Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC
Description
Experience a fully guided tour of two of the nation’ capitals: Washington D.C. (current) and Philadelphia, PA (first ever) in one day! Visit and learn about the most iconic landmarks of these two historic cities, including the White House, the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Rocky Steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Itinerary
After our trip by bus and accompanied by our guide, you will arrive at the impressive city of Washington DC, which is the United States capital.
Pass by the largest building in the country, The Pentagon.
Pass by the cemetery, where they bury soldiers.
The exciting corner was dedicated in 1995 to Korean War Veterans its Wall of Remembrance and 19 stainless steel statues
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War
Three young soldiers with weapons and uniforms of the time, a symbol of the ethnic groups that fought in the Vietnam War
Famous monument built in 1922 in honor of President Abraham Lincoln
Observe from afar the panoramic view of the monument built to honour George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555 foot marble obelisk towers over Washington DC
Our first stop will be a visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial, dedicated to honouring the US Marines
Next, you'll travel to the White House, during this tour you will stop for a classic outside view of the home and office of the U.S.President
Pass by the J. Edgar Hoover Building, the FBI's Headquarters.
Pass by the most iconic museum in the country.
Capitol Building,home of the U.S. Congress and where the laws of this country are made.
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, founded in 1682, was the first capital of North America, the cradle of democracy
Your first stop will be at the Independence National Historical Park where your guide will lead you on a brief walking tour. You will have the opportunity to see some of the main historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, the famous symbol of America’s independence, and Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United States
Place where the United States Declaration of Independence was debated and converted
The Liberty Bell bears a timeless message: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof"
The building served as City Hall until 1854
Your visit to Philadelphia concludes with a stop at the Rocky Steps, in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where you’ll have an opportunity to re-enact the famous scene from the 1976 movie by ascending to the top of the steps.
Located at the Eakins oval, this fountain features a bronze sculpture of the first president George Washington, mounted on a horse.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guide will explain in both languages English & Spanish
- Recommended: bring your own food to enjoy free time in Washington
- New York State law requires that all children be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they are 8 years old. Starting November 1, 2019, all children under 2 years old must ride in a rear-facing car seat.
- Bus drivers are not required to provide seats for children and the activity provider will not be responsible if you are unable to access the bus. To ensure that your child has a seat, you must bring your own, or inform the activity provider well in advance
- Guests under the age of 18 may not be admitted at check-in unless accompanied by an adult.
Reviews(2,201)
Carlos who speaks English and Spanish was a great tour guide for our bus trip covering Washington + Philadelphia and recommendations when we got back to NYC cafe and restaurant tips and advice. It was a long day, after lunch you do get tired but then when you hop off to see the amazing sights and the history of Lincoln, american war memorial and the US independence it perks you up again and its so profound. Highly recommended A+
I had an excellent experience on this full-day tour from New York City to Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Everything was very well organized, the transportation was comfortable, and the itinerary allowed us to see the main points of interest in both cities in one day. I want to especially highlight our guide, Carlos, who made the experience even better. He was very kind, professional, and knowledgeable about the history and places we visited. His explanations were clear and interesting, and he was always attentive to the needs of the group. Without a doubt, I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to make the most of their visit to New York and learn more about the history of the United States.
The guide was very punctual, and gave specific times frames of when to be back at the bus. He was patient and friendly.
Carlos our guide was very friendly entertaining and informative The driver Robert was very good safe driver
Spectacular tour, two cities; it seems incredible, but you capture the essence of each one. The guide is a very good professional with absolute knowledge of both sites.
It is a good tour to get a glimpse of the two cities, but do have in mind you get really little time at each site (15-20 min). The White House was underwhelming because we saw it from the back, the North side. Also, there was not enough time at the Lincoln Memorial to see everything comfortably and take photos. There is no time to walk around the cities, but you will see the key landmarks (Vietnam War monument, Korean War monument, Lincoln memorial, White House, Congress and in Philly the Liberty Bell and Rocky stairs). Our guide Carlos was trying his best for everyone to have a good time, but the atmosphere was somewhat lacking and at times he was a bit too much with the same jokes. All in all, it is a bit expensive tour and you spend most of the day in the bus - of course, I do take into account the distance between the cities and that it is somewhat expected. Did get a glimpse of the atmosphere of both cities.
The tour guide Carlos was very knowledgeable and approachable guide.
Excellent!!! I loved the experience.
All was fine. We knew a lot of places in Washington and Philadelphia. Very good!!
Very nice , Very insightful Beautiful experience Enjoyed thoroughly
