New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

Discover the political center of the United States on a guided day trip from New York to Washington, D.C. See historic landmarks and memorials that form the heart of the nation's capital.

Explore the political center of the United States on this day trip from New York to Washington, D.C. Join your guide and learn about the US capital and discover notable sights including the White House, the Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, and the gravesite of John F. Kennedy. Depart from central New York and head south to Washington DC in comfortable air-conditioned buses or minivans. Pass through the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving in the nation's capital. Visit the Arlington National Cemetery and pause at the grave of John F. Kennedy. Continue to Capitol Hill, and admire the views of the Capitol, Senate, and White House. Learn about these iconic buildings and their important functions in the US government. Explore the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Then, pause for reflection at the Lincoln Memorial and the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials. In the late afternoon, embark on a bus tour of other areas of the city, before heading back to New York.