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The 15 Best Day Trips from NYC

62 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Philadelphia, Washington, Boston and Niagara all sit within a long coach ride. These 15 day trips are priced and timed, with an honest note on how much of each day is spent on the road.

From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus - Arlington: quiet grounds and Kennedy gravesites
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From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

1.Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,418 reviews · 15 hours · from $104Our pick

Ride from New York to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus or van with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk at Arlington Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial and the National Mall, then get 90 minutes of free time near the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Guides have included Jose, David and Augustin. Expect a full day, long road legs and plenty of photo stops.

“We enjoyed the trip to the US Capital because the guide is knowledgeable and gave us many information about the places we visited.”

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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour - Washington’s monuments, from Iwo Jima to Lincoln
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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

2.Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,877 reviews · from $104

Leave Times Square at 5:00 AM for a guided coach trip to Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. Expect stops at the Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Rocky Steps, with photo stops outside the White House and Capitol. Guides speak English and Spanish; Jay, Carlos, and Diego have led recent trips.

“I really loved the trip, Jay was perfect and very attentive, pleasant and super friendly. And also very empathetic to the delays that may occur, at the stops for bathroom and snack. I highly recommend this tour, it’s really worth it!!! If you have others, I’ll definitely come back :)”

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Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC - Arlington Cemetery and JFK’s gravesite
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Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

3.Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,607 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Washington, DC for a full day of landmarks: Arlington Cemetery, the Capitol, the White House, a Smithsonian museum, and memorials near the National Mall. A guide leads the visits and shares stories along the way. Expect an early start, plenty of time on the road, and a compact introduction rather than an in-depth city stay.

“Very good service guide and drive Guide have very good knowledge. He can explain very clear, good speaking”

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NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower - Grand Central and your first subway ride
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NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

4.NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,735 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Start at Times Square at 9:30 am and cross Manhattan on foot, by subway and ferry with a guide and a group of no more than 15. Expect Grand Central’s Whispering Corners, the 9/11 Memorial and Statue of Liberty views from the Staten Island Ferry. One World Observatory access may depend on the ticket option you book.

“We only had one full day in NYC, but we are so glad that we booked the NYC in a Day Tour and would recommend it to anyone looking to orient themselves with the city. This tour covers some of the top highlights and isn’t too taxing, we also appreciated that it was a small group of just 7 people. We had fun taking the Staten Island Ferry and were glad to have our guide Mindy show us the ends and outs of the subway. Mindy was so knowledgeable, friendly and just an all-around top notch guide who ensure that we had a great experience!”

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From Manhattan: Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn Half-Day Tour - Yankee Stadium and the Grand Concourse
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From Manhattan: Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn Half-Day Tour

5.Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,321 reviews · 270 minutes - 5 hours · from $79

Ride from Manhattan through the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with an English-, German-, or Italian-speaking guide. Expect views of Yankee Stadium and the Grand Concourse, time on the Bronx’s Arthur Avenue, and stops and short walks in selected areas. Guides such as Uli, Julie, Frank, and Sergio have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“Only 6 of us in the group & the guide Uli was knowledgeable & relaxed. We usually prefer the small walking tours but we were recovering from our illness in NYC & wasn’t as energetic as usual & couldn’t cope with the large group of a lot of walking & this tour was just perfect for us! Thank you our guide Uli(an Austrian lady guide) & the driver Julio! Oh I love the coffee stop!!!”

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From New York City: Niagara Falls One Day Tour - Manhattan pickup, then hours of highway
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From New York City: Niagara Falls One Day Tour

6.Niagara Falls One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,138 reviews · 22 - 23 hours · from $180

Spend about five hours at Niagara Falls after a long coach ride from Manhattan. See the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls, visit Goat and Luna islands, and ride the seasonal Maid of the Mist if you select that option. Guides such as Brian, Richard and Joel have led tours here, sharing park facts and stories along the way.

“Love the tour, the bus did not have toilet paper. The drivers were great and professional. Brian and Adolfo was great as the tour guides. Long day, but was well worth it.”

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Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride - Three hours to meet Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

7.Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,049 reviews · 19 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Leave Times Square at 4 a.m. for a long but direct day trip to Niagara Falls State Park. A bilingual English and Spanish guide leads you to viewpoints including Prospect Point and Terrapin Point, with time to explore independently. Choose the seasonal Maid of the Mist upgrade for a close-up ride, or select an audio guide instead.

“Arthuro was our tour guide, he was a very good, he make sure we renew what was going on. He was very helpful. We had a wonderful time.”

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From NYC: Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour - Starting at 6:30 AM in Manhattan
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From NYC: Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour

8.Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,042 reviews · 2 days · from $340

Leave Manhattan early for Watkins Glen and Niagara Falls, with a multilingual guide, an overnight hotel stay, and time at an outlet mall on the return. In summer, ride the Maid of the Mist; in winter, visit the Power Vista and Cave of the Winds. Bring the documents you need to cross into Canada.

“The bus leaved on time and took sufficient breaks on the way. Watkins Glen State Park was amazing - especially in the autumn. We arrived Niagara Falls late afternoon and took a quick tour alongside the cliff and enjoyed the view. Stayed in the US side and hotel was 100 meters away from the falls. If requested, the guide may take you to Canadian side for accommodation. Next morning took the Maid the Mist boat tour to have a closer look at the Niagara Falls. Be aware of getting extremely wet although you are provided a poncho. On the way back to NYC we stopped at Pocono Outlet for 1.5…”

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Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC - Seeing the American side before the evening lights
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Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC

9.Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 992 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $350

Leave Midtown Manhattan at 6:30 am for a two-day trip through the Finger Lakes to Niagara Falls. Walk the American side, see the evening lights, and, if your documents allow, cross into Canada. The next day brings a seasonal falls attraction and 90 minutes at an outlet mall before the ride back to New York.

“Everything, was our first time there. Our tour guide was so good. She was a wealth of knowledge and great sense of humour. Our driver was also very good. Bus was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend”

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Washington DC Day Tour from New York City - The National Mall memorials, one brief stop at a time
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Washington DC Day Tour from New York City

10.Washington DC Day Tour from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 917 reviews · from $125

Leave New York at 6:30 am for a full-day Washington DC tour by air-conditioned coach or Mercedes Sprinter. A live guide leads you to Arlington Cemetery, the National Mall memorials, and the White House exterior, with a one-hour stop at Union Station. Expect a long ride and brief visits at most sights.

“Our tour guides name was Alan. We enjoyed the tour with him very much. He was super informative and shared personal stories with the group. It was fast paced which I didn’t mind because we were short on time. This was a perfect tour to do when you only have a day to do it.”

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From NYC: Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country - Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall and Elfreth’s Alley
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From NYC: Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country

11.Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 805 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Leave Manhattan at 6:30 AM for a guided day in Philadelphia and Lancaster County. See the Liberty Bell, Independence Square, Elfreth’s Alley and the Rocky Steps, then visit an Amish market and ride a buggy through farm country. Guides speak six languages; meals are not included.

“Oscar our guide was excellent! His historic knowledge and humour made this long day memorable and fun! The schedule was very well planned and we got to see so much with nice breaks in between. We would highly recommend this to see Philadelphia and the Amish farm. What a fabulous day out we had! Thank you!”

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Philadelphia and Amish Country, 1-Day Tour from NYC - Liberty Bell, Congress Hall and Philadelphia’s old quarter
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Philadelphia and Amish Country, 1-Day Tour from NYC

12.Philadelphia and Amish Country, 1-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 734 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $139

Leave Port Authority at 6:30 a.m. for Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley and Rocky Steps, then continue to Lancaster for an Amish farm visit and horse-and-buggy ride. A guide leads the day, with names such as Oscar, Sharon and Brian praised for clear, friendly commentary. Expect a long schedule, limited time in Philadelphia and a marketplace stop.

“Not bad. Wished to have more time in Philadelphia. The Amish farm is worth seeing but the market is not that much special. It feels like any other holiday market. The food sold in the store doesn’t seem to be made in Amish since lots of contains man made ingredients.”

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From NYC: Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour with Maid of the Mist - Two and a half hours among the falls
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From NYC: Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour with Maid of the Mist

13.Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour with Maid of the Mist

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 706 reviews · 19 hours · from $269

Leave Times Square at 4:00 AM for a full-day coach trip to Niagara Falls, with Wi-Fi, a bilingual English and Spanish guide, and time to see the falls from the U.S. side. Add the Maid of the Mist boat ride when it runs, usually May through October, or explore viewpoints such as the Gorge Walk when it is unavailable. Guides on recent departures have included Roberto, Arturo and Jay.

“We enjoyed every minute of this tour thanks to Amigo Tours and Roberto especially. He was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge and positivity. He was very nice, kind and approachable. He helped us with taking pics, explaining what we see around us and making this long trip so worthwhile. I think he deserves all the stars in the world. We hope to book another trip with them in the future. Thanks, Amigo Tours!”

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From NYC: Boston and the Freedom Trail Full-Day Tour - Copley Square and Trinity Church
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From NYC: Boston and the Freedom Trail Full-Day Tour

14.Boston and the Freedom Trail Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 607 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Ride from New York to Boston for a guided day of Cambridge and city sights, including Harvard Yard, Copley Square, the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market and USS Constitution. Guides are offered in six languages. Expect an early start, a long coach ride and free time for lunch at your own expense.

“Schedule is good. Guide stays with one Russian lady most of the time. Others don’t have time to ask.”

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Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City - Starting in Manhattan and crossing to Washington
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Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City

15.Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 600 reviews · 14 hours · from $129

Travel from Manhattan to Washington, DC, for a guided day among the Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans memorials, Arlington Cemetery, Capitol Hill and the White House. Round-trip transport and admissions are included. Guides have included Steve, Alan and Paz; some departures have used two languages, so check the language arrangement when booking.

“Really great value for money. This is a long day but wrings every bit out of the time available. Our guide was extremely professional and would thoroughly recommend to anyone staying in New York to make the most of their visit.”

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