Nighttime Monuments Tour: DC's Iconic Sights

Discover DC’s iconic monuments by night with expert guides. Enjoy intimate small group tours, captivating stories, and starry skies. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Situated by the Tidal Basin, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial boasts breathtaking neoclassical architecture inspired by Rome’s Pantheon. Inside, a grand statue of Jefferson stands among excerpts from his writings, highlighting his influence on American democracy. The serene environment, particularly during cherry blossom…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Audio Link for Each Site
What's Not Included
  • Earbuds / Headphones
  • Gratuities
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Discover the captivating allure of Washington, D.C. on a nighttime tour of its iconic monuments and memorials. Travel with ease in a small group (maximum of 12), allowing for more time at each location compared to larger tours. As dusk falls, visit the impressive Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the US Capitol with knowledgeable…

Location
850 10th St NW
10th Street Northwest
Heart of DC Tours Van will be parked at this address
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jodydx1828dl
Oct 6, 2025
Night tour was an incredible experience - This night tour was an incredible experience—seeing the monuments beautifully lit up in a small group made all the difference. Ken, our guide, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and went out of his way to ensure everyone was comfortable, informed, and safe throughout the evening. His local insights, humor, and attention to detail truly made the tour top-notch—I’d highly recommend it!
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Gail
Oct 2, 2025
Great tour, small group, comfortable van! - Ken was great! Having a small group was so nice. We were able to hit all the spots and the history of various landmarks as we drove. This was a great kick off to our DC adventure! Choose Ken if you want small group personalized trip!
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Irish_l
Sep 28, 2025
Dc at night - Ken was our guide and he was engaging and knowledgeable. Great nighttime experience even in a light rain. We all had a wonderful time. Thanks.
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Watertonseattle
Sep 23, 2025
Excellent Owner-Operator! - We screwed up. Viator – an on-line tourist tour booking service – sent us To Heart of DC Tours for the Nighttime Monuments Tour instead of the larger tour that meets by the Sailor’s Memorial. We got lucky! Heart of DC Tours is an owner-operator, truly in love with his city and accurate in his history. (One mistake. He called Roger Sherman by the wrong first name). Highly recommend the DC monuments by night – less traffic, less heat. Highly recommend Heart of DC Tours – it an interactive small group – 8 of us in a new van --tour guided by someone who knew the stories at park ranger-level. Particular shout out because we were at the wrong pick-up location. The driver deviated from the route to pick us up between the first and second stops. Heart of DC Tours has earned our household’s customer loyalty and recommendation.
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Julie_i
Sep 9, 2025
Beautiful fall (full moon) evening tour - This was a fantastic tour. We hit all the major spots accompanied by a full moon with perfect weather. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and seemed to love what he does. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Breanne_b
Sep 2, 2025
Excellent - This was a great tour, loved having a smaller group, with a knowledgeable guide and not being rushed through the sites.
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Lynn_c
Sep 2, 2025
Washington DC night tour. - Very informative and worthwhile. Our tour guide was great! He kept us in front of the larger tour groups so we were about leaving when they arrived.
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Lourdes_g
Aug 29, 2025
A must “Tour of DC” …. Rich history ! - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. I’ve learned a lot during the tour , very informative and rich history behind it. It was a pleasant experience and will highly recommend.
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Mattpi4052rp
Aug 28, 2025
Great tour for small group! - Had a wonderful time on the tour. Our group had 5 people, so it was indeed small. Ken, the tour guide and owner, was friendly and hospitable. I would recommend to friends.
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Angie_p
Sep 14, 2025
Very pleasant experience - Seeing the monuments at night is well worth it. Our driver was very friendly, made the extra effort to make sure we saw the Iwo Jima Memorial even though the exit was closed that evening, and dropped us off at our hotel ( which was very appreciated).
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From $79
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).