Day trip to Washington from New York
Description
Visit Washington, D.C. from Time Square NYC on a day trip, where we will visit some of the most emblematic Memorials and monuments of the District of Columbia. Starting at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, The White House, Lincoln Memorial, The Capitol, FBI Building, The National Archives among other places. With plenty of free time to enjoy the National Air and Space Museum. With a guided bus tour, simply sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
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Itinerary
Visit some of the most significant grave sites in Arlington National Cemetery. It's the perfect way to get a comprehensive overview of the remarkable site in just a few minutes. Mandatory to enter the National cemetery. ALL TRAVELERS MUST BRING PASSPORT. (ALL US) RESIDENTS MUST BRING STATE ID OR DRIVER LICENSE.
The long, grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the domed U.S. Capitol, and the White House is to the north. It's also flanked by Smithsonian museums, and its lawns and pathways are often crowded with school groups, joggers and softball teams. Nearby, the Tidal Basin reservoir is known for its blossoming cherry trees. You will have some time on your won to have lunch.
Six soldiers holding the banner of the United States dedicated to the Marine Corps who died since 1775. Based on the photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Monument in the shape of a Greek temple dedicated to the 16th President of the United States.
Black granite wall where the names of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War are engraved.
19 stainless steel statues representing a patrol squad in the Korean War and a 50-meter polished granite wall with the engraved faces of soldiers and personnel who participated in the war.
We will get as close as possible to take photos with the residence of the president of the United States.
We will get as close as possible to the United States Congress headquarters to take pictures.
We will visit the main avenue of Washington and where the incoming President makes his tour after taking his oath. We will also find very important buildings such as the FBI, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Archives, the Canadian Embassy and more.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(384)
Nice experience with amazing guys. The bus driver and the guides are professionals and also very kind. Big five NANDO . So far the best... he makes everything easy and joyful.
Great tour guides! Very fast paced with a lot of walking! We had a few older people in our group that struggled to keep up!
It was an amazing experience and our English speaking Columbia Native Tour guide did a wonderful job informing us of everything that we passed by and was stated on the itinerary. The only complaint I would have is the ride back was a little warm. It was partly my fault because I didn’t ask them to turn on the AC to give us airflow in the bus, but is something I recommend and suggest they always have going on in the heat of the summer nights with a bus full of people. I would definitely recommend this bus tour and company as the tour guides both Spanish and English and the bus driver made the tour easy to understand, gave new historical information and it allowed us to get out of the hustle of NYC for the day to experience rich American culture.
It’s a long ride, we don’t get to see the chasing of the guard, many of the monuments like the White House and Lincoln Memorial were under construction, we do not know it would be a bilingual tour. It would be better to have different guides do the Spanish English on the bus as well. It was hard to understand even the English guide though she was great and knowledgeable.
Here’s a polished review you could post: We had a fantastic day trip to Washington, DC. If you’re deciding which departure to book, I’d definitely recommend the 06:00 departure rather than the 08:00. The longer 15-hour day gives you much more time to enjoy the city without feeling rushed. A top tip is to buy your lunch at the first stop. The guides will probably recommend this anyway, and it saves valuable sightseeing time later in the day. Our two guides were excellent throughout. They were friendly, knowledgeable and, most importantly, kept everyone on schedule while still allowing enough time to enjoy each stop. We managed to see everything we had hoped to see, including all the major landmarks, and still had time to visit the Smithsonian, which was a real highlight. Overall, it was a very well-organised trip and excellent value. If you only have a day to spare from New York and want to experience Washington, DC, I’d highly recommend it.
The tour plan was really great and well executed. The tour guides (Carlos) was very informative and helpful. The day was quite busy but got to see all we needed. The bus was clean and felt safe at all times. Carlos always made sure all people were satisfied and happy with their experiences. He has a wealth of historical knowledge about the US political and wartime history. I learnt a lot !
The tour was unreal, really enjoyed the time with Carlos and the others. Great guide, great value, perfect amount of stops and all the top highlights of DC! Thanks and for those of you reading, I highly recommend.
Great trip, nice air-con coach, excellent guides and driver, this is along day but very worth it.
The tour overall was good but some parts were a bit unorganised and it was hard to communicate with the tour company before the tour started. The initial tour I booked departed early but I received a message telling me that tour was canceled and I needed to go on a later one. I tried many times to communicate with the company and only received confirmation the night before the tour for the change. The new tour they put us on was good but rushed and ended up being an extremely long day. We didn’t get back to New York until after midnight. We knew there was a lot of driving involved but we feel if the tour was a bit more organised and left early as originally stated we would have returned at a better time. Regardless, Tanya the tour guide was lovely and did her best to help everyone.
The team was very professional and friendly. We had a Awesome Tour of DC. Will definitely recommend it to my family and friends.
