Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

Overview

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German

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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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.

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Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s 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

Air-conditioned vehicle

Restroom on board

Professional tour guide

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

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Reviews

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Day trip to Washington D.C from New York.
amit5380,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have booked our day tour to Washington D.C. from New York. The journey was great and hassle free. Our guide Ms. Erica was providing us insights and history of the places that we were visiting that day. We had a great day and the tour is definitely recommend for those who are willing to visit Washington D.C. for a day.
Recommended!
Emilia S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour recommended both for interesting things to see and for the professionalism of the guides. Our guide, Michael, was particularly competent, nice and kind.
Waste of money
jazmyng2026,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We were at the pickup point at instructed , had help finding the point , there was no bus , we tried to contact had no response NOT ENTITLED TO A REFUND , big waste
To do absolutely
Safari45929477543,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An exceptional day with a great guide Dominique who enriched this tour with clear and very interesting information on the history of the United States and Washington.
Washington in a day from NY
Z7563AJlucat,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Day trip to Washington from NY. Dominique very nice and very prepared. He speaks very well in Italian. Council
Tour by Washington
DayTrip00537993474,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The visit is quick to the historic sites. Very nice to meet and take pictures. A good tip is to buy lunch at the 1st stop, breakfast, and take, since the lunch stop is quick and the only restaurant of the Museum is quite full.
Whasington one day trip
Odyssey49738985240,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful experience to be able to comfortably tour from New York to Washington. It was a long journey, but the breaks and free time along the way were appealing. The Chinese female guide provided helpful explanations and guided us through the main tourist attractions, making it a worthwhile experience.
10/10 recommend!
Sightsee15845835409,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
10/10 recommend this Washington DC tour!! Okai was very knowledgeable, friendly, polite most importantly, funny. Great pace, clean vehicle and enough stops to take pictures and take it all in.
Excellent
mariteso671,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Its fund and exciting experience joining the group tour to Washington DC
Highly recommended the tour! Super our guide Dominique!
daniela f,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is worth it!!! We were frightened by the long bus ride, but it was pleasant with the narrations of our guide Dominique. We also relaxed and rested after long walks in New York. Super tour!!! Exciting visit to Arlington Cemetery, monuments, White House, aviation museum. Highly recommended!!!