4 Night Tours in Washington DC That Earn the Road Trip

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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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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3.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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4.Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

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

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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