New York to Philadelphia Private Tour
Description
On this all day private tour, your driver-guide will take you Philadelphia, America’s first World Heritage City, where you will spend the day learning and seeing first-hand of the birthplace of place of the United States, one-time capitol of the nation and one of the country’s oldest cities. (Yes, we stop at the Rocky Steps and statue.)
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Itinerary
On this all day private tour, you will be met at 7:00 AM by your own private driver-guide and vehicle at the New York City location of your choice. Together, you will travel 90 minutes to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where you will explore the historic district.
You will stroll through America’s oldest neighborhood, Elfreth's Ally, with its cobbled street and Georgian and Federal-style houses. You will pass by Betsy Ross’s House-birthplace of the American flag; the original President’s House; Christ Church’s Burial Ground, with the graves of some of America’s earliest prominent leaders; the First Bank of the United State, and more.
Lunch will be had at the bustling Reading Terminal Market, America's oldest farmer's market, which has more than 100 vendors and merchants.
Visit Ben Franklin's home, print shop, first Post Office in USA and grave.
Visit Betsy Ross' house, workshop and grave.
See the Liberty Bell and first President's House.
Visit the birthplace of America, including a tour of Independence Hall guided by a National Park Ranger.
Visit the first home of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, with tour, history and explanation by a National Park Ranger.
Visit Christ Church, learn of its place in American History and the many historical figures who worshipped here.
Climb the "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and see the Rocky Statue.
See the outdoor produce markets.
See the unique street art and mosaics of Isaiah Zagar.
Photo op at the famous City of Brotherly Love Sculpture.
Beautiful head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Row of 15 Gothic and Victorian rowing club houses on the banks of the Schuylkill River.
Photo op stop at "The Thinker."
Visit to old historic Quaker Meeting House.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up guests from any location within 15 miles of Times Square.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child safety seats provided. Please inform us in advance of the ages of all children on the tours, so we can come prepared with the approprite seat.
- Most wheelchair and scooter users can be accommodated (including the wheelchair and scooter - may reduce the maximum capacity of the tour to 5 guests). The guest must be able to transfer from the device to the seat of a mini-van and another guest on the tour is available to help load and unload the device. The guest must also be able to self-propel and / or have someone who is able to push the wheelchair throughout the tour.