Private Night Memorials Walking Tour in Washington DC

Explore Washington, DC on a private nighttime walk with a licensed professional guide. Experience a quieter perspective on the capital than during the busy daytime hours.

• Discover the history behind the memorials through your guide’s stories and insights
• Capture nighttime photos with your guide’s help finding the best viewpoints

Itinerary

Arlington Ridge: (Netherlands Carillon) (10 min – Free Entry)

Elevated viewpoint offering a panoramic nighttime skyline of Washington, DC

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Pass By – Photo Op)

Take in the view of the iconic illuminated statue of the flag raising at Iwo Jima

Potomac River (5 minute - Entry Free)

Enjoy scenic nighttime views of the Potomac River and the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Arlington Memorial Bridge: (5 minute - Entry Free)

Cross this historic bridge connecting Virginia to Washington, DC with views of the

Lincoln Memorial (15 Minutes – Entry Free)

See this iconic neoclassical landmark and the 19ft marble statue of Abraham Lincoln illuminated

Korean War Veterans Memorial (10 Minutes – Entry Free)

See 19 life-size statues representing U.S. military personnel in action dramatically lit after dark

Vietnam Veterans Memorial (10 Minutes – Entry Free)

Learn about the reflective black granite wall seen under soft nighttime lighting

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool (10 Minutes – Entry Free)

See the dramatic nighttime reflections of the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument

World War II Memorial Information (10 Minutes – Entry Free)

Be captivated by this epic monument glowing at night featuring a grand fountain, the 2 arches and 56 pillars

Washington Monument (10 minutes – Photo Op)

Seen this iconic stone obelisk illuminated from multiple vantage points along the route

Capitol Building: (5 minutes • Photo Op)

See the imposing dome of the home of the United States Congress illuminated at the end of the National Mall

The National Mall (10 Minutes – Entry Free)

Enjoy views along this landscaped parked lined with iconic monuments and buildings

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (10 Minutes – Entry Free)

Featuring the granite statue of the civil rights leader carved into the Stone of Hope, and located beside the Tidal Basin

Jefferson Memorial (5 minute Photo Op)

Take in the view across the Tidal Basin of this memorial to Thomas Jefferson, the main author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the nation’s 3rd president.

Important details

• Ages 17 and under require an accompanying adult age 18 or older
• The route is not wheelchair accessible and includes steps at the Lincoln and World War II memorials
• Pets are allowed
• Do not bring alcohol or large bags
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Tours leave on time and cannot wait for late arrivals