Washington DC Monuments Open-Air Sightseeing Guided Tour
Overview
Experience D.C. as day turns to night on this intimate sunset, day and moonlight tour, limited to just 12 guests max for a personalized vibe.
You’ll ride in a unique, 360-degree open-air vehicle offering completely unobstructed views and a refreshing breeze. We’ve got you covered for any weather: a protective sunroof shields you from the daytime sun, clear roll-down covers keep you dry if it rains, and the overhead design still lets you look up and stargaze as the night unfolds.
Unlike tours that just drive past, we actually stop and let you step off to explore and take photos at the WWII, Vietnam Veterans, FDR, and MLK Memorials. Between stops, glide past the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol, watching them transform into glowing beacons under the moonlight.
Led by an expert storyteller sharing insider history, this all-weather, day-to-night journey is the ultimate way to experience the capital.
What's Included
- Washington DC Open-Air Bus Cruiser Monuments Tour
- Walk by top sites including walk by the White House, Capitol Hill, the Washington Monument
- Day or Night-Time options available
- Professional Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
333 G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Capitol Hill
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Gallery of Art (pass by)
United States Botanic Garden (pass by)
National Museum of African American History and Culture (pass by)
Washington Monument
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (pass by)
Korean War Veterans Memorial (pass by)
Albert Einstein Memorial (pass by)
White House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
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Activity code: C-5487940P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Washington DC Open-Air Bus Cruiser Monuments Tour.
- Walk by top sites including walk by the White House, Capitol Hill, the Washington Monument.
- Day or Night-Time options available.
- Professional Guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Washington DC Monuments Open-Air Sightseeing Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Washington DC Monuments Open-Air Sightseeing Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Washington DC Open-Air Bus Cruiser Monuments Tour
- Walk by top sites including walk by the White House, Capitol Hill, the Washington Monument
- Day or Night-Time options available
- Professional Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
