Washington DC Small Group National Mall Night Tour of 10 Top Attractions
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This Washington DC Small Group National Mall Night Tour of 10 Top Attractions lasts about three hours and includes visits to ten important landmarks. The tour starts at the Washington Grand Hyatt, where guests meet in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H Street NW and board a transit van that holds up to 12 people. The guide points out several sites from the van, including Ford's Theatre, FBI Headquarters, the National Archives Museum, the United States Navy Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian Institution Building, and the Washington Monument, which is visible from nearly every stop. The van stops at the United States Capitol Building for about 15 minutes, allowing guests to walk around the dome and grounds. Next is a 5-minute walk at the Capitol Reflecting Pool nearby. The tour continues with a 20-minute stop at the Jefferson Memorial, where guests can view the statue of Thomas Jefferson inside the domed memorial and explore the surrounding Tidal Basin with its cherry trees. A 15-minute visit follows at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, located along the Tidal Basin. The World War II Memorial is next, with 20 minutes to walk among its fountains and pillars. The Korean War Veterans Memorial stop lasts about 10 minutes to see the steel soldier statues. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial includes about 15 minutes to view the black granite wall, the Three Soldiers statue, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial concludes the walking stops with a 15-minute visit to see the statue of Abraham Lincoln and views of the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument. The tour finishes with a 10-minute stop outside the White House's North Lawn, where the guide shares information about its history and the presidents who have lived there. Transportation between all sites is included. Group size is limited to 12 guests. The tour does not include hotel pickup or gratuities, and the route may change due to road conditions or construction.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre is pointed out from the vehicle as the tour passes by this historic site.
FBI Headquarters
The FBI Headquarters building is highlighted while driving past it during the tour.
The National Archives Museum
The tour points out the National Archives Museum, home to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
The United States Navy Memorial, honoring Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines service members, is noted as the van passes.
The National Mall
Stops are made at the US Capitol, World War II Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial, all located on the National Mall.
National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is pointed out while driving by during the tour.
U.S. Capitol
Guests have about 15 minutes at the U.S. Capitol to walk around the historic grounds and photograph the illuminated Capitol Dome.
15 min
Capitol Reflecting Pool
A 5-minute stop at the Capitol Reflecting Pool allows guests to explore this reflective water feature near the Capitol.
5 min
Smithsonian Institution Building
The Smithsonian Castle is pointed out as the van drives past this notable landmark.
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is visible from nearly every stop and is a constant visual reference throughout the tour.
Tidal Basin
The Tidal Basin is explored during stops at the Jefferson Memorial and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial; it is famous for its cherry trees gifted by Japan in 1914.
Jefferson Memorial
Visitors have about 20 minutes to see the Jefferson Memorial’s statue of Thomas Jefferson inside the dome and to view the Tidal Basin and Washington Monument from this location.
20 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is visited for 15 minutes to view the illuminated "Stone of Hope" sculpture at night along the Tidal Basin.
15 min
National World War II Memorial
Guests spend 20 minutes at the World War II Memorial, which features granite pillars, bronze wreaths, fountains, and views of the Washington Monument reflected in a pool.
20 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Visitors have 10 minutes to view the steel soldier statues representing Korean War service members, lit under the night sky.
10 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The tour stops for 15 minutes at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to see the black granite wall inscribed with over 58,000 names, plus The Three Soldiers and Vietnam Women's Memorial statues.
15 min
The Three Soldiers
The Three Soldiers statue is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site and is included in the visit.
5 min
Vietnam Women's Memorial
The Vietnam Women's Memorial is located at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is viewed during the stop.
5 min
Lincoln Memorial
Guests have 15 minutes at the Lincoln Memorial to see the statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the marble temple and views of the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument.
15 min
The White House
The tour ends with a 10-minute stop to view the White House North Lawn and hear stories about the presidents and the building’s history.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.
End point
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Washington DC Small Group National Mall Night Tour of 10 Top Attractions
by See DC Today
Choose from 1 available option
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.$198Overview
This Washington DC Small Group National Mall Night Tour of 10 Top Attractions lasts about three hours and includes visits to ten important landmarks. The tour starts at the Washington Grand Hyatt, where guests meet in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H Street NW and board a transit van that holds up to 12 people. The guide points out several sites from the van, including Ford's Theatre, FBI Headquarters, the National Archives Museum, the United States Navy Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian Institution Building, and the Washington Monument, which is visible from nearly every stop. The van stops at the United States Capitol Building for about 15 minutes, allowing guests to walk around the dome and grounds. Next is a 5-minute walk at the Capitol Reflecting Pool nearby. The tour continues with a 20-minute stop at the Jefferson Memorial, where guests can view the statue of Thomas Jefferson inside the domed memorial and explore the surrounding Tidal Basin with its cherry trees. A 15-minute visit follows at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, located along the Tidal Basin. The World War II Memorial is next, with 20 minutes to walk among its fountains and pillars. The Korean War Veterans Memorial stop lasts about 10 minutes to see the steel soldier statues. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial includes about 15 minutes to view the black granite wall, the Three Soldiers statue, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial concludes the walking stops with a 15-minute visit to see the statue of Abraham Lincoln and views of the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument. The tour finishes with a 10-minute stop outside the White House's North Lawn, where the guide shares information about its history and the presidents who have lived there. Transportation between all sites is included. Group size is limited to 12 guests. The tour does not include hotel pickup or gratuities, and the route may change due to road conditions or construction.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre is pointed out from the vehicle as the tour passes by this historic site.
FBI Headquarters
The FBI Headquarters building is highlighted while driving past it during the tour.
The National Archives Museum
The tour points out the National Archives Museum, home to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
The United States Navy Memorial, honoring Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines service members, is noted as the van passes.
The National Mall
Stops are made at the US Capitol, World War II Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial, all located on the National Mall.
National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is pointed out while driving by during the tour.
U.S. Capitol
Guests have about 15 minutes at the U.S. Capitol to walk around the historic grounds and photograph the illuminated Capitol Dome.
15 min
Capitol Reflecting Pool
A 5-minute stop at the Capitol Reflecting Pool allows guests to explore this reflective water feature near the Capitol.
5 min
Smithsonian Institution Building
The Smithsonian Castle is pointed out as the van drives past this notable landmark.
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is visible from nearly every stop and is a constant visual reference throughout the tour.
Tidal Basin
The Tidal Basin is explored during stops at the Jefferson Memorial and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial; it is famous for its cherry trees gifted by Japan in 1914.
Jefferson Memorial
Visitors have about 20 minutes to see the Jefferson Memorial’s statue of Thomas Jefferson inside the dome and to view the Tidal Basin and Washington Monument from this location.
20 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is visited for 15 minutes to view the illuminated "Stone of Hope" sculpture at night along the Tidal Basin.
15 min
National World War II Memorial
Guests spend 20 minutes at the World War II Memorial, which features granite pillars, bronze wreaths, fountains, and views of the Washington Monument reflected in a pool.
20 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Visitors have 10 minutes to view the steel soldier statues representing Korean War service members, lit under the night sky.
10 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The tour stops for 15 minutes at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to see the black granite wall inscribed with over 58,000 names, plus The Three Soldiers and Vietnam Women's Memorial statues.
15 min
The Three Soldiers
The Three Soldiers statue is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site and is included in the visit.
5 min
Vietnam Women's Memorial
The Vietnam Women's Memorial is located at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is viewed during the stop.
5 min
Lincoln Memorial
Guests have 15 minutes at the Lincoln Memorial to see the statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the marble temple and views of the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument.
15 min
The White House
The tour ends with a 10-minute stop to view the White House North Lawn and hear stories about the presidents and the building’s history.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.
End point
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.