The National Mall at Dusk: Washington DC Private Evening Tour
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- Private Tour
- 2.5 hr
Explore The National Mall when the sun starts to go down, the crowds have largely left and Washington DC's monuments and memorials are lit up on this private evening walking tour.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Travel Curious
When the sun sets, the monuments and memorials of Washington DC are illuminated. Experience the stunning architecture of DC as you uncover its rich political history. On your private tour of the Capital’s monuments at night, you will:
- Be accompanied by a private tour guide throughout your tour.
- See the best of the monuments, when the people have largely left, and each monument is lit up to best display itself.
- See the iconic Washington Monument looming over the city.
- Walk by the World War II Memorial honouring the soldiers and civilians who served during the war.
- Experience the moving monuments of the Korean Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Memorials.
- Stand in awe of the immensity of The Lincoln Memorial, and stand on its steps, gazing out over the city and the reflecting pool.
- End your tour at the iconic White House, residence and workplace of the United States President.
Washington DC is ideal to explore after sunset when crowds disperse and buildings light up. On this tour, you will explore the most important national memorials of America's capital, as you understand their place in the country's history.
Not only will you uncover the monuments dedicated to historical figures such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but you will also have the chance to commemorate Vietnam and Korean veterans, as well as those lost during World War II.
Throughout your walking tour, your guide will tell you stories about the circumstances around how the National Mall was built over the centuries - from Dolly Madison and Eliza Hamilton's efforts to build the Washington Monument to then-21-year-old Maya Lin's design of the Vietnam Memorial.
End your tour in front of The White House where you are free to continue exploring the lighted city at your own pace.
Please note: In summer, the sun sets as late as 8:30 PM. Please be in touch with us if you wish to have a later start time.
Tour duration
2.5 hours 30 minutes
Type of tour
Walking tour: no transportation is included
Tickets included
- English Speaking Guide
Other inclusions
- Gratuities optional
- Food and drink are not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included
- Food and drink are not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included
Suitable for
Couples, Culture Vulture, Friends, History Buffs
Attractions along this route:
The White House
The White House is one of the most easily recognizable buildings on earth, yet shrouded in mystery and power.
Capitol Building
Congress, The Senate, The House, Capitol Hill - all words associated with the multi-faceted national bicameral legislature. Translation please? It makes the country's rules.
Lincoln Memorial
Let yourself be dwarfed by the imposing Lincoln, whose full text of the famous lasting words, "four score and seven years ago" Gettysburg address are inscribed throughout the memorial.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Referred to as The Unknown War and The Forgotten War, its memorial captures the harrowing tales of soldiers who fought to stave off tides of North Korean communism during the Cold War.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Covering two acres, the Vietnam War Memorial pays homage to those who lost their lives in one of America's most controversial wars.
Washington Monument
The symbol of the nation's capital dedicated to its namesake, the Washington Monument towers above the city.
World War II Memorial
National memorial in DC, commemorating those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to contribute to the Allied effort to defeat Hitler and the Japanese in World War II.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Long and large rectangular pool located on the National Mall, at the feet of the Lincoln Memorial.
