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
Loved our tour guide -...
Loved our tour guide - Rob who was a lifelong resident and provided so much insight into the city as well as the sites visited. For a night tour the amount of time spent at each site was timed perfectly for the tour.
Jack our tour guide did a...
Jack our tour guide did a great job explaining the various monuments. We had a lot of rain for the first two but that was out of their control. They did have a handful of ponchos available but not enough for everyone. Tony did great navigating the bus and got us a great shot of the capital building at the end despite all of the random road closures.
Awesome tour
We had Jack as our tour guide and Tony as our driver and they both were awesome. They kept the mood fun (even while we were all soaked from the rain). We laughed, learned and enjoyed all the sights!!
Dry interesting to see...
Very interesting to see so many monuments at night. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and bus was very comfortable. Only suggestion I would give to Viator is to have a flashlight or light saber like some other companies use to help find guide when it gets very dark.
A great history lesson
Our guide Nick was very knowledgeable It would be great if he had a microphone as we couldn't always hear him especially when we were walking as a group. The pickup was a little confusing as we weren't sure we were in the right spot as there was no signage. Our driver was great as well. I would suggest dropping the boat cruise and add in the Arlington cemetery in its place.