Washington DC National Mall 3-Hour Night Tour with 10+ Attractions and Cherry Blossoms
by DC Guided Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$126Overview
This Washington DC National Mall Night Tour lasts three hours and takes place on a temperature-controlled coach bus. The tour includes stops at more than 10 major attractions for photo opportunities and short walks. Stops include the National Archives, U.S. Capitol, White House, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, National World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Women Memorial, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. The route also passes by over 20 additional sites such as the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, and several Smithsonian museums. During the typical cherry blossom season from late March to early April, the tour allows time to walk along the Tidal Basin to view the cherry blossom trees and the nearby Jefferson Memorial. A professional guide stays with the group throughout the tour, providing historical and architectural information at each stop. Guests may remain on the bus at any stop if they prefer less walking. Bottled water is included. There is an option to upgrade at checkout to include reserved self-guided entry tickets for the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, or National Museum of African American History and Culture. These tickets are valid for the next available day after the night tour and are for independent use. Hotel pickup and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The National Mall
This 3-hour guided night tour travels around Washington DC’s National Mall and monuments by temperature-controlled coach bus. Guests learn about the sites passed, including over 20 landmarks such as the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and several Smithsonian museums. The tour includes stops at 10 top locations for photos and short walks, including the National Archives, U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Women Memorial, and Marine Corps War Memorial. In December, the tour offers views of holiday lights at the White House, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Embassy, and Willard Hotel. Guests may upgrade to tickets for the Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, or African American History Museum, which are valid for the next day.
U.S. Capitol
The tour stops outside the United States Capitol on Capitol Hill. Visitors explore the grounds with the guide, take photos, and see the symbolic center of American democracy up close during about 15 minutes.
15 min
The White House
Guests pause for approximately 20 minutes to view the White House exterior. The guide discusses its history, architecture, and role as the U.S. President’s residence while visitors take photos.
20 min
Tidal Basin
During the cherry blossom season, typically from late March to early April, guests have about 20 minutes to walk along the Tidal Basin and see the cherry blossom trees in bloom.
20 min
National Cherry Blossom Festival
In cherry blossom season, the tour includes time to walk among the cherry blossom trees near the National Cherry Blossom Festival area, sharing the seasonal scenery.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The group stops for about 20 minutes at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The guide explains the features of the Stone of Hope and the inscriptions that honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy in this quiet area.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
Visitors spend around 20 minutes at the Lincoln Memorial. They see the large statue of Abraham Lincoln, learn about the monument’s history and design, and photograph the nearby Reflecting Pool.
20 min
Washington Monument
There is an upgrade option available for reserved self-guided entry tickets to the Washington Monument. These tickets are for use on the day following the night tour due to operating hours.
1 min
National Air and Space Museum
Upgrades can include reserved entry tickets for the National Air & Space Museum. Tickets are for self-guided visits on the day after the night tour because of attraction hours.
1 min
National Museum of African American History and Culture
An upgrade option offers reserved self-guided entry tickets to the African American History Museum. Tickets are valid for the next day following the night tour.
1 min
Marine Corps War Memorial
The tour stops for about 15 minutes at the Marine Corps War Memorial, also called the Iwo Jima Memorial. Visitors see the statue of Marines raising the flag and views of the city, honoring the U.S. Marine Corps.
15 min
National World War II Memorial
Guests spend roughly 20 minutes visiting the World War II Memorial, which honors the 16 million Americans who served during that war.
20 min
Jefferson Memorial
The tour passes by the Jefferson Memorial near the Tidal Basin, allowing guests to view it and the surrounding area at night.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Visitors stop for about 20 minutes at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which honors U.S. and U.N. troops who served in the Korean War.
20 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The group spends around 20 minutes at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, including the Women’s Memorial. The guide shares information about the memorial’s significance.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, located outside the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 7PM.
End point
Meet at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, located outside the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 7PM.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Washington DC National Mall 3-Hour Night Tour with 10+ Attractions and Cherry Blossoms
by DC Guided Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$126Overview
This Washington DC National Mall Night Tour lasts three hours and takes place on a temperature-controlled coach bus. The tour includes stops at more than 10 major attractions for photo opportunities and short walks. Stops include the National Archives, U.S. Capitol, White House, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, National World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Women Memorial, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. The route also passes by over 20 additional sites such as the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, and several Smithsonian museums. During the typical cherry blossom season from late March to early April, the tour allows time to walk along the Tidal Basin to view the cherry blossom trees and the nearby Jefferson Memorial. A professional guide stays with the group throughout the tour, providing historical and architectural information at each stop. Guests may remain on the bus at any stop if they prefer less walking. Bottled water is included. There is an option to upgrade at checkout to include reserved self-guided entry tickets for the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, or National Museum of African American History and Culture. These tickets are valid for the next available day after the night tour and are for independent use. Hotel pickup and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The National Mall
This 3-hour guided night tour travels around Washington DC’s National Mall and monuments by temperature-controlled coach bus. Guests learn about the sites passed, including over 20 landmarks such as the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and several Smithsonian museums. The tour includes stops at 10 top locations for photos and short walks, including the National Archives, U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Women Memorial, and Marine Corps War Memorial. In December, the tour offers views of holiday lights at the White House, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Embassy, and Willard Hotel. Guests may upgrade to tickets for the Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, or African American History Museum, which are valid for the next day.
U.S. Capitol
The tour stops outside the United States Capitol on Capitol Hill. Visitors explore the grounds with the guide, take photos, and see the symbolic center of American democracy up close during about 15 minutes.
15 min
The White House
Guests pause for approximately 20 minutes to view the White House exterior. The guide discusses its history, architecture, and role as the U.S. President’s residence while visitors take photos.
20 min
Tidal Basin
During the cherry blossom season, typically from late March to early April, guests have about 20 minutes to walk along the Tidal Basin and see the cherry blossom trees in bloom.
20 min
National Cherry Blossom Festival
In cherry blossom season, the tour includes time to walk among the cherry blossom trees near the National Cherry Blossom Festival area, sharing the seasonal scenery.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The group stops for about 20 minutes at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The guide explains the features of the Stone of Hope and the inscriptions that honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy in this quiet area.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
Visitors spend around 20 minutes at the Lincoln Memorial. They see the large statue of Abraham Lincoln, learn about the monument’s history and design, and photograph the nearby Reflecting Pool.
20 min
Washington Monument
There is an upgrade option available for reserved self-guided entry tickets to the Washington Monument. These tickets are for use on the day following the night tour due to operating hours.
1 min
National Air and Space Museum
Upgrades can include reserved entry tickets for the National Air & Space Museum. Tickets are for self-guided visits on the day after the night tour because of attraction hours.
1 min
National Museum of African American History and Culture
An upgrade option offers reserved self-guided entry tickets to the African American History Museum. Tickets are valid for the next day following the night tour.
1 min
Marine Corps War Memorial
The tour stops for about 15 minutes at the Marine Corps War Memorial, also called the Iwo Jima Memorial. Visitors see the statue of Marines raising the flag and views of the city, honoring the U.S. Marine Corps.
15 min
National World War II Memorial
Guests spend roughly 20 minutes visiting the World War II Memorial, which honors the 16 million Americans who served during that war.
20 min
Jefferson Memorial
The tour passes by the Jefferson Memorial near the Tidal Basin, allowing guests to view it and the surrounding area at night.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Visitors stop for about 20 minutes at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which honors U.S. and U.N. troops who served in the Korean War.
20 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The group spends around 20 minutes at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, including the Women’s Memorial. The guide shares information about the memorial’s significance.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, located outside the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 7PM.
End point
Meet at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, located outside the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 7PM.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.