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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

“Will and Tyrone was amazing and created a great learning experience. Highly recommend this Tour. Very informative and gave us plenty of time to venture on our own if we wanted to.”

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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

“Thank you for your tour. It was convenient and useful tour for me that did not have much time at.staying Washington. I had familiar experience at Washington DC due to the US TV drama.”

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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

“A fun, informative tour. We got to see the hilights in 3 hours so we could plan what to do the next day. We were able to take beautiful photos as there were few people around. The Christmas trees we stopped at were spectacular. The…”

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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

“Excellent! Our tour guide was very interactive sharing the facts and tidbits with all the sites and very professional. It was so worth the price. The tour guide that prepared us for the tour was excellent too. Thank you:)”

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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 added this tour because so many of the places I had planned to go were closed because of the government shutdown. Having already had a terrific tour of much of the same stuff with a great guide two days earlier, I was not expecting…”

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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 good. It would be nice if staff could encourage singles to double up in seats so others could have opp to sit with their party outside. We ended up inside due to singles ‘hogging’ two seats. Overall good but you can’t see everything…”

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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

“I loved every single thing about this tour and the tour guide was amazing. Also he give us excellent suggestions on restaurants and some hidden gems to see and try.”

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10.No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

Skip long lines at the Washington Monument with guaranteed entry tickets, enjoy panoramic views, and explore this iconic DC landmark hassle-free.

★ 4.5

“It is not exactly no wait, but at least with the time on the thickets, there is no more than 15 min wait (from the ticket entry time). The guards at the door were super nice and funny. Except one angry lady at the security…”

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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

“Excellent way to experience all the monuments and sites with a family. Would highly recommend. Bring a coat if it’s cold.”

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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

“Me and my two friends loved this tour! It was our first time in the area, and our guide gave us a great laugh and a wealth of information at each stop we made and in between!”

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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

“Booked last minute as our walking tour got cancelled on us the day before. We are so glad it did, as this tour was fantastic and a great way to see the monuments. Big thanks to Noah, on his first tour as well who was…”

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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

“We had a great time on our private tour. Worked well for us not having to worry about parking because we only had limited time for a quick trip.”

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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