Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC
Description
Highlights
- Historical Tours
- Short term availability
- Excellent Quality
- Day Trips
- City Tours
- Full-day Tours
- Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
- Private and Luxury
- Curated Catalog
- Top Product
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Tedesco, Portoghese, Giapponese, Inglese, Italiano, Francese, Spagnolo
Transfer included
Raduno al punto d'incontro
What's included
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
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
- 1
Departing from New York and heading south, pass through the
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 min - 2
Veterans of every American war from the Revolution to the co
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 min - 3
The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and
The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.
20 minAdmission not included - 4
One of America's most recognizable historical and political
One of America's most recognizable historical and political symbols is also the home and office of the President of the United States.
20 minAdmission not included - 5
The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wri
The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. We will visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in the event that the air and Space museum is inaccessible.
1h 30min - 6
This emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men a
This emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars.
20 min - 7
"In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he
"In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
30 min - 8
This memorial to Korean War veterans consists of the Pool of
This memorial to Korean War veterans consists of the Pool of Remembrance and the triangular Field of Service depicting 19 soldiers on the field of combat.
20 min
Meeting point
Useful information
- 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
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Adulto0-99 anni€129
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