DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks & Open-Top Luxury Bus
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the stunning beauty of the architecture and memorials of Washington, D.C. lit up after dark.
You’ll begin the tour at the U.S. Navy Memorial, then board the luxury, late-model tour bus and make yourself comfortable before we head off to iconic attractions, including the White House, the Korean War Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Each building and monument features a special illumination at night. Hop off the bus and explore the memorials with your guide, taking advantage of multiple photo opportunities. The full shimmering skyline can be seen at the start and end of your tour, including views of the twinkling Tidal Basin and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
For a more exclusive experience, upgrade to our convertible/glass top vehicle which serves a smaller group and provides fresh air and uninterrupted views!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small carry-on bags are allowed; however it recommended to travel light
For security reasons, the tour operator reserves the right to search any bags or purses you bring on board
Please note that most attractions in Washington, DC are equipped with metal detectors at the entrances, and to make your sightseeing experience as seamless as possible, we recommend traveling light on our tours
No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
Departure Location: Tours Start/Ends at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. We meet guests in the front of the Memorial, a large fountain plaza, by the tall navy flags - on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th & 9th St NW. Please note: rideshares tend to bring people to the opposite side of the block.
Parking/Metro: We do not have dedicated parking for this tour. There is street parking and parking garages (including directly under the Navy Memorial meeting location) located in the area. Tours also meet directly outside the Metro station "Navy Memorial - National Archives" on the yellow and green lines.
What To Expect
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Start/End Location
The White House
Guided Stop (outside only)
Options
Glass-Top Convertible Mini Bus
UPGRADE: Glass top vehicle: Less than 15 people! Enjoy a smaller group in an arched-glass convertible van. (The roof is open by default April to August) Departure Time: Tours depart promptly at 7:30pm. Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to the departure time for a timely check-in.
Luxury Closed-Top Tour Bus
Up to 50 Passengers: Traditional tour bus; closed-top; climate-controlled Departure Time: Tours depart promptly at 7:30pm. Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to the departure time for a timely check-in.
What‘s Included
Profesional Tour Guide (English-speaking; on and off the bus)
Bottled water
the tour is conducted by either a closed-top or open-top convertible tour bus.
Guided city tour
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Luggage Storage
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7,141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour after dark
Melanie D,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The night time tour was a great experience. Our tour guide Will was very knowledgeable and knew the best spots for pictures. Alicia, our driver, did a great job getting us around. We enjoyed the open roof top views of the van.
It was not as advertised...
Jeffrey E,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was not as advertised or shown. It began in daylight and was in an enclosed tour bus with 35 people. It was not an open canopy and required a lot of walking. The bus was in poor condition, dented, poorly maintained, and a huge crack in the front windshield. However, the tour guide was AMAZING.
Great experience! Despite...
Khadija A,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Despite some rain during our tour George was amazing and we learnt a lot on the tour
When it's hot... book this evening activity instead!
Bre S,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best way to see DC in the summer! With the unpredictable weather, you can at least count on the evenings to not have the sun blasting down on you. Fortunately for us, it was over 100 degrees during the day when we went so getting around in an air conditioned vehicle and checking out the main spots was the way to go in my book!
Must do while in DC!
Natalia D,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun and informative. Buzz, our tour guide, and our driver Tanya were great. We loved seeing the sights at night.
Jack was the best guide!!...
Morgan M,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack was the best guide!! Very knowledgeable and fun! Kept the group together and safe! Sean was an awesome driver! The streets/traffic were terrible due to the UFC event but he moved through traffic with ease! Only disappointment was we couldn’t see the Lincoln memorial up close due to the ufc event.
Great Tour, Tour guide...
Hans A,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Tour, Tour guide was very informative. Hits the high points and covers a lot in a short period of time.
Beautiful to see the...
Pamela C,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful to see the monuments at night and Joe was very knowledgeable. Mr Parker was an expert at avoiding all the roadblocks surrounding the mall. Loved the open air bus.
Check out DC at night
Fabio C,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience in DC. Rocky and Corey Duda magnificent job in getting us around the traffic and closed off streets (Big event going on weekend of June 14th. Rocky was great in his explanation of the different monuments and sights on the tour. Especially liked the Vietnam Memorials, there are three. Even had a chance to witness a family find their service member on the wall, that was humbling. As a veteran, seeing such dedication and love at all of these locations was inspiring.
Incredible Tour
Ted Y,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was incredible and would recommend it to everyone. Our tour guide Buzz and driver Corey were super.
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