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Sunset Tour: DC Monuments at Twilight
4.3
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Washington
Experience the magic of Washington DC at night on this 90-minute tour. See iconic landmarks illuminated and learn about their fascinating history. Choose between a recorded commentary or a live guide for an immersive cultural experience.
Experience the magic of Washington DC at night on this 90-minute tour. See iconic landmarks illuminated and learn about their fascinating history. Choose between a recorded commentary or a live guide for an immersive cultural experience.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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L’Enfant Plaza - Experience the enchanting beauty of Washington DC after sunset. Join the 2-hour Sunset Tour to explore the nation’s capital from a fresh perspective.
The Night Tour lasts two hours and is not a hop-on, hop-off tour. - Lincoln Memorial - Enjoy a 15-minute stop to admire and capture photos on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial….
- L’Enfant Plaza - Experience the enchanting beauty of Washington DC after sunset. Join the 2-hour Sunset Tour to explore the nation’s capital from a fresh perspective.
The Night Tour lasts two hours and is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.
- Lincoln Memorial - Enjoy a 15-minute stop to admire and capture photos on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
- U.S. Capitol - Enjoy the view from the tour.
- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial - Capture photos and appreciate the historic Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. Exclusive to the Night Tour. 15-minute stop. It is stunning at night!
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - Enjoy the view from the tour.
- Black Lives Matter Plaza - Take photos from the top of the bus and experience the memorial wall honoring lost lives.
- Jefferson Memorial - Marvel at the basin and the elegance of the Jefferson Memorial.
- White House - View the seat of the Executive Branch of the US government.
What's Included
- 2-hour Panoramic Night Tour of DC
- 24/48hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 18 stops (if selected)
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double-Decker Bus
- Digital commentary in 5 languages
- Stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial
- 2-hour Panoramic Night Tour of DC
- 24/48hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 18 stops (if selected)
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double-Decker Bus
- Digital commentary in 5 languages
- Stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Join the adventure and explore Washington DC on this 2-hour evening tour, beautifully illuminated at night. Enjoy recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, sharing the captivating history of each landmark.
Pass by iconic sites and attractions including the Capitol Building, the Washington Memorial, the Jefferson…
Join the adventure and explore Washington DC on this 2-hour evening tour, beautifully illuminated at night. Enjoy recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, sharing the captivating history of each landmark.
Pass by iconic sites and attractions including the Capitol Building, the Washington Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, Rosslyn, Georgetown, the Pentagon, and more. Be amazed by the Lincoln Memorial as its lights shimmer over the Lincoln Memorial Pool.
- Operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your seat
- Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Guests may activate ticket via Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
- Your Dollars in Action: A portion of every ticket helps preserve the National Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus tour supports America’s history for generations to come
- Tour departs at 6:30 PM (March 9–April 30 & Sept 3–Dec 30), and 7:00 PM (May 1–Sept 2) . Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
Location
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
L'Enfant Plaza Southwest
Redeem your voucher with Big Bus staff at Stop #6 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
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Nirbhayp2024
May 26, 2026
Was a very nice experience - Driver Brandon Barber was very helpful and courteous. Will surely recommend
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Tamara_w
May 24, 2026
DC Night tour with a little bit of history included within the stops and some of the passby monuments we saw. Alot of pe - Earphones are needed but provided. Some areas were blocked off but still a good tour. Good guide and knowledgeable
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Kristine
May 20, 2026
A great way to see DC! - Our group had a lovely time. The ride was smooth and the tour guide was energetic and knowledgeable!
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Shambuliakuishig
May 18, 2026
Ms. Gale here are you flowers 💐 - Ms. Gale is a wonderful, kind hearted, and amazing person. Out father is a disabled vet, who wanted to sit in the top level of bus so he could enjoy the tour with the whole family. He can walk, but needs extra support. Ms. Gale held a seat for our father and took the time to help us sturdy our father as he walked up and down the stairs at the beginning and end of the trip. People don't have patience anymore. But, Ms. Gale patience and care brought us tears. She is gem and a powerhouse tour guide. I truly hope we see her again!
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R9780nygaryb
May 7, 2026
Great service - Tyrika Kale was very helpful and friendly!
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Drhammadhashmi
May 3, 2026
Excellent - Excellent trip & the Bus Driver Shakira Hammonds was highly professional and extremely curtious
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Q3013vskarenl
Apr 22, 2026
Hopping happiness on vacation in D.C. - Sintayrhu was a friendly driver. Amazing how skilled drivers keep time schedule and made me feel safe!
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Sueshop4
Apr 21, 2026
Great experience. - This tour meet all of our expectations. I was expecting us to drive around the city and have about 2 dozen things pointed out. Not so. From the minute we started it was on the left is this on the right is this. It was over 2 hours packed with trivia, information, and entertainment.
I can't remember all we saw but we did go to Arlington National Cemetery, went by both the front and back of the White House, went by Pentagon, drove by Capitol, and of course the Lincoln Memorial and MLK monument.
Nola our guide was chocked full of information and I was impressed with her knowledge of all of the little things, this embassy, this government complex, etc.. Erika was our driver and my hats off, I would not like driving in DC but she handled it like a champ.
It was very nice that they gave us a heads up for the "money shot" of a monument or memorial.
We had 2 places we got off the bus, the Lincoln Memorial and the MLK monument. At each we had 15-20 minutes to walk around and see what there was to see. The reflection pond was not full but the fountains were going by the Veterans memorial. Additionally at the Lincoln Memorial, we had the option to walk over the Korean memorial as well. There is a nice view of the Jefferson Memorial from MLK.
Since everyone is curious, there were bathroom facilities at both the Lincoln Memorial and MLK.
The bus was heated but still open air up top. It was in the low 50s with a cold wind but we did just fine up top. Downstairs was nice a toasty.
I would recommend this to anyone that wants to get a nice overview of what is in DC and the surrounding area. I learned about things I didn't know (there is a time capsule at MLK) and was amazed how everything is just tucked in everywhere in the city.
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Sunggyulk2026
May 26, 2026
Amazing Driver - Brandon Barber our driver was extremely kind and went above and beyond during this tour. We had 2 more stops to go but even when the official full tour ended at 4:30pm, he offered us and another family to our end stop just for us.
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Tiname2026
Apr 22, 2026
Big Bus Tour USA - Erica the bus driver was an excellent driver. She can really handle maneuvering the bus and was very friendly and had a warm smile.
Vernon was the live guide and he was awesome. He kept our attention and really made the ride enjoyable. He was so personable and informative. So thankful they were who our first experience for the Big Bus Ride was with, so much so we would do it again! I only wish even though it was the top and open air - they had some type of heat! 😊
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