Washington DC Nighttime Memorials Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Lincoln Memorial illuminated at night
- Reflecting Pool's serene waters
- World War II Memorial's grandeur
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial's poignant design
- Korean War Veterans Memorial's striking sculptures
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Washington DC's iconic monuments
- Glass-roof convertible vehicle for optimal viewing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
US Navy Memorial Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible; please plan accordingly.
- The glass-roof convertible may not be suitable for those with a fear of enclosed spaces.
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
Know before you go
- Dress comfortably and consider bringing a light jacket for cooler evenings.
- Keep your camera ready to capture the monuments' illuminated beauty.
- Be prepared for brief walks at each monument; comfortable footwear is recommended.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Small carry-on bags are allowed; however it recommended to travel light
- For security reasons, the tour operator reserves the right to search any bags or purses you bring on board
- Please note that most attractions in Washington, DC are equipped with metal detectors at the entrances, and to make your sightseeing experience as seamless as possible, we recommend traveling light on our tours
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
- Departure Location: Tours Start/Ends at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. We meet guests in the front of the Memorial, a large fountain plaza, by the tall navy flags - on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th & 9th St NW. Please note: rideshares tend to bring people to the opposite side of the block.
- Parking/Metro: We do not have dedicated parking for this tour. There is street parking and parking garages (including directly under the Navy Memorial meeting location) located in the area. Tours also meet directly outside the Metro station "Navy Memorial - National Archives" on the yellow and green lines.
Traveler reviews
Fantastic Tour
This was a fantastic tour. Rob was our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable and happy to share all that he knew. I didn’t realize we walked through several of the main sites with our guide explaining along the way. This was the highlight of my trip without a doubt. We were in the smaller one too tour. It was nice only having 12 people total in the group as opposed to 40+
DC lights was Monumental
This was the perfect way to view the monuments at night! George was so knowledgeable and polite .... and Tony took such great care of us as our driver. We got some great photos and learned a lot as well! We highly recommend this adventure!!!!
Make this your 1st Tour!!
Our driver, Tony, and guide, Buzz, were both very knowledgeable, very attentive to the passengers, and overall made this the best tour we had during our vaca-week. At night, traffic/travel is much better, the tour hits all the majority of big attractions and a few off the beaten path... We saw way more at night than daytime tours (being lit up at night added a special ambiance). This freed-up two days of our visit so we could focus on more places to explore!
Outstanding tour! Great...
Outstanding tour! Great experience! Gives ideas for the rest of the stay. Explained various details. Super knowledgeable. Answered my questions. Spoke very loudly and clearly.
Great experience, highly recommend!!
We had a fantastic experience! George our tour guide was fun, informative, enthusiastic, and very good at guiding us around 10+ monuments. He took care to be sure we always knew where he was (he wore a red light on his chest, and held up another light overhead) so we could find him in the crowd. He made sure older folks in the tour could see steps and curbs. He offered free bottled water on the bus. George was a wealth of knowledge on history and tips for visiting other monuments to come back and see later. Alicia our driver was courteous and kind, she navigated busy streets like a pro. And did I mention it was 84degrees at 8pm with high humidity? This did not dampen George or Alicia’s energy to give us a great experience. The air conditioned bus was great! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this night tour, and George & Alicia!