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Washington DC Night Tour: Capitol, White House, Memorials
3.9
220 Ratings
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Embark on a captivating three-hour night tour of Washington DC, exploring iconic memorials like the Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial. Discover the city’s rich history and pay tribute to the heroes of World War II and the Vietnam War.
Embark on a captivating three-hour night tour of Washington DC, exploring iconic memorials like the Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial. Discover the city’s rich history and pay tribute to the heroes of World War II and the Vietnam War.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- White House - Booking with us guarantees a view of the northern side of the White House, Lafayette Park, the Old Executive Office Building, and the Treasury.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Tourists can explore the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Nurses Memorial. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial features over 58,000 names honoring those who…
- White House - Booking with us guarantees a view of the northern side of the White House, Lafayette Park, the Old Executive Office Building, and the Treasury.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Tourists can explore the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Nurses Memorial. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial features over 58,000 names honoring those who served.
- Korean War Veterans Memorial - This site is home to the renowned 19 stainless steel statues of the Korean division designed by Frank Gaylord. To fit each statue in the allotted space, Gaylord creatively incorporated reflections to create the illusion of 38 statues.
- U.S. Capitol - At this location, visitors will tour the U.S. Capitol, the United States Botanical Garden, and the historic National Mall and Memorial Parks. The U.S. Botanical Garden includes a conservatory with beautiful vegetation to admire.
- United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - A tour of our country’s history is not complete without the United States Navy Memorial and the National Archives.
- National World War II Memorial - Travelers will visit a memorial built to honor those who fought for our country in World War II. U.S. allies France, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union fought against Axis powers Germany, Italy, and Japan to defeat Hitler.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - This location is home to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. This statue honors Dr. Martin Luther King and the powerful racial impact his leadership has had on this country. Also in this area is the Tidal Basin, most associated with the Cherry Blossom Festival that takes place each spring.
- Freedom Plaza - Freedom Plaza and City Hall are both attractions that travelers will have the pleasure of seeing.
- Lincoln Memorial - Lastly is the Lincoln Memorial and its Reflecting Pool. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is the largest of many in Washington, D.C. Overlooking this scenic body of water, take a picture to commemorate the tour.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
- 8 major stops
- Live commentary from a professional guide
- Photo opportunities
- Bottled water
- Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
- 8 major stops
- Live commentary from a professional guide
- Photo opportunities
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This three-hour evening tour of Washington DC features visits to renowned landmarks including the Capitol, the exterior of the White House, the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial.
Pickup and drop-off services are available for groups of three or more at four designated locations. Customers are required to…
This three-hour evening tour of Washington DC features visits to renowned landmarks including the Capitol, the exterior of the White House, the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial.
Pickup and drop-off services are available for groups of three or more at four designated locations. Customers are required to call to arrange pickup.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
400 New Jersey Ave NW
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
The sidewalk of Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
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
3.9
(220 Ratings)
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552jimmyc
Jun 17, 2026
Bus won TripAdvisor award in 2025 - Excellent guide. Very talkative. However the view of the White House was limited. 😟
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Janell_d
Jun 7, 2026
Great way to hear the... - Great way to hear the history of the monuments and see. Bobby was knowledgeable and kept us updated and didn’t make us feel rushed.
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Douglasw417
Jul 13, 2026
Decent tour getting around the DC area. - Although it said Night-time, we met at 7pm...not close to dark in the summer time, given it was the 3rd of July and traffic in and around the capitol was super crazy we got around relatively well. Our tour guide seemed a little rushed and our 'small group' tour used a mid size tour bus that was super hard to get in and out of if you were in the last two rows...for that reason alone, I would not take this again.
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T449rzellene
Jun 26, 2026
We were able to see all sites of the city - Driver was knowledgeable and kind
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Morton_l
Jul 2, 2026
So so trip - It was hot and the air conditioning, and the van could not keep up. The driver did not provide any on-site attraction narrative, like other tours we saw
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M1445bjkristinam
May 29, 2026
Not pleased. - The tour person did Not have our reservation and we had to call someone and then send a copy of our reservation. He blamed our reservation not being on his list due to booking with an "outside company ". The guide was highly political which was unprofessional since people of all backgrounds were on the trip. He claimed to know Every driver and tour bus but had only been doing this since April 10, 2026. He stopped at only two places for photos and one was the MLK memorial that he bragged heavily about. When he dropped us off we asked about a restaurant in the area and he told us to walk down the block and we would see it but refused to tell us the name. He did however drive an African American couple directly to that same place. Would never recommend this company to anyone.
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Ashley_j
Mar 25, 2026
A bit disappointing - Unfortunately it was actually hard to see at night through the van windows, at times we would get out and could see better, but even still I think a daytime tour would actually be a better option. The driver offered commentary and historical facts but was not the most engaging, compared to many other tours I’ve been on. So, not the worst, but wasn’t our favourite.
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Maria_s
May 4, 2026
Disappointing and not worth the money - I was really disappointed with this tour and felt it was a waste of money.
I usually enjoy tours like this because a good guide brings the city to life with stories, history, humour and local insight. Unfortunately, this felt less like a guided tour and more like being driven around by a man in a van who occasionally pointed out buildings.
The information given was very brief, with little depth or personality. The guide’s tone also felt quite brusque, and when questions were asked, he either did not understand them or simply ignored them. Either way, it made the experience feel awkward and unengaging.
The tour was advertised as lasting three hours, but it only lasted around two.
Washington DC has so much history and character, so this could have been a brilliant experience. Sadly, it was incredibly disappointing and I would not recommend it.
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Venture632671
Jun 19, 2026
Awful - do not reserve with this operator! - Run from this operator - Do not use! The tour guide, Franko was rude, unprofessional, condescending, unfriendly, unknowledgeable and sarcastic. He was very belittling and disrespectful to my 16 year old nieces who were visibly very uncomfortable and did not want to continue with the tour. He said unnecessary and rude things about a competitor sitting off to the side of the road. We ended up feeling like prisoners in the van after he refused to share the itinerary with us or advise at what point we were going to be able to get out and take any pictures. He lied an about the Washington monument being closed. He did not know the names of parks or statutes and other items of interest that we psssed by. We did not receive the service or the experience represented.
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Tara_s
Jun 15, 2025
Disappointed by service and Viator - The driver was horrible, not friendly and didn’t answer many questions. With many streets being closed and unable to see many of the items on this tour. I should’ve been notified to make the decision to cancel. Instead the driver was crude and lacked communication skills
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