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15 Best Washington DC Tours from New York

The DC day trips from Manhattan: monuments, the Capitol from outside and museum time, with a departure before sunrise. The two-day versions trade the 5am start for a hotel night.

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

Discover Washington DC in a full-day guided trip from NYC, with highlights like the White House, monuments, and 90 minutes free time, all for $103.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“the whole day was amazing got to see the hightlights of washington dc, the only disappointment was not getting to arlington but that was out of our control due to the weather, but seeing the whitehouse,vietnam memorial,the washington monument the reflecting pool ect was amazing,…”

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2.From NYC: Washington & Philadelphia Full Day Guided Tour

Experience Washington D.C. and Philadelphia on this guided day trip from NYC, with top landmarks, expert guides, and comfortable transport.

★ 4.6

“Amazing trip! I would absolutely recommend doing this tour. Carlitos from Colombia was our guide and he was fantastic, so full of energy and knowledge, made sure everything ran smoothly, everything you would want from a tour guide. We got lost and he was super…”

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3.From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

Explore the highlights of Washington and Philadelphia in one day with a fully guided tour from NYC, covering iconic landmarks and more for $104.

★ 4.5

“Excellent experience! Our guide Carlos was amazing - knowledgable, funny and caring. It was a long ride but the driver did an amazing job and we manage to see everything important. I would recommend this tour to everyone!”

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4.New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

Enjoy a full day of iconic Washington, D.C. sights from NYC with expert guides, comfortable transport, and well-paced visits—discover the capital in a single day.

★ 4.5

“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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5.Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

Experience Washington DC’s top landmarks in a day from NYC with this guided tour. Visit the White House, Lincoln Memorial, museums, and Arlington Cemetery for $129.

★ 4.5

“Great full day in Washington. Manny (sorry if spelt wrong) was a great guide. We saw so much and nothing was rushed. In a small group which was good. Really enjoyed the whole day.”

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6.Washington DC and Philadelphia in One Day from NYC

Discover Washington DC and Philadelphia in one day from NYC with expert guides, iconic sights, and seamless transport—all for $119. A perfect quick trip for history buffs and city explorers.

★ 5.0

“Dont hesitate to do this tour its amazing i just did it today and jacinto Rodriguez was our guide and he did a great job. He is knowledgeable and approachable to talk to to take pictures-videos a brilliant tour this one is. This tour was…”

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7.Washington DC Day Tour from New York City

Discover Washington DC in a day from NYC with guided tours of iconic landmarks, comfortable transport, and insightful commentary—all for $129.

★ 4.5

“Our guides Allan and Carlos were fantastic. We saw the highlights of Washington which were stunning and throughout our journey got to learn so much. Highly recommend to see the historic side of Washington and get a glimpse of other states. Arlington cemetery in Virginia…”

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

Discover Washington DC in a day with this guided bus trip from NYC. Visit iconic monuments, memorials, and Arlington Cemetery for a memorable experience.

★ 4.7

“We had a very good time, we had 2 vans of 14 people the seats were fine! We were not allowed to eat inside but that was fine because we had enough food opportunities. Be aware that the tour is given in two languages, so…”

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9.From NYC: Washington Highlights Guided One Day Tour

Explore Washington, D.C., in a day with this guided tour from NYC, visiting iconic monuments, Arlington Cemetery, and key government buildings.

★ 4.7

“We really enjoyed our trip to washington. Our guide Agustín was great - fun, upbeat and informative but also knew when to hold back and let us have our own time to explore. Our driver Enrique kept us safe on the roads and on time.…”

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10.Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day

Discover Washington, D.C. in one day from NYC with a bilingual guide, visiting key monuments, museums, and landmarks—perfect for history lovers and city explorers.

★ 5.0

“What can I say, a fantastic day trip, the host and the driver were awesome guys, welcoming, friendly, funny, cool guys. Me and Sam had a brilliant time. Good if you want to see and experience the place in a day. Couldn’t have asked for…”

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11.Day trip to Washington from New York

Discover Washington, D.C. in a single day with this guided bus tour from NYC, visiting top landmarks like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and Smithsonian museums.

★ 5.0

“Juanita, our tour guide was fun, knowledgeable and did an extra mile to give us a very pleasant tour.”

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12.From New York: 1-Day Trip to Washington

Discover Washington D.C.'s iconic monuments and museums on a well-organized day trip from New York, guided by knowledgeable professionals, with plenty of photo opportunities and free time.

★ 4.5

“Juanita was a very good guide. She told us every detail and she really expert with all the content so then the tour was impressive.”

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13.Best of Niagara Falls USA and Washington D.C. 3-Day Tour from NYC

Discover the highlights of the East Coast in 3 days, including Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, with guided tours, hotel stays, and flexible options.

★ 4.5

“Being a first timer, solo traveler the tour was amazing and I enjoyed all of it. The tour guide Yoyo was so nice and accommodating. I’ll be back with my family next time.”

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14.NYC: Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country 2-Day Tour

Discover the highlights of this 2-day tour from NYC to Philadelphia, Amish Country, and Washington DC, blending history, culture, and authentic experiences.

★ 4.3

“The trip was great. Your team was amazing, they gave us all the necessary instructions and that we liked. This was a special experience. The hotel was very good. Your entire team had exceptional communication between themselves and with us.”

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15.From New York: Washington Excursion in 1 Day

Explore Washington D.C. with this comprehensive, well-organized day trip from NYC, featuring iconic landmarks, guided insights, and free museum time for an authentic experience.

“Brilliant day from start to finish.The guide was lovely very informative and made the long trip a lot easier.The surprise at the end just topped off an amazing day.”

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More Washington DC Tours from New York

4.2NYC: Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour4 days$805 4.5Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country, 2-Days from NYC2 days (approx.)$350.00 4.6From Manhattan or New Jersey: Washington DC in a Day Tour15 - 16 hours$99 4.4From NYC: Niagara Falls, Washington DC & Philly 3-Day Tour3 days$408 4.4From NYC: Niagara Falls, Washington, and Philadelphia Tour2 days$393 4.5Washington DC and Monuments Day Tour from New York14 hours (approx.)$105.00 4.5Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC, 4-Days from NYC4 days (approx.)$825.00 4.3From NYC: Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Boston 4-Day Trip4 days$667 4.7Washington DC from New York 1 Day15 hours$115 4.7From NYC: Washington DC 1 Day Tour and Free Time for Museums14 - 15 hours$98 4.5Washington D.C.& Philadelphia 2-Day Tour from New York City2 days (approx.)$363.00 4.0New York 4-Day Tour to Niagara Falls & Washington,3rd&4th Free4 days (approx.)$674.00 3.5New York to Washington DC Day Trip by Rail16 hours (approx.)$350.94 4.5Discover Washington DC on a Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey14 to 16 hours (approx.)$99.00 3.6Philadelphia and Washington DC 2-Day Trip from New York2 days$358 3.2From New York: Niagara Falls and Washington DC 3-Day Trip3 days$449 4.0Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Boston 4-day Tour from New York4 days (approx.)$795.00 3.0Two Day Combo: Niagara Falls and Washington with Philadelphia from New York$431.00 1.7From New York City: Washington DC Sightseeing Tour7 days$185 4.5Washington D.C. ,Niagara Falls 5-Day Tour from New York5 days (approx.)$792.00 4.5New York Washington DC Three-Day Tour of Niagara Falls3 days (approx.)$485.00 5.0Private Full Day Washington DC Tour from New York City12 to 13 hours (approx.)$1,350.00 3.53-Day Bus Tour to Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen from New York$358.00 3.0Full day Washington DC Tour from New York City$375.00