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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.
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Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Skip the lineGet priority entry.
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Audio guideEnglish, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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Live guidingEnglish
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Duration2 hours - 1 day
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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
- 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.
- 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
Monuments & Memorials Sunset Tour
Combo: Hop-on Hop-off, Night Tour, and Arlington Audio Guide
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Adults13-99 years
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Children3-12 years
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