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Monuments at night guides

Everything to plan before the lights come on: what is open after dark, which memorials to see, the walking route, safety on the Mall, the night tours and what else stays open late.

Are DC Monuments Open at Night? 2026 Hours & Tickets24-hour access, rangers until 10 p.m., Washington Monument hours and tickets, museums and the White HouseRead the guide →Best Monuments to See at Night in DC 2026: Where to StandLincoln, the Washington Monument, the war memorials and the Tidal Basin after dark: what you see and where to standRead the guide →Is Monuments by Moonlight Worth It? 2026 Tour ReviewThe night trolley in 2026: length, stops, time on foot, the bridge closure and how it compares with other night toursRead the guide →Walking DC Monuments at Night 2026: Route & TimesA self-guided night route with distances and times, Metro at each end, restrooms, shoes and weather.Read the guide →Is the National Mall Safe at Night? 2026 AdviceThe park service's advice, the Park Police number, lit routes, crossings, wet stone and where to stay.Read the guide →Things to Do in DC at Night 2026: Late Museums & MoreMuseums open late, the free ones, the Wharf, Georgetown, a sunset cruise, the White House and seasonal nights.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your tour

The three night tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the route, the time on foot and what guests say.

National Mall Monuments Sunset Walking Tour Best rated ★ 4.82 hoursFree cancellation

National Mall Monuments Sunset Walking Tour
WalkingSunset to nightExpert guide

Walk the west end of the Mall with a guide as the lights come on: Einstein, Vietnam, Lincoln, Korean War, MLK and the World War II Memorial, ending at the floodlit Washington Monument.

What's included
  • Expert local guide
  • Einstein, Vietnam, Lincoln and Korean War memorials
  • MLK and World War II memorials
  • White House view and the lit Washington Monument
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$39per person Reserve
Monuments by Moonlight Night Trolley Tour Most booked ★ 4.62.5 hoursFree cancellation

Monuments by Moonlight Night Trolley Tour
Night trolley2 walking stopsLive guide

The classic DC night tour: a guided trolley through the lit city with two 30-minute stops on foot, at the MLK and FDR memorials and at the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean War memorials.

What's included
  • Guided trolley tour with live commentary
  • 30-minute stop at the MLK and FDR memorials
  • 30-minute stop at the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean War memorials
  • Views of the White House, Capitol and Jefferson Memorial
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$59.95per person Reserve
Small-Group 3-Hour Night Tour by Van Small group ★ 4.73 hoursFree cancellation

Small-Group 3-Hour Night Tour by Van
12-seat vanWater includedStops at most sites

A guide and a 12-passenger van take you round the lit Capitol, White House and memorials, stopping at most of them so you can walk in, with water, maps and phone chargers on board.

What's included
  • Professional guide and climate-controlled 12-seat van
  • Stops at Lincoln, Jefferson, WWII, Vietnam and Korean War
  • Capitol and White House at night
  • Bottled water, DC map, phone chargers, umbrellas
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$99per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A guided night trolley with 30-minute stops at the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War, MLK and FDR memorials.

Check dates for the Monuments by Moonlight trolley