Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day

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1. Arlington National Cemetery 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 the United States Civil War.

   1 h

2. 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.

   10 min

3. 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.

   Passes by

4. "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 will make a walking tour accompanied by our guide.

   30 min

5. 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 written on this granite wall.

   20 min

6. 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 War Veterans Memorial. composed of Korean War veterans appointed by President Reagan

   20 min

7. 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 Memorial,

   20 min

8. The White House 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 for the president and his advisers.

   20 min

9. 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 National Park Service (NPS) of the United States Department of Interior.

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10. 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 National Mall in Washington, DC, on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

    20 min

11. We will pass through the Obelisk, when it was built it was the tallest structure in the world

    Passes by

12. 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 ..

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 428 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 1Perhaps not the one to choose

  If you plan to sit together and you are not Spanish you will be disappointed . The operator first calls out all the Spanish Tour participants and then will wait for any English speaking participants to come and see them before you are allowed on the bus . This means that your family of 4 or 2 will sit spread over the bust without the operator assisting and saying there is nothing they can do . Pity though as younger kids will not enjoy the trip

  Pieter_VOctober 2026via Viator

• 5It was a long day, but...

  It was a long day, but soooo worth it. Washington was fabulous. Only downside was we did get bumped to a later tour (48 hrs prior to the start of the tour), which was found to be multi-language. On occasion we had passed by the landmark being described by the guide by the time the English translation was given. We did book the English option at the time of booking. Also, there wasn't enough time to go to the Smithsonian and get lunch so it was an either/or situation. We chose the Smithsonian which was brilliant. Also at Arlington the two guides were speaking over each other in two languages to either group (in very close proximity) so you could not hear what was being said, which was a shame. The only other criticism would be that the English guide would often walk away with the first half a dozen guests off the bus, leaving those at the rear of the bus to trail behind (when they could eventually make their way off the bus), rather than wait for the group to assemble prior to moving off. Nice little surprise at the end though.

  Michael_CSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Super!!

  We had such a lovely time on our Washington, D.C. trip! It was a long day, but the entire experience was enjoyable, comfortable, and very well organized. A big thank you to our wonderful guides, Juanita and Jose, who were warm, friendly, and incredibly informative. They shared so many interesting stories and facts along the way and really made the tour more memorable. And of course, a special mention for our driver, “Super” Mario! 😊 for a very smooth journey. We had a fantastic time & made some wonderful memories. Thank you for making our Washington trip so special!

  NIKITA_GSeptember 2026via Viator

• 3A good tour but not a great one

  We enjoyed it overall but they could have made more of all this, given the history and the importance of the city. The main problem was the bilingual tour, especially since we had booked for one in English. It's annoying to have to hear everything twice and it cuts down to half the information that can be offered.

  45riatSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 3An ok tour, but I think I would go with another tour next time

  Was disappointed with the pace of the tour. The tour guide practically sprinted through Arlington and a lot of the tour group couldn’t keep pace. We didn’t see the Grave of the Unknown Soldier and a lot of history was missed. Doing the cart tours would have been better. The Smithsonian visit was not well co-ordinated. We were disappointed with the tour guide and the information provided, but the driver was excellent

  Sightsee445102July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic Day at Washington

  Exceptional tour to Washington DC with Oda, Guillermo and Diego. They led us to all key sites and explained historic and curious facts. Washington is a must see. Strongly recommend it.

  _LCCL1111July 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in New York City

• Its from-price is 37% above the median of the 31 hop-on hop-off we list in New York City.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 31.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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