Private Night-Time Monuments Tour DC: Illuminated Landmarks
The monuments glow differently at night than they do by day.
A private 3-hour guided night tour of Washington DC takes you past illuminated monuments including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with hotel pickup and a professional guide included. Groups run from 1 to 10 guests; smaller groups travel in a luxury SUV, larger ones in a Mercedes Sprinter van. The itinerary is customizable, and bottled water comes with the ride.
2h–3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Night tour of DC monuments
- Photo at U.S. Capitol
- Photo at The White House
- Photo at National World War II Memorial
- Photo at Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Photo at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- Photo at US Marine Corps War Memorial
- Photo at Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Photo at Lincoln Memorial
- Photo at Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Experience
The tour departs from your hotel in Washington DC or the surrounding area after dark, with your guide meeting you for pickup. Over the next three hours, you'll pass by nine major monuments and memorials—the U.S. Capitol, White House, National World War II Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, US Marine Corps War Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial—each one lit against the night sky. The route also passes the John F. Kennedy Center and Arlington Cemetery. Every stop is a photo opportunity, so bring a camera or phone ready.
Transportation is handled for you in a climate-controlled vehicle: groups of 1 to 4 travel in a luxury SUV, while groups of 5 to 10 ride in a Mercedes Sprinter van. Your guide is a licensed professional who speaks English and knows the history and stories behind each site. If weather turns, complimentary umbrellas or ponchos are provided. Bottled water is included throughout the evening.
Because the tour is private, you can ask your guide to adjust the route or spend more time at a particular memorial if something catches your interest. The itinerary is customizable, so the evening can shift based on what matters most to your group. Hotel drop-off is included at the end.
What’s included
- Private 3-hour guided tour with a licensed English-speaking guide.
- hotel pickup and drop-off in Washington DC and surrounding areas.
- transportation in a climate-controlled luxury SUV (1-4 guests) or Mercedes Sprinter van (5-10 guests).
- complimentary bottled water.
- complimentary umbrellas or ponchos if weather turns.
- photo opportunities at nine illuminated monuments and memorials plus passes by the Kennedy Center and Arlington Cemetery.
- customizable itinerary based on your interests.
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Is this one for you?Book the 1-4 guest option if your group is small and you want the intimacy of a luxury SUV; choose the 5-10 guest option if you're traveling with a larger party and prefer to split the cost across more people while keeping the same guide, route and hotel service.
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Top questions
How many monuments and memorials does the night tour actually stop at?
The tour passes nine major sites: the U.S. Capitol, White House, National World War II Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, US Marine Corps War Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The route also passes the John F. Kennedy Center and Arlington Cemetery. Each stop is a photo opportunity.
What's the difference between the 1-4 guest option and the 5-10 guest option?
Groups of 1 to 4 guests travel in a luxury SUV, while groups of 5 to 10 guests ride in a Mercedes Sprinter van. Both vehicles are air-conditioned, and both options include the same guide, route, hotel pickup and bottled water.
Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?
Yes, complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Washington DC and surrounding areas are included with the tour. Your guide will meet you at your hotel at the start of the evening.
Can I ask the guide to change the route or spend more time at certain memorials?
The itinerary is customizable, so you can work with your guide to adjust the route or linger at particular monuments based on your interests. Since the tour is private, there's flexibility built in.
What happens if the weather is bad during the night tour?
Complimentary umbrellas or ponchos are provided if rain or inclement weather occurs. The tour operates in the vehicle between stops, so you'll stay dry during transport.
Is bottled water really included, or is that just marketing?
Bottled water is complimentary and included with your tour. It's provided throughout the 3-hour evening to keep you comfortable.
Private Night-Time Monuments Tour DC: Illuminated Landmarks
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