Washington DC Highlights 1-Day Tour from New York City with Arlington Cemetery and Air and Space Museum
by Empire Vacations
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This is a 1-day tour from New York City to Washington DC lasting approximately 11 to 13 hours. The tour departs from New York City and travels south through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving at Washington DC's Capitol Hill. The first stop is Arlington National Cemetery, where visitors spend about 45 minutes seeing the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy marked by an eternal flame, as well as the Tomb of the Unknowns. Entry to Arlington requires a U.S. ID or passport. After Arlington, the tour continues with a drive past the U.S. Capitol, Senate, and White House, allowing time for photos and commentary; however, stops at these locations may be adjusted due to security restrictions. The group then visits the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for approximately one and a half hours. If the Air and Space Museum is closed or inaccessible, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History is visited instead. The itinerary also includes stops at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial, with about 20 to 30 minutes at each location for exploration and photographs. Transportation is provided by either a 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus equipped with air conditioning and onboard restrooms; free Wi-Fi is available on full-sized buses only. A professional tour guide provides commentary throughout the day. The tour returns to New York City in the early evening. Wheelchair accessibility is available upon request at booking. Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
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Itinerary
Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York
The tour starts in New York City and travels south through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland to Washington DC’s Capitol Hill. The first stop is Arlington National Cemetery to visit JFK's gravesite. The tour then moves into Washington to see the Capitol, Senate, and White House with stops for photos and commentary when security allows. Next is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum visit, followed by stops at the Washington, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials. A panoramic city drive takes place late afternoon before returning to New York City in the early evening.
15 min
Arlington National Cemetery
This military cemetery, established in 1864, is the burial site for over 260,000 veterans from the American Revolution onwards. Key sites include the Tomb of the Unknowns with three unidentified service members and John F. Kennedy’s gravesite marked by an eternal flame. Entry requires a U.S. ID or passport for security.
45 min
U.S. Capitol
The Capitol building is a central architectural and symbolic structure for the U.S. government, housing the Senate and House of Representatives sessions for over two centuries. Construction began in 1793, and the building has been rebuilt, extended, and restored multiple times.
20 min
The White House
This building serves as the official home and workplace of the President of the United States and is a widely recognized symbol of American government and history.
20 min
National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian’s most visited museum features exhibits like the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. If this museum is closed, the tour visits the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History instead. Time allotted is approximately one and a half hours.
90 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This memorial honors the men and women who served in the Vietnam War, offering a place for reflection and remembrance.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
The memorial features a large marble statue of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, symbolizing unity and strength. It is inscribed with a dedication to his memory and leadership during the Civil War.
30 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
This memorial includes the Pool of Remembrance and a triangular Field of Service with 19 statues representing soldiers in combat during the Korean War.
20 min
Meeting point
6:30 AM Departure meet in front of the Port Authority Bus Terminal SIDE entrance located on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
End point
6:30 AM Departure meet in front of the Port Authority Bus Terminal SIDE entrance located on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Washington DC Highlights 1-Day Tour from New York City with Arlington Cemetery and Air and Space Museum
by Empire Vacations
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$239.94Overview
This is a 1-day tour from New York City to Washington DC lasting approximately 11 to 13 hours. The tour departs from New York City and travels south through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving at Washington DC's Capitol Hill. The first stop is Arlington National Cemetery, where visitors spend about 45 minutes seeing the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy marked by an eternal flame, as well as the Tomb of the Unknowns. Entry to Arlington requires a U.S. ID or passport. After Arlington, the tour continues with a drive past the U.S. Capitol, Senate, and White House, allowing time for photos and commentary; however, stops at these locations may be adjusted due to security restrictions. The group then visits the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for approximately one and a half hours. If the Air and Space Museum is closed or inaccessible, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History is visited instead. The itinerary also includes stops at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial, with about 20 to 30 minutes at each location for exploration and photographs. Transportation is provided by either a 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus equipped with air conditioning and onboard restrooms; free Wi-Fi is available on full-sized buses only. A professional tour guide provides commentary throughout the day. The tour returns to New York City in the early evening. Wheelchair accessibility is available upon request at booking. Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York
The tour starts in New York City and travels south through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland to Washington DC’s Capitol Hill. The first stop is Arlington National Cemetery to visit JFK's gravesite. The tour then moves into Washington to see the Capitol, Senate, and White House with stops for photos and commentary when security allows. Next is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum visit, followed by stops at the Washington, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials. A panoramic city drive takes place late afternoon before returning to New York City in the early evening.
15 min
Arlington National Cemetery
This military cemetery, established in 1864, is the burial site for over 260,000 veterans from the American Revolution onwards. Key sites include the Tomb of the Unknowns with three unidentified service members and John F. Kennedy’s gravesite marked by an eternal flame. Entry requires a U.S. ID or passport for security.
45 min
U.S. Capitol
The Capitol building is a central architectural and symbolic structure for the U.S. government, housing the Senate and House of Representatives sessions for over two centuries. Construction began in 1793, and the building has been rebuilt, extended, and restored multiple times.
20 min
The White House
This building serves as the official home and workplace of the President of the United States and is a widely recognized symbol of American government and history.
20 min
National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian’s most visited museum features exhibits like the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. If this museum is closed, the tour visits the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History instead. Time allotted is approximately one and a half hours.
90 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This memorial honors the men and women who served in the Vietnam War, offering a place for reflection and remembrance.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
The memorial features a large marble statue of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, symbolizing unity and strength. It is inscribed with a dedication to his memory and leadership during the Civil War.
30 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
This memorial includes the Pool of Remembrance and a triangular Field of Service with 19 statues representing soldiers in combat during the Korean War.
20 min
Meeting point
6:30 AM Departure meet in front of the Port Authority Bus Terminal SIDE entrance located on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
End point
6:30 AM Departure meet in front of the Port Authority Bus Terminal SIDE entrance located on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.