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Big Bus is the only official bus tour partner of the National Park Service; no one gets you closer to the best memorials, monuments, and landmarks of Washington, DC.
Watch DC transform from a bustling capital into a glowing city of monuments and history. The Sunset Tour takes you on a journey past the city’s most iconic landmarks just as the sun sets and the monuments begin to shine. With engaging storytelling, stunning photo opportunities, and comfortable open-top sightseeing, it’s one of the most memorable ways to experience the nation’s capital.
As evening falls, climb aboard an open-top double-decker and enjoy sweeping views of DC at its most beautiful. Travel through historic streets and along the National Mall as your expert guide shares the stories behind America’s most famous landmarks.
Watch the Washington Monument rise against the evening sky, admire the Lincoln Memorial reflected in the Reflecting Pool, and see the White House and U.S. Capitol illuminated after dark.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Redeem your voucher with Big Bus staff at L’Enfant Plaza (Stop #6).
Itinerary
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Union Station (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
1Lincoln Memorial
15-minute stop to view and take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
U.S. Capitol (Pass by)
View from tour
Admission ticket free -
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Pass by)
View and take pictures at the historic Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. On the Night Tour only. 15 minute stop. It is glorious at night!
Admission ticket free -
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Pass by)
View from tour
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View and take photos from the top of the bus. Experience the memorial wall of lost lives.
Admission ticket free -
Jefferson Memorial (Pass by)
Admire the basin and the beauty of the Jefferson Memorial
Admission ticket free -
White House (Pass by)
View the seat of the Executive Branch of US government
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your seat
- Sunset Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Guests may activate ticket via Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
- Big Bus is the only tour operator servicing the Jefferson Memorial during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Complimentary shuttle services from city hotels to Stop #1 available at select times (Hop-on Hop-off combo only)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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