---
title: The National Mall at Dusk Washington DC Private Evening Tour
slug: private-nighttime-walking-tour-national-mall-washington-dc
type: attraction
sub_type: walking tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/private-nighttime-walking-tour-national-mall-washington-dc
city: Washington DC
state: DC
country: US
address: 14th St NW Fountain Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building
geo:
  lat: 38.89391
  lng: -77.03077
duration: up to 2.5 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:45:06.042Z
price_from:
  amount: 363
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 9
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Private walking tour
        price: 355.7
        regular_price: 363
        savings: 7.3
        ticket_types:
          - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
---
## Overview

Experience a private, approximately 2.5-hour walking tour of Washington DC’s National Mall at dusk, visiting iconic monuments and memorials like the World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial illuminated at night, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.

## What's Included

- Approximately 2.5-hour private National Mall walking tour with a knowledgeable guide

## What's Not Included

- Transportation is not included; the tour is on foot
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included

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## Ticket Options

- **Private walking tour** — $355.70 (regularly $363.00, save $7.30)
  Catch the 2.5-hour private DC night tours along the National Mall with licensed English-speaking guides. The exclusive walking tour offers a fully narrated exploration of iconic monuments and memorials at night in Washington D.C. Get photo opportunities while you get your steps!
  - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)
  - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)

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## Good to Know

* Your guide will meet you at Ronald Reagan Building 14th St NW Fountain Plaza.
* Please note that the sun sets as late as 8:30 PM in Washington D.C.
* Visit the Korean Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, reflecting pool, and more.
* Wear comfortable layers of clothing and walking shoes.
* Monuments and memorials are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
* Private evening walking tour with a knowledgeable guide.
* Experience iconic monuments illuminated at night.
* Avoid daytime crowds for a more intimate experience.
* Ideal for photography enthusiasts seeking unique shots.
* Learn historical insights about each landmark visited.
* Tour ends in front of the world-famous White House, where you’re free to continue exploring on your own.

## Cancellation Policy

Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Where does the National Mall tours-Washington DC depart from?

Your guide will meet you at Ronald Reagan Building 14th St NW Fountain Plaza.

### How long are the Washington DC night tours?

Washington DC National Mall night tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tour start.

### Is the National Mall safe at night?

A licensed guide is with you as you explore the well-lit National Mall at night. Park rangers are also on duty at the sites from 9:30 AM to 8 PM November through February and until 10PM March through October. They'll only be off-duty during federal holidays.

### What to do in Washington DC at night?

See different memorials and monuments under the moonlight for a different perspective and less crowd. Travel Curious guides will keep you company and fill you in with the cultural and historical significance of the memorials and monuments you'll visit.

### Where does the DC evening tour end?

The tour ends in front of the White House, at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500.

### Will there be other people on the tour or is it just us?

The private walking tour is exclusive to you and your group, with a designated professional guide.

### Is transportation included in the ticket price?

You'll explore the National Mall by foot, so transportation is not included. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are also not included in the ticket price.

### What should I wear for the National Mall tour in Washington DC?

Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes for the walking tour at night.

### Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

All the major monuments and memorials are wheelchair accessible.