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15 Best DC Monuments & Memorials Tours

Lincoln at dusk, the war memorials in order and MLK watching the Tidal Basin. Guided loops by bus, bike or cart 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

“This exceeded expectations! Our guide Deion made this tour so much fun! He kept the energy high the entire 3 hours and shared so many fun tips. Seeing the monuments at night was something truly special. Highly recommend!”

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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

“Was very informative and the tour guide was awesome. Dc is beautiful, just wish the Government shut didn’t make it difficult for us to go inside some places.”

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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

“Our tour guide Sally was excellent as was our driver Chris! I am in DC for work and have very limited time for site seeing, and this tour provided the perfect safe and enjoyable solution! As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and…”

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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

“This tour exceeded my expectations. Tyrone did a great job in presenting historical information and kept a friendly and enjoyable vibe throughout the tour. The timing at each stop was adequate to sightsee. I highly recommend this tour.”

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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 trip was very nice. The people we encountered were very professional and polite. Especially the driver. Washington is beautiful at night.”

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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

“Nick was our guide, he was excellent and funny. We appreciated that the bus came back to get us, when we showed up 5 minutes late. TYVM!”

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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

“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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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 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 4.0White House, National Mall Capital Highlight and Lincoln Memorial2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$49.00