Washington DC monuments by night tour

DC Monuments By Night, 4 Ways To See Them

Four different ways to see the lit National Mall after dark run in Washington DC: an open-air trolley past the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean and FDR/MLK Memorials, two guided bus tours, and a small-group walking tour on foot.

Short answer

The most-reviewed option is the Monuments by Moonlight Trolley, rated 4.5 across 4,198 reviews. The National Mall Night Bus Tour holds a 4.6 rating across 315 reviews. Prices sit on the live listings rather than here, and every tour offers free cancellation.

All 4 Monuments-By-Night Tours, Ranked By Review Volume

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Moonlight Trolley, 2 Hours 30 Minutes

2 hours 30 minutes · Guided trolley tour · Run by Historic Tours of America

4.5 4,198 verified reviews

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley runs through Historic Tours of America. Rated 4.5 across 4,198 reviews. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes. From $59.95.

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10+ Monuments, 3-Hour Bus

10+ Monuments, 3-Hour Bus

4.2 51 verified reviews

3 hours · DC Guided Tours

DC Night Tour with 10+ Monuments, National Mall, Tickets runs through DC Guided Tours. Rated 4.2 across 51 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $68.

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Prefer a different kind of night? See ghost tours, night cruises or night bike tours.

Trolley, Bus Or On Foot?

Riders who want every stop covered without walking pick the trolley or a bus tour; travelers who want a smaller group and a slower pace pick the walking tour. Every listing here offers free cancellation.

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From $59.95 · ★ 4.5 (4,198) · 5+ bookings in the past 6 hours · free cancellation Check availability →