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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
330 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Verenigde Staten
6:30 AM Departure
In front of Port Authority side entrance Bus Terminal Building on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Return Details
330 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Verenigde Staten
6:30 AM Departure
In front of Port Authority side entrance Bus Terminal Building on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York, New York City, New York, United States 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, Arlington, Virginia, United States 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, District of Columbia, United States 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, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States 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, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States 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.
90 minutes
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States 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, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States 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
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Sonia_V
04 Aug 2023
Todo el viaje estuvo muy bien. Muy buenos guías. Excelente explicaciones. Mi única recomendación es que mejoren el internet del bus
Eric_E
04 Aug 2023
The trio to Washington was worth the price because the guides were exemplary in their knowledge of the history of so many people and events. Seeing the historical took a different meaning when we learned from the guides the historical context and background to it.
Additional, the trip was done in a manner which allowed for break and restroom stops. Following the stops the guides did a complete count to ensure that everyone was on board before we departed.
Finally, the trip enlisted a variety of drivers and all of them were superb at what they do. They never compromised our safety and the ride always felt safe.
In all, I would recommend this trip to friends, and I too will plan on future trip ( Philadelphia and Boston)
Kevin_B
03 Aug 2023
Learning about the rich history of Washington, DC. Seeing the difference sites. The only downside is you are on a time crunch, and the traffic of the Washington DC. It’s still worth every penny.
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