Day Trips from Washington DC at a glance
- Our pick: Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria: George Washington Day Trip DC, US$ 99 per person (5h, 4.01★ · 993).
- Best value: Shenandoah & Luray Caverns Day Trip from Washington DC, US$ 99 per person (9h, 4.69★ · 148).
- Also recommended: NYC to Washington DC Day Trip: Jefferson Memorial & Cherry Blossoms, US$ 150 per person (14h 30m, 4.37★ · 19).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: US$ 99–US$ 945 (median US$ 99). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 4 with live guides in English, 4 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 2 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Day Trips from Washington DC
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria: George Washington Day Trip DC Half-day Mount Vernon tour from DC with mansion entry, guided tour, and Old Town Alexandria. Includes video, free estate time, licensed guide. Departs 400 New Jersey Ave NW. Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.01 (993 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Shenandoah & Luray Caverns Day Trip from Washington DC Full-day Shenandoah National Park tour from DC with Skyline Drive, optional Luray Caverns, and small group of max 13. Includes transport, guide, cavern entry, bottled water. Tue and Sat · 08:00 · Season until 21 Nov · All ages ★ 4.69 (148 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
NYC to Washington DC Day Trip: Jefferson Memorial & Cherry Blossoms Day trip from New York to Washington DC with Thomas Jefferson Memorial, cherry blossom tour, and round-trip transport. Expert guide, comfortable vehicle, all pickups included. Next departure: 20 Mar 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.37 (19 reviews) Duration: 14h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Virginia Wine Country Day Trip from Washington DC: Private Mercedes Driver Six hours exploring Middleburg wineries in a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a professional driver. You choose which tastings to stop at while the logistics stay handled. Every day · 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 · Hotel pickup Duration: 6h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 800 per group
Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC Private full-day tour from Washington DC to Mount Vernon mansion and Alexandria's colonial streets. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 945 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria: George Washington Day Trip DCOur pick | US$ 99 per person | 5h | 4.01★ · 993 | Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Shenandoah & Luray Caverns Day Trip from Washington DCBest valueGroup of up to 13 | US$ 99 per person | 9h | 4.69★ · 148 | Tue and Sat · 08:00 · Season until 21 Nov | English |
| NYC to Washington DC Day Trip: Jefferson Memorial & Cherry BlossomsAlso recommendedPickup offered | US$ 150 per person | 14h 30m | 4.37★ · 19 | Next departure: 20 Mar 2027 | English |
| Virginia Wine Country Day Trip from Washington DC: Private Mercedes DriverPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 800 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 133 per person if 6 go | 6h | — | Every day · 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 | — |
| Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DCPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 945 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 08:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Virginia Wine Country Day Trip from Washington DC: Private Mercedes Driver (US$ 800 per group) · Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC (US$ 945 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Shenandoah & Luray Caverns Day Trip from Washington DC (US$ 99 per person)
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