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The 15 USA Night Tours That Earn a Late Night

77 night tours  ·  from $25 a head

The 15 best USA night tours you can book, with what each costs, how late it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - White House and U.S. Capitol: grand exteriors only
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DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

1.DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,933 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Start at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 7:30 pm for a three-hour guided tour of Washington DC’s illuminated monuments. You’ll stop at the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and more. Choose the standard coach or upgrade to a glass-roof vehicle for clearer nighttime views. Guides such as Dion, George, and Jeff are known for lively historical commentary.

“The best tour we have taken. George did an awesome job explaining to us everything we were seeing. He was very professional and knowledgeable. Our 11 year old had many questions and George took his time to answer every question. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - From Keauhou Bay to the sunset boat ride
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

2.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a sunset boat ride and nighttime manta ray snorkel. Guides such as Bryce, Noah, Vince, Aden, and Jordan may lead the trip, with gear, wetsuit tops, flotation, snacks, and water included. You need prior swimming and snorkeling experience.

“Our traveling family group of 11 adults and children had a great time up close with the Manta Rays. Good information from the tour guide and their helpers. Good supervision and safety oversight. This experience left a wonderful, long lasting memory with all of us, particularly the young ones, age 9, 13, and 14.”

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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - Capitol Hill and the White House
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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

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

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

Ride an air-conditioned coach through Washington DC after dark, stopping at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and more. Guides such as Sally, James, and Tyrone have been praised for lively history talks. Optional tickets for the Washington Monument and museums are used on a later date, not during the night tour.

“This was an amazing way to see DC and the monuments at night! The tour guide James (a former college history professor) was exceptional - very informative, educated and shared fun facts and interesting historical information that appealed to the kids and adults alike. He made the experience memorable!”

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Dark Philly Adult Night Tour - Presidents, Congress, and the flaws behind the portraits
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Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

4.Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,241 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Walk Old City Philadelphia with a history or folklore professor such as Brittany, Heather, Ted, or Brianna, hearing adult stories of brothels, executions, haunted sites, grave robbery, and Alexander Hamilton’s affairs. The two-hour tour is conducted outdoors, includes major landmarks, and suits adults who prefer historical scandal to a standard ghost walk.

“The tour was fun and informative! The guide was funny and it was obvious she knew what she was talking about.”

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - The trolley ride and live narration
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

5.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,956 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride an open-air trolley through Washington DC for about 2.5 hours, with live narration, ghost stories, and night views of the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Capitol, and Washington Monument. You’ll also walk at the Lincoln, FDR, and MLK memorial areas. Guides such as Smiley, MJ, Bill, and Hollywood bring plenty of personality.

“Nice, everything is close. Very COLD outside. Tour guide was informative. Hotel was nice. Glad to see the restoration of the monuments and clean up of the park areas for the 250th celebration.”

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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - Downtown adds a different side of Las Vegas
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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

6.Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,612 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Ride an open-top double-decker through Downtown Las Vegas and along the Strip for about two hours. Digital commentary in English and Spanish covers the casinos, landmarks, and city story. Choose an adults-only 8 PM tour with a welcome drink, or the 10:15 PM late-night trip with a photo stop at the famous Las Vegas sign.

“Great tour. Narration could bev updated a bit. Dress warm. It was very chilly. Staff were very helpful and friendly.”

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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard - Walking Charleston after dark
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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

7.Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,835 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Charleston’s old town for 90 minutes with a licensed guide such as Simon, Jerry, Liz, or Jake, hearing local ghost stories tied to the city’s past. The tour ends inside the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard, where moss, old tombs, and dark paths create the strongest atmosphere. A one-hour graveyard-only option is also available.

“Simon was such a great guide and story teller. He was very knowledgeable with history and animated the stories perfectly. Highly recommend 😊”

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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - Starting at 712 7th Avenue in Times Square
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

8.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,783 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

This 90-minute TopView® night tour leaves from 712 7th Ave at 6:00 or 8:00 PM. You ride past Times Square, Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Brooklyn Bridge. Live guides such as David, Shawn, and Nicholas have led especially engaging trips, though audio and bus delays can affect the experience.

“I wish I had known to bring headphones to hear the guide. I also wish I didn’t have to wait an hour on another bus.”

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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart - From the Capitol to the museums of the National Mall
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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

9.Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,610 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $74

Ride through Washington DC after dark in an open-air, all-electric cart limited to seven people. Your guide may be Joel, Amanda, Lorenzo, Sam, or another local expert, sharing stories as you stop at the Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. memorials and view the White House, Capitol, and Washington Monument.

“We would highly recommend the nighttime cart tour. It was a great way to start our trip being very informative and helped to plan our next few days. We rode on two different carts due to the rain and both guides were very knowledgeable. It did rain on our tour so take gear and avoid the rear facing back seats as no way to keep feet dry.”

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Savannah's Ghost City "Dead of Night" Walking Night Tour - Johnson Square and Savannah’s buried past
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Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

10.Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,482 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Savannah’s Historic District after dark with a professional guide such as Henry, Rebecca, Cordelia, or Deanna. This adults-only, 90-minute tour blends ghost stories with Savannah history, stopping at Colonial Park Cemetery, The Marshall House, 432 Abercorn Street, the Sorrel-Weed House, and Wright Square. Expect outdoor storytelling, about a mile of walking, and no building admissions.

“There’s such interesting ghost history above and below Savannah! Learned so much about this amazing city!”

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Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus - Starting near the MGM Grand
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Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

11.Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,304 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Las Vegas after dark, passing the Bellagio Fountains, Eiffel Tower, Stratosphere, Fremont Street, and the famous Vegas sign. English and Spanish audio commentary explains the city’s past and present. Guides such as Dez, Reuben, Bruce, and Alvina have added humor and useful local tips.

“Wonderful tour of Las Vegas met interesting people from Australia! Great time!!”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - What happens from check-in to the water
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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

12.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,212 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $49

From Kona, join guides such as Taco, Peyton, or Mike on a small 23-foot RHIB boat for about 25 to 30 minutes in the water with manta rays. The group is limited to 11, gear is provided, and wetsuits are optional. You must be an experienced swimmer with basic snorkel skills.

“This was the most magical experience ever! We got to see these beautiful gentle giants who come kissing distance to you. I was blessed to be grazed by a mantas fin on my stomach. My boyfriend and I laughed as they came right up under our faces. The guides were amazing and so friendly. Highly recommend if you are comfortable in the ocean and around sea creatures. This is all we talked about for the whole trip! It was our favorite moment. I highly respect the staff as they taught us about the mantas and what to do to keep us and the mantas safe in their natural habitat.”

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Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour - Starting at the Masonic Temple and Pack Square
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Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

13.Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,053 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Start at 8 p.m. at the Asheville Masonic Temple for a two-hour walk through downtown. Guides such as Tad, Brian, Christian, and Joshua P. Warren connect Asheville history with tales of Helen Clevenger, Thomas Wolfe, the Basilica dome, and Civil War ghosts. Expect hills, fast walking, and a group of up to 50.

“Good amount of walking. Check weather before you sign up. The tour guide had a good knowledge of the city.”

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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide - From Bayside to the Kaseya Center
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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

14.Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,902 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Start at Bayside Marketplace at 8 p.m. for a 75 to 90 minute Miami night ride. Sit upstairs in the open air or below in comfort as a live English-speaking guide points out South Beach, Downtown, Brickell, the Port of Miami, Bayfront Park, and more. Guides such as Joel, Julio, and Martica have earned special praise for their humor and city stories.

“Our tour guide Joel was very funny and knowledgeable, he was great! We really enjoyed touring Miami at night and seeing all the beautiful lights!”

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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - The Golden Gate Bridge from below
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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

15.San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Cruise San Francisco Bay from Pier 43 1/2 on a casual evening boat ride with no assigned seating. You’ll pass Alcatraz, sail beneath the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, and see the skyline change from sunset to city lights. Indoor areas, outdoor decks, restrooms, music, and a bar make this a flexible choice, though it is not a fully narrated tour.

“Went for New Years and was really fun! The weather was cold and it was raining. I recommend if it’s raining that day to wear jackets and warm clothes! And some steady boots”

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New in USA Night Tours

★ 5.0Public or Private DC Moonlight Tour by E-Cart or Vintage CarFrom $5397 reviews
★ 4.53-4 Hour Private DC City Moonlight Tour by Van142 reviews
★ 5.0Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests326 reviews
★ 4.3San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night TourFrom $5295 reviews
★ 4.5San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay CruiseFrom $143102 reviews
★ 4.2San Francisco: Alcatraz Jailhouse Night TourFrom $98136 reviews
★ 4.4New York City: Guided Private Glass-Top Bus Tour at Night185 reviews
★ 4.5Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour234 reviews
★ 4.5Philadelphia’s Haunted History & Ghost Nighttime 1.5 Hour TourFrom $3984 reviews
★ 4.4Philadelphia By Night TourFrom $39176 reviews
★ 4.8Atlanta: City Lights Night Tour with Photos & Dinner StopFrom $69120 reviews
★ 5.0After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1From $41132 reviews
★ 4.5Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night TourFrom $69100 reviews
★ 5.0New Orleans Brothels, Bordellos, and Ladies of the Night TourFrom $3796 reviews
★ 4.5L.E.D. Light Kayak Miami City LightsFrom $89231 reviews

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