Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide
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
- Optional Add-on: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with digital commentary
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double-Decker Bus
- Stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial
- 2.5-hour Sunset Tour of DC with Live Guide
- 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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475 L'Enfant Plaza SW (pass by)
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (pass by)
Black Lives Matter Plaza (pass by)
White House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- Sunset 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
- Sunset 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.
- The Hop-On Hop-Off Tour can be redeemed via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #1 Washington Monument, 1400 Jefferson Dr. SW (on Jefferson Dr. SW, corner of 14th St. by Bike Racks)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Optional Add-on: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with digital commentary.
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation.
- Open-top Double-Decker Bus.
- Stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial.
- 2.5-hour Sunset Tour of DC with Live Guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Optional Add-on: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with digital commentary
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double-Decker Bus
- Stops at the White House and Lincoln Memorial
- 2.5-hour Sunset Tour of DC with Live Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
- Sunset 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
- Sunset 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.
- The Hop-On Hop-Off Tour can be redeemed via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #1 Washington Monument, 1400 Jefferson Dr. SW (on Jefferson Dr. SW, corner of 14th St. by Bike Racks)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
