Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC
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Explore beyond the Big Apple with a full-day tour to Washington DC from New York City. You'll capture the spirit of "the home of the brave and land of the free" as you visit the monuments and memorials of Washington DC. Help create a better planet for everyone to travel and explore. We have partnered with One Tree Planted to plant one tree for every passenger that travels with us along with an extra tree for anyone that books multiple trips.
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Itinerary
Departing from New York and heading south, pass through the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving at Washington DC's Capitol Hill. Here, your tour will start with a stop at Arlington Cemetery to visit JFK's gravesite. Next, head further into Washington to see the Capitol, Senate, and White House, the heart of the US government. Your tour then continues to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum before visiting the Washington, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean Memorials for exploration and pictures. Late in the afternoon, you'll embark on a panoramic city tour before departing Washington for an early-evening arrival back in New York City. Please Note: This tour is scheduled to stop in front of the White House, Capitol, and Senate for commentary and photo ops. However, please note that sometimes this is not possible due to security issues. In the event of this occurring, your tour will be adjusted accordingly.
Veterans of every American war from the Revolution to the country's most recent conflicts are buried at Arlington, which was officially declared a military cemetery in 1864. Among the more than 260,000 dead are three unidentified service members, buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and John F. Kennedy, whose gravesite is marked by an eternal flame. Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.
One of America's most recognizable historical and political symbols is also the home and office of the President of the United States.
The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. We will visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in the event that the air and Space museum is inaccessible.
This emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars.
"In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
This memorial to Korean War veterans consists of the Pool of Remembrance and the triangular Field of Service depicting 19 soldiers on the field of combat.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Depending on the rules on the day, sometimes a stop can be made for photographs from outside the fence
- Time at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is approximately 1.5-hours
- For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted - wifi and restrooms on full size buses only.
- Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages
- Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
- Due to security, there is no entry to the White House
- Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
- Air and space Museum is currently under renovations - entrance is not guaranteed
Reviews(2,703)
Pleasant and recommended, especially for the guide Michael.
It was very interesting and educational. Even though it takes four hours to go and four hours to return, I highly recommend taking the tour.
It was mostly ok but the whole trip took nearly 15 hours & we still didn’t get to see the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial which was listed as one of our stops. Also did not like that it was bilingual.
Hi Karen, Thank you for your review, after looking into the details from the tour we are a bit confused as the tour guide walked you through the memorials including the 3 soldiers and the black wall of the Vietnam war memorial, so we don't understand how you didn't get to see the memorial. Your purchased a tour that is advertised as Bi-lingual with a return time is 830 - 9pm. This tour operated as such and ended around 9pm. It seems like the tour operated as normal, please reach out to us so we can better understand why you weren't 100% satisfied.
We had an amazing Washington D.C. tour! Visiting the White House, the Capitol, and the Lincoln Memorial was a fantastic experience. Everything was well organized, and there was plenty of time to enjoy the sights. A special thank you to Sharon, who was an excellent guide. She shared many interesting facts and stories, making the tour both educational and enjoyable. Her enthusiasm and knowledge made the experience even better. Highly recommended!
Suley (host) was informative & attentive to the 30 of us customers. He professionalism was appreciated. The tour itinerary was comprehensive for the time allocated for the day. A suggestion, I typically travel without cash. Allowing your hosts to offer digital tip options (Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay) would be convenient for both parties. Thanks again Suley!
Incredible 1-day trip! Efficient pacing, spectacular sights, and great guides. Highly recommend! Great experience.
We had a great experience on this tour in Washington, DC. Everything was very well organized, and the schedule was respected throughout the day. Our guide, Dominique, was excellent: knowledgeable, professional, and always attentive to the group’s needs. She answered all our questions with enthusiasm and provided interesting insights about the city and its history. His friendly attitude and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Washington, DC!
Great way to see all of the key sites in Washington DC, my particular highlight was the Lincoln Memorial. Granted the 4 hour journey there and back on the bus is long but our guide, Ulrika, told us a lot on the way to DC.
Great experience with the family, Yuriya was very knowledgeable and Herbie the driver was the best and super friendly.
It deserves the big efforts to make it
