Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day

A full-day guided day trip from New York to Washington, D.C., led in Spanish, covering the capital's government buildings, war memorials and museums. It suits visitors who want to add a day of American history to a stay in the city.

This full-day trip leaves from New York for Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The route is led in Spanish and centers on the city's role as the seat of the federal government, where national decisions are made and where many international matters are also handled.

The itinerary includes Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, the Iwo Jima Memorial, Georgetown, and the Lincoln Memorial. Stops also cover the Korean War and Vietnam War memorials, the World War II memorial, the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument, the White House, and the Capitol. The program adds the Organization of American States, the American Red Cross, the Treasury, the FBI, Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Air and Space Museum.

Several of the capital's museums are free to enter, and the city also has numerous galleries. The trip suits visitors passing through New York who want to combine a day of sightseeing with American history, and anyone interested in national monuments and the workings of government.