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.
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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.
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 English
Washington DC Tour in German
Washington DC Tour in Spanish
Washington DC Tour in Italian
Washington DC Tour in French
Washington DC tour in Japanese
Reviews
2,648 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful experience
W4698NVsarac,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! It was a wonderful day in a city that won me over ... lucky also to have had an excellent guide, REDI, available and that made us participate in the explanations speaking in Italian .. thank you because you allowed to know and understand everything that the visit wanted to convey. Fantastic trip... to do absolutely
Washington D.C. Day!
danielafI4437VZ,Apr 12, 2026
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5.00Unforgettable experience Washington is wonderful we had as a guide Mr. Redi who is very prepared and very competent. I recommend the excursion to everyone!
Bus tour to Washington DC from NYC
Gulya i,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I recently had the pleasure of visiting Washington, DC with my grandson, and it was truly a memorable experience for both of us. The trip was not only enjoyable but also incredibly educational. Our guide was outstanding—very knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing the history and significance of each place we visited. They explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and interesting for both adults and children, which made the experience even more special for my grandson. We learned so much while having a wonderful time together, and I’m very grateful for such a well-organized and meaningful tour. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone, especially families looking to create lasting memories while learning something new.
Walk.through Washington
Paradise533789,Apr 11, 2026
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5.00Great experience especially for the professionalism, kindness and treatment of who was the guide Mr. Hedrien.
Perfect!!!
CANeats,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic! Our guide, Iris, was excellent. The information she shared with us was concise, engaging, and packed with interesting details. The tour itself was great overall — we can highly recommend it.
Tour from New York to Washington
martinasA4505SS,Apr 10, 2026
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5.00Thank you very much for this excellent and exciting tour to Washington. The drive was pleasant and the team on board was very friendly and helpful. We would travel with this team again any time!
Very interspersed day out
lucyriding,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yumika was very informative about each stop - right amount of information. Stops were quick but it was enough
Fully recommended
ivanrS647UX,Apr 4, 2026
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5.00Fully recommended. Being a day tour the journeys are long and worth doing since you take advantage of the time and know several historical attractions of the city and the country. Our guide in Spanish was Andrés. All the time he was attentive to share us information about the route and the places visited, plus he does it in a very relaxed and enjoyable way. The visit to the national air and space museum is also highlighted. Among several things you can see Neil Armstrong’s lunar module and astronaut suit, very special to those who are interested in these topics. Also the fact that the tour transport is wheelchair accessible is the best, anyone enjoys. Very good experience the tour, fully recommended.
Very Explanatory
Explorer65805006433,Apr 4, 2026
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5.00Initially I was hesitant because it was very far from New York, but in the end I am happy to have had this experience. The guide was clear, helpful and professional as well as nice.
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PeterT4869,Apr 4, 2026
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5.00Good trip nice guide perfect weather
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