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

Washington DC, USA
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Easily meet your guide at the departure point
  • Learn about the several memorials in the National Mall
  • Take photos beside the reflecting pool for artistic keepsakes
  • Go at your own pace on this private tour for just your group

What's Included

  • A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Transportation on the day (if required)
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Andrew W Mellon Auditorium
    1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20240, USA

    Your guide will meet you at the entrance to "The Mellon Gala" at 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20229, United States.

End point

  • The White House
    1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA

    At the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States (exterior).

Itinerary

1

The National Mall

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Washington Monument

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Korean War Veterans Memorial

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Lincoln Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

The White House

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

John is an excellent...

Gerald_R, Mar 2026
John is an excellent guide and all the stops were interesting. Do be prepared to walk a bunch, but completely worth it.

Keshler was an excellent...

Lynnette_A, Jul 2025
Keshler was an excellent guide that provided a nice balance of history and humor. He provided context when needed and was mindful of our needs during the tour. Would book again!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Lynette, thank you for your kind words. It’s always a pleasure to hear when one of our guides goes above and beyond to provide a memorable experience. We're delighted that Keshler’s attention, combined with his balance of knowledge and humour, made such a lasting impact on your journey. We will be sure to share your compliments with him. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure with Keshler. Warmest regards and best wishes until then.

Monuments Tour

Edward_S, Jul 2025
Did a tour of the monuments and it was a very good tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. We highly recommend the tour and guide

Nick was engaging and...

Anonymous, Apr 2025
Nick was engaging and informative. He shared some unique insights and was thoughtful in his presentation.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Good day, we are so glad to hear that Nick delivered a positive tour experience to you! It's great that his guiding style resonated with you and that his presentation was thoughtful along with his unique insights. Thanks you for sharing your kind words with us! We hope to welcome you back on another Black Cab Heritage Tour, best wishes!

Great walking tour!

Jenni_E, Mar 2024
John was a wonderful guide. He gave us a wealth of information and we thoroughly enjoyed this walk! I would recommend highly!

Walking Evening Tour

Aileen_K, Apr 2023
The private walking tour was the best tour I have ever been on. Our guide, John was fabulous. He texted during the afternoon to make sure we would be ready for the tour and where to meet. Several times in the tour we had other groups of people stop to listen to John. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and made the information enjoyable to hear. He knew the best picture views and made sure we got great pictures to remember our visit. At the end of our tour he made sure we got back to the street where our car was parked. It was out of his way but he still took his time to make sure we got to our car safely. I would highly recommend John, our tour guide, the evening walking tour and the company, Viator. Thank you for helping make our trip to Washington DC so memorable.

Amazing tour!

Jeffrey_P, Apr 2022
Stephen was a fantastic guide! The buildings and monuments were incredible lit up at night, but the history and the stories shared by our guide really made for a richer experience. The tour company was very flexible and allowed us to move the time to later in the day to ensure the tour was after sunset. They also provided the guide's name and contact information the night before, and the stellar communication was much appreciated.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hello Jeffrey, How great it is to know that you enjoyed Stephen's company in your National Mall tour ! We're truly glad that he was able to provide a pleasant and enriching experience for you. We hope to see you soon to create more memories in other amazing cities! Our best wishes, Travel Curious Team
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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