Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

4.3(2,828)13 hFree cancellationBy Empire Vacations

About this activity

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.

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

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

6:30 AM Departure meet in front of the Port Authority Bus Terminal SIDE entrance located on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)

Good to know

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.

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