinerary
Washington DC (Pass By)
1
The White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Jefferson Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tidal Basin (Pass By)
3
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lincoln Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing (Pass By)
Washington Monument (Pass By)
Smithsonian Castle (Pass By)
The National Mall (Pass By)
National Gallery of Art (Pass By)
National Air and Space Museum (Pass By)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (Pass By)
8
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington DC (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- Please note: Cash is required during the tour for certain attractions, shops, and tickets. Guests are advised to prepare sufficient cash in advance.
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmation numbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number is required for safety and trip communication.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.7
based on 27 reviews
Timothy_H, Apr 2026
The guide for our tour , Jared, made DC’s history interesting and relevant for us. We loved the different views at night. This is the second time I personally took this tour; and recommend it to everyone.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
stephanie_s, Apr 2026
We loved our guide I believe his name was Alfred? He was so knowledgeable and kind
It was just perfect
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Jordan_M, Apr 2026
Alpher was so accommodating and helpful on our tour. Lots of information and hit all the monuments I wanted to see at night. A wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Mary_H, Apr 2026
We had a great tour with Jared. He was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of WashingtonDC. He shared his experience of living abroad which added a personal touch to our tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Michelle_W, Apr 2026
It was horrible! Ran an hour late because bus didn’t have AC so we had to wait for another bus! Tour guide was very knowledgeable . No complimentary water which was stated on the website! Would never do it again
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all guest comments seriously and have looked into the matter thoroughly.
According to our records, on the day of the tour, our tour guide attempted to contact you three times but was unable to reach you. Unfortunately, you did not show up for the tour. As a result, the experience you described in your review does not reflect what actually occurred on our end.
We regret any misunderstanding and would like to clarify that the issues mentioned — such as the bus running late, lack of air conditioning, and no complimentary water — were not part of your actual tour experience, as you were not present.
That said, we always strive to provide the best possible service to our guests. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact us directly.
Barbara_A, Apr 2026
It is fun and interesting with many different places to visit yet a good time limit. Gavin could be a little more polished with his English but we understood most of what he said. It would have helped if he had come with us to the Korean and FDR memorials as we had a hard time finding them. I’m
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Alitza_T, Apr 2026
Comfortable mini bus, small group, pleasant guide, patient… convenient route to visit most important monuments at night, especially when he weather doesn’t cooperate much.
Our guide was really nice, but unfortunately we didn’t learn that much about the sites, even he seemed to know a lot, because of his accent and not clear annunciation. But we loved the experience overall. One can read separately about each monument.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Gwen_T, Apr 2026
very good time in D.c the tour was amazing and tour guide is great. I really have a fun time. Well recommend to people that like to see the night view of Washington
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Sharona_G, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Alpher was on time, friendly, and very knowledge. We really enjoy all of the tour and he even gave us some gems to visit during the day. Amazing job
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Phyllis_M, Apr 2026
Our night tour was fun and memorable. Galen added humor to our experience and highlighted the best of DC. He was very generous with his time and suggested how to get the most out of each stop. We appreciate Galen’s witty narration and his knowledge of the area!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Truong_T, Apr 2026
We had a great experience on the night monuments tour in DC, and a big part of that was thanks to Galen. He was friendly right from the start and made everyone in our group feel comfortable and welcome. Throughout the tour, he was very accommodating and make sure we had enough time at each stop, answering questions, and checking in to see if anyone needed anything.
What stood out most was how easygoing and engaging he was. He shared interesting information about the monuments without it feeling like a lecture, which kept our whole group interested. The pacing of the tour felt just right, and Galen did a great job keeping things organized while still making it feel relaxed.
Overall, our party really enjoyed the experience, and Galen played a big role in that. We’d definitely recommend this tour to others, especially if you get him as your guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Casey_S, Apr 2026
Wonderful friendly staff. Alper was our guide and he was very informative, provided photos of what we would see, what to expect, and short history behind each monument visit or site. We had weather changes and worries of rain and thunderstorms and both company and Alper were very comforting, assuring, and mindful to have umbrellas and ponchos available.
Our guide vehicle was a van which was spacious and emaculate in cleanliness. Alper was quite helpful and assistant in helping us in and out as not to slip or fall. He was very cognizant of traffic and keeping mindful watch for our safety overall.
It was very impressive to have our guide reach out to us personally through text and follow up. He even agreed to allow pick up at our hotel instead of assigned meeting spot since we were only part for that tour and the weather being rainy. Alper was early and prompt with the entire schedule throughout out 3 hr long tour.
I would highly recommend for you enjoy, relaxation, comfort, and overall joyful experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Stella_R, Apr 2026
It was ok, Glen was very polite and accommodating.
It will be nice if there’s more descriptive explanations
about each stops
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Sue_L, Mar 2026
This was an amazing experience. After walking all day, it was nice to be driven around to the monuments that were absolutely gorgeous. The driver was knowledgeable and provided great instructions for where to walk, where the restrooms were, and great historical information.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Colleen_C, Mar 2026
Interesting, informative, beautiful. To see all the monuments at dark all lit up makes for some beautiful photos!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Phil_J, Mar 2026
Hit ALL the monuments. Driver was VERY knowledgeable, and went into great detail about each place. Gave us plenty of time to walk and explore. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
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