DC Night Tour: Monuments and Memorials

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
  • U.S. Capitol - Capture stunning photos outside the iconic U.S. Capitol as the sun sets and the lights illuminate the scene!
  • White House - Explore and photograph the exterior of one of the world’s most renowned residences while learning about its fascinating history.
  • National World War II Memorial - Discover this remarkable site honoring…
What's Included
  • 3-Hour Washington DC “Monuments By Night” Guided Night-Time Sightseeing Tour
  • Experience a moonlit tour of Washington DC for a unique experience
  • Fully Narrated Tour
  • Professional Tour Guide that stays with you throughout the tour, and walks you through the sites
  • Pass by top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums, Arlington…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information

Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Washington DC Guided Moonlit Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about various sites you pass along the way.
Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US…

Location
790 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Guests will meet at the bus stop on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW close to the corner with 9th Street NW, near the National Archives building. The bus will arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your departure time. 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura
Feb 3, 2026
Highly recommend - One of the highlights of our girls’ trip to DC last week. Vernon was our guide with Robert driving. I was concerned that a 3 hour tour at night would drag but the time passed quickly. It began at 7:30 but ended closer to 11:00. The monuments are spectacular lit at night and somehow more meaningful. Our bus was full, but people were able to comply with the times to board and move at each stop. Vernon was amusing with lots of jokes but also full of very interesting information and stories about the creation and meaning behind the monuments. His emphasis on little-known (at least to me) black history events was educational. Sometimes we were on our own to wander, and sometimes we had the option to stick with Vernon and get more info about the monument we were visiting. He has an easy, informative way of speaking to inform us with facts and stories about each place. He really added to the experience. We had fantastic weather and that helped make the evening special. Would have been a different experience in cold and/or rain.
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Victoria_m
Jan 30, 2026
Great night tour DC - Sally was a great guide with a great personality. Both she and Chris, our driver, made sure we safely visited the monuments considering there was a lot of snow and ice on the ground and on paths. A perfect way to see many sites at night.
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Richard_c
Jan 21, 2026
Awesome - Our guide was knowledgeable, considerate, and very friendly. She made the experience more than just seeing the sights.
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Loretta_m
Jan 19, 2026
highly recommend James as... - highly recommend James as our tour guy and CHRIS as our bus driver to anyone. They were very accommodating and thorough with the tour.
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Angeladq6170iy
Jan 12, 2026
Great tour! Definitely go !! - Highly recommend! Sally and Chris did an amazing job! Great driving and Sally supper knowledgeable about all the monuments and history in general. The bus was warm and clean which was a plus on a cold winter night!!
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Maura_r
Jan 8, 2026
Safe for solo travelers! - Our tour guide Sally was excellent as was our driver Chris! I am in DC for work and have very limited time for site seeing, and this tour provided the perfect safe and enjoyable solution! As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and comfortable joining this group. It was a wonderful way to learn about DC and see the sights at a beautiful time. My night photos are gorgeous.
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Maureen_h
Jan 8, 2026
James and Chris were wonderful - Chris and James provided a wonderful tour. This tour is quick paced and interesting making sure that you see all the nighttime hot spots and that you are in the best spot for photos. Chris was a safe and helpful driver and James shared both common facts and interesting trivia about each stop.
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Brandon_c
Jan 5, 2026
Sally and Godfrey were... - Sally and Godfrey were great. I learned a lot and had a great experience seeing everything at night. A very different experience.
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Tara_f
Jan 3, 2026
Awesome - This was a perfect tour for a short trip to DC. We were able to see alot of stuff and even get out and take photos.
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Stephanie_f
Jan 3, 2026
DC night lights - Great experience. The live tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Well worth the price. It was very busy, packed a lot of sites in in a short time.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).