DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks & Open-Top optional upgrade
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 To Expect
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Start/End Location
The White House
Guided Stop (outside only)
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
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.
Tour Bus
Up to 50 Passengers: Traditional tour 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
7,042 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very entertaining and...
Nicholas P,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very entertaining and very educational. I loved it and saw all the monuments and memorials I wanted to see.
Great experience!
Catherine C,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Will and Shawn were amazing tour guides! They had so much knowledge of all of our US history and were really great at answering any questions. I would suggest having dinner before the tour begins as we had little ones who were starving once tour ended! I would definitely recommend this tour if in the DC area.
Hop through 10 monuments in one night.
Sandra B,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack and the driver were awesome. Wow! I can't think of another way to visit 10 monuments in 3 hours. The weather was awesome.
Definitely worth it!
Courtney B,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a wonderful way to see the sites. We had a great time. The only suggestion that I have is to keep the lights off on the bus when parked so that the bugs don’t come out. Overall, it was a great experience for my 13 year-old and her first visit here.
INCREDIBLE TOUR!
378chelsiem,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was awesome. He was great at communicating instructions to the group to make sure we all were on the bus after each stop. He gave us so much information that I would have never known if it wasn’t for him! Learned so much, saw the beautiful sites lit up at night. Overall wonderful
It’s a must!
Pamela C,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a must! So informative and fun! Beautiful sights at night in a small group setting. This is the way to do it!
Ask for Elvis!
Rchlstover,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elvis and Tyrone were awesome! We had a great time with them!! Loved the tour and recommend the glass top smaller bus!
Great tour - no Ubers to be found at the end though
Cruiser571260,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was awesome! I really enjoyed it and the guide was extremely knowledgeable. Since our hotel was about a mile and a half away, we Uber’s down and planned on Bering back but when we were back there were none available. In the future I would park by the pickup/dropoff point.
Highly recommend
TAP2882,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Derek was very informative and engaging. The monuments were very impressive at night. I would highly recommend this trip when visiting DC
Captivating tour. I highly recommend!
Carol B,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is probably my favorite tour in Washington DC (other than the FBI experience). I loved the motorcoach. We upgraded to the nicer vehicle which was very comfortable. Since it was a nice evening, we opted to have the bus driver remove the glass top so we could go convertible. Definitely the best type of vehicle to see the monuments at night. Seeing the monuments lit up at sunset and at night was a thrill. Absolutely gorgeous. A must see for every visitor to Washington DC! But it was our guide that made the tour truly memorable. His grasp of history about the area and the monuments themselves was bar none. Not only did he regale us with historical facts and stories, but he did it in such a lively, fun and entertaining way. He truly had his audience captivated. I highly recommend this tour!
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