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13 Washington DC Night Tours Worth Staying Up For

13 night tours  ·  from $39 a head

The good Washington DC night tours fill up days ahead and the evening slots go first. Below: the 13 worth booking early, what each includes and how they differ.

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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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

2.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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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

3.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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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

4.Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

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

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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Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions - The Capitol and Reflecting Pool begin the evening
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Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

5.Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,658 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride between Washington DC’s best-known monuments in a van limited to 12 people, stopping at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and more. Guides such as Dean, Dustin, Corey, Daniel, and Ramon add stories between stops. Expect some walking, stairs, and outdoor time.

“Ramon was interesting and entertaining, traffic was terrible and he was so knowledgeable that he filled the time perfectly. Favorite stops were Korean memorial, Washington Monument and the capital.”

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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour - Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials
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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

6.Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,529 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Ride through Washington DC after dark with a lively English-speaking guide, then walk among the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War, FDR, and MLK memorials. The trolley offers stadium-style seating and broad views of the White House, Capitol, Washington Monument, and National Mall. The Iwo Jima stop is currently replaced by the World War II Memorial because of a bridge closure.

“The host , Hollywood, was outstanding! Informative, personable, and funny.”

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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus - The Lincoln Memorial stop is the tour’s anchor
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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

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

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

Ride through Washington DC for about two hours, starting at Union Station and returning there after passing the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War memorials, Arlington, and more. You get a 15-minute Lincoln Memorial stop, first-come seating, and recorded multilingual commentary, with some departures offering live staff narration.

“Very nice tour. I would recommend it to anyone. Let's you figure out what you want to see the next day.”

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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour - Starting at the Old Stone House on M Street
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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

8.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Best value

Meet at Georgetown’s Old Stone House for a 90-minute, family-friendly night walk led by guides such as Wayne, Trevor, Sonia, or Ingeborg. Hear ghost stories, local history, and true crime tales as you pass old churches, homes, alleys, and the former Civil War hospital known as The Colonial. The tour ends at the famous Exorcist Steps.

“Inge led such a thrilling and engaging tour! She made every stop so interesting and was very knowledgeable. I would recommend everyone to do one of these tour and hopefully get Inge!”

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Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour - Washington Monument and the White House
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Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour

9.Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 536 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride about four to five easy miles past Washington DC’s best-known memorials after dark. Guides such as Joe, Matt, Jose, and Shir share useful stories while you stop at the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, Vietnam, Korean War, and WWII memorials. Helmets, lights, reflective vests, water, snacks, and children’s equipment are provided.

“It was really fun and our guide Joe was a hoot. I would recommend for anyone (as long as you have beginner bike skills). You get to see all of the monuments much quicker than walking and easier than driving with less people because its at night.”

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Washington DC Night-Time City Tour - The Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial after dark
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Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

10.Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

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

Travel through Washington DC after dark with guides such as Kareem, Regis, Vernon, or Tonya, stopping at major memorials, the Capitol, White House, and more. The three-hour bus tour covers over 22 sights, with short walks, bottled water, phone chargers, and umbrellas available. It is a fast, useful first look at the capital.

“It was a great overview of key parts of the city. We learned a lot of facts about the monuments that I didn’t know. Reggie our guide was amazing. So kind, and funny. He had to do some improvisation due to some roads being closed. He was fantastic. Some stops are 15 minutes, but if you want to stay longer, this might not be the trip for you”

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Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests - The Capitol begins the evening with a grand view
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Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Ride through Washington DC after dark with a private guide such as Christopher, Brittany, or Nick. Stop for photos at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and war memorials, while your guide explains the city’s stories. Hotel pickup, bottled water, a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, and itinerary changes are included.

“We were able to see the most popular sites, get out, visit, and take pictures. Christopher knows so much about DC, both current and historical.”

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3-4 Hour Private DC City Moonlight Tour by Van - Jefferson Memorial: a quiet start by the Tidal Basin
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3-4 Hour Private DC City Moonlight Tour by Van

12.3-4 Hour Private DC City Moonlight Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

This 3 to 4 hour private evening tour takes you from your DC hotel or Airbnb to the city’s best-known monuments in a comfortable van. You’ll see the Jefferson, Lincoln, MLK, and World War II memorials, the White House, Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Washington Monument. Guides such as Tunde, Bernard, and Bobby have been praised for flexibility and good storytelling.

“What a great way to spend an evening. Our tour guide and driver was informative and had a wonderful personality. He showed us things that I’ve missed in DC before. It was great to go at our own pace and see the monuments in a new and personal way.”

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Public or Private DC Moonlight Tour by E-Cart or Vintage Car - The Washington Monument is brief but essential
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Public or Private DC Moonlight Tour by E-Cart or Vintage Car

13.Public or Private DC Moonlight Tour by E-Cart or Vintage Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Ride around Washington DC in a classic Model T replica or electric cart with a guide such as Paul, Maurice, Veronica, or Vernon. You’ll stop at the Capitol, Jefferson, Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, White House, and more. Pick a public or private tour, then choose daylight or moonlight at checkout.

“Loved the nighttime tour with Eric! Lots of fun info and opportunities to get out and take pictures of the beautiful sights”

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