DC Night Tour: Illuminated Landmarks & History

Experience the magic of Washington DC at night on this 90-minute tour. See iconic landmarks illuminated and learn about their fascinating history. Choose between a recorded commentary or a live guide for an immersive cultural experience.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Union Station - Washington DC becomes even more beautiful after the sun sets. Join us on our 2-hour Sunset Tour to discover the nation’s capital from a whole new perspective.
    *The Night Tour takes two hours and is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.
  • Lincoln Memorial - 15-minute stop to view and take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
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What's Included
  • 2-Hour Panoramic Sunset Tour of DC
  • 15-minute photo stop at The Lincoln Memorial
  • Expert digital commentary available every day
  • Open-air, double decker bus
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Hop on board and discover Washington DC on this 90-minute tour, lit up for the night. Listen and learn of the fascinating history of each landmark with recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese.
Cruise by historical landmarks and highlights such as the Capitol Building, the Washington Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial,…

Location
Union Station
Massachusetts Avenue Northeast
Redeem your voucher with Big Bus staff at the bus passenger pick-up zone in front of Union Station by Columbia Circle
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Go28311108567
Nov 11, 2024
America the Aweinspuring - This was an impromptu tour. I decided on giving a chance as I was visiting in Arlington and the Washington DC area by myself while awaiting a next day flight out of Ronald Reagan Airport. I am disabled with limited mobility but i really wanted an opportunity to see with my own eyes many of the historical monuments and sites of significant American Pride. As a night tour is basically drive by touring it got me a close as able to see these remarkable American Marvels. The 15 minute stop at the Lincoln Memorial/ Washington Monument was absolutely breathtaking. Due to my disability the walk from the bus to the point of interest was a bit more difficult than I should have done on my own. But this was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me so I pushed my capabilities in order to see these amazing sites with my own eyes. I paid the price with a couple days of leg and spine pain from pushing a bit too much. But I have no regrets. Doing this tour gave me such a feeling if personal and independent accomplishment. I’m so glad I did not allow my disability the opportunity of witnessing these beautiful monuments honoring Great American Leaders.
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472alphiad
Oct 23, 2024
Thanks devaughn - Devaughb was a great help and took some amazing pictures for me thank to Devan and big bus the greatest in the world thanks again Devaughn
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Deb
Oct 18, 2024
Big Bus tour 10/17/2024 - One of us had been to DC before, but other two have not so was seeing everything for the first time and it was fascinating to them. Good views of monuments and glad you stopped at WW2 Memorial.
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336ourh
Oct 16, 2024
Perfect nighttime tour of DC, highly recomend! - Absolutely wonderful tour, great views all across the capital and beyond and good stops for photographs. Love that we were able to get off the bus at Lincoln Memorial!! Our driver Ms. Gale was incredible and we want her on all of our bus tours from now on!
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Rcandme
Oct 16, 2024
Tour Guide made all the difference! - Clarence was a wonderful tour guide and made the Sunset tour so enjoyable. I’ve been on your tour buses before and Clarence made it so much more enjoyable. He stopped and shared at various locations and also did trivia with the guests. His knowledge of DC and the statues, monuments, etc. was excellent.
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Vickicz6254pm
Oct 14, 2024
Grand Time - First time to Washington DC, Shari, Lena made me feel welcome and right at home. We rode the Big Bus to all the Moments....
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Bryan_b
Dec 7, 2024
Evening Bus tour - Would recommend to anyone, but, It’s Cold. And I Would appreciate the bus stopping to give time to snap a photo in front of landmarks
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Steven_h
Oct 24, 2024
Good night time outing - Really enjoyed seeing DC and the monuments lit up at night. Gave a different view of things for sure. Guide was knowledgeable and informative. I’d recommend this tour and would do it again.
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Hitha_r
Nov 30, 2024
Terrible - It was terrible bus drive. First they made us sit on a bus. Then asked to change the bus. The seat we got was the worst. Didn’t get to see anything properly. Would never recommend this to anyone.
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K5240txkellih
Nov 22, 2024
Bus left without us - Bus left without us. We arrived at 6:40 for a night tour that was supposed to leave at 7. We arrived to the bus, where the parked driver said that the other bus had left without us. We didn’t get to attend the tour. Hopefully we will get a refund.
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