Discover the capital of the United States on a day trip from New York and visit The People's House – A White House Experience, an innovative immersive experience inspired by the presidential residence.
Travel with a professional Spanish-speaking tour guide as you pass through the states of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia on your way to Washington, D.C. During the journey, you'll make a short stop for breakfast before continuing on to drive past the Pentagon, headquarters of the US Department of Defence.
Your first stop will be Arlington National Cemetery, where you will see the gravesites of President John F. Kennedy and his family. You'll then continue past the Iwo Jima Memorial until you reach the National Mall, where you'll discover some of the capital's most iconic landmarks, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Three Soldiers Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, and the Washington Monument.
The tour continues past the Federal Reserve, the Organisation of American States (OAS), and the headquarters of the International Red Cross before reaching the grounds of the White House, where you'll have time to take photos of one of the most famous buildings in the world.
Next, you'll experience one of the most special moments of the sightseeing tour with a visit to The People's House – A White House Experience. Explore interactive exhibits that tell the storey of the White House, learn about the lives of presidents and their families, and discover the work of those who are part of this historic institution.
The most anticipated moment will be entering a full-size replica of the Oval Office, where you can sit behind the presidential desk and take an unforgettable photo. Younger visitors will also be able to recreate the iconic image of President John F. Kennedy with his son John-John playing under the presidential desk.
You'll then visit Ford's Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, tour the FBI area, and see the south exterior of the US Capitol Building.
You will have approximately 45 minutes of free time for lunch before beginning the trip back to New York.
Arrival in Manhattan is scheduled for around 8:00 p.m., with the sightseeing tour ending in the Times Square area (42nd Street and 9th Avenue). If traffic and weather conditions permit, we will make an additional stop in Weehawken, New Jersey, to enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline.
