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Washington DC Day Trip from New York City

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1,615 reviews (4.07)

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Departs: New York, New York

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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.

What's Included

Free Wi-Fi on bus only

Professional tour guide

Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted - wifi and restrooms on full size buses only.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Wheelchair accessible

Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted - wifi and restrooms on full size buses only.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arlington National Cemetery

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

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White House

One of America's most recognizable historical and political symbols is also the home and office of the President of the United States.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Air and Space Museum

The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION - WE WILL RETURN TO AIR AND SPACE AS SOON AS IT RE-OPENS IN THE MEANTIME WE GO TO THE SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

We visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and visit the extremely popular "Deep Time" exhibit full of real dinosaur fossils including the T-REX and Triceratops.
THIS MUSEUM IS A TEMPORARY ATTRACTION WHILE THE AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM IS CLOSED.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

This emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial

"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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reviews

DC day trip is worth every penny!

CYDNEY_N, 23-12-2022

Our tour guide Bryan was so wonderful! He was well versed in his history and entertaining. He truly cared about his role as a tour guide and was very welcome. 100% recommend making the day trip work if you visit NYC!

Amazing tour guide

Jordan_K, 22-12-2022

My guide Brian was extremely vibrant, and handled all the tourists and languages like a pro. The stories and jokes he told really brought the history of DC to life

One of the very best one day tours I’ve done!!

Departure23825658732, 21-12-2022

A well crafted tour with a guide who is multi lingual and who added humour and extensive knowledge. Overall I thought this was a brilliant tour albeit it’s a long day. However totally worth it and I’m feeling well rested inspite of this.
The sites we visited in Washington DC were spectacular. Wish we had more time at Arlington Cemetery.

Must do

Mark_M, 20-12-2022

Was a great day our tour guide Brian was very knowledgeable & informative The places we stopped at were great it’s a long day travelling on the bus but worth it Highly recommend

Awesome experience, try it!

Kutlwano_H, 11-01-2023

I had such a wonderful experience! The, our tour guide, was awesome! I recommend this trip 100%

The italian american...

Stefano_B, 22-12-2022

The italian american german singer....and the good athmosphere in the bus..even if the wifi was terrible and the toliet in the bus..below standard

A bang for your buck!

51bradleyd, 06-01-2023

This is an amazing trip! A bit rushed but absolutely amazing… I am disabled so it was hard for me to keep up.

Brilliant experience

Sarah_J, 02-01-2023

Really good trip, glad we did it! Lots to see and knowledgeable, friendly tour guides. Only thing I felt could be improved would be longer time at Arlington Cemetery, and in Washington itself.

13 hours but inside a van. Only a few hours in Washington, DC. I think next time do an overnight and not get hurried

MariaStella_S, 07-01-2023

I did see some sights but was mostly hurried to get back in the bus. It's better to stay at least another day to really experience the place.

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