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DC: Monuments and Memorials Sunset Tour with Live Guide

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About the activity

Discover DC from the top deck of an open-air double decker bus. Experience the city's history and stories aboard a unique sunset tour exploring the iconic monuments and memorials of the capital.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Audio guide
    English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2 hours - 1 day
  • Includes
    • 2.5 hour Sunset Tour
    • Live guide (March and April 2026)
    • 15-minute photo stop at the Lincoln Memorial
    • Open-top double-decker bus
    • Digital audio commentary available every day
    • 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (if option selected)
    • Tips (optional)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Big Bus is the only official bus tour partner of the National Park Service
  • Discover icons like the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and Washington Monument
  • Admire the Martin Luther King and FDR memorials in DC's tidal basin
  • Pay respect to US veterans and historical figures at Arlington National Cemetery
  • 15-minute photo stop at the Lincoln Memorial

Description

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 Big Bus DC Sunset Tour takes you on a relaxing panoramic journey past the city's most iconic landmarks just as the sun dips below the horizon and the monuments light up. With expert storytelling, unbeatable photo opportunities, and comfortable open-top sightseeing, this evening tour is the perfect way to experience the magic of the nation’s capital.

Feel the evening breeze as you glide through historic streets and along the National Mall while your expert guide brings America’s history to life with fascinating stories, surprising facts, and moments that shaped the nation. Watch the Washington Monument rise into the evening sky, admire the timeless beauty of the Lincoln Memorial reflected in the Reflecting Pool, and see the White House and U.S. Capitol shining against the night skyline. Live tour guide available March and April 2026.

The changing light creates unforgettable photo opportunities, turning every landmark into a postcard moment. It’s a relaxing and inspiring way to experience Washington DC—whether it’s your first visit or you’re rediscovering the city from a fresh perspective.

Top sights include:

•National Mall
•The White House
•Lincoln Memorial
•Martin Luther King Memorial
•Jefferson Memorial
•The Capitol Building
•WWII Memorial
•And much, much more!

Upgrade your experience by adding an optional hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 24 hours. Discover the city with 18 convenient stops and digital commentary in multiple languages. Plus, explore Arlington Cemetery with an exclusive audio guide tour. Tours may be taken on separate days.

Good to know before you go
  • Sunset Tour is a non-stop tour, not a hop-on hop-off tour
  • Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before departure
  • Live guide and digital commentary
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Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour

Combo: Hop-on Hop-off, Night Tour, and Arlington Audio Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
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