DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks & Open-Top Luxury Bus
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.
What To Expect
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Start/End Location
The White House
Guided Stop (outside only)
Options
Glass-Top Convertible Mini Bus
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.
Luxury Closed-Top Tour Bus
Up to 50 Passengers: Traditional tour bus; closed-top; climate-controlled Departure Time: Tours depart promptly at 7:30pm. Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to the departure time for a timely check-in.
What‘s Included
Profesional Tour Guide (English-speaking; on and off the bus)
Bottled water
the tour is conducted by either a closed-top or open-top convertible tour bus.
Guided city tour
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Luggage Storage
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7,121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I highly recommend this...
Kelly S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour! Our guide, Rocky, was fantastic. We hit all the major sights in just one evening.
Awesome Way To See Monuments
Traveler796081,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Elvis rocked. He engaged the small group and made sure we saw everything. He adapted when it was too crowded at the MLK memorial and skipped it and came back at the end when no one was there. We paid for the upgraded small group tour and it was worth the cost. Loved that the roof was removed and we had such a clear view.
Excellent nighttime small group tour!!
Carol P,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide George and driver Tyrone were both great!! George really provided excellent commentary on each site we visited and also those we passed by. We appreciated that George made sure to light our way after dark since sometimes paths were dark or uneven. Tyrone was always helpful getting us on and off the van. Note: loved taking the tour with the smaller group (about 12).
Bus 26 Had A Blast!
Catherine M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learned and saw so much on a beautiful early June evening! George was our amazing guide and he enthusiastically led us all over beautiful DC. Very informative, funny, and engaging! Super well done! Alicia was our very kind driver! Super professional! I noted the positivity when George and Alicia encountered other associates from the same company. We had a party of 5 adults and 2 very young children. I have done DC monument tours similar but nothing compares to our experience. Highly recommend this tour! Also…went back to Pershing Park (World War I Memorial) to hear Taps (5pm daily) the following day because George told us about it. Very cool!!!
Nice Open Air Tour
Richard W,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Raphael was personable. He kept the mood light and fun. He gave us lots of facts and information. We'll worth it!
A must do tour!
jimmycoughdrops,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience if you’re in DC this is a must Do and the company is really good at their job this is our first time in DC and we came with a bunch of friends taking a tour at night is fantastic and this less of a crowd
Awesome Experience!
Carl T,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience! Rae, who was our tour guide, was amusing and full of charisma and humor. She was extremely knowledgeable about the DC area and the history of all the monuments we visited. She was full of energy and made all of us feel the same positive experience. The driver, Gloria, was also a lovely, funny and witty person, who drove us safely to each destination. We truly had an awesome 👌 experience with USA Tour Guide and would definitely spread the word. Carl & Kelly T CA
Night Monument Tour
H8247IYsarahl,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. We did the night monuments tour with the open top bus. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and the driver very helpful.
Average experience
TirupatiReddy Y,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Booked open top bus tour, bit expensive but had a nice time. Excellent tour guide. Even though White House views available from the H street, they didn’t attempt to show us, in some places didn’t give a chance to take pictures. Especially in the Thomas Jefferson monument driver left and came after long time. Overall for the money we spent it is average, only good thing is excellent tour guide.
One trip to see all of the top historical sites. The tour guide and bus driver were great and meshed well with the tour.
Michael E,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a must do on your first trip to dc. You get to here all of the background information which is what you went to Washington for
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