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Washington DC Monuments Night Tour 3 hr

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

See Washington, DC glow after dark on a guided coach tour with photo stops at 10+ monuments and views of more than 20 landmarks.

About this tour

See Washington, DC take on a different glow after dark, when illuminated monuments and memorials stand out against the night sky. This 3-hour Washington DC Monuments Night Tour combines guided sightseeing with photo stops at more than 10 major attractions.

Travel by temperature-controlled coach bus as your guide shares context about the landmarks along the route. Stop at the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and memorials honoring Martin Luther King Jr., World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The route also passes more than 20 sites, including Arlington Cemetery, the Washington Monument, and Smithsonian museums. In cherry blossom season, take a walk among the trees; in December, look for holiday lights outside the White House and U.S. Capitol.

Optional ticket upgrades are available for select attractions, including the Washington Monument and museums. These tickets are for independent entry on an assigned date and time, not part of the guided tour. Join this Washington DC Monuments Night Tour for an easy way to take in the city’s landmark sights after sunset.

Highlights

  • Admire Washington’s monuments glowing beneath the night sky
  • Stop for photos at the White House, U.S. Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial
  • Pass more than 20 landmarks, including Arlington Cemetery
  • See cherry blossoms in season or holiday lights in December
  • Upgrade for attraction tickets, including the Washington Monument

What's included

Included

  • 3-hour guided night tour by temperature-controlled coach bus
  • Professional tour guide throughout the tour
  • Stops at 10+ attractions, including the White House, U.S. Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial
  • Pass by more than 20 Washington, DC sites

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet outside the National Archives at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, near the corner of 9th Street NW; look for the bus labeled “DC Guided Tours”
  • Arrive no later than 7 PM
  • Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness; the tour is not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; strollers are permitted
  • Service animals are allowed, but other animals are not permitted
  • Optional attraction ticket upgrades are for independent entry, not part of the guided tour; tickets are assigned for the next available day and time, sent via WhatsApp, and nonrefundable once issued

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour depart?

Meet outside the National Archives at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, near 9th Street NW. Look for the bus labeled “DC Guided Tours” and arrive by 7 PM.

How long is the tour?

The guided night tour lasts 3 hours.

Which attractions does the tour visit?

The tour stops at 10+ attractions, including the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and memorials honoring Martin Luther King Jr., World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Are attraction tickets included?

Tickets are optional upgrades at checkout. They are for independent entry, assigned for the next available day and time, and sent via WhatsApp.

Can I see cherry blossoms or holiday lights?

Cherry blossoms may be visible during the typical late March to early April season. In December, the tour passes holiday lights outside the White House and U.S. Capitol.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.62 on Viator and 4.56 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 5.5.

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