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Washington Day Trip: Iconic Monuments Tour

4.6

17 Ratings

New York

Embark on a day trip from Time Square NYC to Washington, D.C. and explore iconic monuments and memorials. Visit Arlington National Cemetery, The White House, Lincoln Memorial, The Capitol, and more. Enjoy free time at the National Air and Space Museum. Book now!

Duration: 15 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Arlington National Cemetery - Visit some of the most significant grave sites in Arlington National Cemetery. It’s the perfect way to get a comprehensive overview of the remarkable site in just a few minutes.\n\nMandatory to enter the National cemetery.\nALL TRAVELERS MUST BRING PASSPORT.\n(ALL US) RESIDENTS MUST BRING STATE ID OR DRIVER LICENSE.\n\n- National Mall - The long, grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the domed U.S. Capitol, and the White House is to the north. It’s also flanked by Smithsonian museums, and its lawns and pathways are often crowded with school groups, joggers and softball teams. Nearby, the Tidal Basin reservoir is known for its blossoming cherry trees.\n\nYou will have some time on your won to have lunch.\n- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial - Six soldiers holding the banner of the United States dedicated to the Marine Corps who died since 1775. Based on the photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal during the Battle of Iwo Jima.\n- Lincoln Memorial - Monument in the shape of a Greek temple dedicated to the 16th President of the United States.\n- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Black granite wall where the names of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War are engraved.\n- Korean War Veterans Memorial - 19 stainless steel statues representing a patrol squad in the Korean War and a 50-meter polished granite wall with the engraved faces of soldiers and personnel who participated in the war.\n- White House - We will get as close as possible to take photos with the residence of the president of the United States.\n- U.S. Capitol - We will get as close as possible to the United States Congress headquarters to take pictures.\n- Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast - We will visit the main avenue of Washington and where the incoming President makes his tour after taking his oath. We will also find very important buildings such as the FBI, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Archives, the Canadian Embassy and more.

What's Included

On-board WiFi
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks
On-board restrooms

Additional Information

Embark on a day trip from Times Square NYC to Washington, DC, where a variety of notable Memorials and landmarks in the District of Columbia await you. Our itinerary begins with the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, followed by The White House, Lincoln Memorial, The Capitol, FBI Building, The National Archives and more. You will also be afforded ample leisure time to explore the National Air and Space Museum. On our guided bus tour, all you need to do is unwind and take pleasure in the journey.

Location

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

7th Avenue

pick up starts at 5:50 AM

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Jumar69

May 18, 2024

Beautiful day in Washington DC - Very well organized excursion! We saw the main monuments of Washington DC, and had explanations for each of the stops. The guide Juanita is great as is Mario the bus driver, I recommend 100%!