Guided Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour by Open-top Bus
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.
What's Included
- 2-hour Panoramic Night Tour of DC
- 24/48hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 18 stops (if selected)
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double-Decker Bus
- Digital commentary in 5 languages
- Stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
475 L'Enfant Plaza Southwest
Washington, DC 20260, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
L'Enfant Plaza (pass by)
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (pass by)
Black Lives Matter Plaza (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5096DCNIGHT
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