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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Professional tour guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
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
2,415 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ronald G,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
Relaxing and informative. The tour guide is knowledgeable of the areas toured. The bus was clean. Overall very good tour.
suzanne N,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
It’s a very long day and get some decent food to take with you unless you like burgers or donuts for breakfast … a few places for sandwiches but the prices to an Australia is ridiculous.. you would need a reasonable level of fitness for the walking
CaroleeSwaby,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
Amazing trip. From start to finish we had a wonderful time. The tour guide was knowledgeable and very friendly.
Omar Z,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
Washington is an inmaculated city, well organized, pretty clean and the architecture gives you this kind of satisfying view
Jenive F,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
The trip is educational ,remarkable and relaxing. I strongly suggest wearing comfortable clothing bringing extra snacks . The tour gives were respectful;Ben showed empathy. I observed that he didn’t neglected the two Chinese lady. He informed them as soon as he finished the English versions.
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