Washington DC Night Monuments 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 8 iconic monuments
- Admission tickets to select attractions
- Comfortable transportation
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
- Photography is allowed; tripods may be restricted
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests may choose to stay on the bus at any stop as desired or ask the tour guide how to modify the amount of walking at any stop.
- There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
- Attraction Tickets 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) guests will have time to walk along the cherry blossom trees during their 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.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
Traveler reviews
Enjoyed the commentary...
Enjoyed the commentary provided by Sally and the night view of DC’s landmarks and monuments are breathtaking.
Worth it
Kris & James were excellent to tour with. James was very knowledgeable and open to questions and teaching. Kris was very timely and helpful. The price for the tour felt very fair for the quality of tour. 3 hours was just the right amount of time. Seeing the Lincoln memorial at night is a must see.
Don't do it.
Extremely disappointed in this tour. Very liberal tour. From the man who organized us into a line to board the bus, who was more like a drill Sgt! He refused to answer questions just barked at us to get in line. Then the tour guide was very much like a liberal college professor who was attempting to indoctrinate the tour with her "all we want" bull crap. Never again!
Great evening event
Tyrone and Chris were excellent tour guides and drivers! I so appreciate them and their expertise!
Good First Evening Activity
Good for a first evening activity. A lot of stops but not enough time available at all stops. Good information from the tour guide. Would have liked to get the NPS stamps for the monuments. It would be helpful for the tour guide to point out the kiosks where you could get them at the stops where there was more time allowed.. I managed to snag two. It rained the entire time which made walking by the Korean War Memorial even more poignant.