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Sunset Tour: DC's Iconic Landmarks at Dusk
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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
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
- Sunset 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
- Sunset 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.
- The Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour can be redeemed via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #6 L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters).
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
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Mikyleg2026
Aug 9, 2026
Pleasant - Great experience. I love the bus ride. Will definitely recommend to someone else visiting
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U6847dkstacyg
Aug 9, 2026
Refreshing - Very good and helpful. Clear understanding through verbal communication
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Danielle_n
Jul 25, 2026
Great experience. Tour... - Great experience. Tour guide was a little more eccentric than we have experienced but nice and enjoyable experience.
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Robinmn9416ft
Jul 25, 2026
Big Bus tours is the way to tour Washington DC!!! - We had a wonderful time! Sharice was our driver. Very pleasant and patient. We had many elderly people and she was very helpful assisting them on and off the bus!!
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Karen_f
Jul 23, 2026
Do it! - Definitely a must do in DC. It was worth it and the evening time it wasn’t so hot.! Great bus driver & speaker! Bravo!
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Mobile51683935364
Jul 20, 2026
Best way to see DC - Fabulous experience. Best way to see DC.
Gerard D who was stationed at the Lincoln Memorial was so friendly and professional. He represents Big Bus really well.
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Cheryl_p
Aug 13, 2026
Rough start but good - The bus audio didn’t work so we had to switch buses and got a late start but otherwise good. Guide didn’t know name of movie Exorcist and called it Exodus as far as stairs in Georgetown. And a few other misinformed moments. But fun at night and better than walking.
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Odyssey23126412778
Aug 14, 2026
Novelty experience, too many glitches wasn’t worth the money - Most of the staff was very helpful! The employees at the bus stop were friendly and very knowledgeable, particularly Brandon, B and Andrew. Unfortunately, one of the bus drivers failed to letus know that the bus would not be stopping at several major sites due to road closures. The entire deck of the bus had no idea whatwas going on and we’re confused why we were driving around in circles. In addition, the narration was incorrect and did not always match our route. That was also confusing. Overall, I do love the idea of the hop on and hop off bus. Except, with these inconveniences, it just didn’t feel worth the $200.
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O7447wujamieh
Jul 24, 2026
Good tour - Great for sightseeing and to see everything in one tour! The pickup was difficult because we were sent away (even though we were early and had tickets), then hollered at to come back. It worked out in the end, but it was a bit strange.
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Travel08475587138
Jul 25, 2026
Huge disappointment from start to finish - This tour was a huge disappointment from start to finish. We were confused about which bus to board. The tour was marketed as an open-top bus but our bus had a roof. If I knew that ahead of time, I would have cancelled my tickets. The tour guide was so bad I had to take my earphones out. It was basically 2.5 hours of really bad amateur stand-up comedy. I couldn’t wait for the tour to be over. If it were a free tour I would have been disappointed, but I paid $130 so I’m so far beyond disappointed. Zero stars.
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