Head out after dark to see the iconic monuments of Washington, DC, lit up for the night. This evening tour takes you on a scenic ride past the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and other sites. This tour combines a ride in a tour vehicle with some stops where you'll get out to walk for a closer look. Learn about the history of the sites and ask plenty of questions.

See the sights of DC lit up for the night
Combination tour with a vehicle and walking
Nighttime tour leaves the day free for other activities
Plenty of opportunities for frame-worthy photos
Optional upgrade available at checkout to include ticket for self-guided entry into the Washington Monument

What's Included

3-Hour Washington DC "Monuments By Night" Guided Night-Time Sightseeing Tour
Pass by top DC Sites and Memorials and Arlington Cemetery
Photo Stops at 10 Top Attractions including White House, MLK Memorial, US Capitol & Lincoln Memorial
Experience a moonlit tour of Washington DC for a unique experience
Fully Narrated Tour
Complimentary Bottled Water
Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
UPGRADE: Add ticket for self-guided entry into the Washington Monument for use the following day

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Guests will meet at the bus stop on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW close to the corner with 9th Street NW, near the National Archives building. The bus will arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your departure time. 800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004

Start time

07:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

U.S. Capitol

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

White House

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National World War II Memorial

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Washington Monument

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

Future tourists, my advice is to follow the red light at night, take time to admire the monuments instead of snapping photos the whole time, and listen to the tour guide as they will explain what to do.

I would definitely recommend this tour to friends and families.

Reviews

4.5

1,602 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Amazing tour guide

Agnieszka_O, Sept 2023

Excellent tour guide and driver. James and Kris were amazing. Had an excellent tour experience. Would ask for James and Kris again. Thank you for your enthusiasm and knowledge. Had a great time. Travelers from Maine and Poland :)

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Great views

Kelly_F, Sept 2023

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable. It was beautiful to see everything at night. We enjoyed the history of all the monuments and buildings we passed.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Tour with tour guide James!

MARGARET_J, Sept 2023

James and Kris were the best!!! Kris was a very good driver and very considerate and very helpful. But James took it out of the ballpark…he is so so knowledgeable…very very impressive! I would definitely tour with them again! Hands down the best!!!

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Great tour!

Catherine_S, Sept 2023

Our narrator, Lyn was very informative and made the trip very enjoyable. The monuments lit up at night are truly spectacular!

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Great tour guide and...

sharon_S, Sept 2023

Great tour guide and driver. The only downside for me was not being able to absorb all the writings on memorials due to being nighttime, but beautiful at night.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

thank you for taking the tour with us. we're glad to have you and we hope to see you again. we will consider. Malaak

Must do

Leon_E, Sept 2023

Dusk at the Capitol, marines memori, Korean War memorial. So many things to discover and this tour showed several of them to us. Chris and Sherri were great.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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AMAZING

Joshua_O, Sept 2023

James was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and PASSIONATE! Kris was AWESOME as well! I love DC and next time I’ll take my mom and book with you all!

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Very informative James was a great host

Kristie_B, Sept 2023

our tour guy James was awesome! We were on bus 200. I can’t remember the drivers name but he was also great. Enjoyed it a lot!!!

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Thanks to Kris and James

Clayton_E, Sept 2023

Kris and James were phenomenal. We had such a great time and learned so much. They went above and beyond our expectations. It started to downpour at the very end of the tour, and they offered to drop us off right near a Metro station so we wouldn’t get as wet as if we went back to where they picked us up. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

thank you for enjoying the tour with us. We're glad to hear that the driver and guide were attentive to your needs. That's what we would expect. Malaak...

Moonlight Trip

Scott_W, Sept 2023

James, our tour guide, and Kris, driver, were fantastic. They made the trip enjoyable and very informative and fun.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Had a very good experience

Linda_K, Sept 2023

Our guide and driver were SE super - Signature Tours on Sept 5 at 7:30, sorry I forgot their names. Guide gave us very practical information about what was we could see at each stop, ideas about using our time well, and cautions. Bathroom info very much appreciated. Well-run and delightful tour.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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This tour was amazing....

Catherine_M, Sept 2023

This tour was amazing. The monuments are magical at night. And places were less crowded. It’s a must do!

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Wonderful

Margaret_H, Sept 2023

Sally is so friendly and full of fun facts. We did it our first night so we could become familiar with the layout of the city. It also helped us de ide what would wanted to prioritize.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Monuments Tour

Tiffany_W, Sept 2023

Seeing the monuments up close and seeing the war memorials was the highlight. We visited places that I would not have known to go to. The guide and driver were awesome.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Great night tours of DC

Steven_M, Sept 2023

Sally & Godfrey were AWESOME! Friendly, informative & very professional. Would highly recommend this tour. The time flew by!!!

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Monuments at Night

Marijane_M, Sept 2023

Seeing the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument! Both were phenomenal Presidents! The l views at night are spectacular. Also, the tour guide had a lot of knowledge.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Loved the tour.

Ianlyons, Sept 2023

Amazing tour by Sally, descriptive and informative whilst being entertaining. Godfrey was the driver and everything went smoothly. Loved the iced water they had for everyone in an ice cooler during DC's summer weather.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

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Awesome!

Cheri_C, Aug 2023

Great tour! Kris and James were awesome. James was very knowledgeable. Made sure we could always hear and see him. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Highly recommend this tour

Stephanie_M, Aug 2023

This experience was amazing! Duane was incredibly knowledgeable and obviously passionate about sharing the history of the area. He had great recommendations for further exploration. I am glad to have chosen this night tour. Thank you Duane and Godfrey!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

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Great experience

Tammi_H, Aug 2023

James and his driver were excellent. Definitely recommend this tour. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to take lots of pictures

Response from Host, Aug 2023

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