DC: Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour with Live Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Big Bus is the only official bus tour partner of the National Park Service; no one gets you closer to the best memorials, monuments, and landmarks of Washington, DC.
Watch DC transform from a bustling capital into a glowing city of monuments and history. The Sunset Tour takes you on a journey past the city’s most iconic landmarks just as the sun sets and the monuments begin to shine. With engaging storytelling, stunning photo opportunities, and comfortable open-top sightseeing, it’s one of the most memorable ways to experience the nation’s capital.
As evening falls, climb aboard an open-top double-decker and enjoy sweeping views of DC at its most beautiful. Travel through historic streets and along the National Mall as your expert guide shares the stories behind America’s most famous landmarks.
Watch the Washington Monument rise against the evening sky, admire the Lincoln Memorial reflected in the Reflecting Pool, and see the White House and U.S. Capitol illuminated after dark.
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
Operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your seat
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 via Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
Your Dollars in Action: A portion of every ticket helps preserve the National Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus tour supports America’s history for generations to come
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
L'Enfant Plaza
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.
What‘s Included
2-hour Panoramic Night Tour of DC
24/48hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 18 stops (if selected)
Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
Free time at Lincoln Memorial for photos
Open-top Double-Decker Bus
Live guide (available March & April 2026) - digital commentary available post-April
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
48-Hour Ticket & Night Tour
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: hop on and off at 18 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
2-hour Panoramic Night Tour: departs from L’Enfant Plaza (Stop #6)
Free Oval Office Photo
Unlimited Biking - Free Hour
2-Hour Sightseeing Night Tour
24-Hour Ticket & Night Tour
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: hop on and off at 18 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
2-hour Panoramic Night Tour: departs L’Enfant Plaza (Stop #6)
Free Oval Office Photo
Unlimited Biking - Free Hour
Reviews
1,207 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour, so worth it
YanniB92,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Our tour guide and driving Brandon Barber was great
Vernon made the Night tour 5 Star! Don't miss the opportunity to see DC at night
nancy r,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a short getaway and wanted to fit in as much as we could. We chose the night tour to take in the city sites lite up. Vernon was terrific! Knowledgeable and energetic. He made the tour fun and engaging. Loved how animated he was and how he incorporated personal experiences to the different sites we visited. When we started it was still light and I didnt think we would see the sites at night, but was pleasantly surprised when it got dark and we got to see them lite up. Vernon made the tour 5 Star!
I loved my visit ! Washington DC is beautiful!
Exploration320563,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyrika was wonderful! Very helpful!
Only ok
Lloyd J,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Windy and cool on the open top deck, hard to hear tour guide due to accent and outside noise.ggggggg
Tyrika Rocks
N9484BZmargaretp,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were so impressed with Tyrika Kale as our driver. She was knowledgeable, pleasant, friendly and uplifting! She had answers to all our questions and she just made us feel special. She can drive me anywhere! Please tell her she did a great job.
Will do again
139ednaw,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super funny and nice kept us entertained
Tyrika was great!
Jlsorgen,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyrika Kale was a great tour guide! Funny and personable! Highly recommend the big bus tour to see all of the monuments in DC
Dc
noahwC879MS,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyrika Kale was the best driver and tour guide. Great personality
Tyrika Kate is a legend
TrailBlazer785536,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Tyrika Kate. We ended up with her for 2 days in a row. Tyrika is a legend. We had her on one day, and thought she was very pleasant and thorough with all the monuments. The next day, we were running down the street to catch the big bus, it drove right passed up and stopped for us. It was Tyrika again. At this point it's Sunday morning, we had the but all to ourselves. She was very clear on all the monuments, stopped at the perfect angles for us to take the perfect pictures. She's lonely and help make our DC better. She's a true gem.
Amazing service
Roving00017045245,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our blue line driver was very good. It was easter and it was raining tyrika kale and and other reps that were in maroon T-shirts help us transition from the blue line to the red line very easily. Made sure we could stay in the bus u till the other bus came . They were very helpful. I was very impressed with that.
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