National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Attractions & Cherry Blossoms
Overview
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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.
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.
**Cherry blossom season (typically late March-early April) guests will have time to walk along the cherry blossom trees during their 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!
The 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
**Cherry blossom season (typically late March-early April) time to walk along cherry blossom trees
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Options
Tour + Air & Space Museum
UPGRADE: Public Night Tour with 10+ Stops + Air & Space Museum self-guided Admission Ticket
Tour + African American Museum
UPGRADE: Public Night Tour with 10+ Stops + National African American History Museum self-guided Admission Ticket.
Tour + Washington Monument
UPGRADE: Public Night Tour with 10+ Stops + Washington Monument self-guided Admission Ticket
Night Tour
Public Night Bus Tour: Public Night-Time Guided City Bus Tour with stops at 10+ attractions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reviews
2,216 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect for first time visitors!
468donnar,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour for first time visitors, detailed information shared, allowed time for pictures, and the bus was new!
Good tour for first time visitors
Donna,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice tour guide, very detailed information shared about the sites new bus, allowed enough time to visit monuments on your own. The four of us love the tour, definitely recommend.
Would highly recommend
Becky T,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great driver Chris and the tour guide was Tyrone. Very very informative
DC night tour
87margep,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took this tour with my two 20 yr old kids. We all loved it. Sally seemed extremely knowledgeable about everything DC. She intermixed tons of history with fun facts about every stop, and the city as a whole. It made for a very fun and educational tour!!
Best tour guide ever!
tammyohara,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our team did a group outing while in DC for a meeting & conference. We were SO fortunate to get Dwayne as our tour guide and Tonya as our driver. What a dynamic duo! We learned so much and had so much fun! We already told Dwayne that we want to book a larger group next year when we come back with clients!
Unforgettable
Jasmine H,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris and Sally did an amazing job. Ironically I chose the tour during the State of the Union but Chris did an amazing job with diverting and still being able to get us to all of the monuments. Sally was an amazing tour guide very knowledgeable and fun. Our group was small but I loved every bit of it. I will definitely do this tour with my loved ones.
Ice Box
Diane G,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Horrible, the bus was freezing. The tour guide was not willing to compromise and kept the bus cold. She was only interested in her own comfort. Had to leave the tour before it even got started good. Requesting refunds.
Cold but a great night on the monuments tour
Donna S,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was fantastic! She had a way of framing thoughts for reflection. It was very cold and still a lot of snow, so she gave us the overview on the bus, then let us out to go see the monuments.
Night DC
Yuliet G,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zuma and Dawey were the best with a very positive attitude throughout the trip. The tour guy was excellent and knows a lot of information
Highly recommend
Laura D,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the highlights of our girls’ trip to DC last week. Vernon was our guide with Robert driving. I was concerned that a 3 hour tour at night would drag but the time passed quickly. It began at 7:30 but ended closer to 11:00. The monuments are spectacular lit at night and somehow more meaningful. Our bus was full, but people were able to comply with the times to board and move at each stop. Vernon was amusing with lots of jokes but also full of very interesting information and stories about the creation and meaning behind the monuments. His emphasis on little-known (at least to me) black history events was educational. Sometimes we were on our own to wander, and sometimes we had the option to stick with Vernon and get more info about the monument we were visiting. He has an easy, informative way of speaking to inform us with facts and stories about each place. He really added to the experience. We had fantastic weather and that helped make the evening special. Would have been a different experience in cold and/or rain.
From US$65.00
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