★★★★★ Rated Excellent on TripAdvisor | Small groups | Lincoln Memorial Undercroft tickets included | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
The Mall transforms at night. The crowds thin, the monuments glow, and the stories hit differently when the sun goes down. This evening tour covers the WWII Memorial, MLK Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Lincoln Memorial and ends with something most visitors have never seen: the brand new Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and Museum, accessible only by timed ticket.
Check Dates & Book Your Spot
This is a small-group tour. Spots fill up fast. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, so there is no risk in reserving your spot now.
⏱ Duration: 2 hours guided including a visit inside the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and Museum
📍 Meets at: Outside 10 Henry Bacon Drive at the Lincoln Memorial Cafe & Gift Shop. Tour ends at the Washington Monument.
🕕 Departs: Daily at 7:15 PM (summer) or 630PM (winter)
📍 Ends at: WWII Memorial
🚇 Getting here: Metro Blue/Orange/Silver Line to Foggy Bottom Station, approximately a 10-minute walk.
👟 Physical level: Easy, flat walking across the Mall, approximately 1 mile (2 km). Accessible route.
We don’t just show you the sites. We tell you the stories.
Every stop on this tour has a story most visitors never hear and at night, those stories land with a weight that the daytime crowds rarely allow.
WWII Memorial
Honor the 16 million Americans who served and the 400,000 who died. Find Kilroy hidden amongst the columns honoring every state and territory, and hear the stories behind the design that almost wasn’t built.
MLK Memorial and Reflecting Pool
Visit the memorial to the man who stood steps from here and changed the course of American history. Walk the length of the Reflecting Pool as the lights of the Mall reflect across the water.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Nineteen stainless steel statues frozen mid-patrol haunting in daylight, unforgettable at night. Learn about the conflict often called “The Forgotten War” and why it deserves to be remembered.
Lincoln Memorial
See the famous statue, hear the stories of America’s 16th president, and stand on the exact spot where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. One of the most powerful places in the country and one of the most dramatic at dusk.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and Museum + Tickets Included
The newly opened Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and Museum sits directly beneath the Memorial itself; a space that was closed to the public for over a century.
Everything before you book.
Meeting point
Outside 10 Henry Bacon Drive at the Lincoln Memorial Cafe & Gift Shop. We are not affiliated with the gift shop; please do not ask about the tour inside. Look for your guide in DC by Foot attire.
End point
Your tour ends at the WWII Memorial; an easy walk to Farragut Metro Stations or Smithsonian Metro station.
Getting there
Metro Blue, Orange, or Silver Line to Foggy Bottom Station, approximately a 10-minute walk.
Accessibility
The Mall route is flat and fully accessible. The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft is a newly constructed museum facility. Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility needs and we will do our best to accommodate.
Group size
This is a small-group tour capped at 10 guests per guide. On high-demand dates we may run multiple guides simultaneously to keep groups small.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft tickets really included?
Yes – your timed entry tickets to the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and Museum are included in the tour price. You do not need to purchase separate tickets.
Is the Washington Monument included on this tour?
Washington Monument tickets are not included in the Evening National Mall Tour. If you would like to visit the Washington Monument, our daytime National Mall Tour includes reserved skip-the-line tickets.
Is the Vietnam Wall included on this tour?
Not officially, it is best seen during the day but if you’d like information your guide will be happy to tell you more about it at the end of the tour for you to visit on your own.
Is this tour family-friendly?
Yes – the flat route and evening timing make this a great option for families. The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft is a brand new museum experience that works well for all ages. Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket.
What happens if it rains?
Tours run rain or shine. In the event of adverse weather that makes the tour unsafe, we will contact all guests by email and text with alternative options or a full refund.
How do I cancel or reschedule?
Reply to your confirmation email to cancel or reschedule. Full refunds are available up to 24 hours before the tour. We offer flexible rescheduling and can often accommodate you on another date with short notice. Guests who booked via a third-party platform must cancel through that platform.
Are there restrooms on the tour?
Most of the memorials we visit have restrooms nearby. The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and Museum also has facilities inside.
Want the daytime experience instead? Our daytime National Mall Tour includes reserved Washington Monument tickets and departs at 1030AM.