DC Monuments by Night: Open-Top Bus Tour of Illuminated Landmarks
Description
See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck of our convertible luxury coach. This guided evening tour takes you past the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol, with panoramic open-top views of each illuminated landmark. Your expert local guide shares the stories behind the monuments while you soak in the DC skyline under the stars. Weather turning? Our convertible roof closes for full climate-controlled comfort — so the tour goes on, rain or shine. Perfect for first-time visitors, photography lovers, and anyone who wants to experience why DC is considered one of the world's most beautiful cities after dark.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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Guided Stop (outside only)
United States Capitol Building Guided Stop (outside only)
Guided Stop
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small carry-on bags are allowed; however it recommended to travel light
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
Reviews(55)
Ricky and Buzz were amazing! Ricky drove us expertly while Buzz provided interesting information. Buzz was so knowledgeable about every monument! He gave interesting information and answered all questions with acumen. He was playful with my grandchildren, ages 9 and 12, while continuing to provide educational insight. He spoke eloquently for 3 hours giving dates, facts, and insight without using a single note! And when another guest became difficult at one point for a short moment ,both Buzz and Ricky diffused the situation with grace and dignity quickly and expertly. We could not have had a better tour experience! We recommend this tour and these guides without hesitation! They provided a 5 star experience! It was a wonderful way to see all the monuments! Thank you!!
Very knowledgeable and fun tour
Our tour was excellent Nick our tour guide was out standing. He even made my 13 year old granddaughter smile and pay attention putting down her phone. We couldn’t have asked for a better history lesson and tour. I highly recommend USA tours.
A different way to experience the monuments in DC. Our guide Derrick was great. Very knowledgeable and funny. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is a first timer in Washington DC. The sunsets were great.
Excellent job by Nick providing historical details on the monuments and DC history. Our driver did a great job as well. A great time had by everyone.
My wife and I took the open top DC night tour. It was a beautiful evening in May. We were picked up at our hotel and the company was efficient. Our driver, Tyrone, and guide, Buzz, were excellent. Their disposition was friendly and welcoming. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend them.
Evan was amazing and a wonderful tour guide! He knew so many interesting historical facts and made it entertaining for everyone. I would highly recommend you take this your, it is truly worth it!
Had a great time! Our driver and tour guide were both funny and very nice. Learned a lot of interesting facts about each location we stopped at. The monuments were beautiful at night. It gives them a more solemn feeling. Unlike the other night tours I researched, this one stopped at both the White House and Capitol. Highly recommend.
Smokey and the driver we had were very respectful and thorough. I feel like they made sure to give us our moneys worth and make sure we got to see all of the popular sights with some history to go along! Smokey actually went to school for professional singing so throughout the trip he shared his amazing voice with us! Only recommendation is for people to keep their same seat after the initial loading bc everytime we got back to the bus our seats were taken and that was a little frustrating, but overall great experience
Thanks for the kind words! We are glad you enjoyed your time with us in Washington! Be sure to follow us on social media and tag us in your photos @usaguidedtours!
The tour was amazing. Our tour guide Nick was amazing. He made the whole experience exciting and personable. He was very knowledgeable about the area and history. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Nick deserves a huge raise. He makes your company stand out.
