Available languages
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.
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
Guests may activate ticket in two ways: 1. Download and open the Big Bus app. Tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to staff at departure. 2. Redeem voucher and activate with Big Bus staff at Stop #1 - Union Station - bus meeting point in front of Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
Lincoln Memorial
15-minute stop to view and take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Departs at 630PM: See DC illuminated at night
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 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
1,168 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Leslie B,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
Magical evening. Seeing monuments at night and riding on top of bus easy and comfortable. Miss Gale exceptional and fu
Barbara A,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
It was well done. We saw everything on the itinerary and this tour included the DC monuments but also a tour through Georgetown, old town Alexandra and parts of Arlington. A very inclusive tour.
Rhetta R,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
The tour was beautiful! The driver and other employees were so kind and welcoming. Fabulous experience on our first night in DC!!!!
darlene e,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
Our evening monument trip only allowed you to exit at the Lincoln Memorial for 20 minutes or so. The commentary was a TERRIBLE recording with very little historical info, an outdated music track & lousy jokes. Did get several good pics of some of the monuments, but most were far away.
Vicky V,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
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.
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