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
Itinerary
Pass by: Start/End Location
Guided Stop (outside only)
Guided Stop (outside only)
Guided Stop
Guided Stop
Guided Stop
Guided Stop - Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one below.
Guided Stop
Guided Stop
Guided Stop
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
Tour guide tried his best but tour was tough due to road blockages
A lot of the roads were closed and we didn’t see all the sights we were supposed to see
Informative tour but chaotic on the 4th of July
I took the DC Monuments by Night tour on the 4th of July and it was a bit of a mixed bag. It started with a delay and the whole evening felt very chaotic due to the holiday. That said, the tour guide was fantastic and deserves a lot of credit for dealing with the heat and the crowds like a total champ. Despite the chaos, the tour was very informative. I'd definitely give it another try on a regular, non-holiday day
George was a wealth of...
George was a wealth of knowledge and he and the bus driver did a good job of navigating the tour around the unexpected road closures. Would recommend to others.
Too Much Time On Bus & Not Enough Monuments
Our tour guide and driver were fine. The issue is that we spent most of the time riding around on the bus. We did not visit the Jefferson Memorial. We did not visit the Vietnam Memorial. Both are listed on the itinerary. We started late and ended on time. Nothing was communicated as to why we did not visit the memorials just that we had to go back to starting place. If there were known road access issues then we would have rescheduled. Time was not managed well and you don’t really have 3 hours. We’ve taken other DC tours. No one of us really enjoyed this one because we felt that we didn’t see as much.
NOT as advertised. Terrible experience. NOT recommended.
The tour was advertised as an exclusive glass covered mini bus tour with AC and minimal walking. I paid over $200 for two tickets to ride a beat up mini bus, no glass top, no AC and walking at every stop. I could barely walk my feet were so swollen. This was supposed to be the highlight of our trip on our last day in DC. 💔 We were excited about going to see the monuments we couldn't see because of my terribly swollen feet. The driver was kind, not his fault but there was no one that could assist me with a refund or even a change of bus. I lost that money and the memories we could have made on our very first trip to DC. Never again. We ended up getting dropped off back where we started after the first stop at the capitol. I would NOT recommend this tour agency at all. I don't know how they have such good reviews. I never leave bad reviews but this was so bad I had to. We were decived. Maybe this review will help the next person not experience what we did.