DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks & Open-Top Luxury Bus
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Washington DC, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See a different side of Washington DC, and beat the daytime crowds, on a nighttime coach tour of the city's top sights. Travel in a standard vehicle, or upgrade for one with a glass roof. Along the way, gaze at floodlit memorials and monuments, such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. Have time for photo stops, and learn more from your guide's narration en route.
- See a view of Washington DC some visitors miss on a night tour
- Learn insider facts and stories from your guide’s in-depth commentary
- Upgrade to travel aboard a glass-roofed mini-bus for unimpeded views
- Avoid the hassle and crowds of daytime sightseeing in DC
What's Included
- Guided city tour
- Bottled water
- Profesional Tour Guide (English-speaking; on and off the bus)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Luggage Storage
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- US Navy Memorial Plaza701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Tours Start/Ends at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. We meet guests in the front of the Memorial, a large fountain plaza, by the tall navy flags - on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th & 9th St NW.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:30 pm
Itinerary
Start your Washington DC night bus tour from the US Navy Memorial Plaza. Settle into your coach or your glass-roofed vehicle (if upgrade selected when booking), and set off to view DC’s illuminated monuments and memorials.
See the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and more, all of which are especially impressive when dramatically floodlit at night.
Along the way, listen to in-depth commentary about Washington DC history from your guide. Make a number of stops along the way to snap photos of main attractions and get a closer view.
Finally, after several hours of exploring, return to your original starting point, where this tour ends.
See the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and more, all of which are especially impressive when dramatically floodlit at night.
Along the way, listen to in-depth commentary about Washington DC history from your guide. Make a number of stops along the way to snap photos of main attractions and get a closer view.
Finally, after several hours of exploring, return to your original starting point, where this tour ends.
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center (Pass By)
1
The White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Jefferson Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Lincoln Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Small carry-on bags are allowed; however it recommended to travel light
- For security reasons, the tour operator reserves the right to search any bags or purses you bring on board
- Please note that most attractions in Washington, DC are equipped with metal detectors at the entrances, and to make your sightseeing experience as seamless as possible, we recommend traveling light on our tours
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
- Departure Location: Tours Start/Ends at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. We meet guests in the front of the Memorial, a large fountain plaza, by the tall navy flags - on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th & 9th St NW. Please note: rideshares tend to bring people to the opposite side of the block.
- Parking/Metro: We do not have dedicated parking for this tour. There is street parking and parking garages (including directly under the Navy Memorial meeting location) located in the area. Tours also meet directly outside the Metro station "Navy Memorial - National Archives" on the yellow and green lines.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
Q:Where does this tour meet?
A:Tours Start/Ends at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. We meet guests in the front of the Memorial, a large fountain plaza, by the tall navy flags - on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th & 9th St NW. Please note: rideshares tend to bring people to the opposite side of the block.
Jun 2025
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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
4.7
based on 7,109 reviews
Lynn_J, Jun 2026
I love the sights. Exceptional tour guide. Deon (Prime Time) was superb!! It would be great to spend more time at some of the stops but I can’t complain as it was very economical.
Lisa_K, Jun 2026
Dion 13 was perfect! Very knowledgeable! Gave us much more information than if we would have just walked around. Easy to find meeting point.
Victoria_F, Jun 2026
The DC Monuments by Night tour was good and packed with a lot of information for a three hour window. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about each location and did an excellent job keeping the group organized and on schedule throughout.
Around the two hour mark, I started to feel a bit tired, but overall, the experience was definitely worth it. Seeing the monuments illuminated at night added a unique perspective and made the tour feel special.
The only downside was the amount of construction in certain areas—it was a bit disappointing to see parts of such historic sites being torn down or altered right in front of us. Even with that, it was still a memorable experience and something I would recommend.
Jon_B, Jun 2026
The company advertised an open top luxury bus. My partner has issues with tight spaces. We were put on a regular tour bus. I questioned the operator and showed him the Viator ticket. He said it was a company problem and I did not purchase the “upgrade”. The email from Viator directed us to go to a specific bus name, after crossing the street several times we found the correct company. Not the one specified.
The tour was good and the guide was great. But the confusion at the beginning and the bait and switch about an “upgrade” was unacceptable.
Flora_K, Jun 2026
Great experience! Tour guide was awesome. Very informative. Anyone visiting DC should take the tour. It’s much better having a tour guide describe what you are looking at than go on your own.
lisa_L, May 2026
Great experience. Deion was a little hard to understand sometimes. Would definitely do the sunset tour again.
Theodore_F, May 2026
The tour was such a Great experience. I attended with my step daughter who is new to the area and we had a blast. Our tour guide akso offered great local tios fo my step duaghter. highly recommended
Mary_F, May 2026
We had an awesome time with USA Guided Tours!
Our guide, Dion, made history feel interesting and relatable—it never felt like we were just being hit with a bunch of dates and facts. Instead, Dion had a way of making you feel immersed in the story itself. I don’t want to give too much away for future guests, but the way he carried a certain theme throughout the tour was really clever and made everything even more enjoyable.
I learned so much and picked up all kinds of cool details about the monuments that gave me a whole new appreciation for not just the history behind them, but also the people who designed and built them.
Our driver, Ms. Tanya, was great too. She got us everywhere safely and smoothly and was friendly and helpful.
The only thing I’d mention is that I probably wouldn’t pick seats all the way in the back next time. The schedule is pretty full, and Dion is clearly passionate about what he does, so he’d often start talking about the next monument as soon as he got off the bus. If you’re sitting in the back, you might have to hustle a little to catch up at first and could miss a few details. That said, I never felt like I missed out on anything. Dion shared plenty of information on the bus and was always happy to answer questions.
Dion promised a prime time experience, and he absolutely delivered. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this tour to friends and family!
Vickie_R, May 2026
It sucked!!!!! The tour was NOT what was paid for, and then they wouldn't refund the money, I ended up with a walking tour, after I paid for a non walking tour because of my disability.
Lisa_L, May 2026
Great tour saw a lot in the 3 hrs
Jack and Tyrone super friendly and helpful
So knowledgeable about history
Kinda hard to see something’s at night but def a great tour
Anastasia_Z, May 2026
Our tour was not great. I probably knew all the facts and the tour guide just let us walk around on our own at each spot. We had a suspicion we actually just had a driver and were missing a tour guide. The bigger cheaper bus had a much better tour guide who walked around with them and was full of fun facts
shannon_d, May 2026
Informative. Elvis, our guide was great He provided unique insights to each site visited. Shirley our driver was excellent as well.
Lisa_D, May 2026
Loved our tour with George. He was very nice and was a wealth of info. I fortunately it was raining and cold. So did not enjoy the open bus but it was nice and warm.
Joseph_M, May 2026
Guide Derek and driver Sylvia were awesome. Made the tour 110 perecnt even better. They made us feel welcome!
Mark_M, May 2026
The DC Monuments by Night Tour was amazing and a great way to take in the sites in Washington DC. We opted for the convertible minivan which was a excellent choice as we enjoyed a beautiful evening with the top down driving around DC. Our guide Noam and our driver Tyrone were outstanding! If you’re in DC, I highly recommend this tour, as DC at night is a whole different experience!
Susan_S, May 2026
A clear, balmy night, and the open-topped minibus was perfect for 360* viewing! We were so very glad that we weren’t in a large bus. Our group was a delightful 9 + driver and guide Noem. They were both super kind and friendly. And knowledgeable! Having 15 mins to walk around at most stops was extra nice, and more chance to hear Noem’s historical facts! Would recommend this to everyone!!
Lynda_F, May 2026
Dione was informative and funny. Genuinely talked to everyone and made the tour fun. He informed us of information that we did not know!
James_W, May 2026
Great information and detail from our tour guide Rob and great driving be Elena. Thank you so much for the Awesome experience
Paul_O, May 2026
Great experience. The monuments at night are a different experience from the daytime.
The timing is great for some great sunsets during the trip.
Heidi_B, May 2026
Excellent tour! We saw so many monuments and learned so much. George was a great guide. Highly recommend :)
SandraL_R, May 2026
It was a very fun trip, and we enjoyed the lights at night! Our guide, Elvis and Sylvia the bus driver was amazing! We picked up some interesting facts along the way. FYI, the trip was nonrefundable, and we had an illness in our group last minute. A slim possibility of a partial refund.
Kate_D, May 2026
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.
Judy_W, May 2026
The open air bus is enjoying. Weather was perfect and Rocky is a great guide. Would recommend this tour.
Naeisha_R, May 2026
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice. He made the tour exciting and engaging. The driver was friendly and drove us to each destination safely. The tour guide and driver worked well together. Good vibes all around!
Stefani_R, May 2026
We had the best time on this tour! George and Tyrone were great, and George kept things interesting throughout the whole tour with all of the facts he shared (and the humor he added).
Jordyn_P, May 2026
What an amazing tour! Informative, interesting and such a great time! Deon and Mr Parker were great!
Rahul_M, May 2026
It was a great experience for our entire family. We really enjoyed the tour. The guide was engaging and knowledgable
Shaun_H, May 2026
Driver and Tour Guide were great.
Gave great info and stories.
Got to see alot of monuments.
Definitely recommend.
Cathy_B, May 2026
Take the upgrade of the tour monuments by moonlight. We had a much smaller group; we were in a glass top van with 12 others (vs 45-60 other passengers); a dedicated tour guide and a dedicated driver. Our guide, George provided excellent descriptions of the monuments and the area. Our tour was not just a bus ride...we got off with the guide; walked to the monuments and up many steps (or elevator if needed): receiving commentary all the way. In summary, buy the upgrade!
Lucretia_M, Apr 2026
This tour was fantastic! George, our tour guide, was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and gave us many interesting facts about the area! I highly recommend!
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