Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide

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.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• 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
• 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)