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15 Best DC Monuments & Memorials Tours

The monument loops: Lincoln at dusk, the war memorials in order and MLK watching the Tidal Basin, by bus, bike or cart. The guided versions spare you the two miles of gravel between them.

1.DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour, Glass Top Upgrade Option

Discover Washington DC's stunning monuments illuminated at night on this 3-hour guided bus tour, with optional glass or open-top upgrades for a memorable experience.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The best tour we have taken. George did an awesome job explaining to us everything we were seeing. He was very professional and knowledgeable. Our 11 year old had many questions and George took his time to answer every question. I highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Discover Washington DC’s stunning monuments illuminated at night on a 2.5-hour trolley tour, complete with entertaining guides and iconic sights.

★ 4.5

“Great tour! Travels all over DC to view the sights at night. Three stops with plenty of time to explore. Highly recommend to easily see DC at night! MJ our guide was fantastic - he gave so much interesting information the entire trip!”

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3.DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

Discover Washington DC’s top landmarks on a guided electric cart tour. See monuments, memorials, and iconic sights in a fun, eco-friendly way.

★ 5.0

“Very efficient way to do a lap around the mall, while learning the history of the city and other cool facts along the way. Great way to start a trip so that you can continue to explore monuments and museums that you learn about along…”

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4.Night Monuments Tour with 8 Stops and Admission Ticket Upgrades

Discover Washington DC’s iconic monuments lit up at night with this 3-hour guided tour, combining vehicle rides and walking stops for authentic memories.

★ 4.5

“The coolest experience. You will not regret booking this. It was fun and full of history I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. Loved it. We had our young 4 year old with us and she also had a great time.”

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5.Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

Discover Washington DC’s iconic monuments illuminated at night on this 2.5-hour guided trolley tour, with stops for memorable on-foot visits and stunning views.

★ 4.6

“Wonderful experience!! This is a fantastic tour for all ages. You can choose to do as much or as little walking as you like. I'm originally from the DC area and was back visiting. We truly enjoyed seeing D.C.’s monuments beautifully lit up at night…”

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6.DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

Discover Washington DC’s top landmarks on this 6-hour guided tour, including monuments, memorials, seasonal river cruise, and optional museum entries for $99.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic tour with Tyrone! He was courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. It was a pleasure to spend the day learning about Washington DC history.”

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8.Washington DC Monument Tour by Bus Top Landmarks in Half a Day

Explore Washington D.C.'s top landmarks comfortably on a 4-hour bus tour, with expert guides, photo stops, and insider stories—perfect for first-timers.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing tour! The guide, Nick, was very informative and engaging throughout the entire experience. He’s also a self proclaimed comedian hahaha! Despite the cold weather, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the historic sites. Give this tour a try if you’re in town or visiting!”

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11.DC: Monuments & History Guided Tour by E-Cart – Day &Night

Discover Washington DC’s top landmarks in a cozy vintage electric cart with engaging guides, short stops, and flexible options—perfect for busy days or night tours.

★ 4.5

“Fernando, our tour guide was awesome! He’s very knowledgeable and funny! It was a sunny but cold, windy Fall day and he provided us with blankets to keep us warm. Very thoughtful! I thought it was a short but organized tour!”

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12.Washington DC: Guided Monuments Tour by E-Cart with Blankets

Discover Washington D.C. on a 2-hour guided electric cart tour, visiting iconic monuments with expert guides, comfortable rides, and photo stops.

★ 4.8

“Lorenzo was an amazing guide/driver. He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, talked to my kids, took his time with my handicapped mom. He took great family pics. I couldn't recommend him enough. Got to see everything we wanted in 2 hours instead of 2 days of…”

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14.Washington DC: Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour

Discover Washington DC's top monuments on a 3-hour guided bike tour along the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin—fun, eco-friendly, and family-friendly.

★ 4.8

“We enjoyed the tour! It was a great way to see all the monuments in an efficient, fun way. The bikes were great and Jose, our guide, was informative and helpful.”

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15.Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests

Experience Washington DC’s illuminated monuments on a private night tour with customizable stops, expert guides, and scenic views—all in comfort.

★ 5.0

“Great tour with multiple stops at specific locations. Our guide picked us up at our Airbnb on time. He was very knowledgeable and professional. The evening was as expected and enjoyed by all four of us.”

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More DC Monuments & Memorials Tours

4.1DC: White House, National Mall and Lincoln Memorial Tour2.5 hours$52 4.3Washington DC: Monuments by Night Bike Tour3 hours$65 5.0Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.5Small Group D.C. Memorial & Changing of the Guard Tour4 hours (approx.)$85.00 4.9DC: Arlington Cemetery, JFK Memorial & Changing of Guard2.5 hours$39 5.0Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour3 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.9Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard$39 4.5Washington DC Open-Air Bus Day or Night-Time Monuments Tour2 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.5Cherry Blossoms and Monuments Tour with Optional Entry Tickets3 to 4 hours (approx.)$59.00 4.9DC: Guided National Mall Tour & Washington Monument Ticket$44 4.5Monumental Electric Bike Tour3 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Private Tour to see the Monuments and Memorials in Washington DC1 hour (approx.)$125.00 4.8Washington DC History&Monuments Open Air Minibus Guided Tour2 hours$59 4.8D.C: Monuments & History Guided Open-Air Bus Tour-Day &Night$40 5.0DC Monuments Day or Night American History Guided E-Cart Tour2 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.0#1 DC Mall Tour w/ Washington Monument | Satisfaction Guaranteed!2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$51.94 4.6Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall2 hours$55 4.3Washington, DC: Arlington Cemetery & Memorials Tour2 - 6 hours$65 5.0Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)$595.00 5.0DC Monuments Small Group Guided Night Tour 3 Hours3 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0DC: Monuments & Memorials, National Mall Sunset Walking Tour2 hours$39 4.5Washington, DC: National Mall and Memorials Moonlight Tour3 hours$68 4.0Washington Monument Admission with Morning City Narrated Bus Tour5 hours (approx.)$59.00 4.9Washington D.C: National Mall & Memorials Guided Cart Tour2 hours$45