DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks | Open-Top Upgrade Available
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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)
- Air-conditioned vehicleThe tour is conducted by either a closed-top or open-top convertible tour bus - please make sure to select one of the bus options
- 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.Start time.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
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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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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Travelers praise the tour’s safety-focused drivers and comfortable, well-maintained buses, which contribute to a smooth transit experience. Guides receive positive remarks for their engaging communication, historical knowledge, and family-friendly approach, making the illuminated monuments and memorials accessible and enjoyable. The pacing allows ample time at each site, though some travelers note initial scheduling confusion, overcrowding, and occasional audio difficulties that affect communication clarity. Overall, the tour is well-coordinated but could benefit from improved logistical communication.
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Great views. October is the perfect time to take the tour as the weather is great, the humidity is low, and the views are stunning. Ricky and Buzz were excellent driver and tour guide. Money well spent on my first trip to the Arlington/DC area.
We had a beautiful night to see the monuments. I highly recommend going on this tour. The monuments are gorgeous at night and we were blessed to be there during the full moon which enhanced everything. They gave us so much history, made sure to answer all our questions and gave us ample time to take pictures. Tony and Brittany were absolutely the best tour guides. They were so knowledgeable and had a lot of fun with us. I would definitely suggest this to everyone.
Rob was fabulous as a tour guide. He was so passionate and knowledgeable. He made the whole tour come alive with his historical knowledge. I would highly recommend this tour and hope that your experience is as wonderful as mine was with Omar as our driver and Tob as our tour guide.
So good to see all the monuments lit us at night. Sam, our giuide, was exceptional. We had seen most of the sights during the day so this trip was just great.
Monuments are stunning at night! Tour ran overtime. The bus was super comfortable and the guide was upbeat. Nice group!
Our tour guide Derek was fantastic and we learned a lot on this tour! This is a great way to see all the important monuments and they look so beautiful at night!
George was great. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. Really enjoyed all we saw and learned. Highly recommend this adventure.
The tour guide, Dion (Mr 13), was extremely knowledgeable, animated it was such an enjoyable tour with so much information and sites. We were awestruck!!
There is nothing like seeing the monuments at night. It was awesome, nice pics, excellent tour guide and comfortable bus
Buzz and Sylvia are fantastic! Great way to see the monuments without the crowd! Got some good pics and a stress free experience.
The locations we visited were great. The monuments and sights across DC are lit up and pretty to see at night. Our tour guide was very chatty and rambled at times.
We had the best, knowledgeable crew! It was so easy, very entertaining, and we learned do much! We had so much fun and would do it again.
Loved our tour guide - Rob who was a lifelong resident and provided so much insight into the city as well as the sites visited. For a night tour the amount of time spent at each site was timed perfectly for the tour.
Jack our tour guide did a great job explaining the various monuments. We had a lot of rain for the first two but that was out of their control. They did have a handful of ponchos available but not enough for everyone. Tony did great navigating the bus and got us a great shot of the capital building at the end despite all of the random road closures.
We had Jack as our tour guide and Tony as our driver and they both were awesome. They kept the mood fun (even while we were all soaked from the rain). We laughed, learned and enjoyed all the sights!!
Very interesting to see so many monuments at night. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and bus was very comfortable. Only suggestion I would give to Viator is to have a flashlight or light saber like some other companies use to help find guide when it gets very dark.
The DC Monument at night tour is a must! Not only was it beautiful but the tour guide Brittany and the driver Sheila made the experience even better.
Shirley and Brittany were fantastic! There was plenty of time to see and experience each stop and tons of interesting facts along the way!
Everything looks different at night, we got beautiful pictures. Brittney was fun and a wealth of knowledge. We enjoyed it even tho rainy, they took good care of us.
Absolutely amazing. Both the driver and the tour guide were so amazing. Couldn’t have asked for a better time. This tour is a must do.
LOVED Jack & Tony!! We had fun, we learned a lot, beautiful experience, amazing pictures. Worth the upgrade to the open bus when the weather is right. Jack was a great resource for additional information.
This was a fantastic tour. Rob was our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable and happy to share all that he knew. I didn’t realize we walked through several of the main sites with our guide explaining along the way. This was the highlight of my trip without a doubt. We were in the smaller one too tour. It was nice only having 12 people total in the group as opposed to 40+
This was the perfect way to view the monuments at night! George was so knowledgeable and polite .... and Tony took such great care of us as our driver. We got some great photos and learned a lot as well! We highly recommend this adventure!!!!
Our driver, Tony, and guide, Buzz, were both very knowledgeable, very attentive to the passengers, and overall made this the best tour we had during our vaca-week. At night, traffic/travel is much better, the tour hits all the majority of big attractions and a few off the beaten path... We saw way more at night than daytime tours (being lit up at night added a special ambiance). This freed-up two days of our visit so we could focus on more places to explore!
Outstanding tour! Great experience! Gives ideas for the rest of the stay. Explained various details. Super knowledgeable. Answered my questions. Spoke very loudly and clearly.
A terrific tour full of information and sites! So much to see and experience. Our guide, Elvis was engaging and so knowledgeable.
Our tour guide Rob was exceptionally knowledgeable and interesting stories that enhanced the experience. Our driver Tony was very courteous and helpful, as well as an excellent driver.
DC tour was fantastic! George was a great guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and made it unforgettable!!
Seeing Washington at night is magical! Great and knowledgeable tour guide, Jack, and super driver, Tony. Beautiful and comfortable bus.
Great tour! Dion (13) was our tour guide and he was fantastic. So knowledgeable about everything! Toni was a driver and kept us safe. Wonderful experience.👏👏👏👏
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