USA · DAY TRIPS IN NEW YORK CITY
The 10 best day trips in New York City you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Bus tour through Central Park, Rockefeller and Fifth Ave, then Staten Island Ferry to see Liberty and Ellis Island. Expert guide, 6 hours.
“Great way to get a passing glance of a lot of major spots in NYC. Appreciated the history provided while on the tour, too. I will admit, the bus windows were pretty dirty, but that did not end up impacting our experience at all.”
A guided 15-hour day trip from NYC to Washington, DC with photo stops, major monuments, Arlington, Georgetown, and 90 minutes for museums.
“Amazing, organised well from start to finish. Ahmed and elvis were great and informative! Stops were fab really enjoyed washington”
One-day Washington DC highlights from NYC with Arlington, photo stops near the Capitol and White House, plus Smithsonian time and key memorials.
“Very interesting tour. Saw loads. But it’s a very long day. 6.30am to 10pm. However, would highly recommend.”
Coach tour from NYC that strings together Washington DC and Philadelphia highlights in one long day, with a bilingual guide and round-trip transport.
“Really great experience the Guide and the driver were really nice and friendly. Also, the guide was really knowledgeable and it was really interactive. Really good definitely recommend”
One-day Niagara Falls trip from NYC with Maid of the Mist, US-side islands and overlooks, plus night lights. Guided round-trip bus.
“Trip itself amazing, bus gets uncomfortable after a good few hours but other than that trip was amazing firework show was 10/10!!”
NYC to Philadelphia and Amish Country: Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Rocky Steps, plus an Amish buggy ride in Lancaster County.
“It was fantastic. Keep up the good work. Wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2026. from your Maltese friends.”
Day trip from NYC to Philadelphia and Lancaster Amish Country. Liberty Bell, Rocky Steps photos, and a horse-drawn buggy ride.
“We loved our tour. It was well-paced, and we saw all the things we wanted to see. Our travel guide was very knowledgable, did a great job of switching between two languages, made everyone feel comfortable and also kept us on schedule. We will look at doing something like this again.”
NYC to Philadelphia and Amish Country in one long day. See the Liberty Bell and Rocky Steps, then ride a buggy in Lancaster County.
“It was an amazing trip to Philadelphia. The tour guide was such a nice person, very funny and he told us plenty of interesting things about all the places we visited. Also, and as a big fan of Rocky Balboa, he waited a few more minutes for me, because I wanted to go upstairs of the Rocky Steps and buy some stuff in the store near the steps, so I finally did something I had always wanted, to see one of my dreams come true. The rest of the trip was incredible, and both the tour guide and the bus driver were so charming and nice people, making our trip…”
Guided one-day trip from NYC to Washington DC: Arlington Cemetery, National Mall memorials, White House photos, plus scenic stops en route.
“Sara did an amazing job! It was a great tour with a lot of interesting facts and information!”
One day by air-conditioned coach from NYC to Washington, D.C. Visit Arlington and the National Mall with a bilingual guide and free admissions for $110.
“First time doing a day trip to Washington is worthy Nando is the best love the way that make the experience interesting and fun His knowledge in American History is amazing I really enjoy the trip”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
