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.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
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.
15-minute stop to view and take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
View from tour
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!
View and take photos from the top of the bus. Experience the memorial wall of lost lives.
Admire the basin and the beauty of the Jefferson Memorial
View the seat of the Executive Branch of US government
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $49 per person for this Washington DC experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:30 PM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $39, adults from $49.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Great evening tour. The guide was entertaining and friendly.
Thank you for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our evening tour with our wonderful guide. We strive to provide entertaining and friendly experiences for all of our customers. Thank you for choosing our business!
A wonderful way to see Washington DC at dusk. Lights of the city, memorials etc are great! Bring a sweater it gets a little windy at the top of the bus.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing Washington DC at dusk. The illuminated monuments and memorials create a truly special atmosphere, and we're glad you were able to experience the city from that unique perspective. Thank you for the helpful tip about bringing a sweater for the top deck too, it can certainly get a bit breezy up there! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on board again soon for another memorable tour. Alex@BigBusTours
Look out for Cameron. He is an excellent open-top bus guide. He is so friendly and helpful. Even though the bus tour was finished for the evening he made sure we knew how we could get back to our hotel. Such a lovely and generous person. Thank you Cameron.
Cameron went the extra mile even after the tour was over ........that says a lot. 🙌 Making sure you knew how to get safely back to your hotel was a thoughtful way to end the evening. Friendly, helpful, and generous with his time is a wonderful combination for a guide. We’ll make sure Cameron sees your kind words. Thanks for giving him the recognition he deserves! 🚌🏛️⭐
Guid Vernon was knowable & entertaining
A great night tour needs someone who can keep you informed and entertained, and it sounds like Vernon delivered on both! 🌙🏛️ We’ll make sure he gets the recognition, Fred. Thanks for spending your evening exploring DC with us and for the five stars! 🚌⭐
Very unorganized at meet point
We’re sorry the meeting-point experience didn’t feel as clear or seamless as you expected, Steve. Our teams work to keep departures and boarding organized while navigating the realities of a busy DC operation, and we appreciate hearing when a guest’s experience doesn’t match that standard. We’ll take your comments into consideration as we continue working to make the process as straightforward as possible. 🚌
The meeting place is incorrect on the directions (it is actually across the street) - started off wildly disorganized and the bus employees who were in charge of the queue were rude - accusing of us not waiting in line etc - once the tour started it was excellent - Nur is by far the most engaging, knowledgeable, and charismatic tour guide we have ever encountered!
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the meeting point information was inaccurate and that the start of the tour felt disorganized. We also apologize for the interaction you had with our queue staff. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Nur. It's wonderful to know they made such a positive impression and helped make your experience memorable. Raul@BigBusTours
Great tour easy to get tickets should go for a great tour on a trip
Dhruv, sometimes the best experiences are the ones that are simply easy from the start! 🙌 From grabbing your tickets to getting out and seeing Washington, we’re glad the whole experience delivered. We appreciate the recommendation and hope you took home some great memories from DC! 🚌🏛️
We enjoyed it from beginning to end! Very educational and informative! And the key sites we saw! Glad we came
Hello! Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience from beginning to end and found it both educational and informative. It's also great to know that seeing the city's key sights made your visit even more memorable. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again on another Big Bus Tours adventure! Daiana@BigBusTours
The Sunset Tour on August 26th was the highlight of my trip. The driver was wonderful and friendly, and the tour guide explained everything so well and was very kind . I was deeply moved by how respectfully the tour guide explained the Korean War and Lincoln Memorials. The guide used a glowing plastic stick, so it was super easy to follow our group at night. Unfortunately, the audio on the bus had kind of static. I recommend the night tour!
Calling the Sunset Tour the highlight of your trip means a lot, Kimmy! 🌙🏛️ We especially appreciate how much the guide’s respectful storytelling at the Korean War and Lincoln Memorials stood out to you, along with that clever glowing stick keeping everyone together after dark. 😊 We’ll also take note of the audio static you experienced. Thanks for the recommendation and for spending such a memorable evening with us! 🚌⭐
Never have I ever experienced DC this way. It was an exceptional experience.
That’s quite a compliment, Kimberly! 🏛️✨ Seeing DC from a Big Bus can give you a whole new perspective on a city filled with iconic sights. We’re so happy your experience felt exceptional and gave you a new way to enjoy Washington. Thanks for riding with us! 🚌⭐
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide | 2 hours | 4.3 (1,264) | $49 | |
 DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks | Open-Top Upgrade Available | 3 hours | 4.7 (7,269) | $58 | View |
 Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (363) | $89 | View |
 DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets | 3 hours | 4.6 (5,973) | $63 | View |
 Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night | 2 hours | 4.8 (3,257) | $54 | View |
 Washington DC Monuments Open-Air Sightseeing Guided Tour | 2h 10min | 4.7 (359) | $44 | View |
 Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests | 2–3 hours | 5.0 (354) | $595 | View |