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Washington DC Capitol and Night Monuments Tour

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  • Washington DC
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Capitol Hill by day, then photograph Washington, DC’s illuminated monuments on a guided nighttime bus tour.

About this tour

See Washington, DC shift from Capitol Hill’s grand civic landmarks to the illuminated monuments of the National Mall on this day-and-night combination tour. The experience pairs a two-hour guided walking tour with a three-hour nighttime bus tour, with free time between the two outings.

On Capitol Hill, visit the U.S. Capitol and explore its Rotunda, Crypt, and historic House chambers. The route also passes the Supreme Court, the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument, and Peace Circle. Visit the Library of Congress to see Thomas Jefferson’s original library; when it is closed on Mondays, the tour visits the Capitol Museum instead.

After a break on your own, meet outside the National Archives for the evening ride. Stop for photos at 10 attractions, including the White House, MLK Memorial, U.S. Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial, and pass more than 20 sites, including the Washington Monument and Arlington Cemetery. A professional guide accompanies you through the tours. Discover Washington, DC’s landmark architecture by day and its glowing memorials after dark on this Capitol and night monuments tour.

Highlights

  • Explore Capitol Hill on a guided walking tour with U.S. Capitol admission
  • See the Rotunda, Crypt, and historic House chambers
  • Visit the Library of Congress and see Thomas Jefferson’s original library
  • Capture photos at 10 attractions, including the White House and Lincoln Memorial
  • Ride past more than 20 Washington, DC landmarks on a nighttime bus tour

What's included

Included

  • 3-hour nighttime Washington, DC monuments bus tour
  • Admission to the Library of Congress, or the Capitol Museum when the Library is closed on Mondays
  • Visit to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Crypt, and historic House chambers
  • Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument, and Peace Circle
  • 2-hour guided Capitol Hill walking tour
  • Admission to the U.S. Capitol building
  • Photo stops at 10 attractions, including the White House, MLK Memorial, U.S. Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial
  • Pass by more than 20 Washington, DC sites, including Arlington Cemetery and the Washington Monument
  • Professional guide throughout the tours

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation between the two tours

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Important information

  • The Capitol Hill walking tour offers three start times
  • The two tours are separate, with free time between them; transportation between tours is not provided
  • The night tour begins at 7:30 p.m.; arrive by 7:15 p.m. outside the National Archives, 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW
  • Look for a pole marked “Signature Tours” or “DC Guided Tours” at the night tour meeting point
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  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Animals are not permitted on tours; service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where does the night tour meet?

Meet outside the National Archives at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Look for a pole marked “Signature Tours” or “DC Guided Tours.”

When should I arrive for the night tour?

The night tour starts at 7:30 p.m. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m.

What happens when the Library of Congress is closed?

When the Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, the tour visits the Capitol Museum instead.

Is transportation between the tours included?

No. The walking tour and night bus tour are separate, with time to explore on your own between them.

Are animals allowed on the tour?

Animals are not permitted, but service animals are allowed.

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