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The 15 Best Night Tours in Washington DC

76 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The memorials stay open after dark and look their best lit up. These 15 differ on the vehicle, the number of stops and how long you get at Lincoln, so check each one before you choose.

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - From the White House to the Capitol
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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

Leave the daytime crowds behind on a three-hour Washington DC night tour from the U.S. Navy Memorial. Your English-speaking guide leads you to the White House, Capitol, and major memorials, with stops for photos and time to walk around. Choose a standard coach or, when available, upgrade to a glass-roof vehicle.

“Seeing the monuments at night put them in a different perspective than seeing them in the daytime. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and done an excellent job.”

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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - White House photos, not a White House visit
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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 past more than 20 Washington sights, with stops for photos at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and key memorials. Guides such as Sally, Tyrone, and James share history along the route. The three-hour tour starts at 7:30 pm and costs $65, with optional attraction tickets for a separate daytime visit.

“This tour is fantastic, as far as seeing a number of monuments and sites in a short period of time. The tour guide, Sally, is very knowledgeable and Chris, the driver, is very helpful and courteous. The only thing I recommend, is go when the weather is good. I went after an unusual storm which left huge ice problems. Walking paths were not cleared and the monument lighting was buried under the ice, so the monuments were dark (not picture worthy). The trek to them was dangerous and I slipped and fell once. If I come back in better weather, I will definitely try again.”

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - The Lincoln Memorial and its neighbors
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

3.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,956 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

Ride an open-air trolley past the White House, Capitol, and Washington Monument, then walk at the Lincoln, FDR, and Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials. A live guide adds history, anecdotes, and ghost stories. Guides featured on past tours include Smiley, MJ, and Hollywood, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Nice, everything is close. Very COLD outside. Tour guide was informative. Hotel was nice. Glad to see the restoration of the monuments and clean up of the park areas for the 250th celebration.”

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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart - From the Capitol to the Washington Monument
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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

4.Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,610 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

At 8 pm, join a small group or book a private electric cart for a two-hour loop of Washington’s lit monuments. Your guide shares local history as you pass the Capitol, White House, and museums, with stops at key memorials. The carts are open to the weather, so bring layers and rain gear.

“It was great! Got to see the major highlights of the city monuments and our tour guide was very knowledgeable.”

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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private) - Memorials around the Tidal Basin
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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

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

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

Start at 7:30 pm for a three-hour guided ride and walk among DC’s illuminated landmarks, including the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and MLK Memorial. You’ll have time for photos at multiple stops, bottled water, and a guide throughout. Optional upgrades add timed entry to the Washington Monument or one of two Smithsonian museums for the following day.

“The tour guide was very kind. There was some confusion when she said it was a walking tour. It sounded like she was saying the bus would take us to a single stop and we would walk. Getting some passengers a little worried we had paid a lot for something we could do on our own. The tour guide also let some of her political views slip out. I love her passion, but it wasn’t the place. I did like that we were taken right to the monuments. I had a recent knee/foot issue and did not want to have to walk too much. There is some walking as to…”

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Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions - The Tidal Basin at the Jefferson and King memorials
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Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

6.Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,658 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

See the National Mall after dark on a three-hour tour from the Grand Hyatt Washington. A driver-guide shares stories between stops, while a van carrying no more than 12 people takes you to landmarks including the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, White House, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. You’ll get out to explore, but expect short walks at each stop.

“Very informative. Perfect amount of time at each location. Van was very warm on a cold winter night. Highly recommend”

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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour - Starting out: stories between the monuments
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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

7.Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

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

Ride a stadium-seating trolley past the White House, Capitol, Washington Monument and National Mall, then walk at the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, FDR and MLK memorials. An English-speaking guide handles the history and stories. The Iwo Jima stop is currently replaced by the World War II Memorial because of a bridge closure.

“Sooner Steve was a great tour guide! The tour covers a lot of ground and the monuments are beautiful in the dark. Highly recommend!”

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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus - Seats, Commentary and Comfort
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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

8.Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,174 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Ride an open-top double-decker bus past Washington’s major monuments and memorials on a roughly two-hour evening circuit. The tour includes a short Lincoln Memorial photo stop, with the route also listing the Iwo Jima Memorial. Commentary may be recorded or live, depending on the departure. Seats are first come, first served, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“The tour is good. We enjoyed seeing various monuments at night time. The driver slows down in sync with the audio. The management for this tour is awful. Time was changed multiple times. We did get email of the change but the message was bad. It stated the new time for a date range but it is NOT our date! When inquiring, no reply. The ticket we get a week before tour has all wrong information and they didn't bother to update. More importantly, the meeting place is not what it says on the ticket. It's also confusing where to board or whether you are required to go to redemption…”

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Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour - Washington Monument and White House: context from the road
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Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour

9.Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 536 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride about five miles through the National Mall and around the Tidal Basin after dark, stopping at the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, FDR, and other memorials. Bikes, helmets, lights, reflective vests, water, and snacks are included. Guides such as Joe, Matt, Jose, and Abby have led groups; the route is easy overall, though a few inclines may catch you by surprise.

“It is about 3 hours, but our 10 yr old boy loved it! We weren’t expecting that long but the guide was fun!”

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DC: Open-top Monuments and Memorials Sightseeing Night Tour - The National Mall and Washington Monument from above
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DC: Open-top Monuments and Memorials Sightseeing Night Tour

10.Open-top Monuments and Memorials Sightseeing Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 443 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Big Bus Tours’ two-hour night ride leaves from Union Station at 6:30 PM and visits DC’s illuminated landmarks, with a 15-minute stop at the Lincoln Memorial. Expect digital commentary and, depending on the tour, a live English guide. Guides have included Clarence Allen, Nick, and Ms. Cole, but you cannot request a particular guide.

“Our tour was very nice. The best part was our driver and tour guide, Clarence Allen. He shared interesting facts and personal experiences. Greatly recommend, especially if you can catch Clarence's bus. Sights at night are lovely and tour gives a different vibe of the city. Bring your camera - pictures are phenomenal.”

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Washington DC Night-Time City Tour - Jefferson, FDR, and the memorials around the Tidal Basin
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Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

11.Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

At 7 pm, ride a bus or van around Washington’s memorials and civic landmarks, with stops for views and photos. Guides including Kareem, Regis, and Vernon are known for lively historical commentary and trivia. The three-hour route covers more than 22 sights, though some are viewed from the vehicle or are available only on private tours.

“Great trip with super photo opportunities The guide was great 😊 and you get value for money as the trip takes you around many monuments”

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Washington, DC: Day & Night Electric Cart & Vintage Car Tour - Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial
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Washington, DC: Day & Night Electric Cart & Vintage Car Tour

12.Day & Night Electric Cart & Vintage Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 416 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Ride for two hours in an open-sided vintage car powered by an electric motor, with an English-speaking guide and stops at major DC memorials. You’ll pass the Capitol, Smithsonian museums, the White House, and more, with time for photos. Choose a daytime or nighttime departure; guides have included Paul, Veronica, Cam, and Vernon.

“The 4pm tour was excellent as we saw many monuments lit up at dusk. Our guide was excellent funny and informative. The car was clean and comfortable and a great way to see the sights. Highly recommend this tour seeing the beauty of Washington”

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Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests - Lincoln and Vietnam: a strong finish to the evening
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Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests

13.Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Your guide picks you up at 7:30 pm for a private evening drive through Washington, with stops at the Capitol, White House, and major memorials. Christopher, Brittany, and Nick are among the guides named by guests. Expect a comfortable vehicle, bottled water, time for photos, and an itinerary you can tailor to your group.

“Guide was knowledgeable and professional. If you want to see the monuments, this is the you’re to take.”

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Washington DC: National Mall Night Bus Tour - From the White House to the Capitol
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Washington DC: National Mall Night Bus Tour

14.National Mall Night Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Start at the U.S. Navy Memorial for a three-hour evening circuit of Washington’s monuments, including the Lincoln, Jefferson, and Martin Luther King Jr. memorials. You’ll ride with an English-speaking guide, stop for photos, and choose a climate-controlled bus or, when weather permits, a convertible open-top bus. Guides vary; past tours have featured Dion, Sam, George, and others.

“Reid was very informative. Amazing experience. Would definitely recommend this tour. We loved the evening tour.”

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Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour - The guide can make or break the evening
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Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour

15.Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 298 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill at 7:30 pm, then ride in a minibus or van to major landmarks, including the Capitol, White House and memorials. You’ll get out at several stops for a closer look and photos. Guides such as Bobby, Jeffrey and Roberto have led tours, though your guide and vehicle may vary.

“The meeting spot was easy to find, but confirmed with the concierge. My cousin and I had a VIP tour for the nighttime tour. Jeffrey was very friendly and we enjoyed to get out for some of the monuments with longer time to enjoy the monuments up close with the illuminating lights!!! It was a nice break not walking throughout the entire city, but seeing the important buildings. The weekend after Easter seemed to be less crowded. I can always trust Viator to come through with planned and last minute bookings.”

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★ 5.0Private Under the Stars Night-Time Tour of DC (Up to 5 Guests)24 reviews
★ 5.0The National Mall Private 2.5-hour Evening Tour in Washington DCFrom $1858 reviews
★ 5.0Customizable Private Night Tour of Washington DC4 reviews
★ 3.5Private Monuments At Night Tour3 reviews
★ 4.5Mercedes Sprinter Van Private & Custom Day or Night City Tour7 reviews
★ 5.0Private Washington DC Monuments Day or Night Bike Tour3 reviews
★ 4.5Executive Bus Private Day & Night Custom Tours of Washington DC18 reviews
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