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15 Best DC Night Tours

The night tours: the marble glowing after dark, the school groups gone and the city finally looking like the postcards. The moonlight trolley runs are the local secret.

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

“Very much worth it. We were even running 5 minutes late and they sent a van to pick us up and drop us off with the rest of the group.”

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4.Washington DC by Moonlight Electric Cart Tour

Discover Washington DC's iconic monuments illuminated at night on a comfortable, eco-friendly electric cart tour, perfect for first-time visitors and night owls.

★ 5.0

“Lots of fun… my kids had a great time and we did too! Our guide was very knowledgeable and added lots to our trip to DC.”

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6.Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

Discover Washington DC’s iconic monuments lit up at night on this small group tour. Explore 10 top attractions with expert guides and prime photo ops.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Corey, was great. He was very knowledgeable and personable. The van was clean and comfortable. If you go during the shutdown, know that many of the bathrooms will be closed. The tour lasted a little over three hours,…”

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8.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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9.Day or Night Grand Tour of DC with Optional Mount Vernon Upgrade

Explore Washington DC’s iconic landmarks with a guided bus tour, featuring top sights, live narration, and optional Mount Vernon visit for a full day.

★ 4.0

“This is a great experience. Our driver had a Ph.D. and vas very knowledgeable. His kindness and professionalism were great!!!!”

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10.Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour

Explore Georgetown’s haunted past on this engaging night-time ghost tour, blending history, spooky stories, and iconic sights for a memorable evening.

★ 5.0

“Inge was a great tour guide. She was knowledgeable with a sense of humor making the tour fun! The sites picked were well spaced out.”

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11.Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour

Discover Washington, D.C. at night on a guided bike tour covering iconic monuments like Lincoln, Jefferson, and the WWII Memorial, all in three hours.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was top notch, Albert. He taught us a lot, was fun, accessible, and checked in with us regularly. Gave 4 stars purely bc the equipment team didn’t orientate us to our e-bikes and that took a bit of time and Albert to give…”

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13.Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

Experience Washington DC's highlights at night on this 3-hour guided tour. See iconic monuments, learn their stories, and enjoy stunning evening views.

★ 4.5

“Don’t go at night. Most of the monuments are not well lighted. Only Jefferson, Washington monument Lincoln and the White House really were lit up. The rest were too dark to really appreciate. The Guide on our bus was absolutely wonderful. He did a great…”

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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 wonderful time! Pickup and drop-off were smooth and right on schedule. The monuments looked stunning at night, and Britney was incredibly knowledgeable—she shared so much interesting information about each site.”

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More DC Night Tours

4.6Washington DC: National Mall Night Bus Tour3 hours$55 4.0Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour3 hours (approx.)$59.00 4.6Washington DC: Night Under the Stars Bus & Walking Tour3 hours$68 5.0Discounted DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Snacks, LED Bracelets3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$52.00 4.3Washington DC: Monuments by Night Bike Tour3 hours$65 5.0Moonlight Tour of Washington DC3 hours (approx.)$62.00 4.0Washington DC Night-Time Minibus City Tour3 hours (approx.)$68.00 5.0The Night of Lincoln’s Assassination Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.0Night-Time City Tour of Washington DC3 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.0Dark Nights in D.C. – Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$34.99 4.5Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 4.53-4 Hour Private DC City Moonlight Tour by Van3 to 4 hours (approx.)$496.00 4.7Washington DC: Small-Group 3-Hour Night Tour3 hours$99 5.0Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour3 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.5Washington DC Open-Air Bus Day or Night-Time Monuments Tour2 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.0Washington DC Night-Time City Bus Tour with Optional Mount Vernon3 to 4 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.0Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart or Vintage Car2 hours (approx.)$53.10 4.8D.C: Monuments & History Guided Open-Air Bus Tour-Day &Night$40 5.0Stretch Limo Private Day & Night Custom Tours of Washington DC3 to 4 hours (approx.)$660.00 5.0DC Monuments Day or Night American History Guided E-Cart Tour2 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.0DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Pick Up/Drop, Snacks, LED Bracelets3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$68.00 4.5Private Night-Time Tour of Washington DC | DC After Dark3 hours (approx.)$519.00 4.1Washington, DC: Holiday Lights Nighttime Bus Tour3 hours$69 4.5DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Arlington Walking Tour, and Night Tour2 hours (approx.)$75.00