NEW YORK CITY · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 15 most-booked new york city day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Empire State Building Observatory ticket with 86th-floor 360 views, museum galleries, and an optional 102nd-floor upgrade plus express skip-line entry.
Most Popular“nothing to change - it was cool to see it in the evening”
15-hour guided day trip from NYC to Washington DC: White House and Capitol photo stops, Arlington and memorials, plus 90 minutes on the Mall.
One-day Washington DC highlights from NYC: Arlington JFK, Capitol and White House photo stops, Air & Space (or Natural History), plus National Mall memorials.
“Informative and good coverage of major sights in DC. Very smooth transiting from one place to another. Guide was considerate and caring. Not too rushing for a one day trip and we have time to take photographs.”
Two-day Niagara Falls tour from NYC with day and night views, Maid of the Mist or winter sights, plus outlet shopping.
“So glad we booked this tour. Loved every minute. Plenty of of rest stops on the way to break up the journey. Paolo, our guide was brilliant, very informative throughout and translated for everyone on board. Maids of the Mist is a must (if you don’t mind getting wet). Would highly recommended this tour”
One day from NYC to Washington, DC by air-conditioned coach. Arlington, National Mall memorials, White House and Capitol views, plus Union Station.
“Steve was fantastic, very knowledgeable, absolutely loved it, would recommend it, amazing day, will do it again in a few years”
A 14-hour guided day trip from NYC to Philadelphia and Amish Country, with Liberty Bell, Rocky Steps, and an authentic Amish buggy ride.
“We enjoyed this informative and interesting trip very much. Our guide Sharon was very knowledgeable and guided us through the day. The trip was well organized.”
One early-morning coach ride from NYC to Philadelphia and Lancaster for Liberty Bell sights plus an Amish buggy ride in Amish Country.
“A lovely day trip.”
NYC day trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country for Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Rocky Steps, plus an Amish buggy ride and market stop.
“Everything was very good. The trip was into programmed.”
14-hour bus day trip from NYC to Washington DC with a guide, major memorials, Arlington Cemetery, White House photos, and Union Station time.
“Steve our tour guide was excellent. He provided the necessary details to make the trip very informative. We also had an excellent driver for the day. He got us there in a timely manner and brought us back in quite the same way. The trip was great.”
One-day Boston trip from NYC with Harvard stops and a guided Freedom Trail walk ending at the Boston Tea Party museum.
“I enjoyed the tour. The tour guide was nice and very helpful. I learned a lot of interesting history. I recommend it to others.”
A long, well-paced NYC-to-Washington DC day trip by air-conditioned coach, with major memorials, photo stops, and museum time.
“We had a great tour to Washington, thank you to our driver Mario and guides David & José who were very knowledgeable. We felt like we got to see a really good amount of Washington DC’s monuments and architecture. The suprise at the end was also very much appreciated 🤩”
Three days linking Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Niagara Falls from NYC with guided stops, optional tours, and two hotel nights.
“JONAH was a great host. He ensured the trip was completed per the itinerary. He was well versed with the historic significance of each of the places and gave a thorough explanation to the travellers. Overall it was a great experience.”
2 days from NYC to Niagara Falls with Corning and Watkins Glen, plus hotel and transfers. Night illumination and optional classics.
“Great experience, if you're doing it in winter be prepared for icy weather. But still super amazing. Our tour guide Chris was super friendly and took great care of us.”
One-day Hamptons dash from NYC: Southampton, Cooper’s Beach, Sag Harbor, wine tasting, and Tanger Outlets shopping.
“It’s a great day sightseeing,visiting Southampton and Sag harbour,coopers beach and tour guide was very informative”
15-hour Boston day trip from NYC with Freedom Trail stops, Quincy Market, and Harvard Yard, plus round-trip coach and bilingual guide.
“Sitting at the back of the van is not comfortable at all. it should’ve been better if maximum 3 pax seating at the back instead of 4. Otherwise our tour guide was really good. She’s attentive to the participants and gave some tips at several point of attraction.”
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