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Explore the political center of the world on this day trip from New York to Washington, D.C. Visit the White House, the Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, and see the gravesite of John F. Kennedy.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
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- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 14 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Maribeth Graham
Transfer
(4 hours)
Break time, Breakfast
Washington, DC
The White House
Photo stop
United States Capitol, Washington DC
Photo stop
Lincoln Memorial, Washington
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Transfer
(4 hours)
Arrive back at:
Maribeth Graham
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Admire the Capitol Hill and the Capitol, the White House and the Senate
- Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Pause at the the Vietnam and Korean War Memorials
- Commemorate at the Arlington National Cemetery
- Drive past the Washington Monument
Full description
Discover the political center of the world on a full-day trip to the Capital City of Washington DC. See the iconic buildings of Capitol Hill and visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Depart from central New York and head south to Washington in comfortable air-conditioned buses or minivans. Pass through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving in the nation's capital.
Visit the Arlington National Cemetery and stand at the Kennedy family gravesite. Continue to Capitol Hill, and see the Capitol, Senate, and White House. Learn about the buildings and their functions in the US government.
Arrive at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, before visiting the Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam Memorials. In the late afternoon, embark on a panoramic city tour before your departure back to New York.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned van or bus
- Professional tour guide
- Sightseeing in Washington, D.C.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
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Participants
Date
Meeting point
Meet in front of the Port Authority Bus Terminal building on 42nd Street (between 8th and 9th ave) at 6:30 AM.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- Free Wifi is provided on all buses. This service is not available on the vans