Washington After Dark Tour: Night Monuments Sightseeing
3.8
109 Ratings
Washington

Experience the magic of Washington DC at night with Zohery Tours’ After Dark Tour. Explore the city’s iconic monuments illuminated in dazzling lights for a truly unforgettable experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • White House - The tour will pause at the north front and pass by the south front.
  • Lincoln Memorial - There will be a stop to visit and discuss its significance.
  • Jefferson Memorial - The tour will drive by and provide commentary.
  • Washington Monument - The tour will drive by, discuss, and offer clear views from most stops.
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What's Included
  • 3-4 hour guided night tour of Washington DC
  • Professional driver/guide included
  • Visit historic sites: Arlington Cemetery, Supreme Court and Washington Monument
  • Explore top Monuments, Museums and Memorials in the Capital
  • Stop at 8 major attractions such as the White House, US Capitol and Lincoln Memorial
  • Upgrade to a full-day tour to see George Washington’s Mount Vernon
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Zohery Tours has been providing superb sightseeing tours in the Washington DC Metropolitan area for over three decades. Their ‘Washington After Dark Tour’ is an evening exploration of DC, leading you on a nocturnal journey through the city’s most renowned monuments. This tour offers a unique viewpoint of the nation’s capital, beautifully illuminated at night.

Location
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Departure Point: Please meet Zohery Tours Bus in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel Address: 400 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001 Directions: 3 blocks from Union Station Metro
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(109 Ratings)
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William_k
Aug 8, 2025
This was an excellent and... - This was an excellent and thorough tour, entertaining, informative, comfortable, worth the time and money. Have recommended it to others and would do it again.
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Z613ehdebbieh
May 5, 2025
Worth it! - Our tour guide was terrific! So informed and flexible and respectful of our group. Made the trip enjoyable and educational!
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Marla
Apr 12, 2025
Night bus tour - Our guide was very knowledgeable & didn’t miss a thing. The rain made it a little difficult but he stopped & we were able to get pictures
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Vivek_r
Apr 4, 2025
Discovering Washington DC: the power capital - Mount Vernon is a great experience and DC by night is something everyone should experience .Lovely time altogether.
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Grachia_s
Jul 27, 2025
D.C. by night - The driver took us to all of the cities highlights, he shared lots of information. The van was clean and cool on a hot day. The driver went out of his way to make sure we all got safely where we needed to be.
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Carry_b
Apr 15, 2025
Learned facts about DC - It was fun! A good way to see the city at the beginning of our trip. Sometimes it was hard to see things because it was dark. But it was a good experience!
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Heather_r
Jun 11, 2025
A bit stressful, driver... - A bit stressful, driver was late. We had to call the company to ensure there was a planned tour for pick-up. Started late and finished by 10pm. So be cautious when comparing tours, while it claims 3-4 hours, it was not longer than 2.5hrs. Each stop the driver gave times that were shorter than listed on website. Overall, quick and easy. Driver narrated and provided background, knowledgeable and friendly just felt rushed. Also, many sites were restricted due to upcoming security for parades.
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470anniee
Jan 14, 2026
Great disappointment in D.C. on the night tour - This tour was a mixed bag, so I will review in two sections: Part one: Day trip to Mount Vernon This was a nice tour with a tour guide that actually cared about history and was very interested in teaching the tour group about the landmarks, monuments, and history of the area. We learned interesting things about Alexandria as well as the surrounding landscape and area. The only complaint is that the van needs some serious TLC. There were seatbelt issues and it felt like the shocks were completely worn. The brakes sounded like they were metal-on-metal, so they REALLY need to be checked. Part two: night tour of the National Mall and monuments This tour was close to a complete bust. We used the same van as the earlier tour (see the note above), but the biggest problem, by far, was that it was obvious that the tour guide didn't want to be doing the tour. This tour guide was a different guide than the Mount Vernon tour, so I do not want to paint them with the same brush. This guide was no more than a driver. He was rude, didn't stop at 1/2 of the monuments that are listed in the brochure, and even carried on a crude conversation with a lot of unprofessional words when he didn't realize my daughter had not left the van on one of the stops (there was a woman riding along that I presume was his wife with whom he was conversing). Out of 8 stops we only stopped at 4. All the driver would do is say, "This is the Lincoln Memorial" and let us out. No history, no stories, and no interesting information about the items on the tour. We all got the very distinct impression that we were an inconvenience and the driver was anxious to get us out of the van. I have been on a different company's night tour before and it was wonderful, with an intelligent guide who got out of the vehicle and walked around the monuments to tell us about history. We saw a separate company giving a tour at the same time and watched their guide teach the tour group. My daughter said, "can we go with them instead?" With this tour, it felt like it was a chore to slow down enough for us to get out of the vehicle! There are two companies involved: the broker (TripAdvisor/Viator) and the actual tour (Zohery Tours). We complained and gave feedback to Viator and they were courteous and investigated our statements. Viator seemed to really want to ensure that we were satisfied customers. Zohery Tours, on the other hand, basically said, "we drove you around" and said that completes the deal. Needless to say, we will never be using Zohery Tours for anything again. We *will* use Viator/TripAdvisor again, as they have always worked to ensure good service. Note: TripAdvisor/Viator refunded our money after we described our tour. They will definitely be on the list of tour brokers we would use again.
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Breeaun_c
Jul 4, 2025
Do Not Book - If I could give 0 stars, I would. The guide claimed he couldn’t find my reservation because I booked through a third party (Viator) and refused to let me and my mom on the bus. Meanwhile, another family of 4 also had issues with their reservation, but he let them on anyway. Make it make sense. 0/5. The bus was tiny anyway. You’re way better off booking ahead with a trolley or an Old Town car—literally anything but this.
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Anjani_n
Jun 14, 2025
We never got to see any... - We never got to see any of the monuments due to road closures. The tour compiles about the closures and that we will not be able to see any of the important monuments and still continued with the tour. Why was the tour not canceled or why were not notified of this and given an option to cancel. Worst experience ever and family who visited form India missed out on the opportunity of night tour. If we had know this, we would have walked by ourselves instead of booking the tour
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