Washington DC Day Tour from New York City

Overview

Take a day trip from New York City to our nation’s capital, Washington DC on this fully guided tour. Travel by an air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled Mercedes Benz Sprinter or Coach Bus (depending on the group size). Visit DC’s most iconic landmarks including Arlington National Cemetery, Vietnam, Korean and Jefferson Memorial. You’ll also stop by the White House and US Capitol to see both from the outside (Please note you will not enter the White House or US Capitol). You’ll see all of the best DC has to offer!

City: New York City

Fri 25 Oct

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Starting at $145.00

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Fri 25 Oct

Starting at $145.00

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What's Included

All taxes and fees

Transportation via air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter or Coach Bus

Professional Tour Guide (Fully Guided Tour)

Free WiFi on Sprinter/Bus

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
Tours can be bilingual as they are offered in both English and Spanish languages
For tours with fewer guests, Mercedes sprinters may be substituted
This tour stops at Arlington National Cemetery which effective immediately requires the guest to present a valid photo identification upon entry. Visitors 18 years of age and older must present a valid U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification for entry. Visitors 16 and 17 years old who do not have a U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification may present an official school-issued photo identification for entry. Persons who are not U.S. citizens must present a valid passport or U.S. State Department-issued photo identification for entry.

What To Expect

New York City

The Washington DC tour departs New York south passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving at the nation's capital.

Arlington National Cemetery

Start the tour at Arlington National Cemetery and visit the Kennedy family gravesite.

Lincoln Memorial

Visit the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.

Jefferson Memorial

Visit the Jefferson Memorial on the National Mall.

White House

Visit the White House (on most tours). We do not go into the White House. You will see the outside.

U.S. Capitol

Pass by the US Capitol (on most tours), home of the US Senate and House of Representatives. We do not go into the Capitol.

National Mall

Part of the iconic image of Washington, the reflecting pool hosts many of the 24 million visitors a year who visit the National Mall. It is lined by walking paths and shade trees on both sides.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (473)

Mel5SG

Oct 2019

Reliable and well planned tour. Managed to see most of the sights in D.C. The museum visit was a bit rushed though.

MarcelleOrsatto

Oct 2019

I super recommend it and really worth the 4 hour trip to get there! We went to the best places in Washington DC!

xSamanthaLauren

Oct 2019

I wish I could score this trip higher I guess I just had a bad experience although Marcus the tour guide and Fernando the driver were great (at times). It started off fine until we were stranded in DC with a flat tire and did not return to New York until the following day. Viator, TripAdvisor and Tour America we’re no help and would not accept any responsibility. The bus was extremely cold the 4 hour ride from NYC to DC and if the passenger in front of you reclined their seat the leg room completely disappeared which made it an uncomfortable ride. Once we arrived to DC our first stop was Arlington National Cemetery which was breathtaking, the downside to this being the first stop meant we only got around 20 minutes here, none was free time and we only got to see an extremely small portion of the cemetery. I would have loved to have spent at least an hour or more looking round... I know it is time restricted due to the nature of the trip but the best parts were rushed. The next stop was the Lincoln Memorial which was also great. But once again you were only allowed 30 minutes of free time to wander the area. It would be great if you were allowed longer as there are a countless amount of veterans willing to tell you stories about themselves and stories of all those on the wall who’s memories they are keeping alive. Next was the White House and Capitol Hill. After that we were given 75 minutes to look round a space museum which was pretty boring and most exhibits were closed for refurbishment. Like I mentioned earlier, those 75 minutes spent at a museum could have been used for the Arlington cemetery. So the trouble began just as we left the Arlington National Cemetery, there was a bang but it was ignored.. Turns out we had burst a tire. Nothing was done until the tour had ended around 4pm, we were told to kill time until 5pm until the museums closed and hopefully it would be fixed. Once all museums closed we were literally kicked out into the torrential rain to wait. It was not fixed by 5pm and we ended up sitting soaked on the coach until 7pm... both Marcus and Fernando stayed silent the whole time and it was only until other passengers on the tour demanded answers we were told the repair truck should have been here over 3 hours ago. After sitting on a freezing coach in the pitch black for almost 3 hours with no food, water or toilet we were finally taken to Washington Union Station. The coach was fixed around an hour later at around 8pm (should have been an hour from arriving back in NYC at this point) and we were back on the road and made it back to NYC around 1am the next day. During the trouble Viator told me it was not their problem and Tour America’s number did not work. TripAdvisor were not much help either as their 24hr help line replied to me THE NEXT DAY. If anything happens during your trip you are very limited as to who you can ask for help and it seems as if Fernando and Marcus were as much in the dark as we were but their lack of communication was very unsettling.