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Washington DC Monuments Night Bus Tour 3 hr

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

See Washington, DC’s illuminated monuments on a guided night bus tour, with time to explore memorials and take photos.

About this tour

See Washington, DC’s monuments take on a dramatic glow after dark on a guided bus tour through the capital. This 180-minute Washington DC monuments night bus tour pairs illuminated landmarks with time to step off, explore, and take photos.

Meet your guide at the U.S. Navy Memorial, then settle into a closed-top coach or choose the convertible bus option. The route features sights including the White House, Korean War Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Along the way, hop off to walk around memorials with your guide and capture the city’s nighttime atmosphere. The tour also takes in views of the National Mall, the Tidal Basin, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Convertible buses switch to glass tops from October through March, offering a sheltered ride in colder months.

With an English-speaking guide and bottled water included, this Washington DC monuments night bus tour makes it easy to see several iconic sights in one evening. Choose your preferred bus option and enjoy the capital after sunset.

Highlights

  • Admire Washington’s floodlit monuments after dark
  • Explore memorials on foot with your guide
  • Capture photos of the White House and National Mall
  • Choose an open-top convertible bus upgrade

What's included

Included

  • English-speaking professional guide on and off the bus
  • Bottled water
  • Guided city tour
  • Choice of closed-top or convertible tour bus, based on selected option

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Luggage storage

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Important information

  • Tours start and end at the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Meet in front of the memorial by the tall navy flags, between 7th and 9th Streets NW
  • The Navy Memorial–National Archives Metro station is nearby on the Yellow and Green lines
  • No dedicated parking is provided; street parking and garages are available nearby
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  • Convertible buses operate with glass tops from October through March
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Small carry-on bags are allowed; traveling light is recommended
  • Bags or purses may be searched for security reasons
  • Food is not allowed on buses; snacks are permitted
  • Most DC attractions have metal detectors at their entrances

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts 180 minutes.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts and ends at the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.

Is the bus open-top?

A convertible bus is available as an upgrade. From October through March, convertible buses use glass tops instead of open tops.

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and a guided city tour.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.68 on Viator and 4.63 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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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.0.

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