--- title: Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 428 duration_minutes: 900 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 18 (Day Trips from New York) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/excursion-to-washington-from-new-york-in-1-day/ --- # Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day In our comparison: #13 of 18 in Day Trips from New York, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Mandatory Carry Passport to enter the Arlington Cemetery. Explore beyond the Big Apple on a full-day tour of Washington in Spanish. The capital of the United States, a city with the center of political power and where the destiny of the country is handled as well as that of many other nations. Although the city is a political and administrative center, it has many attractions as there are numerous monuments and places of national interest. It is a center of American history and culture with exceptional museums (several are free), galleries and much more. Meet: The Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Monument, George Town, Lincoln Monuments, Korean War, Vietnam War, Pool Forrest Gump movie, World War II, OAS, The Obelisk, American Red Cross, Bice Presidency, The White House, IRS Treasury, FBI, Presidential Avenue, The Capitol, Air Museum and Space. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In the hotel door at 5:50 a.m. - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 06:00, 08:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 15h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 428 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Interviajes NY - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 06:00, 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.73 from 428 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 401 of 428. - 5 stars: 366 (86%) - 4 stars: 35 (8%) - 3 stars: 11 (3%) - 2 stars: 6 (1%) - 1 star: 10 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour in Spanish | €99 / person | Spanish | Tour in Spanish | | English tour | €99 / person | English | English tour | ## What's included - Transport by air-conditioned coach with bathroom - Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points - Bilingual tour guide - Admission to all sites is free ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Arlington National Cemetery** (1h) - is the largest military cemetery in the country and serves as the final resting place for more than 400,000 military veterans and their immediate family from the fronts of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as World Wars I and II, the conflict in Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War and... 2. **Marine Corps War Memorial** (10m) - This iconic monument is based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph by Joe Rosenthal, which represents the Marines who raise the flag on top of Mount Suribachi during World War II. 3. **Jefferson Memorial** (pass by, no stop) - The Jefferson Memorial building is a circular outdoor structure with a shallow dome supported by a circular colonnade composed of 26 Ionic columns. 12 additional columns support the north porch, and 4 columns are placed in each of the 4 memorial openings. 4. **Lincoln Memorial** (30m) - "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom the Union saved, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is consecrated forever." Under these words, the sixteenth president of the United States feels immortalized in marble as a lasting symbol of unity, strength and wisdom. We... 5. **Vietnam Veterans Memorial** (20m) - We will walk through this Monument that honors the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Monument chronologically lists the names of more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in the service of their country and their names are... 6. **Korean War Veterans Memorial** (20m) - The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall in Washington, DC. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995. The Monument was designed and funded by private contributions and erected under the auspices of the Advisory Board of the Korean... 7. **Washington Monument** (20m) - The Washington Monument is an obelisk at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander in chief of the Continental Army and the first president of the United States. Located almost east of the reflective pool and the Lincoln... 8. **The White House** (20m) - is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. and it has been the residence of all US presidents. UU. Since John Adams in 1800. The term "White House" is often used as a metonym... 9. **The National Mall** (pass by, no stop) - We will tour the National Mall which is a landscaped park within the National Mall and Memorial Parks, an official unit of the United States National Park System. It is located near downtown Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, and is administered by the... 10. **National World War II Memorial** (20m) - The World War II Memorial is a memorial of national significance [1] [2] dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars and a pair of small triumphal arches surrounding a square and fountain, it sits on the... 11. **Washington Monument** (pass by, no stop) - We will pass through the Obelisk, when it was built it was the tallest structure in the world 12. **The National Archives Museum** (pass by, no stop) - The National Archives Building, informally known as Archives I, is the original headquarters of the National Archives and Records Administration. It is located north of the National Mall at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C .. 13. **National Air and Space Museum** (1h 30m) - The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, also called NASM, is a museum in Washington, DC. It was established in 1946 as the National Air Museum and opened its main building in the National Mall near L'Enfant Plaza in 1976 In 2016, there we will find the... 14. **The Capitol Steps** (15m) - Being one of the most emblematic buildings in Washington and well known for being the scene of many films. It is the seat of the legislative branch formed by Senators and Representatives to the chamber. We will stop there to photograph. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:00, 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In the hotel door at 5:50 a.m. Ends: At the end of the excursion, we will drop you off where Times Square begins on 8th Avenue and 41st Street ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - You must carry a passport to enter the Arlington Cemetery. ## Compared with other Day Trips from New York | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 18** | €99 | 15h | 4.73 (428) | shared | | [Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/hamilton-and-washington-revolutionary-walking-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 5.0 (217) | shared | | [Washington D.C. 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