Washington D.C. Tour: Major Monuments in One Day

See the nation's capital without planning the route or the drive

A full-day guided tour from New York to Washington D.C. with a Spanish-speaking guide covers Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall memorials, the White House exterior, Ford Theater and the Capitol, departing Manhattan in the morning and returning to Times Square between 8 and 9 p.m. The tour includes an air-conditioned coach with WiFi and a breakfast stop en route. You have free time for lunch near the museums before the return trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Pentagonpassing by
2. US Marine Corps War Memorial15m
3. Lincoln Memorial40m
4. Washington Monumentpassing by
5. The White House20m
6. Ford's Theatrepassing by
7. U.S. Capitol20m
8. National Air and Space Museum1h
9. Roosevelt Island5m

Full day tour of Washington D.C.

• Leave Manhattan with Spanish guide
• Pass through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland
• Stop in Delaware for breakfast and break
• Pass Pentagon in Virginia
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery
• Visit Iwo Jima Memorial
• Tour National Mall monuments
• Pass Federal Reserve and Washington Monument
• Stop outside the White House for photos
• Pass Ford Theater and FBI headquarters
• Visit southern exterior of U.S. Capitol
• Free time for lunch or museums
• Return to Manhattan, end at Times Square

The experience

The coach leaves Manhattan early with a Spanish-speaking guide who walks you through the route as you cross New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland into Virginia. A breakfast stop halfway lets you stretch and use facilities before you reach Arlington National Cemetery, where President John F. Kennedy and other historical figures are buried. From there the tour moves to the Iwo Jima Memorial, a tribute to the U.S. Marine Corps.

The National Mall is where the day opens up: the Lincoln Memorial (site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech), the Vietnam War Memorial, the Korea Memorial, and the Washington Monument with its reflective pool. You'll pass the Federal Reserve, the OAS building, and the International Red Cross before stopping outside the White House for photos. Then comes Ford Theater, where President Lincoln was assassinated, and a pass by FBI headquarters and the southern exterior of the Capitol building.

After the guided portion, you have free time for lunch and to visit one of the nearby museums: the National Air and Space Museum, the Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of the Bible or the Spy Museum are all within reach. Weather permitting, there's a stop at the Weehawken viewpoint on the return leg. The coach gets you back to the Times Square area (42nd Street and 9th Avenue) between 8 and 9 p.m., depending on traffic.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned coach with WiFi on board.
• Spanish-speaking guide for the full day.
• breakfast stop en route with restroom facilities.
• stops at Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the National Mall memorials (Lincoln, Vietnam, Korea), the Washington Monument, the White House exterior, Ford Theater, and the Capitol.
• free time for lunch near the museums and optional museum visits on your own.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 13

Live guideSpanish

Audio guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by REAL'S TOURS NYC INC

Is this one for you?At 14 to 15 hours round-trip, this tour fills a full day and gets you back to Manhattan by evening, which means you can't combine it with other New York activities that day, but it covers all the major D.C. monuments and memorials in one trip without renting a car or navigating the route yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from New York to Washington D.C. on this tour?

The full tour runs 14 to 15 hours from departure in Manhattan to return to Times Square, which includes the drive down, all the stops and monuments, your free lunch time, and the drive back.

What's included in the ticket price?

The tour includes the air-conditioned coach, WiFi on board, the Spanish-speaking guide for the entire day, and the breakfast stop en route. Lunch is on your own during the free time near the museums.

Do I need to book entry to Arlington National Cemetery or the other monuments?

Arlington National Cemetery and the memorials and monuments on the National Mall are accessible during the guided stops: no separate tickets are required for those sites. Museums near the National Mall charge separate admission if you choose to enter one during your free time.

What happens at the White House stop?

The tour stops outside the White House for photos and a brief look at the exterior. You won't enter the building itself, but you'll have time to take pictures and hear the guide's stories about the site.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour runs in most weather conditions since much of it is outdoors at memorials and monuments. The Weehawken viewpoint stop is weather permitting, so that may be skipped if conditions don't allow it.