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From NYC: Washington DC 1-Day Tour and Free Time for Museums

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Discover Washington D.C. in a day and see the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and more. Explore iconic landmarks and experience the rich history of the nation’s capital on this unforgettable tour.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    15 hours
  • Includes
    • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
    • Professional tour guide in the chosen language: Spanish or English
    • Several stops at monuments to walk and take photos
    • Pick-up and drop-off at the agreed point for the start of the tour
    • Accompaniment of the guide throughout the journey
    • In Washington, all visits are free
    • Food or beverages during the trip
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Explore the White House, The Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and famous war memorials
  • Walk the historic National Mall and Smithsonian Museums
  • Stop at several monuments to walk and take photos
  • Enjoy 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time at the end of the tour
  • Enjoy the most complete itinerary with us

Description

Discover the history, monuments, and political heart of the United States on this unforgettable full-day trip from New York City to Washington, D.C.

Choose from three daily departures at 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM (you must travel at the departure time selected during booking)

Travel comfortably with a professional guide as you journey through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving in the nation's capital.
After leaving Manhattan through the Lincoln Tunnel, you'll stop in Delaware for breakfast before continuing through Baltimore, Maryland, on your way to Washington.

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the city's most iconic landmarks. Pass by the Pentagon, visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and explore Arlington National Cemetery, where you'll see the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy. Continue to the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) and drive through the historic neighborhood of Georgetown.

Along the route, you'll also see important landmarks including the Embassy of Spain, U.S. Department of State, Federal Reserve, Albert Einstein Memorial, National Academy of Sciences, American Red Cross Headquarters, and the Vice President's Residence.

Explore the National Mall, visiting the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, the famous Reflecting Pool featured in Forrest Gump, and the towering Washington Monument. Continue to the White House, stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue, and see the FBI Headquarters, National Archives, U.S. Treasury, Embassy of Canada, National Gallery of Art, and the impressive United States Capitol.

After the guided tour, enjoy 90 minutes of free time to visit the world-renowned Smithsonian museums (free admission), have lunch, or explore the National Mall at your own pace.

On the return trip to New York, you'll stop for refreshments before making a final stop at Hamilton Park, New Jersey, where you'll enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the illuminated Manhattan skyline—the perfect ending to an unforgettable day.

Good to know before you go
  • We have three daily departures—at 6:00 am, 7:00 am, and 8:00 am—and you may only travel at the time selected when booking
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Tour in English

Tour In Spanish

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    4-17 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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