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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

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)

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

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

2-Hour Panoramic Night Tour

Departs at 630PM: See DC illuminated at night

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

Reviews

4.27

1,168 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Magical evening. Seeing...

    Leslie B,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Magical evening. Seeing monuments at night and riding on top of bus easy and comfortable. Miss Gale exceptional and fu

  • DC monuments at night and much more!

    Barbara A,

    Oct 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • First Night in DC Experience!

    Rhetta R,

    Sep 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was beautiful! The driver and other employees were so kind and welcoming. Fabulous experience on our first night in DC!!!!

  • Hard Pass

    darlene e,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    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.

  • 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.

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4.27
1,168 reviews
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