Washington, DC

Sunset Tours

Admire Maryland and Virginia’s historic sites from a unique perspective on a two-person catamaran boat, also known as a Craigcat, journeying down the Potomac River. You will be guided down the Potomac River by a guide in their own boat and will guide you by radio. Your journey will see you navigating down the river at speeds of up to 25-miles per hour. Meet at the boat pier at National Harbor, be fitted with a life jacket, and complete a 20-minute training session to receive your 10-day boat license waiver before taking the journey down the river. Travel down the Potomac River and stop at different points-of-interest including, National Harbor, Jones Point Lighthouse, Mount Vernon, Fort Washington, and Little Hunting Creek. The Potomac River is home to a mixture of wildlife, so along the way, you might see Bald Eagles, Osprey, and different types of fish.

Get to know Washington DC at night through its collection of iconic outdoor monuments on a tour with an energetic local guide. Explore the city after sunset, when the buildings are illuminated brilliantly. Spend 2.5 hours browsing the most important national memorials of the United States capital and understand their place in the country’s history. As well as exploring DC’s rich history, see the monuments and memorials of the National Mall that feature figures like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Your local guide will share stories about the major players and events in American history that have earned memorials on the Mall and the mysterious symbolism built into these structures. Revisit memorials to World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. Highlights include the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Korean Veteran's Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the White House. You will be treated to many photo opportunities along the way, so keep your camera handy.

See the illuminated monuments and memorials of Washington DC after the sunset. Experience the stunning architecture of DC as you uncover its rich political history. Follow your guide to the Washington Monument, FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean Veterans Memorial and World War II Memorial. Once the crowds disperse at night, buildings light up, making it an ideal time to explore Washington DC. On this tour, discover explore the most important national memorials of America's capital, as you understand their place in the country's history. Uncover the monuments dedicated to historical figures such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Get the chance to commemorate Vietnam and Korean veterans, as well as those lost during World War II. As you walk, listen to your guide share stories about the circumstances around how the National Mall was built over the centuries, from Dolly Madison and Eliza Hamilton's efforts to build the Washington Monument to the then 21-year-old Maya Lin's design of the Vietnam Memorial.