Booking choice: The electric cart tour, from $56 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Tours of the DC monuments start at $49 and stop at $89 per person. The spread comes from vehicle, group size and length, not from the monuments, because the memorials on the National Mall are outdoors and need no ticket.
Here is what each type costs, what sits inside the price and the two places where an official ticket does exist.
The quick answer
Expect $49 for the cheapest open-air minibus, about $56 to $58 for carts, the coach and the trolley, $65 to $70 for a bike or Segway, and $89 for the small-group night van. Entering a memorial costs nothing.
How much does a DC monuments tour cost?
Guided tours here range from $49 to $89 per person, and most land between $52 and $65.
The table shows the from-price on each listing. The exact figure appears when you pick a date.
| Tour type | From | Length | Group style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-air minibus | $49 | 2 hours 10 min | Small group |
| Small-group cart | $52 | 2 hours | Small group |
| Vintage Model-T car | $55 | 2 hours | 4 or 7 seats |
| Electric cart | $56 | 2 hours | 7 seats, open air |
| Night coach | $58 | 3 hours | Coach with water |
| Open-air trolley | $60 | 2.5 hours | Open air, by moonlight |
| Bike tour | $65 | 3 hours | Guided ride |
| Segway tour | $70 | 2.5 hours | Includes 30-minute training |
| Walking tour with monument ticket | $75 | 2 hours | Small group, daytime |
| Small-group night van | $89 | 3 hours | Van with audio link |
What does the price include?
A guide, the vehicle or equipment and a planned route past the main memorials.
- The night coach adds bottled water, and the small-group van adds water and an audio link to the guide at each site.
- The bike tour supplies the bike, a helmet, kids' equipment and a map.
- The Segway tour includes a 30-minute training session and a headset.
- Tips, food and drinks are extra on the main listings.
Do you pay to enter the DC monuments?
No. The memorials are outdoors, open to everyone and need no ticket.
A tour sells the ride, the guide and the route. Only two spots use timed tickets: the Washington Monument elevator and the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft.
If your budget is tight, you can walk the Mall at no charge and add one guided ride for the stories.
A guide turns two miles of stone into stories, which is what the price pays for.
Check dates for the electric cart tourIs a night tour priced differently from a day tour?
The listings show one from-price for the cart, minibus, car and small cart whether you go by day or night.
The night coach, the trolley and the small-group van run after dark only. The date page shows the exact fare, and it can move with season and demand.
The night tour guide compares the evening options.
Which tour gives the best value?
$49 is the lowest price; the most reviewed rides sit just above it.
The electric cart holds a 4.8 rating from 3,336 reviews at $56. The night coach holds 4.7 from 7,303 at $58.
The $89 van is the premium pick: a perfect 5.0 from 416 reviews, small groups and a voice in your ear at every stop.
The best-known cart ride: open air, seven seats and a local guide.
Explore the electric cart tourWhat about tips and extras?
Tips are not included on the main listings, so budget a little on top.
Food and drinks are extra as well. Bring your own water for a day tour, and remember that eating and drinking are not allowed inside memorial spaces.
What are the child rules and prices?
Child terms are set on each listing, so check the age line before you book.
The open-air minibus is for ages 5 and up. The bike tour lists kids' equipment, and the Model-T car suits families who want a short seated ride.
Washington Monument tickets: $1 or $25?
Both exist: the official fee is $1.00 per ticket, and a reseller sells a direct-entry ticket for $25.
The NPS charges no admission and a $1.00 non-refundable service charge per advance ticket. The reseller ticket costs $25, includes a guidebook and is non-refundable.
The full breakdown is in the Washington Monument tickets guide.
Lock a monument slot on your date, then plan the rest of the day around it.
Check dates for the Washington Monument ticketFrequently asked questions
How much does a DC monuments tour cost?
Guided tours run from $49 for an open-air minibus to $89 for a small-group night van, with carts, the coach and the trolley between $52 and $60.
Do the monuments charge admission?
No. The memorials are outdoors and open to everyone. Only the Washington Monument elevator and the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft use timed tickets.
Is the Washington Monument ticket $25?
The NPS charges a $1.00 service charge per advance ticket. A reseller listing sells a non-refundable direct-entry ticket for $25.
Are tips included?
No. Tips, food and drinks are extra on the main listings.
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Every option here can be cancelled for a full refund; the deadline is on each listing. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Open-Air Monuments Tour, Day or Night
The cheapest guided ride, day or night
DC Monuments by Electric Cart, Day or Night
- About 2 hours, day or night departures
- Open-air electric roadster seating seven, small group or private
- Local guide, dedicated photo stops at the monuments and memorials
DC Monuments by Night Coach Tour
- About 3 hours after dark from the U.S. Navy Memorial
- Air-conditioned coach, bottled water and a professional guide
- More than ten landmarks, with photo stops at the main memorials
