Moonlit Motorcoach Tour of National Mall
About this activity
Highlights
- Lincoln Memorial illuminated at night
- Reserved entry to the Washington Monument
- Stunning views of the U.S. Capitol
- Reflecting Pool's serene nighttime ambiance
- Reserved access to the World War II Memorial
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided night tour of the National Mall
- Reserved entry tickets to 10 iconic monuments
- Comfortable motorcoach transportation
- Hotel drop-off service
Itinerary
Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about sites you pass along the way. Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, MLK Jr Memorial, WWII Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, & more. Enjoy the views as your route passes by 20+ additional sites such as Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and many of the Smithsonians. Tour Stops: • National Archives • The U.S. Capitol • White House • Lincoln Memorial • WWII Memorial • MLK Memorial • Korean War Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Vietnam Memorial • Vietnam Women Memorial • USMC Memorial **In December, see the holiday lights outside the White House, US Capitol, Canadian Embassy, Willard Hotel *Travelers may upgrade to include Tickets to the Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, African American Museum, or US Capitol.
Stop outside US Capitol to explore area with guide and to take photos. See the heart of American democracy on Capitol Hill.
Stop at the Lincoln Memorial. Visit the majestic monument honoring President Abraham Lincoln. Take in the grand architecture, learn about its history, and capture memorable photos of the iconic statue and Reflecting Pool.
Stop at the MLK Memorial. Discover the memorial dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring the Stone of Hope and inspiring inscriptions. Your guide will share insights about his life and legacy while you take in the serene setting and photos.
Stop at the White House for photos and to explore the area with your guide. See the iconic residence of the U.S. President and learn about its history and architecture while taking photos. Your guide will share stories and context about this symbol of American leadership.
See the monuments along the Tidal Basin. During Cherry blossom season (typically late March-early April) also walk along and see cherry blossom trees up close during tour.
Pass by: During Cherry blossom season (typically late March-early April) also walk along and see cherry blossom trees up close during tour.
Pass by: Pass by the National Gallery of Art
Pass by: Pass by US Marine Corp Memorial
Stop at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Pause at this powerful tribute to those who served in the Vietnam War. Guests can walk along the Wall, locate names, and reflect while taking photos of this moving memorial.
Stop at the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Photo stop at the WWII Memorial in DC
UPGRADE: Upgrade option available during checkout to include reserved entry tickets to the National Air & Space Museum. *due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be available for the next available day of travel from your night tour.
UPGRADE: Upgrade option available during checkout to include reserved self-guided entry tickets to the Washington Monument. *due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be available for the next available day of travel from your night tour.
Pass by: Pass by the National Archives Building
UPGRADE: Upgrade option available during checkout to include reserved entry tickets to the African American History Museum. *due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be available for the next available day of travel from your night tour.
Photo Stop at the Nurses' Memorial
Pass by: In the month of December, see the holiday lights throughout DC such as the Canadian Embassy lights.
Pass by: Pass by the Arlington National Cemetery during your tour.
Pass by: Pass by the Jefferson Memorial lit up at night.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Reserved entry tickets are included; no need to purchase separately.
- Tour duration is approximately 2 hours; plan your schedule accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for evening temperatures.
- Bring a valid ID for entry to monuments requiring age verification.
- Plan your return transportation, as hotel drop-off is not included.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Upgrade: optional upgrade available at checkout to include reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, or African American History Museum.
- Ticket upgrades: 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for the next available day of travel after your night tour. 2. Your attraction tickets will be valid for entry on the date and time assigned by the attraction, which will be noted on your entry ticket upon receipt. Date and time cannot be selected ahead of time, and we are unable to change the date and time assigned to you by the attraction. 3. The tour operator will send your ticket to you on the date of your scheduled night tour. Tickets will be sent to travelers via WhatsApp. If you did not provide us with a valid WhatsApp phone number during checkout, please contact us prior to your tour date. 4. Attraction Tickets are non-refundable once issued to travelers. 5. Tickets are used for self-guided entry into the attractions. Entry is not a part of the guided tour experience and is for the traveler to use independently.
- **Cherry blossom season (typically late March-early April) also walk along and see cherry blossom trees up close during tour. Please Note: cherry blossoms are a seasonal highlight, and when the trees are not in bloom travelers will still be able to enjoy the 10+ memorial stops and sightseeing portion of the tour without the trees. Please be advised of this when booking preferred travel date.
- **In December, see the holiday lights outside the White House, US Capitol, Canadian Embassy, & more
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
Traveler reviews
DC monuments ticket with night tour with 10+ stops
Went on time at 7.15 pm on July 3, 2026, they could not find my booking and made me to wait for 25 minutes and finally found the booking at 7.40pm but the tour bus left, tour operators said that they sold the tickets to others and so no room in the bus.
Chaos
Very disappointed with this experience. There were so many construction areas and street closings near and around the monument locations and the bus had navigation issues because of constant redirections due to those obstacles. It was difficult to even walk to some of the stops due to gated off access points. Our tour guide was pleasant, but had difficulty with crowd control with respect to timing of stops and return location announcements - again due to constant changes in bus routes, etc. In addition, there were several passengers who were over 20 min late (one 40 min late) returning to the bus so the tour could not continue in a timely fashion - there were no alternate accommodations to retrieve late arrivers so everyone had to wait. The advertisement also offered cold water as an amenity but none was available. I would not recommend this tour without inquiring about how all the construction sites and road closures are being dealt with. When in the tour business, these things should be known and planned for.
Great views, guide could have been better.
Great tour. Everything looks so beautiful at night. The driver was great and knowledgeable. The guide, however was very difficult to understand. Most of the time my seat-mate and I didn’t know what he was saying. It was not just his accent. It was also his tone. It was hard to pay attention to.
Disaster
It started out ok but our tour guide and bus driver said they couldn’t make it to us to be picked up before our tour was over. We stood stranded for 45 mins and then the guide decided we would walk almost a mile to see if we could be picked up somewhere else. Then the tour guide woman decided she would tell everyone that “who voted for this guy anyways” like it was the administrations fault that we were stranded because they just closed the road. Very inappropriate. We had 2 small children and an elderly mother who had trouble walking. This trip was not a good experience.
0/10. Do NOT recommend !
We booked the trip on our final night in Washington DC to see the monuments at night. The trip started okay but early on, our tour guide began expressing her political views. Our tour guide was not much of a guide at all. She did not give clear directions at any point on the trip. The bus driver and the tour guide did not communicate well AT ALL! Very long story short at the end of the trip the guide lost contact with the driver. And we ended up standing on road that was closed. We walked aimlessly in the “heat of the night”. As we stood on a street corner about an hour later ….our family with 2 young children and a grandmother ended up calling an Uber for our safety and sanity. We wish the others well and hope they all made it back to their destinations without further complications.