From NYC: Washington Highlights Guided 15 Hour Tour English Tour
ID: GYG652014-1080886
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
15:00 hours
Description
Travel with us and discover everything this capitol city has to offer. Immerse yourself in its rich history as we go through the most significant monuments and explore the everyday life of the city.
Take a grand, day-long tour of the best parts of Washington. See the country in between, and learn from your guide at each of the stops and monuments.
Begin with early morning pickup from The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel, located between 51st and 52nd streets. Board the bus, and cross through the Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River to depart from Manhattan.
Next, pause for breakfast in Delaware before continuing to Washington for the day. Proceeding with our journey through parts of Maryland and its major city, Baltimore, we'll eventually arrive in Washington, D.C.
Then, begin the Arlington National Cemetery visit. Guided by an expert, we'll stroll among the graves to reach John F. Kennedy's tomb. Later, we'll depart for the Iwo Jima monument to take photographs.
Crossing the Potomac River into Washington D.C., we'll arrive at Constitution Avenue, home to significant buildings such as the State Department, the Peace Institute, the National Association of Pharmaceuticals, and the Albert Einstein Monument.
Next, at Washington Memorial Park, visit the Memorial Park, exploring The Korean War Memorial, President Lincoln Memorial, and the Vietnam War Memorial. Continuing through the Reflective Pool, we'll see iconic monuments like the "World War II" Memorial and the Washington Obelisk.
Pass by the OAS, the International Red Cross, the Vice Presidency, the US Treasury Department, and along the White House gardens, where you'll have time for photos. Then, get ready for The White House.
Adjacent to the main avenue, find various government buildings, including the Treasury Department, Department of Justice, FBI, National Archives, National Gallery, and National History Museum, until reaching the Museums zone. Here, you'll have free time for lunch, Capitol photos, and museum exploration.
Finally, head back to New York City. On the return journey, we'll make a brief midway stop. Depending on the weather, we'll make an additional stop for panoramic views of illuminated Manhattan before arriving in New York City. Capture the iconic skyline before concluding the tour.
Highlights
- Pass through several states such as New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland
- Hear about important monuments, notable movie locations, and city stories
- Relax with a friendly guide, and empathy and flexibility with travelers
- Take in the views at Constitution Avenue, including the Peace Institute
- See The White House and the Arlington National Cemetery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We'll meet you next to the door of The Manhattan Times Square Hotel. The guide will arrive with the list of reservations and start calling by your name.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.