USA · EVENING EXPERIENCES

15 Evening Experiences in the USA, Ranked by What You Get

24 tours  ·  from $27

Every trip has one open day too few. These 15 evening experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes instead of an evening.

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - Choosing the standard bus or glass roof
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DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

1.DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,933 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Start at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 7:30 pm for a guided three-hour ride past DC’s illuminated monuments. You’ll stop at the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and more. Choose a standard bus or upgrade to a glass-roof vehicle for clearer night views. Guides such as Dion, George, and Deion are known for lively history and helpful photo stops.

“Wonderful tour experience. This is the most I have ever learned on a guided tour. Dion was so knowledgeable and engaging! Highly recommend.”

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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - The Capitol stop gives the evening a strong start
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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

2.National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride an air-conditioned coach around Washington DC after dark, stopping at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and more. Guides such as Sally, Tyrone, and James add history and humor while the driver handles city traffic. Optional tickets for the Washington Monument and museums are used on the next available day.

“Sallie and Mike were great!!! I absolutely love history and Sallie made it so easy to understand for my little one. Whenever I come back I will definitely book Sallie and Mike again”

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Dark Philly Adult Night Tour - Starting near Market Street and the Liberty Bell
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Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

3.Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,241 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38Top rated

Walk Old City with guides such as Brittany, Brianna, Heather, Christa, and Ted, hearing adult stories of sex, crime, executions, ghosts, and flawed Founding Fathers. The $38 tour lasts about two hours, stays outdoors, and visits the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Washington Square, Walnut Street Prison, and Alexander Hamilton’s former home site.

“Fun way to learn about parts of American history not often told. Informative and entertaining guide.”

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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - The Bellagio fountains and other light shows
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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

4.Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,612 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Downtown Las Vegas and along the Strip after dark. Hear digital commentary in English or Spanish, see neon landmarks and the Bellagio fountains, and return to the central High Roller stop. Choose the 8 PM adults-only tour with a drink, or the 10:15 PM late tour with a photo stop at the Las Vegas sign.

“Not worth it! It has changed from what it used to be. Not personable, bad sound, too many recordings etc. This used to be a very inviting funny & informative tour with lots of personal interaction with tour guide. Now it's just an over priced bus ride.”

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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard - Starting at Buxton Books on King Street
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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

5.Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,835 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Meet your licensed guide at Buxton Books for a 90-minute walk through Charleston’s haunted old town, ending with after-hours access to the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. Guides such as Simon, Jerry, Liz, and Jake bring different storytelling styles. Expect local history, supernatural tales, dark paths, cobblestones, and plenty of standing.

“Jake was a great tour guide! Was very knowledgeable about the history and the ghost stories. The graveyard had a lot of history and was cool to walk through at night!”

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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - Fifth Avenue and the Empire State Building
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

6.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,783 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

See New York after dark from an open-top double-decker, leaving Times Square at 6 or 8 PM for Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Brooklyn. A live guide or audio system provides commentary, though equipment and service can vary. The 90-minute route ends back at 712 7th Avenue.

“Stay away from. Horrible experience. Purchased the 6:00 pm with English guide. Had to wait in line until 7:30 for the bus to show up and had no guide. I requested a partial refund as I did not get what I paid for and it was denied. This company shouldn’t even be allowed to operate if they are going to this way. I am not one to complain but this was just wrong in every way. So many people were complaining. This was on December 20th. They blamed the traffic which there was a lot but the other bus line that was before this one kept their buses running as…”

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Savannah's Ghost City "Dead of Night" Walking Night Tour - Johnson Square starts with buried secrets
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Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

7.Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,482 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Savannah after dark with guides such as Henry, Rebecca, or Cordelia, hearing ghost stories and grim local history at Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, Marshall House, the Sorrel-Weed House, and Wright Square. This adults-only tour lasts about 90 minutes, covers just over a mile, and costs $34.99.

“Your guide was awesome! Loved the stories she told. Would book again! The experience was a good time.”

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Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus - Starting the evening at the Hard Rock Cafe
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Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

8.Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,304 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Las Vegas after dark, passing the Bellagio Fountains, Paris Las Vegas, Stratosphere, Fremont Street, and the famous welcome sign. Digital commentary comes in English and Spanish. The 21+ option includes a welcome drink, with guides such as Dez, Reuben, and Bruce adding local humor and tips.

“Really enjoyed this tour, it was a great way to see the strip. There was also lots of history which was very interesting. Our guide was great and gave lots of hints and tips about navigating through the strip.”

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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private) - The White House provides a quick exterior visit
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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

9.National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,207 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend three hours seeing Washington DC after dark, with a guide such as Sally, James, or Dwayne, a comfortable tour bus, and more than 10 stops. You’ll walk at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and other sites, while optional next-day tickets add the Washington Monument, Air and Space Museum, or African American History Museum.

“Chris and James provided a wonderful tour. This tour is quick paced and interesting making sure that you see all the nighttime hot spots and that you are in the best spot for photos. Chris was a safe and helpful driver and James shared both common facts and interesting trivia about each stop.”

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Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour - The Grove Arcade and the Helen Clevenger story
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Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

10.Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,053 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

At 8 pm, follow a local guide through downtown Asheville for about two hours of ghost stories and dark history. Hear about Helen Clevenger, Thomas Wolfe, the Basilica architect, and Civil War spirits while visiting Pack Square, Grove Arcade, Pritchard Park, and more. Guides include Christian, Brian, and Tad. Expect hills, quick walking, and weather exposure.

“Very interesting stories. Learned so much with our guide. It was a pleasured to walked around Ashville and learn the history behind it.”

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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide - Starting at Bayside Marketplace
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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

11.Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,902 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Start at Bayside Marketplace at 8pm for a 75 to 90 minute Miami night ride. You will pass South Beach, downtown, Brickell, the Port of Miami, Bayfront Park, and more from an open-air upper deck or enclosed lower level. Guides such as Joel, Julio, and Martica have earned special praise for lively storytelling.

“Awesome tour from the beginning to the end. The tour guide was very fun and informative. A must try !”

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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour - First walking stop: Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials
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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

12.Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,529 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Ride through Washington DC after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Smiley, Ramin, or Sooner Steve. The trolley passes the White House, Capitol, Washington Monument, and National Mall, then gives you time at the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, FDR, and MLK memorials. Iwo Jima is currently replaced by the World War II Memorial because of a bridge closure.

“The tour guide was wonderful — passionate, friendly, and incredibly informative. He did a great job sharing both history and insight in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. I was especially thankful for the warm trolley, which made the experience comfortable and enjoyable. The only thing I would have loved even more would be the opportunity to stop at a few additional landmarks rather than just driving by them — particularly the Capitol, the Supreme Court, and Jefferson’s Memorial. Even so, it was a great tour overall, and I would absolutely recommend it.”

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Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour - Poogan’s Porch and Charleston’s haunted restaurant lore
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Charleston’s Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

13.Charleston’s Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,345 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk Charleston after dark with Mike Brown, host of the Pleasing Terrors Podcast. Over about 90 minutes, you’ll hear ghost stories, dueling lore, and strange local history at Poogan’s Porch, the Charleston Library Society, Philadelphia Alley, and a historic church downtown. The group is capped at 20 people.

“Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable with 28 years as a ghost tour guide. He was patient and kind. We felt like we hit the jackpot by having him as our tour guide.”

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Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour - How Much the $40.50 Price Buys You
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Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

14.Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Walk Charleston’s Historic District after dark with a licensed Bulldog Tours guide. You’ll enter the Circular Congregational Church graveyard, hear tales of ghosts, voodoo, duels, and premature burial, and finish near Market Street. Guides vary, with past tours led by Sarah, Kevin, Jim, Drew, Belle, and others.

“The host was really friendly. She seemed very knowledgeable and was a great storyteller. The tour was really interesting.”

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Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour - The Witch Trials Memorial sets the tone
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Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

15.Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Join guides such as Penny, Elaina, Bob, or Nix for a 90-minute evening walk through Salem. You’ll visit the Witch Trials Memorial, two cemeteries, Old Town Hall, Salem Green, filming sites, and former jail locations while hearing local history and ghost stories.

“Penny was an amazing guide. He very funny and accommodating as were most of the night tour staff. Penny was knowledgeable about the area and local history and worked to engage audience member after many had had a long busy day. He also answered extra questions and did an overall great job as a tour guide.”

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