Moonlit DC Tour: Nighttime Monuments Adventure

Experience the magic of Washington D.C. at night with our Night-Time Monuments Bus Tour. See the iconic monuments and memorials illuminated under the stars for an unforgettable 3-hour adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Mall - Discover Washington DC illuminated at night with a 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Travel through the city in a temperature-controlled coach bus, gaining insights about the landmarks you pass.
    Participants will have the opportunity to stop at 10 major sites for photos, including the White House, US…
What's Included
  • 3-Hour Washington DC Night-Time Monuments Tour
  • Experience a moonlit tour of Washington DC for a unique experience
  • Stops at 10+ Top Attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial
  • Pass by top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums, Arlington Cemetery
  • Professional Tour Guide that stays with you…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information

Discover the beauty of Washington DC illuminated at night with this 3-hour guided moonlit tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Journey through the city in a temperature-controlled coach bus, gaining insights into the various landmarks you encounter along the way.
Participants will have the opportunity to stop at 10 major sites for photographs,…

Location
790 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Meet at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, located outside the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 7PM.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gregsd3806xo
Jul 17, 2026
A worthwhile and entertaining tour! - Dwayne and Abraham (bus driver) were AWESOME. Well spoken, informative but not arrogant. Both made a good tour .... GREAT! Thanks for the friendly banter at every stop. Will strongly recommend!
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Rubymy4990ku
Jul 17, 2026
Great time - The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The driver was also very friendly. We enjoyed ourselves very much.
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Petercr7870ne
Jul 13, 2026
Would do again - Great tour driver and guide we awesome and learned a ton on the way
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Noahn466
Jul 10, 2026
James and Chris were great - James, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept the pace up so that we could visit many different places. The three hours flew by. I recommend James and Chris.
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Relax01931593684
Jul 10, 2026
Best history tour I've ever experienced - James and Chris were solid! Driving was great. My wife gets motion sick easy and this was not that kind of trip. They are both very friendly and attentive to us. They genuinely seem to enjoy their job. James spoke non-stop on this trip. He's full of knowledge and keeps the group moving, together and creates awe in every moment and stop. We really liked him. I would do this exact trip again when I come back one day.
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Mauricecn7845pi
Jul 10, 2026
An Awesome Informative Tour of American History. - Linwood and Tonya were a great team. We were able to make all of the stops on the tour and the information was insightful and informative. We had a great experience which will be remembered for years.
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S8147cikatherinec
Jul 10, 2026
Wonderful DC Tour w/ James and Chris - James and Chris were amazing! Very knowledgeable and helpful on our trip around DC. Take the tour if you get the chance!
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Ricky
Jul 19, 2026
3 hour tour disappointing! - Very difficult to hear the Guide. James could only be heard if he was facing us and only if we were a few feet from him. Several times he left the majority of the group behind, unable to hear, instead of waiting for everyone to get off the bus.
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Monica_v
Jul 16, 2026
Very disappointed. Not exactly the tour we expected and bought - Our experience with Viator was extremely disappointing, not because of the tour itself, but because of the way the company handled a problem that was completely beyond our control. We booked the Night Monuments Tour and paid an additional fee for the self-guided Washington Monument experience. During the tour, we asked our guide about this portion, and she informed us that it was scheduled for Thursday. She also explained that the Washington Monument would be closed due to the extreme heat and specifically advised us to contact Viator Customer Service to request a refund for the additional experience that we would be unable to use. Following her instructions, we contacted Viator Customer Service the next morning. After reviewing our case, the representative told us that we were not eligible for any refund because, according to their system, “the tour took place.” That completely misses the point. We are not disputing that the Night Monuments Tour took place. Our complaint is that we paid extra for the Washington Monument experience, which was never available to us due to the monument’s closure. We paid for a service that could not be delivered, yet Viator refused to provide any compensation, even after their own guide directed us to contact customer service. This experience left us feeling that customer satisfaction is not a priority for Viator. We expected a company of this size to stand behind the experiences it sells and to treat customers fairly when circumstances prevent part of a purchased service from being provided. Unfortunately, because of how this situation was handled, we will not book with Viator again, and we cannot recommend the company to others.
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Andrew_b
Jul 13, 2026
Lost Bus! - it was a disaster...the bus got lost and I have tried to get in touch with Viator and the tour company with no success. I'm trying to get my money back. The bus got lost and couldn't pick the members on the tour back up. We were virtually stranded for 45-1 hour while the bus driver tried to navigate the street closures around DC. The issue is the bus driver, tour guide, and tour company owners weren't prepared. The tour guide had us stop and wait for the bus on a street that wasn't open to traffic. Why she thought a bus could get through is beyond me. I suggested multiple time walking to an open street and wasn't really listened to until finally they realized there was no other solution than to move the group to where the bus could get to. So you are thinking why didn't you just leave...I would have loved to and most people did but my family and I had our belongings ON THE BUS! So we couldn't just leave. On top of the lost bus I have a 6 year old and it was a nightime tour so it was around 9pm-10pm when this lost bus took place. She was getting tired and antsy.
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From $63
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).