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3 hours
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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.
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. *DUE TO HOURS OF OPERATION AT THE ATTRACTIONS, TICKETS WILL BE VALID FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DAY OF TRAVEL FROM YOUR NIGHT TOUR. AVAILABILITY AT THE ATTRACTIONS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. **TOUR OPERATOR WILL SEND YOUR TICKET TO YOU ON THE DATE OF YOUR SCHEDULED NIGHT TOUR. YOUR ATTRACTION TICKETS WILL BE VALID FOR ENTRY ON THE DATE AND TIME ASSIGNED TO YOU BY THE ATTRACTION, AND WILL BE NOTED ON YOUR ENTRY TICKET UPON RECEIPT. WE ARE UNABLE TO CHANGE THE ASSIGNED DATE AND TIME.
All purchases of packages are final. Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Cannot be exchanged for another ticket. Only refundable in the event the site is closed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Fully Narrated Tour
Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
Pass by top DC Sites and Memorials and 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
Photo Stops at 10 Top Attractions including White House, MLK Memorial, US Capitol & Lincoln Memorial
3-Hour Washington DC "Monuments By Night" Guided Night-Time Sightseeing Tour
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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.
UPGRADE: Tickets will be sent on same day of travel as scheduled tour. For use next available date and time assigned by attraction.
Night Bus Tour: 3Hr Night-Time Guided City Bus Tour with stops at 8+ attractions. **Attraction tickets not included in this option.
UPGRADE: Tickets will be sent on same day of travel as scheduled tour. For use next available date and time assigned by attraction.
UPGRADE: Tickets will be sent on same day of travel as scheduled tour. For use next available date and time assigned by attraction.
2,155 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Penny C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
Sally was so full of history info. Loved it and loved her story telling info!! She had a way of being so much of it to life and for sure info we had not heard before.
Kyna C,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
Dwayne, our tour guide was amazing completely assured that we were educated on every aspect of our tour. The night tour a definite must.
Sara L,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
Sally (guide) and Chris (driver) were wonderful! Very knowledgeable, and gave us time and choices of what we wanted to do instead of leading us around. Would definitely book again!
Cassiopeia M,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
Dwayne the tour guide was incredibly friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The tour itself was amazing and the sights were beautiful at night.
Debbi B,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
Dwayne was very thorough in his descriptions of the monuments and the history behind them. Highly recommend this tour.
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