From NYC: Washington DC 1-Day Tour and Free Time for Museums｜United States

Discover the history, monuments, and political heart of the United States on this unforgettable full-day trip from New York City to Washington, D.C.

Choose from three daily departures at 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM (you must travel at the departure time selected during booking)

Travel comfortably with a professional guide as you journey through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before arriving in the nation's capital.
After leaving Manhattan through the Lincoln Tunnel, you'll stop in Delaware for breakfast before continuing through Baltimore, Maryland, on your way to Washington.

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the city's most iconic landmarks. Pass by the Pentagon, visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and explore Arlington National Cemetery, where you'll see the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy. Continue to the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) and drive through the historic neighborhood of Georgetown.

Along the route, you'll also see important landmarks including the Embassy of Spain, U.S. Department of State, Federal Reserve, Albert Einstein Memorial, National Academy of Sciences, American Red Cross Headquarters, and the Vice President's Residence.

Explore the National Mall, visiting the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, the famous Reflecting Pool featured in Forrest Gump, and the towering Washington Monument. Continue to the White House, stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue, and see the FBI Headquarters, National Archives, U.S. Treasury, Embassy of Canada, National Gallery of Art, and the impressive United States Capitol.

After the guided tour, enjoy 90 minutes of free time to visit the world-renowned Smithsonian museums (free admission), have lunch, or explore the National Mall at your own pace.

On the return trip to New York, you'll stop for refreshments before making a final stop at Hamilton Park, New Jersey, where you'll enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the illuminated Manhattan skyline—the perfect ending to an unforgettable day.