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Full day Washington DC Tour from New York City

13 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in New York. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day guided Washington, DC tour from New York City
  • 02 Round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 03 Visit Arlington National Cemetery and JFK's gravesite
  • 04 See the U.S. Capitol and the White House
  • 05 Stop at the Lincoln Memorial and major war memorials
  • 06 Visit the National Air and Space Museum
  • 07 Travel through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland en route to DC

Discover the highlights of Washington, DC on a full-day guided trip from New York City, with round-trip transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving in the nation’s capital to explore some of its most iconic landmarks and memorials.

Along the way, visit Arlington National Cemetery, see the U.S. Capitol and the White House, and stop at major sites including the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the National Air and Space Museum. This is a convenient way to experience the capital’s history, monuments, and museums in a single day.

Discover the highlights of Washington, DC on a full-day guided trip from New York City, with round-trip transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Washington D.C., New York, Arlington (Virginia)
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia, 4 hours

Experience the heart of Washington DC and uncover America’s exciting past, present, and future on this Ultimate DC Guided Tour passing 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.

Arlington National Cemetery, Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211, 45 minutes

Arlington National Cemetery, the most famous cemetery in the country, is the final resting place for many of our nation’s greatest heroes, including more than 300,000 veterans of every American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and Afghanistan. Since its founding in 1866, Arlington National Cemetery has provided a solemn place to reflect upon the sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Armed Forces in the name of our country.

U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004, 25 minutes

The United States Capitol Building is located in Washington, D.C., at the eastern end of the National Mall on a plateau 88 feet above the level of the Potomac River, commanding a westward view across the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument 1.4 miles away and the Lincoln Memorial 2.2 miles away. Here, the Senate and House of Representatives come together to discuss, debate and deliberate national policy; develop consensus; and craft the country's laws.

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500, 25 minutes

For more than 200 years, the White House has been more than just the home of the Presidents and their families. Throughout the world, it is recognized as the symbol of the President, of the President's administration, and of the United States. The White House is the only private residence of a head of state that is open to the public, free of charge.

Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House in 1791. The cornerstone was laid in 1792 and a competition design submitted by Irish-born architect James Hoban was chosen.

National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave SW 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20560, 1 hour

Launch into the history of flight by surrounding yourself with icons of air and space travel. The flagship building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, exhibits aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002, 25 minutes

It's the most-visited memorial on the National Mall in Washington, attracting more than 5 million people each year – the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The most prominent feature of the memorial is a massive wall that lists the names of the more than 58,000 servicemen and women who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.

The memorial also features the Three Servicemen statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, the In Memory plaque, and a flagpole with an etching of the insignia of what were then the country's five military branches.

Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002, 30 minutes

Dedicated in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been the site of various famous speeches and is one of the several memorials built to honor an American president. The Lincoln Memorial is an essential part of a Washington, D.C. visit

Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002, 20 minutes

The Korean War began June 25, 1950, with the North Korean army’s invasion of South Korea. In honor of the millions of Americans who served in the three-year conflict, the Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1995 in Washington, D.C

Drop the guests back to hotels @ New York City, 4 hours

Drop the guests back to hotels

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

What's Not Included

  • Food & Drinks
  • Tips & Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • The tour guide will call the guests at least 1 hour before pick up

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in New York.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in New York.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in New York..

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