Top 4 Night Bus Tours in Washington DC

1.Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,174 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Washington DC for about two hours, stopping at the Lincoln Memorial and viewing the White House, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War memorials, Washington Monument, and Iwo Jima Memorial. Commentary may be recorded or live, depending on the day.

“Don’t do it. There were streets blocked off and we didn’t see all of the monuments as promised in the advertisement. When I reached out to the company about a potential refund, I was told that there was nothing wrong with the tour. People were getting off the bus early because they couldn’t see the monuments. Even the bus driver was apologetic and told me to reach out to the company. Never again.”

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2.DC: Open-top Monuments and Memorials Sightseeing Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 443 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend two hours seeing Washington DC by open-top double-decker, from the White House and Capitol to the tidal basin and Arlington Cemetery. You get a 15-minute Lincoln Memorial photo stop, digital commentary in five languages, and optional 24-hour hop-on hop-off access with 17 stops.

“The view was perfect from every angle. Not enough time to view the monuments or the Memorials.”

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3.National Mall Night Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Ride from the U.S. Navy Memorial past Washington’s major sights, with stops at the White House, Capitol, memorials, and Tidal Basin. Expect lively English commentary, photo time, and a choice of climate-controlled or convertible glass-top buses, weather permitting.

“We loved our guide George and our driver (Tricia?). We had enough time to see each site and George was great at providing historical facts while showing us where to get the best photos. He also warned us when walkways were dimly lit. Tricia was always were she said she would be for pick up and was engaging and joyful at every stop.”

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4.Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Ride a temperature-controlled coach through Washington DC after dark, stopping at the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and more. Guides such as Sally, Rochelle, Dwayne, and James are known for lively storytelling. Optional museum and Washington Monument tickets are available.

“Godfrey and Sally were THE BEST. Very pleasant and knowledgable.”

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