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Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Bus Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 3.2 out of 10

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

Watch Washington, DC glow at sunset on an open-top bus tour past the capital’s iconic monuments, memorials, and landmarks.

About this tour

See Washington, DC take on a different glow as evening settles over the capital. On this Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Bus Tour, ride an open-top double-decker past landmarks framed by the sunset and city lights.

Travel along historic streets and the National Mall while a live guide shares stories behind the monuments. Watch the Washington Monument stand against the evening sky, admire the Lincoln Memorial beside the Reflecting Pool, and see the White House and U.S. Capitol illuminated after dark. The 120-minute ride offers sweeping views and time for memorable photos, with stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial. A portion of every ticket supports preservation of the National Mall.

Arrive early to secure a seat, then settle in for an atmospheric look at the nation’s capital. Choose the optional hop-on hop-off sightseeing add-on if you’d also like digital commentary on that tour. Book your Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Bus Tour for a fresh perspective on the city’s most iconic sights.

Highlights

  • Watch the Washington Monument rise against the evening sky
  • Admire the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool at sunset
  • See the White House and U.S. Capitol illuminated after dark
  • Hear stories about the capital from a live guide
  • Ride an open-top double-decker bus

What's included

Included

  • Open-top double-decker bus
  • Live guide
  • Stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial
  • Optional add-on: hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour with digital commentary
  • A portion of every ticket supports National Mall preservation

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible; advise at booking if wheelchair assistance is required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Seats are first-come, first-served; arrive early
  • The sunset tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour
  • Activate tickets through the Big Bus app or with Big Bus staff
  • Sunset tour departs at 6:30 PM from March 9–April 30 and September 3–December 30, and at 7:00 PM from May 1–September 2; arrive 30 minutes early
  • Redeem the hop-on hop-off tour through the Big Bus app or at Stop #1, Washington Monument, 1400 Jefferson Dr. SW
  • Redeem the sunset tour voucher with Big Bus staff at Stop #6, L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 120 minutes.

Is the sunset tour hop-on hop-off?

No. The sunset tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour.

When does the sunset tour depart?

Departure is at 6:30 PM from March 9–April 30 and September 3–December 30, and at 7:00 PM from May 1–September 2. Arrive 30 minutes early.

Where do I redeem the sunset tour voucher?

Meet Big Bus staff at Stop #6, L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Advise at booking if wheelchair assistance is required.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.29 on Viator and 3.98 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.2.

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