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.
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“Seeing the sights at night was awesome. Our guide was the bomb. He was knowledgeable and fun. Don’t miss this tour.”
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6,933 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $69.00by USA Guided Tours
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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“Smiley our guide, was excellent!!! He was very personal, knowledgeable, enteraining/interactive with everyone on the trolley. I will definitely request to have him as our guide on another tour!!”
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3,956 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $48.95
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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“A great tour around Washington, DC!! Our guide, Reggie, was extremely knowledgeable and allowed plenty of time to see the sights, take pictures, and ask questions. Would highly recommend this tour to orientate yourself with the city and learn many interesting facts!!”
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2,841 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $55.61by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA
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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“Great experience. The live tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Well worth the price. It was very busy, packed a lot of sites in in a short time.”
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2,207 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $68.00by DC Guided Tours
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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“The monuments lit up at night are very moving. We did feel a bit rushed at each stop but we were able to see them all.”
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1,529 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $48by Historic Tours of America** - Wash. DC
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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“I booked the tour on Sat the 24th for a Sunday the 25th and due to inclement weather coming into DC on Jan 25th Chris contacted me and offered 2 different tours instead on Saturday in lieu of cancellation. We took them and I was…”
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1,212 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $87.00by Signature Tours of DC
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Experience Washington DC’s illuminated monuments from a comfortable open-top bus with guided commentary on a 2-hour night tour—perfect for first-timers.
★ 4.5“The tour hit all the major sites in Washington DC the staff were pleasant and allowed us to get off the bus for a few minutes at some sites to take a closer look and take pictures”
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1,174 reviews2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $49.00by Big Bus Tours - USA
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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“Very informative and fun experience. Gave me a great idea of the layout for the capital and some intricate history I’d never get on my own.”
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489 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $59.00by USA Guided Tours
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Experience the Washington Monument with skip-the-line tickets, an included guidebook, and stunning city views. Perfect for efficient, authentic DC visits.
★ 4.9“Great experience. Would definitely recommend booking in advance. Communication excellent. While process from start to finish was simple and straightforward.”
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479 reviews1 hourFrom $25by No Line Waiters
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Skip long lines at the Washington Monument with guaranteed entry tickets, enjoy panoramic views, and explore this iconic DC landmark hassle-free.
★ 4.5“70 seconds in the elevator, look out windows all around, then down to the museum to learn how this was made”
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465 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $25.00by No Line Waiters
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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“Efficient way to see the primary sights around Washington, D.C. Fazy was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
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450 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $52.70by American Capital Tours
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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“it would not be possible to have a more knowledgeable guide than Fernando.”
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444 reviews2 hoursFrom $65by Charlotte City Tour
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Discover Washington DC at sunset with a 2-hour open-top bus tour, visiting iconic landmarks illuminated beautifully, led by knowledgeable guides.
★ 4.0“So much fun! The guide was the sweetest and super knowledgable. It was a great way to kick-off our stay in DC. We were able to get a quick glimpse of all the important stuff and make our way back to each one over the…”
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443 reviews2 hoursFrom $49by Big Bus Tours Washington DC
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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“informative and Joe made it fun, a great way to explore the monuments”
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399 reviews3 hoursFrom $65by Unlimited Biking Washington DC
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Experience Washington DC’s illuminated monuments on a private night tour with customizable stops, expert guides, and scenic views—all in comfort.
★ 5.0“Guide was knowledgeable and professional. If you want to see the monuments, this is the you’re to take.”
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326 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $525.00by Perfect Private Tours and Transportation
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