DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour
Overview
DC at sunset and night is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Experience the beauty yourself during this memorable city highlights tour at dusk. As night falls in the capital, all of the famous monuments are lit up, casting a glimmering glow over the city and offering countless photo opportunities.
You’ll begin the tour at the U.S. Navy Memorial then board the luxury tour bus to iconic attractions including the White House, the Korean War Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Each building and monument features a special illumination at night. Hop off the bus and explore the memorials with your guide, taking advantage of multiple photo opportunities. The full shimmering skyline can be seen at the start and end of your tour, including views of the twinkling Tidal Basin and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Washington DC, night tours don’t get much more magical than this!
You’ll begin the tour at the U.S. Navy Memorial then board the luxury tour bus to iconic attractions including the White House, the Korean War Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Each building and monument features a special illumination at night. Hop off the bus and explore the memorials with your guide, taking advantage of multiple photo opportunities. The full shimmering skyline can be seen at the start and end of your tour, including views of the twinkling Tidal Basin and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Washington DC, night tours don’t get much more magical than this!
Inclusions
- Guided city tour
- Transport by high-end closed-top or open-top / glass-top convertible bus
- Bottled water
- Profesional Tour Guide (English-speaking; on and off the bus)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2608
Start/End Location
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
Guided Stop (outside only)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
Guided Stop (outside only)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SE Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20003-1636
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Guided Stop - Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one below.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2608
Start/End Location
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
Guided Stop (outside only)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
Guided Stop (outside only)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SE Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20003-1636
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Guided Stop - Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one below.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Guided Stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Near public transportation
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Paul_A
April 2022
Seeing the Memorials lit up at night. They were outstanding. Tour guide was very personable as well as knowledgeable.
Seeing the Memorials lit up at night. They were outstanding. Tour guide was very personable as well as knowledgeable.Barbara_H
May 2022
Mr. Map! What a fabulous tour guide. Wonderful information and lots of fun! Great selection of stops!
Mr. Map! What a fabulous tour guide. Wonderful information and lots of fun! Great selection of stops!pamelasM8594OX
May 2022
The tour far exceeded my expectations. The best way to see key sites. A big thank you to Christopher for a memorable experience.
The tour far exceeded my expectations. The best way to see key sites. A big thank you to Christopher for a memorable experience.U3598ZTcharlesc
May 2022
Larry was awesome! We really enjoyed the tour and seeing the monuments at night. The meet-up and drop off were very efficient. Fun evening!
Larry was awesome! We really enjoyed the tour and seeing the monuments at night. The meet-up and drop off were very efficient. Fun evening!Rachael_M
May 2022
Christopher was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We visited all the major monuments and no one got lost.
Christopher was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We visited all the major monuments and no one got lost.Vicki_R
May 2022
An excellent tour. The tour at dusk was our first - and best tour on our trip. Our guide Dre was brilliant!. So detail oriented and so many facts. We saw and learned so much.
An excellent tour. The tour at dusk was our first - and best tour on our trip. Our guide Dre was brilliant!. So detail oriented and so many facts. We saw and learned so much.