Washington DC Day Tour from New York City
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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!
Description
Pass By: New York City, New York City, New York
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.
Stop At: Arlington National Cemetery, Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, Virginia 22211
Start the tour at Arlington National Cemetery and visit the Kennedy family gravesite.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Memorial, 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
Visit the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW, At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20242
Visit the Jefferson Memorial on the National Mall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20500
Visit the White House. We do not go into the White House. You will see the outside.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20004
Pass by the US Capitol home of the US Senate and House of Representatives. We do not go into the Capitol.
Stop At: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20565
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
Union Station is a major transportation hub serving as a train station, bus terminal, and metro station. It is also a popular tourist destination, featuring a beautiful Beaux-Arts style building with shops, restaurants, and a food court.
Duration: 1 hour
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 14 hours (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 06:30 AM
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
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
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
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.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Average 4.65 out of 5 stars based on 656 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.