Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC
Overview
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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.
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.
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
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
Washington DC Tour in Italian
Washington DC Tour in German
Washington DC Tour in Spanish
Washington DC Tour in French
Washington DC tour in Japanese
Washington DC Tour in English
Reviews
2,614 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour to Washington
natedwds,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was amazing thank you Andreas, tour was in English and Italian and he was able to discuss in depth about the history and locations in both which I found super talented! His sense of humour was great and he uses sophisticated technology to ensure you know where he is at all times!
Excellent Washington Trip – Highly Recommended!
Ambreen R,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic trip to Washington! Our guide oscar was very knowledgeable and shared great historical insights at every stop. What really stood out was his wonderful sense of humor — he made the tour both informative and fun. We covered all the major highlights comfortably and everything was well organized. The pacing was perfect, and we never felt rushed. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Washington!
Great
okaform2025,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Oscar is very knowledgeable calm and friendly
Great trip was able to...
Jonty B,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip was able to flex around the government closures and Ben was great with the history and touring us around
Fantastic!!
clicli5078,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00GetYourGuide is always a guarantee and offers only excellent guides. We were lucky to have Dominique as a guide: it was fantastic, you can clearly see that he loves his job and does it with great passion. He handled the timing and stops of the tour impeccably, without rushing, allowing us to see everything that was scheduled. The day was really beautiful and we can’t wait to book another tour with GetYourGuide.
Great discovery of Washington D. C.
cristinamU6271RN,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting, knowledgeable guide Sharon made us discover Washington!
Washing DC Day Trip
Verner H,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with so much to see and take in. Our Guide Sharon was so friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable it made the whole experience of the so much more fullfilling. She took time to take many questions and we all learned so much about the history of where we were and what we seen. I rarely bother giving reviews for anything but I felt compelled to write this. Superb day. Verner from Northern Ireland.
Guide attention, driver care, will indicate
hectoryf,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pretty cordial guide, super caring driver,
Washington in the cold!
Z4675BCjessicad,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb day with a caring and very kind guide. Redi answers all your questions and explains everything. Despite the cold, the day was very pleasant. I recommend.
Disappointed
Inspiration594042,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Travel:: disappointed. I thought the trip will provide a coach bus…. Very difficult getting in and out passenger van.. no bathroom on the van, also no phone chargers, and van had less space Trip tour guide was great and attempted to please all passengers. I was extremely shocked when the tour guide started trip was complete at 2:20. When we arrived at 10:31. I think the tour should be extended. When booking trip I was told by trip advisor. The return trip was 8:30 PM. We arrived back to NYC at 6:50PM. A big difference in time… I personally believe the trip was cut short and if so that was unfair and horrible.. when I asked the tour guide about the time difference. I was told. That’s when we have the large bus… I’m not understanding how these is possible.. please explain
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