Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour with Live Guide

4.3
(1,204 reviews)
Washington DC, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

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

2-hour Panoramic Night Tour of DC
24/48hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 18 stops (if selected)
Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
Free time at Lincoln Memorial for photos
Open-top Double-Decker Bus
Live guide (available March & April 2026) - digital commentary available post-April
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Redeem your voucher with Big Bus staff at Stop #6 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (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
  • 1
    Lincoln 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
Supplied by Big Bus Tours - USA
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Tags

Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Night Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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