New York to Washington DC Day Tour

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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Meeting Point

330 W 42nd St

330 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

6:30 AM Departure
In front of Port Authority side entrance Bus Terminal Building on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)

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
• Professional tour guide

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: between 11 hours and 13 hours

Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York

330 W 42nd St, Between 8th And 9th Ave, New York City, 10036, 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

Arlington National Cemetery

Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, , Arlington, 22211, Virginia

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

U.S. Capitol

Washington DC, 20510, District of Columbia

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 minutes

White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave, , Washington DC, 20500, District of Columbia

One of America's most recognizable historical and political symbols is also the home and office of the President of the United States.

20 minutes

National Air and Space Museum

6th St. and Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, 20560, District of Columbia

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

This emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars.

20 minutes

Lincoln Memorial

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, USA

"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 minutes

Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

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 minutes