Monuments & Memorials Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus
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Overview
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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Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
GET TICKETSTicket Options (3) Options Available
Option(s)
2-Hour Sightseeing Night Tour
Duration: 2 hours: Open-top bus tour of DC with a live guide
Starting from
$39
Option(s)
24hr Day Tour & 2hr Night Tour
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: hop on and off at 18 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard. 2hr Night Tour with live guide: departs L’Enfant Plaza (Stop #6) Free Oval Office Photo Unlimited Biking - Free Hour
Starting from
$65
Option(s)
48hr Day Tour & 2hr Night Tour
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: hop on and off at 18 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard. 2hr Night Tour with live guide: departs from L’Enfant Plaza (Stop #6) Free Oval Office Photo Unlimited Biking - Free Hour
Starting from
$75
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Optional Add-on: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with digital commentary
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double-Decker Bus
- 2-hour Night Tour of DC with Live Guide
- Stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial
What's not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
- Night 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
- Your Dollars in Action: A portion of every ticket helps preserve the National Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus tour supports America’s history for generations to come
- Tour Sunset Tour departs at 6:30 PM (March 9–April 30 & Sept 3–Dec 30), and 7:00 PM (May 1–Sept 2) . Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
- The Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour can be redeemed via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #6 L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters). Please note that Stop #1 Washington Monument is currently not accessible.
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