Admire the atmospheric landmarks of the US capital, Washington D.C. aboard an open-top bus as dusk settles over the city. Capture the illuminated Jefferson and Lincoln monuments and more by night.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Marvel at the captivating view of the capital by night
Experience the perfect pair to a city day tour
Enjoy comfortable, luxurious buses with panoramic views
Witness all the major attractions illuminated beautifully by the night sky
Get access to insider knowledge on the best photo opportunities

Full description

Admire the atmospheric landmarks of the capital from an open-top or glass-top bus as the sun sets on Washington, DC. Take a trip to the twilight zone with mesmerizing views of the city highlights at dusk. See the most famous monuments lit up, casting a glimmering glow over the city.

Begin at the U.S. Navy Memorial, before heading through the half-light to capture views of the White House, the Korean War Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

Each monument features special illuminations at night, with regular opportunities to hop off and see the spectacular sculpture work up close, along with countless photo opportunities.

Marvel at the full shimmering skyline at the start and endpoint of your tour, which also includes views of the twinkling Tidal Basin and Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Night tours don’t get much more magical than this, and pair perfectly with a day tour the following day.

Includes

Access to Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Access to Korean War Veterans Memorial
Access to Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Access to District of Columbia War Memorial
Access to Lincoln Memorial
Access to National Mall
Live tour guide
Transport for activity duration: Van, bus / coach

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones

Meeting point

Meet at the United Stated Navy Memorial.

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Important information

Know before you go

Along with an English-speaking live guide, there are also Spanish and Mandarin audio guides available
An upgrade option for this tour is conducted with a luxury glass-top or open-top convertible bus led by a driver/guide

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 132 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
4.8/5

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The tour was good- but the tour guide wasted so much time rambling on that we didn’t have time to go see the capital. It was 3 hours long- and I wish I would’ve chosen the shorter tour with the open top bus as tour guide kept insisting that everyone put on their masks and no one wore them properly- so it was annoying

June 19, 2022

The guide was energetic and knew all the right spots to take the best photos from the tour. He provided A LOT (maybe too much) information about each place, felt we were having information overload with all the details, but I guess this is a matter of personal opinion. What was not ok was that we specifically booked a tour in a glass-top or open-top convertible bus but when we arrived we got the standard bus.

We took Signature Tours (Moon-Lit tour) and Ellen tour guide was excellent. And bus driver too was great. Thanks Signature tours. Note: if do not want hotel pickup (and wish to meet National Archives) may be better choice. Pickup from hotel is early. If you do a tour ask for one with Ellen, she is great!

April 12, 2022

Washington DC: National Mall Night Bus Tour

Washington DC: National Mall Night Bus Tour

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