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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

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Overview

Available languages

German
Portuguese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

2 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Hop on board and discover Washington DC on this 2-hour tour, lit up for the night. Listen and learn of the fascinating history of each landmark with recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese.

Cruise by historical landmarks and highlights such as the Capitol Building, the Washington Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, Rosslyn, Georgetown, Pentagon and others. Marvel at the Lincoln Memorial as the illuminating lights reflect over the Lincoln Memorial Pool.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Panoramic night tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your seat. Everyone sits on top deck, unless otherwise requested

Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour

Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required

Customers are advised to download the Big Bus app to find out real-time bus tracking information and Stop location. Alternatively please visit the Big Bus website.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Save up to 40% when you bundle Hop-on Hop-off and Night Tour

15-minute photo stop at The Lincoln Memorial

2-Hour Panoramic Night Tour of DC

24 or 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 stops (if option selected)

Open-air, double decker bus

Digital Audio Commentary in multiple languages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Redeem your voucher with Big Bus staff at the bus passenger pick-up zone in front of Union Station by Columbia Circle

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Union Station

Washington DC becomes even more beautiful after the sun sets. Join us on our 2-hour Sunset Tour to discover the nation's capital from a whole new perspective. *The Night Tour takes two hours and is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Lincoln Memorial

15-minute stop to view and take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

24-Hour Ticket & Night Tour

24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 17 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
2-hour Panoramic Night Tour: See DC illuminated by night. Departs Union Station at 630PM
Free Oval Office Photo: Free Oval Office digital photo from White House Gifts
1-Hour Free Bike Rental: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking

48-Hour Ticket & Night Tour

48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 17 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
2-hour Panoramic Night Tour: See DC illuminated by night. Departs Union Station at 630PM
Free Oval Office Photo: Free Oval Office digital photo from White House Gifts
1-Hour Free Bike Rental: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking

2-Hour Panoramic Night Tour

Departs at 630PM: See DC illuminated at night

Reviews

4.27

1,148 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great tour

    Vicky V,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The bus tour was great. We did the 7 pm tour, but it become chilly once the sun went down as we sat on the top decker of the bus. It was educational and fun.

  • Big Bus DC

    James H,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The trip was very nice. The people we encountered were very professional and polite. Especially the driver. Washington is beautiful at night.

  • Fantastic way to see whole city in two hours.

    Michelle V,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great nighttime view of the whole city! We got gorgeous pics of all the monuments and we stopped to see Lincoln memorial at night for 15 minutes and bathroom break. It was perfect!

  • Absolutely the best!!!

    marsha k,

    Aug 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The people that work here are absolutely the most caring, considerate, and fun workers that we have ever had in Washington… They are fabulous

  • Very pleasant walk of...

    patricia l,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very pleasant walk of 2 hours late afternoon and early evening in Washington. A digest of the most beautiful monuments.

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4.27
1,148 reviews
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