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3-Hour DC "Monuments By Night" Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

3-Hour DC "Monuments By Night" Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Overview

D.C. is a fascinating city, but at night and under the stars, it’s magical. Tour your favorite monuments and memorials all lit up with our experienced guide for 3 unforgettable hours. In the spring and summer, you’ll hopefully catch a beautiful sunset with an iconic location such as the Capitol or the Washington Monument as your backdrop. Then watch as the lights come up all over the city on favorites like the White House and Lincoln Memorial. In the fall and winter, you’ll be able to see the city at its glowing best right from the start and even catch the seasonal holiday lights from November-January.It’s just the right blend of time riding and walking and you’ll visit all the most famous DC nighttime sights while hearing all about the Nation’s Capital from our personable and entertaining live guide. If you’ve never been to DC before, a night tour is an absolute must. If you’ve been here before, there's a reason so many people want to do it again.

City: Washington DC

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $62.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $62.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Experience a moonlit tour of Washington DC for a unique experience

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

Complimentary Bottled Water

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

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.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

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.

National World War II Memorial

Visit this spectacular spot honoring the 16 million Americans who served in history's most cataclysmic war!

Jefferson Memorial

Catch the Tidal Basin in all of its nighttime glory along with the memorial to one of our most accomplished and interesting Presidents.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

See the dramatic memorial to the legendary civil rights leader in its lovely Tidal Basin setting with beautiful trees and views.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Visit this stunning memorial to the U.S. and U.N. troops who served in one of history's most misunderstood conflicts.

Lincoln Memorial

Experience the majestic beauty of the Reflecting Pool, the National Mall and arguably the most famous of all of DC's attractions honoring Abraham Lincoln.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

View the world-famous "Wall" including the Women's Memorial built to tell the complicated, often heartbreaking story of this unforgettable conflict.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

See the so-called Iwo Jima Memorial and its famed figures raising the flag with stunning views of the city - honoring the USMC and its many sacrifices.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

Melisa_R

Nov 2021

The vast knowledge and trivial tidbits from the tour guide. She definitely made this trip memorable.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you for your review. Our guests are so special to us that we wouldn't stop at nothing to make them happy. We also love sharing great memories with you. Please come again! Zuma

Eddie_H

Oct 2021

The tour guide was well-informed. She did a great job balancing humor with history. They were very courteous by helping us find the right drop off for the metro for our sleeping 4 year old. The bus was also very clean.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you so much for finding the narration on the tour useful. We strive to make it worth your money. Zuma

KrisFromCT

Oct 2021

I booked this tour for my family during our trip to DC earlier this week, and I cannot say enough good things about it. TL/DR: This tour is an excellent use of time and money, and you should go. We only had two days in DC, and a friend recommended that I book a night monuments tour. When I began looking for one, I quickly became overwhelmed by the choices available. I picked this tour based on its length, the list of monuments visited, and the price. I could not possibly have made a better decision. The directions for where to meet the bus were clear, it arrived very timely, and we were underway just as dusk was falling. I was pleased that at the very beginning we were reminded that covid protocols require masking while on the bus. The bus was comfortable, the windows were large, and bottled water was available if we wanted it. Seats are two on each side, so my family of three split in two rows, but that was fine. Sally was the best guide that we could have hoped for. Her love of, and knowledge of the city and its history are deep and passionate, and she is both interesting and very well spoken. In addition to telling us about the monuments listed on the tour, she also told us about the various buildings and areas that we passed in the course of the drive. It's worth mentioning at this point that there is no "wrong" or "better" side of the bus to sit on. We stopped at the Capitol Building, and were able to go out onto the lawn for photos, and at the White House onto the Ellipse. Unless you have a camera with a more powerful zoom than mine, just enjoy the view of the White House without wasting a lot of time trying to get a photo - it is very small in the viewfinder. From there we visited the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the WWII memorial, which is absolutely *breathtaking* at night. For those who worry about such things, there are bathrooms available at the WWII memorial. On a three hour tour, such things weigh on the mind. We passed by the Jefferson Memorial on the way to Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial, which is also stunning after dark. The last bus stop was at the Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Memorial. As the last stop inherits any schedule slip if people are slow returning to the bus, if there is a name that you wish to locate on the wall, I recommend that you research where it is inscribed ahead of time so that you can go straight there. And of course, the Washington Monument is ever present in the sky at all of the stops. We were returned to our point of origin, to disperse back to wherever we came from. This is an absolutely marvelous tour to take. The monuments are illuminated beautifully, and you can take them in without fighting the glare of sunlight reflecting off white marble, or dealing with the press of the daytime crowds. Sally and Chris are a marvelous team, getting you around the city while telling you all about it. What could be a stultifying and boring recitation of dry facts in less able hands is a fascinating tale of our nation's history in Sally's. There were a number of things that I looked up when I got back to our hotel room, because she had piqued my interest. I could not possibly be happier with the tour I chose. I highly recommend it.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for your heartfelt and detailed review. We really appreciate our guests taking the time to give us feedback as we can use it to do more. Zuma