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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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
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John_S, Aug 2026
Seeing Washington at night is magical! Great and knowledgeable tour guide, Jack, and super driver, Tony. Beautiful and comfortable bus.
Karen_O, Aug 2026
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.👏👏👏👏
Elizabeth_S, Aug 2026
We had a fabulous time. Rocky was a terrific and knowledgeable guide. It is a great experience to see these monuments and DC lit up in its glory.
Anonymous, Aug 2026
There is a lot get on / off bus to walk to monuments close up Best tour guide and driver Excellent hx of DC and America Loved it
Arthur_K, Aug 2026
Considerable amount of walking. The tour guide Derek was excellent and driver Omar was also very good.
Angela_D, Aug 2026
Excellent tour full of historical information about places we visited and places to come back to. Our tour guide was fun, knowledgeable, sensitive to passengers, and safe!
Michael_R, Aug 2026
It was a great tour. Sylvia and Buzz were great! We saw all of the monuments at night! It was beautiful.
David_S, Aug 2026
It’s a must do when visiting DC. You cover so much in three hours and the tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. The entire staff works to give you an incredible experience.
Amanda_C, Aug 2026
Tony and Thirteen were amazing. Thirteen had an amazing personality. He was entertaining and so knowledgeable. He has all the fun facts teaching us the history aspects of the tour and connecting it to the current times as well. Tony was very kind and made sure to navigate the city to het us around safe. He was aware of the detour and road closures currently going on due to construction. Overall a fantastic experience. Absolutely would recommend this duo to anyone!
Christen_M, Aug 2026
This was a wonderful, kid-friendly experience that exceeded our expectations. It made seeing all the big landmarks so easy with our 3 children and saved us so much time and extra walking. Would 10/10 recommend!
Adam_B, Aug 2026
We had a great experience with Buzz & Sylvia! They were knowledgeable and entertaining. Our three hours flew by!
Marie_K, Aug 2026
Great way to see everything. The regular bus was great because it was a warm night and the air conditioning was nice.
Lykisha_C, Aug 2026
The tour was ok, if I were to do this again I would definitely not do an enclosed bus and upgrade to the open air or even pick a company with a trolley or open cart/car deal to better see the things being pointed out as we drive-by. Things on the opposite side of you are blocked by people or the roof of the bus. I think the amount of time at the MLK monument is not enough. After everyone in the group waits in line for their photo op its time to leave. We didn't get to walk around and see the remaining area/quotes. This was more worth $50
Deborah_G, Jul 2026
This tour stops at several monuments and you need to be able to climb stairs to fully enjoy each stop. The open bus was great to view the sights and provided extra opportunities to take pictures!
Raphael was our guide and Tyrone was our driver. Both worked well together to ensure that we had time at each stop to explore and receive information. It was nice to have a native of DC to lead us through our tour. Check in for the tour was easy and we were provided wristbands for easy identification. Also water was provided. We highly recommend the 3 hour evening tour as part of your DC visit
Savia_Z, Jul 2026
Elvis was super knowledgeable about American history and explaining the monuments to us . One of his speeches got me teary eyed and emotional . Tony was friendly and a safe driver, attentive to our needs. We loved the convertible van. Great tour guide , great driver , great van , great America .
Randy_D, Jul 2026
It was an excellent and quick three plus hour tour of the monuments at night.
Outstanding service by Buzz (tour guide) and bus driver Silvia.
Jason_B, Jul 2026
The night monument tour was amazing. The whole family had a great time. Deion “Primetime” “13” was very entertaining and informative. Tony was a skilled driver that got is to every destination safely and with precision. 10/10 would recommend and if you can ask for the dynamic duo of Tony and Deion you wont be disappointed
Janet_D, Jul 2026
They told us the bus would leave when it was full… this was in response to wanting to going to the bathroom before the tour started. We were a 1/2 hour early. So we got on the bus and waited. We regretted it because we had to use some of our very short monument time to use the restroom.
Robert_T, Jul 2026
Significantly more walking than you might expect, however it was well worth it. The monuments and memorials were much better at night in my opinion. Our tour guide Noam was knowledgeable and engaging.
Rachel_K, Jul 2026
The driver was excellent Tony and our tour guide. Dion was very informative, but went way too fast for us to enjoy the monuments and the memorial statues.
Serena_M, Jul 2026
My family and I did the convertible night tour seeing the monuments. Our guide, Will, was funny and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour!!
Patricia_S, Jul 2026
Traveler tips: There is a decent amount of walking, and few restroom stops. No food or drink on the bus.
The tour was amazing, highly recommend. Tony and Deon were our guides. They did a very good job getting us to and from. Deon was highly knowledgeable. Made the tour enjoyable with unordinary history.
Jennifer_H, Jul 2026
Can’t recommend this tour enough. Tony and Dion were great. The tour was informative, didn’t feel rushed and was a great way to see multiple locations if you have limited time in the area. I highly recommend a night tour during the summer.
Kim_D, Jul 2026
Fast paced. Still lots of walking. Air conditioned bus. Free waters. Way to see most all monuments in one outing
Laurel_K, Jul 2026
We were late because of all of the construction in the city (our walk more than doubled), but some team members waited for us and brought us to meet the group in a van, which was amazing. Unfortunately, when we caught up with the group, other customers resisted making space (using seats for unticketed lap children and strollers), and the tour guide was not supportive in helping us find seats. Two members of our group ended up leaving and not participating in the tour. Our tour guide was personable, but gave some misinformation and/or misworded "facts" as we toured. The driver was outstanding, though.
Tess_W, Jul 2026
Wonderful tour of the monuments at night! We loved Curtis and Buzz! We had plenty of time at each stop and enjoyed seeing everything lit up at night. It was beautiful!
Amanda_H, Jul 2026
George was an amazing tour guide. He had so much knowledge and it was clear he enjoys being a tour guide. To be able to visit so many of the monuments without the hassle of driving was worth every penny!! The history lesson along the way was awesome. My kids (11 and 8) learned so much.
Sue_S, Jul 2026
Excellent tour. George was so knowledgeable. And with his booming voice was easy to hear him. He was fun & entertaining & full of interesting facts. Alicia was a careful & considerate bus driver. The bus was comfortable & the AC was just what we needed on the hot & humid night.
Melanie_G, Jul 2026
Our tour guide and bus driver were excellent. The bus was comfortable and air conditioned. My only complaint was that 4 family members (out of the 14 tickets I purchased) were on a plane that was diverted because of weather and I had no recourse to ask for a refund since I booked through Viator. The tour company could not help me and the Viator website gave no recourse or phone number. I was out $250 plus. I will think about booking directly rather than through Viator, which I have used successfully many times.
Kathleen_J, Jul 2026
Our guide was incredibly informative and made the entire tour great. We never would have discovered the information or been able to cover all of the monuments on our own in this same amount of time. Definite must see even with teenage kids.
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