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DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour, Glass-Top Vehicle Option

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Overview

Available languages

English

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 Oct 15 - Mar 15 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

Transport by high-end open-top / glass-top convertible bus, if option selected

Gratuities

Hotel pick up and drop off

Luggage Storage

What To Expect

1

United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center

Start/End Location

•Admission Not Applicable
2

White House

Guided Stop (outside only)

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

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.

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.

Reviews

4.67

6,612 reviews

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  • Elvis Group

    Ernest E,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The experience was amazingly fun and historically memorable. Arrive 10-15 minutes early and use the restroom prior to departure.

  • Great way to see the monuments!

    townsendfamily,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I was hesitant to skip out on seeing the monuments in the day - but I am so glad we decided to see them at night! The weather was super hot - and it was still hot at night - but to see the monuments in the evening is the way to go! Our tour guide was funny and so nice! He was informative too! We saw everything we wanted to see, didn't feel rushed...and aside from another passenger stealing our phone charger when we got off the bus at one of the stops, it was a perfect tour!

  • The Most Engaging Tour, Ever

    Theo C,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Derek, our tour guide, was awesome and knowledgeable. When it got dark, it became difficult to see out of the window, but he did an excellent job explaining everything

  • Night Tours of Monuments and Memorials

    Gayle A,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was great. Our guide Bob was excellent. Not too much walking was done and if you don’t want to walk, you can hang out on the nice air conditioned bus.

  • Our tour guide was...

    Erin K,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a ton of new information about the memorials, monuments, and DC that we never knew before. The bus was comfortable and the tour the perfect length. We totally recommend this tour!

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