Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

At a glance

Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC is a 11h – 13h guided experience in New York City, United States, operated by Empire Vacations. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 2,793 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $122.55 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Entrance to Arlington National cemetery (U.S. ID or Passport required) & Air and Space Museum, Free Wi-Fi on bus only, Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus.

Quick facts

Duration

11h – 13h

Group

Small group, up to 54 travellers

Languages

German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15m

   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.

2. Stop 2 · 45m

   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

3. Stop 3 · 20m

   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.

4. Stop 4 · 20m

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

5. Stop 5 · 1h 30m

   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.

6. Stop 6 · 20m

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

7. Stop 7 · 30m

   "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.

8. Stop 8 · 20m

   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.

Meeting point

Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

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

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