USA · EVENING EXPERIENCES
The 15 best evening experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
See Washington DC’s floodlit memorials on a 3-hour night bus tour, with photo stops, expert stories, and an optional glass-roof coach.
“There's a lot of walking and steps so wear good shoes. Our guide Reid and bus driver were awesome. The monuments lit up at night were beautiful.”
See Las Vegas glowing from an Airbus AStar helicopter, with Strip landmarks, optional dinner, Mercedes Sprinter transport, and practical booking tips.
“The experience was very good. The flight itself was very memorable. The pilot. The beautiful lady was very kind pilot. As we were cruising over the city, she ensured that she makes us know about every small bit that we should know.”
Snorkel with manta rays after sunset off Kona, with gear, snacks, expert crew, and a free return trip if no rays appear.
“It was amazing trip for me, wife and my dad. We love the young group managing the boat and they were explaining very well through out the ride. Especially the uber service from water to boat was amazing at the end”
See Washington DC’s monuments lit at night on a guided three-hour coach tour with 10+ photo stops, expert narration, and optional museum tickets.
“Rushed. Guide was very knowledgeable of historical information. Sometimes difficult to understand. Needed amplification off bus. Smiles were minimal.”
Cruise the Mississippi aboard a New Orleans riverboat with Dukes of Dixieland jazz, city views, narration, cocktails, and optional Creole dinner.
“Highly recommend. The boat cruise was great, easy boarding process, great entertainment and the food was so good. Best value for your dollar, not even close. I still can't get over how great the meal was. The choices, the portions and the taste. I am from the Savannah and we know about great southern cooking and I am amazed about everything we ate combined with great entertainment and southern hospitality! Well done! 5 stars plus.”
See San Francisco from an open-top bus with 17 stops, Golden Gate Bridge views, live tracking, and optional Chinatown, sunset, or wine tours.
“I got to say, this was not how I expected. Maybe I should have done more research but I only had one day in San Francisco due to Layover and I thought that to see the most of the city this was a good idea because the bus makes stops in most of the tourist places and that way I could save money in Transportation and see the most if it but it wasn't like that at all. One down side of buying this through Viator is that the driver does not tell you about the Bus's audio tour and headphones so that you can hear the history while on…”
Explore Philadelphia after dark with adult stories of sex, executions, ghosts, pirate ships, and Founding Fathers for $38.
“Was rather disappointed in the tour. It isn't as spooky or dark as they lead you to believe. Don't waste your money.”
Ride Charleston’s haunted streets after dark with spooky stories, historic sites, friendly horses, and a certified guide from $50.
“Being hearing impaired, I should have requested upfront seating. It would be nice if they provided a printed version of what the narrator is saying. I missed a lot because the weather was cold and I had to cover my ears.”
See Las Vegas after dark from an open-top bus, with Strip lights, Downtown sights, digital commentary, and an optional sign photo stop.
“This is an excellent way to get the history and see all the Vegas sights . Go at night with all the lights . Well worth it and the free included before and after drink at hard rock is a bonus”
Sail into a Key West sunset aboard a spacious catamaran with live music, open bar, shrimp, hors d'oeuvres, and views of Mallory Square.
“The captain and crew were extremely attentive to all of the passengers. They even brought drinks and horsdoeuvres to the passengers hanging out on the main deck who were watching the Amazing sunset. They even mingled with the everyone and helped take pictures when asked. This was a highlight of our time at Key West!!”
Review of Charleston’s 90-minute ghost walk, with historic tales, licensed guides, and after-hours access to the atmospheric Unitarian Church Graveyard.
“Great stories told with a dramatic tone. Spooky scenery. Easy to get to. Reasonable parking. BYOB though…”
Cruise Charleston Harbor to Fort Sumter aboard the Carolina Belle for Civil War history, city views, bridges, dolphins, and sunset scenery.
“The knowledge of captain in narrating the shoreline. Great experience. Would recommend to others visiting Charleston”
See New York lit up on a 90-minute open-top bus ride from Times Square across the Brooklyn Bridge, with skyline views and live commentary.
“Tour digital commentator did not work. 20 minutes late Couldn’t sit With Our family Was inter the plastic dome and not that clear”
Ride into the Sonoran Desert from Scottsdale, learn its secrets, and watch sunset over saguaros on a bumpy, guide-led Jeep tour.
“This was the highlight of our trip! We loved going out in the desert on the jeep. Sunset was the perfect time and our photos were amazing! John was a fantastic guide and truly went above and beyond. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone going to the Scottsdale area!”
Explore Savannah after dark on a 90-minute ghost walk through cemeteries, haunted buildings, gallows sites, and grim local history.
“Fun with historical info included. The walking route is just over a mile in total so not too difficult for most.”
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