DC Night Tour: Iconic Monuments Under Stars

Discover D.C.’s iconic monuments by night with expert guides. Small group, immersive experience. Book now for an unforgettable evening tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Nestled by the Tidal Basin, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial boasts breathtaking neoclassical architecture inspired by Rome’s Pantheon. Inside, a grand statue of Jefferson stands among excerpts from his writings, highlighting his influence on American democracy. The serene setting, particularly during cherry blossom…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Audio Link for Each Site
What's Not Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Earbuds / Headphones
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover Washington, DC in a unique way that large bus tours can’t offer—especially after sunset. This intimate night tour, limited to 12 guests, provides captivating stories, extended time at each location, and a leisurely pace. As the city lights illuminate, the monuments present a breathtaking view: marble softly aglow, reflections shimmering on the…

Location
850 10th St NW
10th Street Northwest
Heart of DC Tours Van will be parked at this address
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gregorynucifora
Aug 20, 2026
Unbeatable - One of the best tours I’ve ever experienced. Dustin is an excellent tour guide, both extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Two of our favorite after-dark attractions were the World War II and Marine Corps memorials, the latter of which is not included on many other tours. I cannot recommend this tour — and Dustin — enough. Don’t miss out on this experience.
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J2356gllisao
Aug 20, 2026
Lovely evening in the Capitol - So glad to have found Ken and his Heart of DC Tours. He picked us up and took us to all the iconic monuments and memorials we could imagine. While going from one to the next he shared many stories from history with us, all entertaining and some quite surprising. We look forward to bring the grandchildren back for the same experience. Thank you, Ken
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Marky929
Aug 19, 2026
A memorable night tour of DC. - The Memorials Night Tour was magical. My husband and I had seen these monuments on previous DC trips, but not at night. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided insightful commentary for each of our stops. There was plenty of time to get out and take photos and to enjoy the magnificent memorials. Everything was well-executed. A superb experience and well worth the price.
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Kelley_c
Aug 15, 2026
A perfect introductory tour to DC - Ken was knowledgeable and entertaining and made sure everyone in our group had a good experience. He let us know that due to the Formula One race coming to DC, certain areas had been closed off from public access blocking one of our intended stops so he made sure to offer an alternative and no one missed the stop, we still had a full and wonderful 3 hours. He went above and beyond and had everything timed just right at each stop to get to see what was there, get some great pictures, and get on to the next stop. It was a fantastic introductory tour to some of the most known sites in DC, so you could figure out where you might want to go back and spend more time. He also gave great recommendations for nearby restaurants, bars, and more things to do and see. He clearly took great pride in the history of the city and sharing knowledge that you don’t get out of a textbook. Whether it’s your first visit to DC or has been a while since your last visit, this is a great place to start.
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Onair58053289867
Aug 13, 2026
Personalized. Spectacular sites and in accordance with the sunset or nighttime hour. Excellent information. Friendliness - Perfect for going alone or accompanied. Friendliness. You can get off and walk just enough and necessary. Very good experience
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John_p
Aug 13, 2026
Recommended - Efficient way to see top sites in one evening. Knowledgeable about history of various monuments. I recommend this tour.
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Travel67718159113
Aug 12, 2026
Five stars! - This was the first time my family and I visited DC and the only tour I booked. I am so grateful that we got Ken, who was extremely kind. We not only got to see all of the sites we visited DC to see, but Ken provided a great deal of history about each site and the city itself. The amount of time we were able to get out at each stop was excellent and given all of the construction and detours in the city, Ken did a wonderful job navigating. Additionally, he provided great suggestions for the remainder of our stay.
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Shannonvj7045cm
Aug 11, 2026
BOOK KOW - This was an absolutely amazing experience! I called ahead to see what I needed to bring to pack my 1.5 year old and they were super accommodating. Dustin is a WEALTH of knowledge and I would suggest it to everyone!
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Ed_p
Aug 10, 2026
Night tour - Very nice and pleasant. Didn't feel rushed. A/C was a savior. The guide was kind helpful and knowledgeable.
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Andreafloress
Aug 7, 2026
Fantastic tour! - Our family had a fantastic tour with Ken on a hot, stormy evening. It packed in many monuments and we enjoyed his stories of interesting places in between - he’s lived in DC his whole life! He prepares you and drops you off and gives you a time to meet back up. We loved that! Very comfortable, clean, and cool van. He provided plastic ponchos when a storm broke out. Prepared! There were only 2 parties on tour so he dropped us off at our Airbnb afterward! Wow! Small tour compared to the big ones has major pluses. Highly recommend Heart of DC!
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From $89
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).