New York City to Washington DC and Philadelphia Tour in 1 Day

4.9
(7 reviews)
New York, USA

15 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore two of America’s most historic cities in one unforgettable day from New York. Start in Washington, DC, where you’ll see iconic landmarks like the White House, Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, and memorials to the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Walk the National Mall, admire the Obelisk and live the political heart of the country.
After a lunch stop, continue to Philadelphia, birthplace of American independence. Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross's House and stroll along charming Elfreth’s Alley Street. End the day on the famous Rocky Stairs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. An ideal excursion for those looking for history, culture and iconic places in one day.

What's Included

Admission to all places to visit in both cities is free
Round trip transportation
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Does not include meals or drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

We will meet at the door of the hotel at 5:00 am.

End point
215 W 42nd St

It ends in Times Square Manhattan.

Itinerary

Duration: 15 hours (approximately)
  • The Pentagon (Pass by)

    We will pass in front of the Pentagon

    Admission ticket free
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial (Pass by)

    We'll walk past the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

    Admission ticket free
  • Arlington National Cemetery (Pass by)

    We will pass non-stop through the Arlington Cemetery, where all the veterans of the wars in which the United States has participated are honored.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

    Our first stop will be at the monument dedicated to the sailors and well known for the six soldiers holding the United States flag.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    We will walk through the Vietnam War Memorial

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lincoln Memorial

    Accompanied by our guide we will walk through the Monuments to the Vietnam War, the Korean War, President Lincoln and the Forrest Gump Movie Pool.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Korean War Veterans Memorial

    We will walk through the Korean War Memorial.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    United States Capitol

    We will take Pennsylvania Avenue, this being the main one in Washington and where the incoming president makes his presidential tour. We will pass through the FBI, Treasury, National Archives and more until we reach our last stop.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    The White House

    We will continue to our next stop, which is the White House, passing by the National Academy of Sciences, the Federal Reserve Building, the OAS, the American Red Cross and the Vice Presidency.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Philadelphia

    We will travel to Philadelphia to make an express visit of what was the first Capital of the United States.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Betsy Ross House

    We will walk to the house of the person who designed the first flag of the United States.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Independence Hall

    We will start our journey to Philadelphia having a stop on the way for lunch and then we will continue until we reach the Liberty Bell, our first stop in Philadelphia.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Elfreth's Alley

    We will walk down the oldest street in the United States.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Rocky Statue

    We will pass through the center of the city until we reach the Art Museum where the famous Rocky Statue is located and we will go down to take pictures.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Liberty Bell Center

    We'll see the Liberty Bell

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Interviajes NY

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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