The 15 Washington DC Trips from NYC That Are Worth the Money

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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2.Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,791 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Travel from Manhattan to Washington, D.C. by air-conditioned bus or van with a live guide. See Arlington National Cemetery and JFK’s gravesite, the White House and Capitol Hill, the Lincoln, Korean War and Vietnam memorials, and the Air and Space Museum. It’s a fast-paced way to meet the capital’s main sights in one long day.

“Yukiko is very friendly and thoughtful. she is super knowledgeable around the area. 10/10 love the tour! Definitely will do trip with her again!”

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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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4.Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,109 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $128Top rated

Ride from New York City to Washington, DC, and Philadelphia with a licensed guide speaking English and Spanish. Stops include the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Independence National Historical Park, Liberty Bell area, and Rocky Steps. The 15-hour day covers a lot, but time at each landmark is brief. Guides such as Carlos, Jay, and Diego have led departures, though your guide may differ.

“It was amazing🥰Great experience, thanks Jay for this amazing trip👍I can recommended for everyone.Thank you”

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5.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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6.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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7.3-Day Best of Niagara Falls and Washington D.C. Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $450

Leave New York for a fast-moving three-day route through Philadelphia, Washington, Corning and Niagara Falls. Expect major memorials, a glass museum, seasonal Watkins Glen, Niagara after dark and, depending on season and ticket choice, Maid of the Mist or Cave of the Winds. Two hotel nights and transfers are included; many attraction fees depend on the option you book.

“Sunny was the best, the energy was next level! Thank you. She has a good humor and definitely recommend it.”

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8.Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 272 reviews · 2 days · from $340

Ride from New York to Philadelphia, Lancaster County, and Washington, DC, with a live guide, an Amish buggy ride, a night in a hotel, and breakfast included. You’ll see the Liberty Bell, Rocky Steps, Capitol Hill, and major memorials. Guides such as Carlo, Nick O’Keeffe, and Stefano have led engaging, well-organized trips. The pace is brisk, and the Air and Space Museum is currently replaced by Natural History.

“We’ve done a few bus tours now but this was by far our favourite. Stefano the guide was knowledgeable, friendly and organised. Our bus driver Devon was great too, getting us everywhere on time and making it a really comfortable journey. Stefano speaks both Italian and English and the two other nationalities, Japanese and Iranian, had their own guides too. It made it feel like a nice, exclusive experience because we were small groups and he made sure we were all close so we could hear well. Each of the stops and points of interest were exactly what you would want to stop off and see in the time we…”

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9.Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 155 reviews · 4 days · from $805

Leave New York by air-conditioned minibus for Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Amish Country and Washington DC. Multilingual guides lead the sightseeing, with a Maid of the Mist ride from May to October, an Amish buggy ride and three hotel nights. Expect full days, long drives and limited time at many stops.

“Un bel giro vedi tanto, essendo tante ore di viaggio ovviamente le tappe sono molto ristrette, ottima il primo autista nella seconda tappa al contrario tremendo, le guide invece brave in modo differente.”

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10.Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country, 2-Days from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $350

Leave Manhattan at 6:30 am for Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and historic streets, Lancaster County’s Amish farm country, then Washington DC’s monuments and museums. A guide handles the long drives and tight schedule; a hotel night, breakfast, and buggy ride are included. Stops and vehicles can vary, and the return to New York is traffic-dependent.

“Small group, saw lots of interesting history. Guide and driver good and overnight accommodation fabulous with great breakfast included”

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11.From Manhattan or New Jersey: Washington DC in a Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 123 reviews · 15 - 16 hours · from $99

Leave New York around 6:00 AM for a guided Washington, DC day trip by luxury vehicle. See the Capitol, White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and major memorials, with time to walk at selected stops and a break at Union Station. Guides such as Josh and Jessica share history along the way. Expect a very long day, and bring money for meals.

“What a great and fun trip to Washington DC!!! We had such a wonderful time. 5 Stars also goes to Josh, for being the best tourguide ever!!!”

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12.Niagara Falls, Washington DC & Philly 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 3 days · from $408

Travel from New York City to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Niagara Falls on a three-day guided coach tour. Expect landmark stops, a required nighttime Falls visit, two hotel nights, and optional admissions such as the Capitol, Corning Museum of Glass, Maid of the Mist, and Cave of the Winds. Guides vary by departure; past trips have had guides including Sunny, Chloe, and Ray.

“Beautiful experience. The days are very full and the times are tight, you will stay outside from morning to night, but it is the best and only way to see as many things as possible and have more experiences. The tour is organized in the smallest details, from experiences, to lunch breaks, to bath breaks. We will never have been able to do the same things alone in such a short time. All this also thanks to the fantastic work of the driver Page, always precise and punctual, and our tour guide Sunny, always kind, smiling and ready to answer our questions. They certainly helped to improve the experience.”

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13.Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Boston 4-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 4 days · from $667

This four-day coach trip links Philadelphia, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, and Boston, with three hotel nights and an English-speaking guide. Expect early pickups, long drives, major landmarks, and seasonal changes at the falls. Guides have included Rex, Sammy, Bowen, and Kiko, but assignments vary. Compare ticket options carefully: many admissions cost extra unless you choose All Tickets Inclusive.

“Very friendly and Informative tour guide I. E. SHELLEY HUANG. She guided very well and cooperative.”

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14.Washington DC 1 Day Tour and Free Time for Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $98Best value

Leave Manhattan at 6:00 AM for a guided Washington day trip by air-conditioned coach. Walk at Arlington Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial and the National Mall, then get 90 minutes for a museum or lunch. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Tour teams have included guides Augustin and Nando, though staff can vary.

“It's a long drive from New York but very beautiful travel experience and sightseeing. nice to learn a bit of history from the guide. To see the White House and the Capitol Building was good and everything else was almost perfect. If you are short of time in New York and want to see Washington DC in a day trip, this is the one for you.”

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15.Washington D.C.& Philadelphia 2-Day Tour from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $363

Leave New York at 7 a.m. for a two-day coach tour with a short Philadelphia stop, Washington’s memorials, and one hotel night with breakfast. A guide and driver handle the long transfers; an optional ticket package adds interior visits to the U.S. Capitol and National Archives. Guides have included Shelly Huang, Joe, Kiko, and Jackson.

“Vicky our tour guide was great at accommodating us as we were the only English speaking guest on her tour.”

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