DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades
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.
Attraction Tickets Upgrades: 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for the next available day of travel after your night tour. 2. Your attraction tickets will be valid for entry on the date and time assigned by the attraction, which will be noted on your entry ticket upon receipt. Date and time cannot be selected ahead of time, and we are unable to change the date and time assigned to you by the attraction. 3. The tour operator will send your ticket to you on the date of your scheduled night tour. Tickets will be sent to travelers via WhatsApp. If you did not provide us with a valid WhatsApp phone number during checkout, please contact us prior to your tour date. 4. Attraction Tickets are non-refundable once issued to travelers. 5. Tickets are used for self-guided entry into the attractions. Entry is not a part of the guided tour experience and is for the traveler to use independently.
**Cherry blossom season (typically late March-early April) guests will have time to walk along the cherry blossom trees during their tour. Please Note: cherry blossoms are a seasonal highlight, and when the trees are not in bloom travelers will still be able to enjoy the 10+ memorial stops and sightseeing portion of the tour without the trees. Please be advised of this when booking preferred travel date.
Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
What To Expect
The National Mall
Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about 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, MLK Jr Memorial, WWII Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, & more. Enjoy the views as your route passes by 20+ additional sites such as Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and many of the Smithsonians. Tour Stops: • National Archives • The U.S. Capitol • White House • Lincoln Memorial • WWII Memorial • MLK Memorial • Korean War Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Vietnam Memorial • Vietnam Women Memorial • USMC Memorial **In December, see the holiday lights outside the White House, US Capitol, Canadian Embassy, Willard Hotel *Travelers may upgrade to include Tickets to the Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, African American Museum.
U.S. Capitol
Explore outside the United States Capitol on Capitol Hill to explore the grounds with your guide, take photos, and experience the symbolic center of American democracy up close.
Options
Tour + Washington Monument
UPGRADE: Public Night Tour with 10+ Stops + Washington Monument self-guided Admission Ticket
Night Tour
3-Hour National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Stops. Cherry Blossom Season: Cherry blossom season (typically late March-early April) also walk along and see cherry blossom trees up close during tour.
Tour + African American Museum
UPGRADE: Public Night Tour with 10+ Stops + National African American History Museum self-guided Admission Ticket.
Tour + Air & Space Museum
UPGRADE: Public Night Tour with 10+ Stops + Air & Space Museum self-guided Admission Ticket
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
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
3-Hour Washington DC Night-Time Monuments Tour
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent!
Oday23,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sally (guide) and Godfrey (driver) were exceptional. Sally conveyed the importance of US history in conjunction with each memorial. So informative ! In addition, the evening tour made for spectacular views with evening lighting. Godfrey navigated around the crowds and buses to maximize our time. I give it 5 stars!! Judy from Alabama
Sally and Godfrey were the best!
Jet38155114793,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was super informative and fun!! Great spots to visit. Sally and Godfrey were great!!!
Fabulous and Informative
cheryl f,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We got to see and learn about all the major monuments and we had enough time at each stop. Our guide, Sally, was both knowledgeable and inspirational. The tour was well organized and well worth the money.
Great experience! Tourist...
Jennifer C,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Tourist was very nice and was full of knowledge. He was a great tour and saw around 10 memorials. I would do that again.
Last night in DC
Cary N,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a must do! Our guide Susan and Driver Godfrey were the BEST! Only wished we had done it earlier in the week instead of our last night in DC. Susan and Godfrey made our last night memorable.
DC night Tour
sandratR4380XQ,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Sally was very informative and knowledgeable. She also provided great tips. The bus driver was also excellent.
Great way to see it all!
Debbi p,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You get a look at all the important monuments. It’s great if you only have a limited time. Very informative!
Great great great
Alessandro F,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sally and Godfried were awesome! So much interesting details and really impressive itinerary. I’ve been to DC several times before and this tour gave me a whole new appreciation for it.
Great experience with Sally and Godfrey! Loved our tour!
aaronf87nh,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great experience with our guide Sally and driver Godfrey. The bus was comfortable and cold bottled water was provided. We kept turning to each other commenting how nice it was to see the same sights we’ve seen before, but with history and background. We learned so many things and enjoyed much greater perspective as we walked around the different stops. We had enough time at each place and instructions were very clear. Sally really was lovely - knowledgeable and gave just the right guidance and information. We are really happy with our experience!
Night magic at the monuments.
Luis G,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The night tour of Washington monument was incredible beautiful. It last three hours, with plenty of time to walk around each stop. The tour guide was very savvy about the history of each monument and told us interesting stories behind the scene. Also, he pointed out certain details to check while we visit. We were lucky to have a small bus, therefore was esier to park and get off and on the bus. It allowed us more time on each site. The downside was that it was the cherry blossoms festival weekend and each site were extremely crowded. We highly recommend this tour.
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