National Mall Monuments: Illuminated Night Tour

Visit The National Mall at sunset to see Washington DC’s monuments and memorials beautifully lit up. Discover the impressive architecture of DC while delving into its significant political past. Explore monuments honoring historical figures and take a moment to pay tribute to fallen veterans.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Mall - When the sun sets, the monuments and memorials of Washington DC are illuminated. Experience the stunning architecture of DC as you uncover its rich political history. See the best of the monuments, when the people have largely left, and each monument is lit up to best display itself.
  • Washington Monument - See the iconic…
What's Included
  • Plenty of time for photo opportunities
  • Private professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Transportation on the day (if required)
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
Location
The Mellon Gala
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to "The Mellon Gala" at 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20229, United States.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anonymous
Apr 2, 2025
Nick was engaging and... - Nick was engaging and informative. He shared some unique insights and was thoughtful in his presentation.
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Jenni_e
Mar 30, 2024
Great walking tour! - John was a wonderful guide. He gave us a wealth of information and we thoroughly enjoyed this walk! I would recommend highly!
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S9198djnathanf
Oct 13, 2023
Wonderful Tour at Dusk - The private tour was great! Paul R was our tour guide and was fantastic. The weather was nice and the family had a great time.
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John
May 26, 2023
Marvelous Mall At Dusk Tour - Ken was so personable and knowledgeable making the tour that much more enjoyable! His mastery of historic facts brought the Mall and all the memorials to life. We highly recommend this activity with Ken at the helm.!
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Aileen_k
Apr 17, 2023
Walking Evening Tour - The private walking tour was the best tour I have ever been on. Our guide, John was fabulous. He texted during the afternoon to make sure we would be ready for the tour and where to meet. Several times in the tour we had other groups of people stop to listen to John. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and made the information enjoyable to hear. He knew the best picture views and made sure we got great pictures to remember our visit. At the end of our tour he made sure we got back to the street where our car was parked. It was out of his way but he still took his time to make sure we got to our car safely. I would highly recommend John, our tour guide, the evening walking tour and the company, Viator. Thank you for helping make our trip to Washington DC so memorable.
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Jeffrey_p
Apr 6, 2022
Amazing tour! - Stephen was a fantastic guide! The buildings and monuments were incredible lit up at night, but the history and the stories shared by our guide really made for a richer experience. The tour company was very flexible and allowed us to move the time to later in the day to ensure the tour was after sunset. They also provided the guide's name and contact information the night before, and the stellar communication was much appreciated.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).