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
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
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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 7,084 reviews
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!
Cindy_A, Apr 2026
This was a perfect way to see A LOT with limited time available.
(I don’t know if you noticed, but that review had 13 words:)
Latasha_E, Apr 2026
Deion was absolutely amazing as our DC tour guide! From start to finish, he kept us fully engaged with his energy, passion, and deep knowledge of the city’s history. Every stop felt meaningful because of the way he brought stories to life and connected the past to the present.
Stephanie_B, Apr 2026
Tour surpassed our expectations! Rob was a wonderful guide, able to connect with each member of the group in his presentation of the monuments. Khalifa was a fantastic driver. Have already recommended it to multiple friends.
Mari_S, Apr 2026
It was truly amazing, Rob did a fantastic job guiding us thru all the monuments and Curtis was superb keeping us save while on the bus. We enjoyed throughly. Thank you!!
Allyson_K, Apr 2026
Lovely bus ride with a incredible driver who was so nice. Rocky was a great docent. Very knowledgeable
Brooke_R, Apr 2026
Very educational, was able to see al major monuments with cool weather and less crowds. Bring walking shoes.
Madge_M, Apr 2026
Wonderful views and photo ops. Raphael was very knowledgeable. Tania the driver was a hoot!! Don’t miss this tour!
Linda_C, Apr 2026
This was a great tour! After visiting many of the monuments during the day, I was afraid this would seem redundant. Not the case. It really enhanced our daytime experience, as the guide gave us more information and some of the monuments looked very different and very beautiful! We were blessed with perfect weather, and Jack, our tour guide, was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Alison_C, Apr 2026
Deion and Tryone, our guide and bus driver, we're both absolutely excellent! Tyrone made us feel welcome and was extremely helpful. Even dropped us back at the Embassy Suite in Georgetown DC. Dion could have been a college professor with how knowledgeable he was about all the monuments and associated history. Is anecdotes and obscure information were incredibly accurate and educational as well as entertaining. You definitely will be walking some but not nearly as much as if you were just dropped off at the mall to walk around to all of them. We did the night monument bus tour and could see everything and stopped and spent enough time to enjoy things as well. Highly recommend!
Nicholas_P, Apr 2026
Very entertaining and very educational. I loved it and saw all the monuments and memorials I wanted to see.
Catherine_C, Apr 2026
Will and Shawn were amazing tour guides! They had so much knowledge of all of our US history and were really great at answering any questions. I would suggest having dinner before the tour begins as we had little ones who were starving once tour ended! I would definitely recommend this tour if in the DC area.
Courtney_B, Apr 2026
It was a wonderful way to see the sites. We had a great time. The only suggestion that I have is to keep the lights off on the bus when parked so that the bugs don’t come out. Overall, it was a great experience for my 13 year-old and her first visit here.
Pamela_C, Apr 2026
This tour is a must! So informative and fun! Beautiful sights at night in a small group setting. This is the way to do it!
Carol_B, Apr 2026
This is probably my favorite tour in Washington DC (other than the FBI experience).
I loved the motorcoach. We upgraded to the nicer vehicle which was very comfortable. Since it was a nice evening, we opted to have the bus driver remove the glass top so we could go convertible. Definitely the best type of vehicle to see the monuments at night.
Seeing the monuments lit up at sunset and at night was a thrill. Absolutely gorgeous. A must see for every visitor to Washington DC!
But it was our guide that made the tour truly memorable. His grasp of history about the area and the monuments themselves was bar none. Not only did he regale us with historical facts and stories, but he did it in such a lively, fun and entertaining way. He truly had his audience captivated.
I highly recommend this tour!
Denise_B, Apr 2026
Dion was a great guide. Getting on and off the bus several times, after walking all over DC, was hard on my 65 year old knees
Devin_F, Apr 2026
We upgraded to the van with the glass top convertible. Can’t speak for the other tours, but Will and Miller did a great job. Will knows tons of info about the monuments. Miller was our driver and navigated construction well enough that our tour did not go over. Money well spent.
Zoe_B, Apr 2026
This was our favorite tour so far. The monuments look amazing at night. We were introduced to many we had not seen before. I highly recommend doing the open air bus as compared to the regular bus. Will, our tour guide was both very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and our driver, Rick was friendly and engaging.
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