--- title: Washington DC Day Tour from New York City lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 117 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 952 duration_minutes: 840 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 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/washington-dc-day-tour-from-new-york-city/ --- # Washington DC Day Tour from New York City In our comparison: #17 of 18 in Day Trips from New York, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take a day trip from New York City to our nation’s capital, Washington DC on this fully guided tour. Travel by an air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled Mercedes Benz Sprinter or Coach Bus (depending on the group size). Visit DC’s most iconic landmarks including Arlington National Cemetery, Vietnam, Korean and Jefferson Memorial. You’ll also stop by the White House and US Capitol to see both from the outside (Please note you will not enter the White House or US Capitol). You’ll see all of the best DC has to offer! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Address: 790 7th Ave. - Starts 06:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age rule: Children under the age of 2 are free, please… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €117 per person - Duration: 14h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 952 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tour America - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 06:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.61 from 952 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 872 of 952. - 5 stars: 718 (75%) - 4 stars: 154 (16%) - 3 stars: 42 (4%) - 2 stars: 22 (2%) - 1 star: 16 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish | €117 / person | Spanish | Spanish | | English | €117 / person | English | English | ## What's included - Climate Controlled Mercedes Sprinter or Coach Bus - All taxes and fees - Fully Guided Tour with Professional Tour Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **New York City** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 2. **Arlington National Cemetery** (30m) - Start the tour at Arlington National Cemetery and visit the Kennedy family gravesite. 3. **Visit the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall** (15m) 4. **Korean War Veterans Memorial** (15m) - Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall. 5. **Vietnam Veterans Memorial** (15m) - Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall. 6. **Jefferson Memorial** (15m) - Visit the Jefferson Memorial on the National Mall. 7. **The White House** (15m) - Visit the White House. We do not go into the White House. You will see the outside. 8. **U.S. Capitol** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the US Capitol home of the US Senate and House of Representatives. We do not go into the Capitol. 9. **The National Mall** (15m) - 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. 10. **Union Station** (1h) - is a major transportation hub serving as a train station, bus terminal, and metro station. It is also a popular tourist destination, featuring a beautiful Beaux-Arts style building with shops, restaurants, and a food court. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:00 - 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 Address: 790 7th Ave. Corner of W 51st Street New York, NY 10019 Dates: Daily ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling - Tours can be bilingual as they are offered in both English and Spanish languages - For tours with fewer guests, Mercedes sprinters may be substituted ## Compared with other Day Trips from New York | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 18** | €117 | 14h | 4.61 (952) | 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. Tour from New York](/usa/new-york/tours/washington-d-c-tour-from-new-york/?format=md) | €100 | 14h | 4.9 (279) | shared | | [New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River](/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-sunset-schooner-cruise-on-the-hudson-river/?format=md) | €82 | 2h | 4.87 (239) | shared | Ranked #17 of 18 in Day Trips from New York by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €748, median €100; typical length 14h. 3 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/day-trips-from-new-york/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/washington-dc-day-tour-from-new-york-city/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md