Category Evening Experiences

Washington DC · EVENING EXPERIENCES

Top 15 Evening Tours in Washington DC

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The floodlights come up on the marble around dusk and the Mall turns into the version people photograph. These are the capital’s best evening tours: which stop at Lincoln, Korean War, Vietnam, FDR and Jefferson, how long you get out of the vehicle at each, and what a seat costs.

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - Where you meet matters: Navy Memorial plaza, tall flags, correct side of the block

National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - Meeting up and getting on the coach without stress

2.National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride a heated coach for 3 hours and catch 10+ National Mall monuments in night light, with expert commentary and optional museum upgrades.

“Chris (driver) and Sally (tour guide) Iwere amazing! I learned so much and it was a beautiful tour. Sally was funny, articulate, and knowledgable, and Chris was a great driver and helped us take some group photos too!”

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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private) - The best night-photo moments: Capitol to White House in the first hour

Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions - Capitol Dome glow and the short walk that makes a difference

Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus - Union Station check-in and getting your best seat

5.Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,174 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Ride an open-top Big Bus through Washington DC’s night highlights, with audio storytelling and photo stops at major monuments for about 2 hours.

“It was good. It would be nice if staff could encourage singles to double up in seats so others could have opp to sit with their party outside. We ended up inside due to singles ‘hogging’ two seats. Overall good but you can’t see everything from inside 😖”

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Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour

Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour - The Route Feel: Easy Pedaling, Planned Walk-Bys

Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

Washington DC Night-Time City Tour - Meeting at 1200 Independence Ave SW, then rolling through the Mall loop

7.Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Night-lit DC landmarks in 3 hours, starting at 7 pm. Enjoy bottled water, a phone charger, and guided stops at major memorials.

“Great places and views! Our guide Mr. Kareem was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. 👍😀”

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DC: Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour by Open-top Bus

DC: Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour by Open-top Bus - The 2-hour plan: how the bus packs in the icons

8.Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 415 reviews · from $49

Open-air sunset bus ride past DC’s monuments with a live guide, multilingual audio, and a quick Lincoln Memorial photo stop.

“The busses only book enough so everyone has a seat on the top, they passed out new headphones to listen to the informational tour guide, and we got to stop and get off the bus at the Lincoln Memorial for 20 minutes (and a bathroom break). The staff was friendly and the night tour was a beautiful way to experience the monuments. Highly recommended!”

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Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests

Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests - Pickup to drop-off: how the evening usually runs

Washington DC: National Mall Night Bus Tour

Washington DC: National Mall Night Bus Tour - Meeting at US Navy Memorial Plaza and choosing the right bus

10.National Mall Night Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

A 3-hour National Mall night bus tour with live English commentary, climate-controlled comfort, and photo-focused stops for DC’s lit-up monuments.

“Our tour guide was amazing. She really knew her stuff, with a great mixture of humour and factual accounts.”

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Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg

Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg - Jennie Wade House: the doorway, the rooms, and the cellar ending

11.Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Spend 90 minutes in Gettysburg pairing ghost stories with Civil War facts at the Jennie Wade House and East Cemetery Hill.

“Very interesting and guide was very knowledgeable. We did have some ghostly experiences but nothing too scary. Would definitely recommend this experience.”

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Washington, DC: Day & Night Electric Cart & Vintage Car Tour

Washington, DC: Day & Night Electric Cart & Vintage Car Tour - Getting on board at 515 15th St NW, plus downtown pickup

12.Day & Night Electric Cart & Vintage Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 308 reviews · from $69

See Washington DC’s top monuments from a vintage electric car with live guide stories and great photo stops, day or night.

“Lawrence was great! Very personable and provided lot’s of interesting DC narrative Loved the vintage electric car. Very comfortable. Felt special pulling up to sights in a stylish car vs a tour bus Definitely recommend the tour in the evening. Seeing DC at night is magical”

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Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour

Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour - Pickup, Vehicle, and Stop Timing (Where Your 3 Hours Go)

13.Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 298 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

See Washington DC’s monuments lit up at night on a 3-hour guided tour starting 7:30 pm. Great for photos, easy pacing, $59.

“Beautiful city. The tour itself was a nightmare. Not a bus but a van came 30 min late. Limited visibility. Driver was knowledgeable to the extent but very rude. He got really political and pushed his agenda on tourists. Things got nasty when he realized we do not share the same views. He was talking to me and my friend via microphone so everyone in that van could hear it. Extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional. By the second stop we felt so uncomfortable that we got out and never came back to finish this tour that we paid for. The role of this man should be to guide us through the…”

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Washington DC: Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Admission Tickets

Washington DC: Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Admission Tickets - The Route: 10 Stops, Photo Time, and 20+ Pass-By Sights

14.Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

A 3-hour night bus tour of Washington DC’s National Mall with 10+ stops, expert guides, and optional reserved museum tickets.

“Sally and Chris were amazing!!! Sally was so informative, gave a lot of back history but with enthusiasm which made history interesting to me!!! Chris did an amazing job maneuvering the bus through traffic and helping us off and on the bus. A huge bonus was that they gave us direction to good places to eat and where to catch an Uber to avoid price gouging!!! Even my husband who doesn’t like traveling really enjoyed the tour!!! Thank you!”

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Discounted DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Snacks, LED Bracelets

Discounted DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Snacks, LED Bracelets - White House at night, plus why the exterior stop still feels worth it

15.Discounted DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Snacks, LED Bracelets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

See Washington DC monuments lit up on a 3.5 hour night tour with earpieces, glow LED bracelets, a comfy bus, plus water and snacks.

“This was a great night tour. The head sets allow you to wander around and take your pictures without missing any information. The guide and the driver are so great and helpful. I recommend this tour and company to anyone.”

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