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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

“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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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

“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.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

“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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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

“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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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

“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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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

“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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7.Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

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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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

“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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13.DC: Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour by Open-top Bus

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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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