Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour by Open-top Bus | 2 hours 15 minutes

1049 Reviews | Washington DC
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Panoramic Sunset Tour
2 Adults x $52.00
$104.00
Approx Total
$104.00
Guided tour: Live Guide on board Fri-Sun only. Professional digital commentary available every day, souvenir earbuds included.
Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • 2-Hour Panoramic Sunset Tour of DC
  • 15-minute photo stop at The Lincoln Memorial
  • Expert digital commentary available every day
  • Open-air, double decker bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Hop on board and discover Washington DC on this 2-hour tour, lit up for the night. Listen and learn of the fascinating history of each landmark with recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese. Cruise by historical landmarks and highlights such as the Capitol Building, the Washington Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, Rosslyn, Georgetown, Pentagon and others. Marvel at the Lincoln Memorial as the illuminating lights reflect over the Lincoln Memorial Pool.

Meeting points

Redeem your voucher with Big Bus staff at the bus passenger pick-up zone in front of Union Station by Columbia Circle

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Union Station (Pass By)

    Washington DC becomes even more beautiful after the sun sets. Join us on our 2-hour Sunset Tour to discover the nation's capital from a whole new perspective. *The Night Tour takes two hours and is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.

  • Lincoln Memorial

    15-minute stop to view and take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

    15 minutes

  • U.S. Capitol (Pass By)

    View from tour

  • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Pass By)

    View and take pictures at the historic Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. On the Night Tour only. 15 minute stop. It is glorious at night!

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Pass By)

    View from tour

  • Black Lives Matter Plaza (Pass By)

    View and take photos from the top of the bus. Experience the memorial wall of lost lives.

  • Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)

    Join us on our 1-5 hour fully-narrated Night Tour to discover the nation's capital from a whole new perspective

  • White House (Pass By)

    View the seat of the Executive Branch of US government

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Panoramic night tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your seat. Everyone sits up top unless otherwise requested (if option selected)
  • Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour
  • Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
  • Customers are advised to download the Big Bus app to find out real-time bus tracking information and Stop location. Alternatively please visit the Big Bus website.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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1049 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 710 reviews with 5 stars

Big Bus

Published on Feb, 2025

Devanghn was cool an knew his tour route,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,helpful an experience at what’s going on…………………Thanks for your support………………………….

Ms. Gale, Such as Delight!

Published on Jan, 2025

Ms. Gale was delightful! She was personable, helpful, and engaging. My family was happy to have Ms. Gale as pur driver for the evening tour.

America the Aweinspuring

Published on Nov, 2024

This was an impromptu tour. I decided on giving a chance as I was visiting in Arlington and the Washington DC area by myself while awaiting a next day flight out of Ronald Reagan Airport. I am disabled with limited mobility but i really wanted an opportunity to see with my own eyes many of the historical monuments and sites of significant American Pride. As a night tour is basically drive by touring it got me a close as able to see these remarkable American Marvels. The 15 minute stop at the Lincoln Memorial/ Washington Monument was absolutely breathtaking. Due to my disability the walk from the bus to the point of interest was a bit more difficult than I should have done on my own. But this was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me so I pushed my capabilities in order to see these amazing sites with my own eyes. I paid the price with a couple days of leg and spine pain from pushing a bit too much. But I have no regrets. Doing this tour gave me such a feeling if personal and independent accomplishment. I’m so glad I did not allow my disability the opportunity of witnessing these beautiful monuments honoring Great American Leaders.

Thanks devaughn

Published on Oct, 2024

Devaughb was a great help and took some amazing pictures for me thank to Devan and big bus the greatest in the world thanks again Devaughn

Big Bus tour 10/17/2024

Published on Oct, 2024

One of us had been to DC before, but other two have not so was seeing everything for the first time and it was fascinating to them. Good views of monuments and glad you stopped at WW2 Memorial.

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