Night Monuments Tour with 8 Stops and Admission Ticket Upgrades

Overview

Available languages

English

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. Tickets will be handed out during your night tour and can be used for the following day of travel.

If you purchase an additional tour or ticket: Please ask your tour guide or driver for your upgrade when being checked in.

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.

NOTE: Due to the hours of operation at the attractions, your entry tickets will be valid for use the FOLLOWING day of travel from your night tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

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

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!

15 minutes•Admission Not Included

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.

20 minutes•Admission Not Included

Options

Tour + Washington Monument

Washington Monument Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
UPGRADE

Tour + Air & Space Museum

Air & Space Museum Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
UPGRADE

Night Tour Only

Night Bus Tour: 3Hr Night-Time Guided City Bus Tour with stops at 8+ attractions. **Attraction tickets not included in this option.

Tour + African American Museum

African American Museum Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
UPGRADE

Reviews

4.59

2,085 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1660

205

Rushed
Marlene P,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
2.00
The air conditioning on the bus is not that good. I was hot all the time. The tour guide was knowledgeable and all, but some of the land marks he was talking about could not be seen from the bus, I guess it depends where you sit, and there was no options to sit or rotate seats on the bus. The tour felt rushed because eve though it was 3 hours long, I think too many landmarks were visited and I didn't enjoy the stops since all you have time for is for a quick picture then back on the bus
DC Nighttime Tour
Kim T,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Know that the last stop involves a long walk to Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam Wall in the dark. I was not able to walk this long distance with mobility issues. I was afraid of not being able to keep up and be left behind. Two people were left behind on the first stop, which I found concerning. None of the other stops were strenuous but the last stop was unexpectedly so. The tour was not described as strenuous when I booked it. Two out of the three in our party did not get off the bus on the last stop due to concerns. One lady on the tour (not in our party) fell on the last stop.
Roshelle and Chris were...
Victoria T,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Roshelle and Chris were great guides. Definitely bring an umbrella with your rain jacket though! They made the best of the weather and overall worth it.
Fun and Informative
Afsha V,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour moves fast so you gotta keep up. But it’s fun and informative. And covers many of the highlights of DC. Our driver was very nice. And the tour guide was knowledgeable and very funny. He kept us entertained.
Good, but…
Guadalupe C,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It is important to mention that the tourist guide is very knowledgeable but we also need to let you know that the ride itself was not exactly what we expected. V representative was completely unaware of who, when, or how to organize the group of people. The bus driver was waiting since 6:40 pm., but we finally got on board around 7:20 pm. Our tourist guide Sally arrived around 7:30 pm. We found it disrespectful considering our waiting time while she made a “joke” instead of offering a proper apology, although she made up the 3 hours trip ending at 10:30 pm. Maybe her experience has not been as good as it should be regarding the tourists etiquette and protocol because she addressed to all of us in a childish way when giving instructions on the different spots we visited.