Night-Time Monuments Bus Tour with Optional Washington Monument
Overview
Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Washington DC Guided Moonlit Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about various sites you pass along the way.
Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, and more. Enjoy the views as your route passes by 20+ additional sites including the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and many of the Smithsonian museums.
Tour Stops:
• National Archives
• The U.S. Capitol
• White House
• WWII Memorial
• MLK Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Vietnam Women Memorial
• USMC Memorial
* Travelers will also have the option to upgrade their tour at checkout to include Reserved Entry Tickets to the Washington Monument, National Air & Space Museum, or African American Museum.
What's Included
- Experience a moonlit tour of Washington DC for a unique experience
- Fully Narrated Tour
- Pass by top DC Sites and Memorials and Arlington Cemetery
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Photo Stops at 10 Top Attractions including White House, MLK Memorial, US Capitol & Lincoln Memorial
- 3-Hour Washington DC "Monuments By Night" Guided Night-Time Sightseeing Tour
- UPGRADE: Add ticket for self-guided entry into the African American Museum for use the following day
- UPGRADE: Add ticket for self-guided entry into the Washington Monument for use the following day
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- UPGRADE: Add ticket for self-guided entry into the Air & Space Museum for use the following day
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Meeting Location
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White House
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington Monument
Admission Ticket Free
National Air and Space Museum
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
Protecting you
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests may choose to stay on the bus at any stop as desired or ask the tour guide how to modify the amount of walking at any stop.
- There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
- UPGRADE: Optional upgrade available at checkout to include ticket for self-guided entry into the Washington Monument. Tickets will be handed out during your night tour and can be used for the following day of travel.
- If you purchase an additional tour or ticket: Please ask your tour guide or driver for your upgrade when being checked in.
- All purchases of packages are final. Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Cannot be exchanged for another ticket. Only refundable in the event the site is closed.
- NOTE: Due to the hours of operation at the attractions, your entry tickets will be valid for use the FOLLOWING day of travel from your night tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Night-Time Monuments Bus Tour with Optional Washington Monument?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
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