Washington DC Night Bus Tour of National Mall Monuments with 10+ Stops, Cherry Blossoms, and Tickets
by Signature Tours of DC
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Travelers begin by boarding a temperature-controlled coach bus for a 3-hour night tour of Washington DC’s National Mall and monuments. The guide provides commentary while the bus passes over 20 notable sites, including the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, and several Smithsonian museums. The tour includes stops at more than 10 prominent landmarks where travelers can get off to take photos and walk briefly with the guide. These stops include the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and others. During cherry blossom season, typically late March to early April, the group walks along the Tidal Basin to see the cherry trees up close. In December, the tour features holiday light displays outside the White House, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Embassy, and other locations. Ticket upgrades can be added during checkout for reserved entry to the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, African American History Museum, or U.S. Capitol. Tickets for these attractions are valid for the next available day after the night tour and must be used independently, not as part of the guided tour. The professional guide stays with the group throughout the evening, walking alongside at each stop to provide information and assist with photos.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The National Mall
The tour starts with a 3-hour guided night bus ride through Washington DC’s National Mall and around its monuments. The temperature-controlled coach travels past over 20 sites, including the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and many Smithsonian museums. Guests stop at 10 key locations for photos and brief walks with the guide. During December, holiday lights are visible outside the White House, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Embassy, and Willard Hotel. Cherry blossom season occurs late March to early April with opportunities to walk among the cherry trees. Upgrades for tickets to major attractions are offered during checkout.
1 min
U.S. Capitol
The group stops outside the U.S. Capitol for about 20 minutes. Here, travelers can explore the area, take photos, and learn about Capitol Hill as the center of American democracy from the guide.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
At the Lincoln Memorial, the tour pauses for 15 minutes. Visitors view the monument honoring President Abraham Lincoln, examine its architecture, and photograph the statue and Reflecting Pool.
15 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The tour stops for 15 minutes at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Travelers see the Stone of Hope and inscriptions while the guide explains Dr. King’s life and legacy in this tranquil setting.
15 min
The White House
A 20-minute stop outside the White House allows visitors to photograph the executive residence and learn about its history and architecture from the guide.
20 min
Tidal Basin
The tour includes a 20-minute visit to the Tidal Basin area. During cherry blossom season, travelers walk along the basin to see the cherry trees up close.
20 min
National Cherry Blossom Festival
In the cherry blossom season, the tour incorporates a walk among the blooming cherry trees as part of the route.
National Gallery of Art
The bus passes by the National Gallery of Art without stopping.
Marine Corps War Memorial
The tour passes by the US Marine Corps Memorial.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the tour stops for 15 minutes. Guests can walk along the Wall, locate names, and take photos at this tribute to those who served in the Vietnam War.
15 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The tour stops briefly at the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
National World War II Memorial
Visitors have a photo stop outside the World War II Memorial.
National Air and Space Museum
An optional upgrade allows reserved entry tickets to the National Air and Space Museum. Tickets are valid for the next available day after the night tour due to operating hours.
1 min
Washington Monument
Upgraded tickets for reserved self-guided entry to the Washington Monument are available at checkout. These tickets are valid for the next day after the tour.
1 min
The National Archives Museum
The bus passes by the National Archives Building.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
An optional upgrade at checkout offers reserved entry tickets to the African American History Museum, valid for the next available day after the tour.
1 min
Vietnam Women's Memorial
The tour includes a photo stop at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, also called the Nurses' Memorial.
Embassy Row
In December, travelers see holiday lights on buildings such as the Canadian Embassy along Embassy Row.
Arlington National Cemetery
The bus passes by Arlington National Cemetery during the tour.
Jefferson Memorial
The route includes a pass by the Jefferson Memorial illuminated at night.
Meeting point
Tours depart from 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
Tours depart from 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 Night Bus Tour of National Mall Monuments with 10+ Stops, Cherry Blossoms, and Tickets
by Signature Tours of DC
Choose from 5 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
Travelers begin by boarding a temperature-controlled coach bus for a 3-hour night tour of Washington DC’s National Mall and monuments. The guide provides commentary while the bus passes over 20 notable sites, including the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, and several Smithsonian museums. The tour includes stops at more than 10 prominent landmarks where travelers can get off to take photos and walk briefly with the guide. These stops include the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and others. During cherry blossom season, typically late March to early April, the group walks along the Tidal Basin to see the cherry trees up close. In December, the tour features holiday light displays outside the White House, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Embassy, and other locations. Ticket upgrades can be added during checkout for reserved entry to the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, African American History Museum, or U.S. Capitol. Tickets for these attractions are valid for the next available day after the night tour and must be used independently, not as part of the guided tour. The professional guide stays with the group throughout the evening, walking alongside at each stop to provide information and assist with photos.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The National Mall
The tour starts with a 3-hour guided night bus ride through Washington DC’s National Mall and around its monuments. The temperature-controlled coach travels past over 20 sites, including the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and many Smithsonian museums. Guests stop at 10 key locations for photos and brief walks with the guide. During December, holiday lights are visible outside the White House, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Embassy, and Willard Hotel. Cherry blossom season occurs late March to early April with opportunities to walk among the cherry trees. Upgrades for tickets to major attractions are offered during checkout.
1 min
U.S. Capitol
The group stops outside the U.S. Capitol for about 20 minutes. Here, travelers can explore the area, take photos, and learn about Capitol Hill as the center of American democracy from the guide.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
At the Lincoln Memorial, the tour pauses for 15 minutes. Visitors view the monument honoring President Abraham Lincoln, examine its architecture, and photograph the statue and Reflecting Pool.
15 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The tour stops for 15 minutes at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Travelers see the Stone of Hope and inscriptions while the guide explains Dr. King’s life and legacy in this tranquil setting.
15 min
The White House
A 20-minute stop outside the White House allows visitors to photograph the executive residence and learn about its history and architecture from the guide.
20 min
Tidal Basin
The tour includes a 20-minute visit to the Tidal Basin area. During cherry blossom season, travelers walk along the basin to see the cherry trees up close.
20 min
National Cherry Blossom Festival
In the cherry blossom season, the tour incorporates a walk among the blooming cherry trees as part of the route.
National Gallery of Art
The bus passes by the National Gallery of Art without stopping.
Marine Corps War Memorial
The tour passes by the US Marine Corps Memorial.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the tour stops for 15 minutes. Guests can walk along the Wall, locate names, and take photos at this tribute to those who served in the Vietnam War.
15 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The tour stops briefly at the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
National World War II Memorial
Visitors have a photo stop outside the World War II Memorial.
National Air and Space Museum
An optional upgrade allows reserved entry tickets to the National Air and Space Museum. Tickets are valid for the next available day after the night tour due to operating hours.
1 min
Washington Monument
Upgraded tickets for reserved self-guided entry to the Washington Monument are available at checkout. These tickets are valid for the next day after the tour.
1 min
The National Archives Museum
The bus passes by the National Archives Building.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
An optional upgrade at checkout offers reserved entry tickets to the African American History Museum, valid for the next available day after the tour.
1 min
Vietnam Women's Memorial
The tour includes a photo stop at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, also called the Nurses' Memorial.
Embassy Row
In December, travelers see holiday lights on buildings such as the Canadian Embassy along Embassy Row.
Arlington National Cemetery
The bus passes by Arlington National Cemetery during the tour.
Jefferson Memorial
The route includes a pass by the Jefferson Memorial illuminated at night.
Meeting point
Tours depart from 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
Tours depart from 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.