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15 Evening Tours in the USA to Build a Day Around

155 tours  ·  from $20

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 evening tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - Meeting at the Navy Memorial at 7:30 pm
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DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

1.DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,933 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Start at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 7:30 pm for a three-hour guided ride past DC’s major memorials. Stop for photos at the White House, Capitol, Lincoln, Jefferson, and more. Choose the glass-roof vehicle for clearer nighttime views, with open tops used in warmer months.

“Very much worth it. We were even running 5 minutes late and they sent a van to pick us up and drop us off with the rest of the group.”

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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner - The Strip, High Roller, and Sphere
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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner

2.Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,693 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Take a 10 to 12-minute nighttime flight from Las Vegas over the Strip, downtown, Sphere, High Roller, Bellagio, Luxor and Allegiant Stadium. The AS350B2 helicopter seats up to six passengers. Add dinner at Bonefish Grill or Pampas, with Mercedes Sprinter transport afterward.

“It could have been better. The time you spend up there is too short for the price, and they don't even let you take photos in the helicopter area, which is often part of the experience people want.”

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Getting into the water after dark
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

3.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a sunset cruise and guided night snorkel with manta rays. Bryce, Jordan, Noah, Vince, and other crew members may lead the trip. Gear, a wetsuit top, flotation aid, snacks, and water are included. Strong swimming skills are required.

“It was perfect and beautiful! a manta ray brushed my stomach! It was a beautiful experience! Our guide was incredible! Bring towels and a coat for after!”

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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - Starting near the National Archives at 7:30 pm
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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

4.National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride a comfortable coach around Washington DC after dark with guides such as Sally, Tyrone, or James. Stop for photos at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and more, while passing 20+ sights. Optional tickets for the Washington Monument and museums are used on the next available day.

“Great experience! Narration was better than other tours. Amazing nice driver & guide! Highly recommend”

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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner - A newly renovated riverboat, with a seasonal vessel change
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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

5.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Cruise the Mississippi from the French Quarter aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, with live jazz from the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, captain’s narration, city views, and optional Creole buffet dinner. Boarding begins at 6pm, with sailing from 7pm to 9pm.

“Everything was nice but I feel like it should be a menu to select from for dinner instead of food just being prepared and served”

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option - Stops 2 and 3: Ghirardelli Square and North Beach
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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

6.Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,539 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to explore San Francisco from an open-top double-decker. The Red Route links Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Chinatown, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Recorded commentary, earbuds, live bus tracking, and optional sunset, Chinatown, aquarium, or wine tours are included with selected tickets.

“These buses are always great in major cities throughout the U.S. I use them o get around when I first get to city to get the lay of the land. They are perfect.”

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Dark Philly Adult Night Tour - The President’s House and Congress Hall without the polish
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Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

7.Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,241 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Walk Old City with a history or folklore professor and hear Philadelphia’s darker stories, from sex in 1776 and mass executions to haunted banks, grave robbery, and Alexander Hamilton’s affairs. The English-language tour costs $38, lasts about two hours, and is for adults only.

“Entertaining, engaging, witty and great story telling! I’m Scottish and the balance of information, humor, language, all played a role in making it a great experience.”

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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston - Starting at Old South Carriage Company on Anson Street
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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

8.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,678 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Ride 40 minutes through Charleston’s old walled city with a certified guide such as Holly, Miles, or Annie. You’ll pass graveyards, churches, the Mills House, Old City Market, and the Provost Dungeon while a draft horse carries you through the dark streets. The covered carriage seats up to 16 people.

“Such a stupid “tour”. We basically went around the block while being referred to photos of the places we were supposed to see rather than reliably being shown those locations. The tour guide’s spiel was so indecipherable we couldn’t follow her at all. Some of the photos in the QR code photo album weren’t even mentioned. We kept stopping near parking lots and construction areas. Beyond dumb and a total waste of money. Nice horse, though.”

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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - Bellagio Fountains and Other Nighttime Highlights
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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

9.Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,612 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Ride an open-top double-decker through Downtown Las Vegas and along the Strip after dark. Digital commentary in English and Spanish covers casinos, landmarks, and Vegas history. Choose an 8 PM adults-only tour with a drink, or the 10:15 PM late-night trip with a photo stop at the famous Las Vegas sign.

“Good tour with lots of information. It would have been better if person talked instead of recording. The recording was behind talking where we actually were.”

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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D'oeuvres - Boarding at 205 Elizabeth Street
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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

10.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about two hours sailing from Key West with local musicians, a full liquor bar, champagne, wine, sangria, beer, soft drinks, and hearty hors d’oeuvres. You’ll pass Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key before returning to the harbor.

“The staff was excellent as well as the entertainment! They made sure you had a great time and the appetizers were perfect. The captain was skilled and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable.”

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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard - Starting at Buxton Books on King Street
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Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

11.Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,835 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Charleston’s historic center after dark with guides such as Simon, Jerry, Liz, or Jake, then enter the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard after hours. Expect local history, supernatural tales, harbor views, and uneven paths. Choose the full 90-minute tour or a shorter graveyard-only visit.

“The tour guide was extremely informative and knowledgable about events that took place around the city. Our guide had the ability of telling the stories in an exiting way that captivated our group.”

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Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise - Boarding at the Charleston Maritime Center
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Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

12.Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,788 reviews · from $44

Spend 90 minutes aboard the 80-foot Carolina Belle, cruising from Charleston’s French Quarter toward Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, historic forts, the Battery, Waterfront Park, and the Ravenel Bridge. A licensed captain narrates the route. Choose a morning, afternoon, or sunset departure.

“the cruise was very enjoyable. We had the perfect weather, so it made it even better. Nice narration on board regarding history of Charleston.”

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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - Times Square and Fifth Avenue
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

13.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,783 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Ride an open-top double-decker bus from Times Square through Midtown, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and across the Brooklyn Bridge. The tour runs at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, includes live commentary and city trivia, and returns to 712 7th Avenue after about 90 minutes.

“Bus driver was cussing the whole time, there is no guide on the bus with you and no one told you that you had to get headphones when you get on in order to be able to hear any of the commentary. Definite waste of money. Bus was overpacked and we had to sit on bottom where they have a tent on the windows and you cannot take pictures through it. Overall worst tour and biggest waste of money while on our trip in NYC!!!”

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Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset - Leaving Scottsdale for Tonto National Forest
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Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset

14.Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,650 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join guides such as Ed, Marco, Whitney, Brian, or Kaz for a two-hour, low-speed Jeep ride through Tonto National Forest near Scottsdale. Expect rough trails, desert lore, cactus and wildlife stops, an old western town, and a sunset overlook. You ride as a passenger, not as the driver.

“It was so much fun and learned a lot of details about the forest! Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun!”

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Savannah's Ghost City "Dead of Night" Walking Night Tour - Johnson Square reveals Savannah’s buried beginnings
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Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

15.Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,482 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Join Ghost City Tours for a 90-minute, adults-only walk through Savannah’s Historic District. Guides such as Henry, Rebecca, Cordelia, Deanna, and AG The Ghost Goddess mix ghost stories with dark local history at Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, the Marshall House, the Sorrell-Weed House, and Wright Square.

“It was wonderful having a local to do the tour, she was funny, charming and very informative! My first ghost tour and I loved it!”

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