Night Monuments Tour with 10 Stops and Admission Ticket Upgrades
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Washington DC Guided Moonlit Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about various sites you pass along the way.
Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, and more. Enjoy the views as your route passes by 20+ additional sites including the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and many of the Smithsonian museums.
Tour Stops:
• National Archives
• The U.S. Capitol
• White House
• WWII Memorial
• MLK Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Vietnam Women Memorial
• USMC Memorial
* Travelers will also have the option to upgrade their tour at checkout to include Reserved Entry Tickets to the Washington Monument, National Air & Space Museum, or African American Museum.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Guests may choose to stay on the bus at any stop as desired or ask the tour guide how to modify the amount of walking at any stop.
There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
UPGRADE: Optional upgrade available at checkout to include ticket for self-guided entry into the Washington Monument, Air and Space Museum, or National Museum of African American History. Due to Hours of Operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for next available date of travel from your night tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
U.S. Capitol
Get great pictures outside the beautiful and iconic U.S. Capitol as the sun goes down and the lights come up!
White House
See and photograph the exterior of one of the world's most famous residences and hear the amazing history that goes with it.
What‘s Included
Experience a moonlit tour of Washington DC for a unique experience
UPGRADE: Add ticket for self-guided entry into the Air & Space Museum for use the following day
Stops at 10+ Top Attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial
3-Hour Guided National Mall Night Bus Tour of Washington DC (See the Holiday Lights in December)
Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
Pass by top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Smithsonian Museums, Arlington Cemetery
UPGRADE: Add ticket for self-guided entry into the Washington Monument for use the following day
Complimentary Bottled Water
UPGRADE: Add ticket for self-guided entry into the African American Museum for use the following day
See the Holiday Lights during month of December for great photo opportunities
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Options
Tour + African American Museum
UPGRADE: Tickets will be sent on same day of travel as scheduled tour. For use next available date and time assigned by attraction.
Private Tour (1-4 travelers)
Duration: 3 hours: PRIVATE version of the 3-hour Night Tour. Private SUV transportation for small groups of 1-4 people. *No tickets
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off: If booking more than 24 hours in advanced, contact operator after booking to confirm preferred metro DC hotel for pick-up.
Tour + Air & Space Museum
UPGRADE: Tickets will be sent on same day of travel as scheduled tour. For use next available date and time assigned by attraction.
Night Tour Only (no tickets)
Public Night Bus Tour: Public Night-Time Guided City Bus Tour with stops at 10+ attractions. *Attraction tickets not included in this option.
Private Tour (5-10 Travelers)
Duration: 3 hours: PRIVATE version of the 3-hour Night Tour. Private luxury van transportation for small groups of 5-10 people. *No tickets
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off: If booking more than 24 hours in advanced, contact operator after booking to confirm preferred metro DC hotel for pick-up.
Tour + Washington Monument
UPGRADE: Tickets will be sent on same day of travel as scheduled tour. For use next available date and time assigned by attraction.
Reviews
2,204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour! Definitely go !!
angeladQ6170IY,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! Sally and Chris did an amazing job! Great driving and Sally supper knowledgeable about all the monuments and history in general. The bus was warm and clean which was a plus on a cold winter night!!
Safe for solo travelers!
Maura R,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Sally was excellent as was our driver Chris! I am in DC for work and have very limited time for site seeing, and this tour provided the perfect safe and enjoyable solution! As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and comfortable joining this group. It was a wonderful way to learn about DC and see the sights at a beautiful time. My night photos are gorgeous.
James and Chris were wonderful
Maureen H,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris and James provided a wonderful tour. This tour is quick paced and interesting making sure that you see all the nighttime hot spots and that you are in the best spot for photos. Chris was a safe and helpful driver and James shared both common facts and interesting trivia about each stop.
Sally and Godfrey were...
Brandon C,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sally and Godfrey were great. I learned a lot and had a great experience seeing everything at night. A very different experience.
Awesome
Tara F,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a perfect tour for a short trip to DC. We were able to see alot of stuff and even get out and take photos.
DC night lights
Stephanie F,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. The live tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Well worth the price. It was very busy, packed a lot of sites in in a short time.
I would book again!
sagrario j,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The coolest experience. You will not regret booking this. It was fun and full of history I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. Loved it. We had our young 4 year old with us and she also had a great time.
DC by night
Eddie S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide is very knowledgeable and quite entertaining. The whole thing is very well organized and it was an enjoyable activity
Deception
David S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I think it's a hoax. They sell it as tour Christmas lights and nothing. Not a light. Expensive and also deceive you, because they do not offer what they present. I demand a rectification and return the money charged for something that is not what they sell.
Bus was nice. Stopped at...
Catherine C,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bus was nice. Stopped at all the greatest hits (Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam, etc) covered a lot of ground in a couple of hours. Rochelle had great stories about the city and the memorials. Chris was a fun bus driver. I've been to DC many times in my life and the night tours are always amazing. Completely different vibe from a day tour. All of the statues look much more grand lit up at night. Combine that with the holiday lights that were still up and the whole thing was magic. There is a small bit of walking and some stairs up to some of the memorials so wear comfy shoes. Our kids absolutely loved it and didn't complain despite the cold and the late evening.
From US$68.00
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