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(2,207)
A very complete tour, we had Jay as our guide, who was very good, very kind, and provided excellent explanations. For a full-day tour, everything was very well organized, and it was a very nice experience.
Excellent tours, great job by the guide (Jay)
Jay has been an excellent guide accompanying us on our experience in Washington and Philadelphia.
A very good experience, everything was punctual and the tour was well varied, with an excellent guide, Jay.
I am so disappointed with this company. They have TERRIBLE communication and you can’t get through to anyone when you call. I left several messages and no response. They sent me a message saying that they had to cancel my tour because of “logistics.” They sent his message through their app that you download. I responded and told them that their proposed make up day for the tour wouldn’t work for me. I asked for another option, they said they possibly could and they would wait for my reply. I replied right away each time because this tour we were very excited for. I messaged them like four more times practically begging for confirmation that I would be on the next tour because I was going to have to cancel other tours and rearrange my days. No response and I was desperate for an answer. I went ahead and booked the day I needed through booking and hoped they didn’t cancel this one. The tour itself is a very long day! So much is rushed and I never felt like I really had time to see much. There was zero time to buy anything or get souvenirs. The tour guide was nice but this company is very shady. I messaged after the tour now three times and tried calling because do to all the cancelling and rebooking, I still have the charge from the day that they never refunded but said they were unable to add my daughter and I due to logistics. They also send messages telling you that you need the audio files in order to have the best experience. No one ever used them and they aren’t even referenced during the tour and it was an extra charge. I am so upset with this company and their lack of communication. There are many other tour groups out there…stay away from this one. You can definitely tell they take advantage of people from out of the country who do not know.
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+
The guide was very good and pleasant, and the driver was also great.
Good sites Very clear information Timely sites
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.
