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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

“Our guide was extremely informative and very nice! Also, our driver was also fantastic. Very enjoyable evening, well worth the time and money!”

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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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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

“DC Signature Tour was a great experience. The tour covered all planned locations and duration of the stop at all location was just perfect. Bus driver Chris and tour guide Tyrone were very gentle. Tyrone explained all the monuments and its history in detail which…”

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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

“It was well done. We saw everything on the itinerary and this tour included the DC monuments but also a tour through Georgetown, old town Alexandra and parts of Arlington. A very inclusive tour.”

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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

“This was a nice way to get some time at the most important monuments without having to spend too much time. If you are a limited time budget, this tour is perfect. They give you adequate time to take pictures and see what you want,…”

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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

“Rochelle and Captain Kirk were perfection. I will be back in a couple of weeks to take this tour again with my hubby. I left the tour with knowledge about the city that I didn’t know before.”

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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

“Awesome private night monument tour in Washington DC. Our guide Nick was fun and so knowledgeable! Learned so much from him. What a great experience!”

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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