Night Monuments Tour with 8 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. 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
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
Options
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 + 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
Tour + African American Museum
African American Museum Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
UPGRADE
Reviews
2,129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History overload
Kim H,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Godfrey and Sally were both amazing! Sally was a wealth of knowledge. The tour was both fun and informative.
Washington
Ramona H,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed the tour and Sally was very knowledgeable .. Chris was an excellent driver And all the monuments were beautiful
Wry professional and enthusiastic team
Liam L,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00These people are very professional and informative. They are very detailed and make the experience very pleasant and enjoyable.
Tour guide and driver...
Lisa A,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide and driver were both excellent and accommodating. Thanks guys because of you we will be back!
Fun educational experience —- worth your time !!
Michael M,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience from Start to finish. Dwayne was extremely knowledgeable about so many different aspects of of Washington sc and the monuments as well as their history
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