Duration
14-Hour
Type
Group
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Mobile Voucher Accepted
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Free up to 3 days in advance of the experience
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The Washington Day Trip is ideal for getting a glimpse of the US capital while staying in NYC. Escorted by a professional tour guide, you’ll discover major monuments and memorials, including the Lincoln, Washington, and Vietnam memorials.
Day Trip To Visit the Capital
Join a full-day group tour to Washington DC and discover the US capital. Departing early from New York City, you'll travel south through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland aboard a motor-coach with a professional tour guide.During the city tour, you'll see iconic sights such as Capitol Hill, The White House, The Mall with its major museums, and the National Memorial Park, home to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and Vietnam Memorial (please note you will only see the exterior of the Capitol and the White House).
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HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Washington DC - Monuments & Memorials
Professional Tour Guide in English
Motor-Coach or Minivan - Panoramic Views of the city
Visit the Arlington National Cemetery & JFK Gravesite
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Additional Description
Depart for New York in the late afternoon, arriving in the evening. Please note that exact return times cannot be confirmed due to traffic conditions.
Available: Daily - Year-round.
Available: Daily - Year-round.
Inclusions
- Motor-coach or Van
- Professional Tour Guide in English
- City tour of Washington DC
- Visit the Arlington National Cemetery and the Kennedy family gravesite(U.S. ID or Passport required)
Exclusions
- Food and Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities: Recommended $5 for the Guide and $5 for the Driver per person
Activity Schedule
Departure Point: 330W 42nd St. In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal 42nd St. (btw. 8th & 9th Ave.) New York, New York 10036
Schedule: Departure Time: 06:30am - Meeting Time: 06:15 am
Departure Dates: Daily - Year-round
Schedule: Departure Time: 06:30am - Meeting Time: 06:15 am
Departure Dates: Daily - Year-round
Additional Info & FAQ
- The Tour is escorted by a professional Tour Guide. The Guide might narrate in more than one language (max 2) in the same bus.
- No meals or beverages included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- During the Washington City Tour, you will only see the exterior of all National Monuments & Attractions listed in the description. It is not possible to visit the interior of either the White House or Capitol Hill.
- Please note that due to special events, adverse weather conditions or circumstances outside the control of the organizing tour company, some venues and places mentioned in the tour description, including, but not limited to historical sites, attractions, museums, and restaurants may change without prior notice.
- Operated by Empire Vacations Inc.
Policy & Disclaimers
Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note all reservations are subject to a 2.5% booking fee - This 2.5% Booking Fee is applied to all sales and is never refundable.
Tour Operated By: Please note we only operate directly our line of signature private experiences marked by the ™ symbol. For all escorted group activities, the name of the operating company is listed under the additional info & faq section.
Cancellation Policy: Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy
Please Note:
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note all reservations are subject to a 2.5% booking fee - This 2.5% Booking Fee is applied to all sales and is never refundable.
Tour Operated By: Please note we only operate directly our line of signature private experiences marked by the ™ symbol. For all escorted group activities, the name of the operating company is listed under the additional info & faq section.
Cancellation Policy: Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy
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Map & Directions
This tour conveniently departs from Midtown West in Manhattan by the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street. You can easily reach the departure point by walking or utilizing public transportation. The closest Subway Stop is "42nd Street - Times Square" (1, 2, 3 red line + 7 purple line + A, C, E blue line + N, Q , R & W yellow line and S shuttle from/to Grand Central.)
The departure point is within walking distance from/to many hotels located around the Theater District, Midtown West and Hudson Yards. If you opt for a car service (i.e. Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft etc.) the complete address is – 330 W 42nd Street New York, New York 10036.
Please note that once you have arrived by Port Authority, you will have to head to the south-side of 42nd Street (outside the bus terminal) between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue towards the middle of the block. The buses will be lined up on the south-side of 42nd street.
The departure point is within walking distance from/to many hotels located around the Theater District, Midtown West and Hudson Yards. If you opt for a car service (i.e. Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft etc.) the complete address is – 330 W 42nd Street New York, New York 10036.
Please note that once you have arrived by Port Authority, you will have to head to the south-side of 42nd Street (outside the bus terminal) between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue towards the middle of the block. The buses will be lined up on the south-side of 42nd street.
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