DC Monuments by Night: Open-Top Bus Tour of Illuminated Landmarks

4.7 (69 reviews) Washington DC, USA
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck of our convertible luxury coach.
This guided evening tour takes you past the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol, with panoramic open-top views of each illuminated landmark.
Your expert local guide shares the stories behind the monuments while you soak in the DC skyline under the stars. Weather turning? Our convertible roof closes for full climate-controlled comfort — so the tour goes on, rain or shine. Perfect for first-time visitors, photography lovers, and anyone who wants to experience why DC is considered one of the world's most beautiful cities after dark.

What's included

  • Guided city tour
  • Transport by state-of-the-art luxury coach
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. USA Guided Tours
    15m
    Start/End
  2. The White House
    15m
    Guided Stop (outside only)
  3. U.S. Capitol
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    United States Capitol Building Guided Stop (outside only)
  4. National World War II Memorial
    15m
    Guided Stop
  5. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
    15m
    Guided Stop
  6. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
    15m
    Guided Stop
  7. Lincoln Memorial
    15m
    Guided Stop
  8. Korean War Veterans Memorial
    15m
    Guided Stop
  9. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
    15m
    Guided Stop
  10. Marine Corps War Memorial
    15m
    Guided Stop

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th Street Northwest and 9th Street Northwest

End point

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th Street Northwest and 9th Street Northwest

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small carry-on bags are allowed; however it recommended to travel light
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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