Private Night Tour Washington DC: See the Monuments After Dark

Roll past the lit monuments in your own vehicle, then step out to walk the memorials up close.

A private night tour of Washington DC pairs a chauffeur-driven SUV (Chevy Suburban or GMC Yukon, max 6 passengers) with stops at the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol and other major sites. You customize which landmarks to visit and how long to linger at each one. The chauffeur stays with the vehicle while you explore on foot. The tour runs 3 hours and includes bottled water and all taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 519 to US$ 1,349 per group, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

A private night-time tour of Washington DC, with a chauffeur. No fixed time Guide in English Up to 6 per booking Pickup is included.

Mercedes Sprinter, maximum 14 passengers No fixed time Guide in English Up to 14 per booking Mercedes Sprinter for 14 passengers: this vehicle option suits groups of more than 6 people. For groups of 6 or fewer, please select the option below. ↓ Pickup is included.

Night tour minibus for 28 passengers No fixed time Guide in English Up to 15 per booking Executive bus for 28 passengers, pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private night tour of Washington DC

• Meet private chauffeur in SUV
• Visit The White House and take photos
• See the U.S. Capitol building
• View the Washington Monument up close
• Explore the Lincoln Memorial steps
• Return to vehicle and end tour

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. U.S. Capitol 15m
2. Washington Monument 15m
3. Lincoln Memorial 30m
4. The White House 15m

What’s included

• Private transportation in a late-model SUV with a professional chauffeur.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• customizable 3-hour route with stops at the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol and other major DC monuments.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

Private night tour of Washington DC in a luxury SUV with your own chauffeur. Visit the White House, Lincoln Memorial.

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

You'll ride in a late-model SUV with a professional chauffeur who knows the city and can point out the sights as you drive. The vehicle stays air-conditioned and ready while you get out to walk the memorials. The Lincoln Memorial's steps are steeper than most expect, and the White House is best photographed from H Street. Since this is a private tour, you set the pace: skip a stop if it doesn't interest your group, linger longer at one that does, or ask your chauffeur about other landmarks worth adding to the route.

The tour covers the main monuments in a 3-hour window, so timing matters. You'll see the Washington Monument up close, walk to the U.S. Capitol (described as one of the world's most architecturally impressive buildings), and visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the war memorials: Korean War Veterans, Vietnam Veterans, and National World War II. The chauffeur will wait at a convenient spot nearby while you explore each site on foot, then pick you up when you're ready to move on.

Bottled water is included, and the vehicle is fully air-conditioned. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Service animals are welcome. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though the memorials do involve walking and some steps.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I customize which monuments we visit on the private night tour?

Yes, since it's a private tour, you choose which stops interest your group. At the start, tell your chauffeur which landmarks you want to see, and you can skip or add locations as you go. The 3-hour window is your budget for the route.

What is the Lincoln Memorial like when you walk up to it?

The Lincoln Memorial is much larger than most visitors expect, and the multiple steps up to the monument are well worth the climb. A 19-foot bronze statue of the founding father sits beneath a columned rotunda modeled on the Roman Pantheon.

Does the chauffeur stay in the vehicle the whole time?

Yes, the chauffeur must stay with the SUV at all times, but they'll wait at the most convenient location nearby while you explore each monument on foot. When you're ready to move to the next stop, they'll pick you up.

What's included in the tour price?

The private tour includes transportation in a luxury SUV, bottled water, and all fees and taxes. Pickup is included, and the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout the 3-hour tour.

How many people can ride in the SUV?

The Chevy Suburban or GMC Yukon holds a maximum of 6 passengers, making it truly private for your group.

Is this tour good for families with young children?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though you'll be walking between the vehicle and each monument.

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