The 15 Best Day Trips from NYC

1.Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,418 reviews · 15 hours · from $104Our pick

Travel from NYC to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus or van with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Capitol, and major memorials, then enjoy 90 minutes for lunch, photos, or a museum visit.

“Brilliant trip from start to finish, our tour guide David was fantastic, he was so patient and knowledgeable, he made the day for us! Our driver Enrique was fantastic he was also very patient and brilliant for the long spin to and from Washington, I would recommended this trip to anyone thinking of doing it, it was fantastic thank you!”

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2.Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 805 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Leave Manhattan at 6:30 AM for a guided day in Philadelphia and Lancaster County. Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Square, Elfreth’s Alley, and the Rocky Steps, then enjoy an Amish buggy ride and market stop. Guides speak English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Japanese.

“Iris was very informative and supplied non-stop great information. The transport had a charger which was helpful. Also loved the stops, especially the final one in Lancaster. Loved that we could also have a joke about the way I ate a Philly cheese steak with just lettuce. Lovely guides, Iris and the man who spoke many languages. Would recommend.”

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3.Washington DC Day Trip by Bus from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 600 reviews · 14 hours · from $129

Travel from New York to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide such as Steve or Alan. See Capitol Hill, the White House, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with free time at Union Station.

“I wanna thank "Santa" Alan for the most amazing trip ever!!! He's been so knowledgeable of everything, a true encyclopedia! Highly recommend him. Greetings from Bucharest!”

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4.Day trip to Washington from New York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Leave Midtown Manhattan at 5:50 a.m. for a guided Washington day trip with an air-conditioned coach, free time at the National Mall, and stops at Arlington Cemetery, the White House, Capitol, and major war memorials. Guides such as Juanita, Agustin, and Mario add history and practical help.

“Great trip. Augustine and Mario were great and gave plenty of time to do your own thing. Very long day, but worth the trip to see the sites.”

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5.Boston City & Harvard Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 180 reviews · 15 hours · from $130

Ride from New York or New Jersey to Boston with a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Copley Square, Fenway Park, Harvard Yard, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, and Quincy Market. Guide Millie has led many departures, sharing useful history and travel tips along the way.

“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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6.Hamptons, Sag Harbor, and Outlet Shopping Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 14 hours · from $179

Leave Manhattan early for a full-day outing through Long Island’s open countryside. Your guide leads you through Southampton and Sag Harbor, past grand homes and harbor yachts, then to a complimentary wine tasting and Tanger Outlets. Expect a long day with plenty of walking.

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7.Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Boston 4-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 4 days · from $667

Travel from New York to Washington DC, Niagara Falls, and Boston in four busy days. You’ll see the Liberty Bell, White House, Niagara’s major viewpoints, Harvard, and Quincy Market, with guides such as Rex, Sammy, Bowen, and Quentin leading recent departures.

“Everything were excellent. Jay Lin is our tour guide and he is very friendly, knowledgeable, professional and has provided us with lots of insights of the places visited. Many thanks to him for making our trip a really memorable one.”

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8.Philadelphia & Amish Community Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 13 hours · from $108

Leave New York with guides such as Martin, Lucas, Vicente, or Alex for a full-day visit to Philadelphia and Lancaster County. See Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley, Love Park, and the Rocky steps, then learn about Amish life. Spanish and English guiding is available.

“Martin è stato molto esaustivo, ha risposto ad ogni nostra domanda ed è molto preparato in tutto. Nonostante la pioggia incessante ha tenuto una guida eccellente, e ci ha fatto passare una splendida giornata!”

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9.Niagara Falls U.S. Side 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · 1 hour - 2 days · from $49Best value

Leave NYC for two days of waterfalls and hands-on sights. Visit Corning Glass Center and Watkins Glen in season, then see Niagara Falls lit at night and stay nearby. On day two, add the Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, or a classic falls tour. Guides have included Sunny, Peng, Kitty, Quinten, and Helena.

“Overall a great experience of Niagara tour. Friendly, knowledgeable & helpful guide Quinten & the driver also made a difference.”

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10.Philadelphia and Washington DC 2-Day Trip from New York

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $358

Travel from New York to Philadelphia and Washington DC with an English-speaking guide, hotel night, breakfast, and roundtrip transport. Visit Independence National Historical Park, the Capitol area, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and three major memorials. Guides such as Kevin, Nelson, Lee, and Jay have led recent departures.

“Washington & Philadelphia 2days visit with Kevin & Nelson, very well organized, always supportive and helpful, fully recomended”

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11.Niagara Falls and Washington DC 3-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · from $585

Travel from New York to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls in three days. You will see Independence Hall, the U.S. Capitol, major Washington monuments, Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, and more, with Chinese or English guiding and two hotel nights.

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12.New Haven, Rhode Island and Boston 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $388

Travel from New York to Yale, Newport, Boston, Harvard, and MIT with an English-speaking guide. Add campus tours, The Breakers, a harbor cruise, lobster, and View Boston. The schedule is full, but it covers major sights efficiently, with pickup in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Flushing.

“I like the trip but the food should be serve in a restaurant and not in Quincy market. Because there was not tables or chairs to eat our food. The company should provided the prices of the activities in the reservation to know how much the trip will cost. The tourist guide and the driver were kind”

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13.Sightseeing Day Trip with Statue of Liberty Visit

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · from $90

You’ll tour New York by bus in English or Spanish, then take a boat toward State Island for a distant view of the Statue of Liberty. Staff member Marco Antonio is associated with the service. Expect city sightseeing rather than an island visit or close monument access.

“Description of tour promises a little more than it is”

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14.5-Day Trip to Eastern Canada and Niagara Falls

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews

Travel by guided vehicle from New York City through Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec. You’ll have four hotel nights, breakfast, transportation, a Niagara night tour, Skylon Tower admission, and many optional paid attractions. Guide Boris has been praised for being friendly and professional.

“The guide Boris was very present, friendly and professional. The tour in general is very good. Two flaws: the amount of extra activities must be specified and that they are paid in cash. It must also be specified that most lunches and dinners are done in Chinese restaurants. Not everyone likes those flavors. We appreciated them but I would have liked to know before. For the rest I would have dedicated more time to Montreal rather than doing the 1000 islands. But it's a personal taste. Well done!”

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15.Philadelphia and New York City 2-Day Trip from Washington DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $479

Travel from Washington DC to Philadelphia and New York with an English-speaking driver-guide, one hotel night, breakfast, Wall Street sights, a New Jersey night view, and optional tickets for One World Observatory, the Liberty cruise, and the USS Intrepid.

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