Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Washington DC, USA

Great choice

20+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Robert_C ·

Mar 2026

Awesome tour seeing the monuments at night! Very knowledgeable tour guide. Very comfortable van. Daniel was Great!

· Kathy_S ·

Mar 2026

Great host- entertaining. They had phone chargers in the van! Very personal & informative. Was a great small group not too big.

· John_D ·

Mar 2026

This is the 100% way to go to see virtually all the major Washington DC landmarks/monuments in a short amount of time. Rick, who was our driver and tour guide, did an outstanding job with providing interesting background information with concise and detailed recommendations for our small group. If you are looking to make the most out of a short trip to DC, this is the tour for you!

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Overview

Enjoy Washington DC’s monuments and landmarks lit up after dark, and see side of the capital city many visitors miss, on this evening highlights tour. Have the opportunity to stop outside 10 top DC landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and US Capitol. As you travel between attractions, learn details about the landmarks and memorials from your driver-guide. Then, at each stop, have time to take photos and explore on your own.

Have time to independently explore and capture photos at 10 top sights
Enjoy a new perspective on the city when you sightsee at night
Transport between the landmarks is included for your ease
Your driver-guide's stories bring the history of the capital to life

What's Included

Professionally Guided 3-Hour Night Tour of Washington D.C.
Transportation from site to site
Stop at 10 DC attractions White House, US Capitol Building and Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial & Jefferson Memorial
Each van on this tour accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Storage Space for Wheel Chairs - Scooters

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 pm

Itinerary

Meet your driver-guide and group at the designated meeting point for your early-evening departure. Hop aboard your air-conditioned minibus or van, and enjoy a convenient way to see the best of Washington DC, all lit up after dark.

You can look forward to visiting 10 top DC monuments in one trip, including the US Capitol, White House, Ford's Theatre, Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool, World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

In between stops, your driver-guide shares facts and stories about the city, and about the monuments' history, that you would be unlikely to discover on your own. Then, at each stop, have the freedom to disembark the vehicle, get up close to the landmarks, and otherwise explore on your own.

After several hours of sightseeing, finish the evening tour at your original start point.

Ford's Theatre (Pass By)

FBI Headquarters (Pass By)

The National Archives Museum (Pass By)

United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center (Pass By)

The National Mall (Pass By)

National Gallery of Art (Pass By)

U.S. Capitol

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Capitol Reflecting Pool

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Smithsonian Institution Building (Pass By)

Washington Monument (Pass By)

Tidal Basin (Pass By)

Jefferson Memorial

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National World War II Memorial

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Three Soldiers

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Women's Memorial

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The White House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Our small group night tours start in front of the Starbucks, at the Washington Grand Hyatt 1000 H Street NW.
Please make sure that we have your cell phone number. We will text you the day of your tour with your guides name, number and more detailed pick up instructions.
We tour rain or shine.
Tour route may change due to construction or road closings.
Each van on this tour accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 1,673 reviews

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Great Trip Around DC After Dark!

Elizabeth_D, Mar 2026

Daniel was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable, friendly, and thoughtful. Our group of six enjoyed the experience very much much. We highly recommend!

Great way to see the monuments

Robert_C, Mar 2026

Awesome tour seeing the monuments at night! Very knowledgeable tour guide. Very comfortable van. Daniel was Great!

Excellent tour!

Curtis_K, Mar 2026

This was a great way to see so many monuments without spending all day and all of your energy to do so.

Overall a great tour

LaShone_O, Mar 2026

Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared a wealth of fascinating facts about the monuments and historical sites. It was an educational and engaging experience overall. My only critique is that the guide shared some personal political opinions that felt out of place; I would have preferred to stay focused on the history. Aside from that, it was a great tour.

Great night tour

Kathy_S, Mar 2026

Great host- entertaining. They had phone chargers in the van! Very personal & informative. Was a great small group not too big.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks Kathy for the great review! Safe travels!

Great time learning some...

Dianne_S, Mar 2026

Great time learning some history we did not know. Good stops and length of time. Having water and phone plug ins was a plus. When he strayed into personal opinions on politics, that was in appropriate!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed learning new history, as well as the thoughtfully planned stops and amenities like water and phone charging. We also truly appreciate you bringing the concern about political commentary to our attention. That’s not the experience we aim to provide, and we’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure tours remain focused, inclusive, and enjoyable for all guests. Thank you again for joining us—we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.

No crowds

JackiZommers, Mar 2026

A great way to see the busy DC sights with no crowds. I was traveling alone and this was a great way to spend the night. Kyven, being a teacher during the day, is a perfect guide to drive you around the top sites and give you some history behind it all. And with no crowds you can take as many selfies as you want

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you, Jacki! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed touring with Kyven and were able to capture lots of great selfies! Our Small Group Tours are a fantastic option when traveling solo. Thanks again!

Outstanding Tour!

John_D, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you, John! We’re so glad to hear that you loved our Small Group Night Tour! Safe travels!

Intimate Night Tour of the monuments

Anthony_M, Feb 2026

Dean and Michelle were great. The weather for our tour was not the nicest but the two of them made sure we had umbrellas and made sure we made it safely to where we needed to go. Got to see the monuments with almost no one else around. Weather was cold but the tour guides made it warm and inviting. Will definitely utilize them again when I come back to DC.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Anthony! We’re thrilled to hear that even though it was cold you still had an amazing time on the Small Group National Mall Night Tour! We truly appreciate you joining us and hope that you come back soon!

Dean was amazing and very...

Shelby_A, Feb 2026

Dean was amazing and very informative. Great sense of humor as well. Would definitely do this tour again and recommend to others.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Shelby! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your Small Group Night Tour with Dean. Let us know when you come back to DC for another tour! Safe travels!

Highly recommend!!

Nancy_C, Feb 2026

Great guided tour of DC at night. I was so impressed with Dean’s knowledge. He was a great guide. There was some walking but not heavy.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much, Nancy! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring DC at night with us and that you had a great experience on the tour. It means a lot to hear that! Safe travels, and we hope to see you back in Washington DC again soon!

Dean shows us DC

Mary_M, Feb 2026

Wonderfully informative. Dean was funny, smart and looked like a mad scientist said my granddaughter! Was very kind and helpful.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much, Mary! We absolutely love this! We may have to officially add “Resident Mad Scientist of DC History” to Dean’s title. His deep knowledge of the city definitely makes the monuments come alive in the most unforgettable way! We’re so glad he made the tour informative, fun, and memorable for you and your granddaughter. We’ll be sure to share this with him — it might become his new favorite nickname. Hope to see you both back in DC for another adventure soon!

Great tour!!

Dori_T, Jan 2026

We had an amazing your! Our guide was so knowledgeable about the history of DC and had some great stories to tell.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much, Dori! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing time on the Small Group National Mall Night Tour. It’s wonderful to know your guide’s knowledge and storytelling made the history of DC come alive for you. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour soon!

Corey was absolutely...

Dennis_M, Jan 2026

Corey was absolutely fabulous. His knowledge of the city structures and history was perfect. We totally enjoyed this experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much, Dennis! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on the Small Group National Mall Night Tour. Corey is truly passionate about DC’s history and architecture, and we’re so glad his knowledge made the tour memorable for you. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another DC adventure soon!

Had a brilliant tour of...

Arabella_W, Jan 2026

Had a brilliant tour of the monuments this evening. Dean was a courteous and informative guide and we were so lucky to see the light installation and fireworks at the Washington monument during the tour tonight.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you, Arabella! We’re so happy to hear you had a brilliant night touring the monuments. Dean is a wonderful guide, and we’re glad his courteous and informative style made the evening even more enjoyable. How special to experience the light installation and fireworks at the Washington Monument—it’s moments like that that make a night tour truly unforgettable. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Washington, DC again soon!

Awesome tour, awesome guide (Dustin)

Philip_W, Dec 2025

Dustin was incredibly knowledgeable and the tour was amazing. Highly recommend for fun and education.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it both fun and educational. Dustin will be happy to know his efforts made a difference. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Washington DC adventure soon!

Fun and informative evening

Rene_F, Dec 2025

You might want to tell that it means a good amount of walking - 10 000 steps. If people cannot walk - it's not the tour for them.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks for the feedback. I think you might have been on a different tour that required that much walking, with our Vans taking us to the different sites we reduce the amount of walking as much as possible, and we hear from guests all the time on our tours about the amount of walking they do on some of the other tours.

Great tour with super guide and driver.

Lynette_J, Dec 2025

Great guide and driver. Beautiful sights in the night tour. Very accommodating, polite, knowledgeable with lots of helpful suggestions for seeing the sights during the day.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed the night tour and that your guide and driver made it a great experience. It’s wonderful to hear the suggestions for daytime sightseeing were helpful. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

Very informative. ...

Bonnie_W, Dec 2025

Very informative. Perfect amount of time at each location. Van was very warm on a cold winter night. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you found the tour informative and enjoyed the time at each location. It’s great to hear the van was cozy on a cold night. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again!

Small group night tour

Patty_S, Dec 2025

Great tour very informative . They took us to all the highlights and knew the history of the city. Fantastic tour

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and found it informative. It’s great to hear you got to see all the highlights and enjoyed learning about the city’s history. We really appreciate your feedback!

Very good experience

Randy_B, Dec 2025

Daniel our driver did an excellent job, very friendly and professional. Did a great job of explaining a lot of the history and other information about the stops and areas around the city. The van was very roomy and comfortable. An overall very enjoyable evening.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear Daniel made your evening enjoyable with his friendly and professional approach. It’s great that you found the history and information interesting and that the van was comfortable. We really appreciate your feedback!

Loved the smaller group,...

Charlotte_C, Dec 2025

Loved the smaller group, which makes the tour feel more personalized. We saw the DC highlights and were able to get out of the van and experience some of them for just the right amount of time. Dustin, our guide, was great - friendly, personable and knowledgeable. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour and it was such a great way to DC at night during the holiday season!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the smaller group and the personalized feel of the tour. It’s great that Dustin made the experience fun, friendly, and informative, and that you got to enjoy the DC highlights at just the right pace. We’re so glad you had a wonderful time seeing the city at night during the holiday season!

Great tour

Connie_L, Dec 2025

Dustin was great. Knowledgeable and friendly. We felt very safe while he maneuver around Washington traffic

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We’re glad Dustin made the tour enjoyable with his knowledge and friendly approach. It’s great to hear you felt safe and comfortable while he navigated DC traffic. We really appreciate your feedback!

Dustin was a great...

steve_p, Nov 2025

Dustin was a great narrator of the tour. Seeing the sites at night brought a special feeling to each stop. So much shared knowledge was appreciated!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We’re glad Dustin made the tour enjoyable and informative, and that seeing the sites at night added a special touch. We really appreciate your feedback and are happy you enjoyed the experience!

I highly recommend this...

Craig_H, Nov 2025

I highly recommend this tour. We had a great time and learned a lot about the history of DC. The monuments lit up at night are amazing.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi Craig- We agree, the National Mall at night is a terrific show. Just watching the monuments as they glow against the dark sky is breathtaking and with our guide to tell the backstories and frequent stops to let guests see for themselves up-close, it's the perfect combination. Thanks so much for your 5 Star Review, your high recommendation and for joining us!

Dustin was a great guide!...

Theresa_B, Nov 2025

Dustin was a great guide! He know DC like the back of his hand! Highly recommend! He was a great storyteller also!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

HI Theresa- Actually Dusting is a self-taught DC historian of the highest order- nothing gets past his scrutiny and that's saying a lot since DC's political theater goes back to 1800! We truly appreciate your high recommendation and we thank you for selecting SEE DC TODAY for your night tour.

Great tour - lots of sights and information provided!

Kristi_W, Nov 2025

We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Corey, was great. He was very knowledgeable and personable. The van was clean and comfortable. If you go during the shutdown, know that many of the bathrooms will be closed. The tour lasted a little over three hours, so my 12 year old would advise you to plan accordingly and dehydrate before 😂!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

HI Kristi- Though it looks like shutdown will end soon, we agree w your 12 year old! We do distribute water on our tours but of course that could add to the shutdown bathroom problem. We hope the National Mall showed off the super moon ... nothing like the monuments in moonlight! Thanks so much for joining us!

Don't hesitate to take...

Dickie_E, Oct 2025

Don't hesitate to take this tour. It was great to learn the history of Washington DC area. The time we were given to walk at the stops was perfect. Dustin was very informative.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Dickie- The National Mall and monuments under the stars never ceases to amaze - even natives are captivated by their stunning presence in the middle of downtown DC. We are happy to hear you enjoyed Dustin's pacing - the amount of time at each stop- that's something we work hard on! Many thanks for choosing us for your night tour!

This was sooo much fun!!!...

Kimberly_S, Oct 2025

This was sooo much fun!!! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and funny! We absolutely loved it! I would definitely recommend to others. The monuments are beautiful at night!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

HI Kimberly- And, you also had FUN -- out there under the stars on the National Mall! Its just the right season to tour with the cool breeze off the Potomac and the monuments glowing against the dark sky are awesome! Thanks so much for your recommendation and for selecting See DC Today!

Having a look

John_F, Oct 2025

Comfortable mini-bus. Lots of stops and plenty of time to explore the monuments. The monuments look better and more impressive at night.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi John- Well, as they say, it's the difference in night and day! The National Mall and monuments under the stars are always a show stopper. So happy to hear you enjoyed our van- it's the secret to our small group tours. No waiting in line to load and unload at each monument plus the guide is always available to answer everyone's questions. Thanks for choosing us for your tour!