Full-Day Tour of Washington, D.C. — Departs NYC
Overview
At Washington, D.C., capital of the United States, tour the Arlington National Cemetery, stop at the White House, and even see the Capitol Building! Take pictures at monuments and museums, and see the political centerpiece of the world.
Highlights
- See the most famous attractions of Washington, D.C. — the USA's capital — in a day
- Visit the Lincoln Memorial, as well as the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials
- Take a tour of the historically significant Arlington National Cemetery
- Learn about aviation and aerospace at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
- See the White House and Capitol Building, and take some photos
Key Information
Important Information
• Children aged 0–1 may join this tour for free; guests aged 2 or older will be charged full price • Air and space Museum is currently open under Limited COVID schedule - entrance is not guaranteed • 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 • 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 • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • 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 • Luggage is limited to one piece and a small carry on per person - no restrictions on size/weight. • Wheelchair accessible transportation must be requested in advance • On our tours we use a wide variety of attractions which all have different policies regarding Covid 19. In order to enjoy the full experience of the tour it is recommended to bring a face covering as it may be required for entry at certain locations.
Description
Visit the must-see attractions of Washington, D.C. — the capital of the USA — on this full-day tour that departs from New York City! Your day is off to an early start, as you meet your guide at the Big Apple. From there, you'll head south, passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving at the nation’s capital. Once you reach D.C., you'll learn about American history and the long, rich significance of this city: from the colonial era, all the way through the birth of the USA, and up until the present day. Your first stop will be a visit to the world-famous Arlington National Cemetery, a historically significant resting place that's home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Kennedy family's gravesite. Next, you're off to the National Mall, where many of D.C.'s best-known attractions are concentrated. Visit the Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, along with the Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King commemorative plaque. Then, stop for photo opportunities in front of the White House, and visit the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum for a fun, interactive way to learn all about aviation and aerospace: from the Space Race's Gemini and Apollo programs, to the historic moment of landing on the moon, which made the museum's Moon Rock exhibit possible! Before returning to NYC, stop by the Capitol Building to learn how the US government is run. As you ride back to NYC, enjoy panoramic city views from the comfort of your air-conditioned vehicle. Finally, after a day full of American history, you'll return to the Big Apple in the evening to rest up.
How it works
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