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“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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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“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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3,956 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“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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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“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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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“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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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“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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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“Magical evening. Seeing monuments at night and riding on top of bus easy and comfortable. Miss Gale exceptional and fu”
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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“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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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“Super easy and great experience. Just make sure you research what you can and can not take into the monument, so you do not get delayed with your entry.”
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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“Excellent communication! Tickets arrived the night before the tour along with detailed instructions. Great way to get fairly last minute tickets.”
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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“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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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“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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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“It was perfect for the short time I had and saw all the major monuments. Really beautiful when it was all illuminated.”
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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“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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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“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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326 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $525.00by Perfect Private Tours and Transportation
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