DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the stunning beauty of the architecture and memorials of Washington, D.C. lit up after dark.
You’ll begin the tour at the U.S. Navy Memorial, then board the luxury, late-model tour bus and make yourself comfortable before we head off 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.
For a more exclusive experience, upgrade to our convertible/glass top vehicle which serves a smaller group and provides fresh air and uninterrupted views!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
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
No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
Departure Location: Tours Start/Ends at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. We meet guests in the front of the Memorial, a large fountain plaza, by the tall navy flags - on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th & 9th St NW. Please note: rideshares tend to bring people to the opposite side of the block.
Parking/Metro: We do not have dedicated parking for this tour. There is street parking and parking garages (including directly under the Navy Memorial meeting location) located in the area. Tours also meet directly outside the Metro station "Navy Memorial - National Archives" on the yellow and green lines.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Profesional Tour Guide (English-speaking; on and off the bus)
Bottled water
Guided city tour
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Luggage Storage
What To Expect
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Start/End Location
White House
Guided Stop (outside only)
Options
Smaller Glass-Top Convertible
UPGRADE: Glass top vehicle: Less than 15 people! Enjoy a smaller group in an arched-glass convertible van. (The roof is open by default April to August)
Departure Time: Tours depart promptly at 7:30pm. Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to the departure time for a timely check-in.
Standard Tour Bus
Up to 50 Passengers: Standard Bus
Departure Time: Tours depart promptly at 7:30pm. Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to the departure time for a timely check-in.
Reviews
6,897 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best day in dc
U1748TMalessandrab,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best day ever on our DC tour thanks to Evan and John! Evan is truly an exceptional guide...incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and so patient with our family. He brought every monument and story to life in a way that made the day unforgettable. You can tell he loves what he does, and it made all the difference. And a huge thank you to John, our driver, who was professional, attentive, and kept everything running smoothly. His driving was safe, calm, and perfectly timed, making the whole experience seamless. This tour was the highlight of our trip. We left with amazing memories, learned so much, and had nonstop fun. We can’t recommend Evan and John enough! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Worth it!
Sarah F,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was informative and funny! 10/10 recommend. It wasn't just about the stops. He knew the history and the perfect photo oops! I've been to most of the placesany times, but never had them explained and had photos like this.
Great tour!
deshaw2015,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dion was our guide and he was fantastic. Very informative and enthusiastic. The tour covered all the areas that we wanted to see and we were able to get out and walk around those areas.
Depends a lot on the...
Finn C,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Depends a lot on the guide! The good ones are FANTASTIC! Great value, even as a repeatable experience, and a really unique way to see DC and learn its history.
Tour by night
D B,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A suggestion to the company, the sign-in table should be marked better. Could not tell who was legit because it was dark and there were several buses/guides. Thankfully, got on the right one. Tipping...if there's a jar in the front, could it be marked clearly. I put my money it it, but as I was leaving, I noticed people were handing our guide the money. ??? Booked a tour on a Thursday night, 7:15pm. The tour started on time. Great introduction from our guide, Dion, and smooth driver, Alisha. Dion was very informative and funny. At the beginning of the tour, a lot of buildings were pointed out. You had to keep up. You definitely cannot take any pictures unless you were sitting by the window on the side of the conversation. If the tour is not crowded, take a window by yourself. After that, the tour got better because we got to step on some of the grounds that were listed on the itinerary. That part of tour didn't feel rushed. We had time to take pictures and asked questions. I think it helped that we had only 15 people. Walking was not difficult. There were steps to Jefferson Lincoln Memorial. Do not recall Jefferson, but Lincoln had a very long ramp. There is ONLY one bathroom break and it was at the beginning of the tour. Overall, the tour was very good.
Excellent night tour!
812brooks,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour. George was very knowledgable and fun as our tour guide. This tour hit all the sites you would want to see. Enjoyed the experience.
Tracy
Tracy M,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun and efficient tour! Great way to see lots of memorials in a short amount of time. We went on the night tour and upgraded to the smaller bus with a glass roof (definitely worth it). Our tour guide, Jeff, was super knowledgeable and allowed time to see and explore a bit on our own. Kalifa navigated the driving with ease and made sure everyone was safe and hydrated. Bus aisle and seating was a little tight but not a big deal. Definitely recommend. Super cool experience!
The experience was...
Raul A,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was amazing, the tour guy was very knowledgeable, we had a great time and took a lot of pictures.
Rocky, our guide, was...
Justin B,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rocky, our guide, was incredible. He told us fun facts of every single monument, lot of great history and even took pictures of the family.
DC at Night
janetbP3187FX,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were light hearted, not over the top w the presentations, as if we were having a casual conversation! The glass top is not necessary since there are no high rise buildings but the small group was worth the price! Highly recommend!
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