Enjoy a fascinating, fully guided bus day tour from New York to Washington DC on the best tour of the Capital of the United States. Learn the history of the colonies, the American Revolution and the Civil War.
We’ll depart on our fully guided tour from New York south, passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving to the nation's capital. See Capitol Hill home of the US Congress – and learn about the structure of the U.S. government. Stop at the White House, home to the President of the United States and the West Wing.
We'll visit the Vietnam Memorial to understand how this event changed the country. Visit Arlington Cemetery where over 200,000 soldiers have been buried since the Civil War and visit John F. Kennedy's gravesite, our 35th President. Spend time at Union Station a historic transportation hub and architectural landmark featuring restaurants, shops, and other amenities. And of course, a panoramic city tour before we depart back north, to an early evening arrival in New York City.
At the end of the day, we will return to the departure point for drop-off. See "Departure and Return Details" for more information.
This is our most popular tour for many reasons - the history, the politics, the beauty of the city and the amazing contrast to New York!
Tour Highlights Include:
- Stop at the White House
- Stop at the Capitol Building
- Visit to Arlington National Cemetery & JFK's Gravesite
- The National Mall & Reflecting Pool
- Visit to Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean Memorials
- Union Station
- The Washington DC tour departs New York south passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving at the nation's capital.
- Start the tour at Arlington National Cemetery and visit the Kennedy family gravesite.
- From there visit the Lincoln, Korean and Vietnam Memorials on the National Mall.
- Our next stop is The White House on Pennsylvania Ave. with a view of the West Wing.
- Stop at Union Station - a historic transportation hub and architectural landmark featuring restaurants, shops, and other amenities.
- Go to Capitol Hill to see the US Capitol, home of the US Senate and House of Representatives - the core of the US government.
- Depart to New York for an evening arrival in Manhattan. See "Departure and Return Details" for more information.
- White House - The world-famous White House is the official residence of the President of the United States and the place where the President resides and his/her work is done.
- Capitol Building - Often called the Capitol Building or Capitol Hill, is the seat of the United States Congress for more than 200 yrs and it’s the legislative branch of the US Federal Gov’t.
- Arlington National Cemetery & JFK's Gravesite - The cemetery where the deceased of the nation's conflicts beginning with the American Civil War have been laid to rest, as well as Presidents and reinterred dead from earlier wars.
- Union Station - a historic transportation hub and architectural landmark featuring restaurants, shops, and other amenities.
- The National Mall & Reflecting Pool - Part of the iconic image of Washington, the reflecting pool hosts many of the 24 million visitors a year who visit the National Mall. It is lined by walking paths and shade trees on both sides.
- Lincoln Memorial - The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
- Vietnam Memorial - It honors U.S. Armed service members who fought in the Vietnam War, including those M.I.A.
- Korean Memorial - It honors U.S. Armed service members who fought in the Korean War, including those M.I.A.
Check In: 6:15am - 6:30am
Departure: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Pickup Place: McDonald’s - Corner 51st Street & Broadway
Pickup Address: 1651 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Price Includes
- All admittions entrance fees
- Ground transportation via air-conditioned motor coach
- Tour guide (Fully-Guided Tour)
- All taxes and fees
Price Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Driver and guide gratuity
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. All tours should be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure.
$50 per person cancellation fee within 48 hours prior to departure. No shows are non-refundable.
