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Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC
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Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC
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Activity Duration (13 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Explore the highlights of Washington DC on a 1-day tour from New York City.
Tour Highlight
Getting from New York City to Washington DC can be a costly and troublesome experience. Instead, consider taking a Washington DC tour, which is perfect for those with only a day to spare. This tour includes round-trip transportation and entrance to Arlington Cemetery, allowing you to see some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the White House, the Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History or the National Air and Space Museum.
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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 1.5hours
- 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
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 54 travelers
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Paddlers Eco Travel
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Host since 2024
Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York
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Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York
Stop: 15 minutes
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.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Stop: 45 minutes
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
3
U.S. Capitol
Stop: 20 minutes
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.
4
White House
Stop: 20 minutes
One of America's most recognizable historical and political symbols is also the home and office of the President of the United States.
5
National Air and Space Museum
Stop: 90 minutes
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.
6
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Stop: 20 minutes
This emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars.
7
Lincoln Memorial
Stop: 30 minutes
8
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Stop: 20 minutes
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.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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