Washington DC and Philadelphia in One Day from NYC

Experience a fully guided tour of two of the nation’ capitals: Washington D.C. (current) and Philadelphia, PA (first ever).

Visit and learn about the most iconic landmarks of these two historic cities, including the Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Rocky Steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Itinerary
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Stop At: U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington Blvd. and Meade St, Arlington, VA 22211

Your day will begin with an early morning departure from Times Square in Manhattan, where you’ll be greeted by your professional, bilingual tour guide for the day.

Your first destination will be the nation's current capital, Washington DC, where your tour will begin with a visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial. Dedicated to honoring the US Marines, the memorial depicts a famous photograph taken during World War II: the raising of the American flag at the battle of Iwo Jima, Japan.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20037

You will continue with a visit to the impressive Lincoln Memorial, which honors the president who promoted the abolition of slavery in the United States .


Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500

Washington DC is the center for all three branches of the US government. During this tour you will stop for a classic outside view of the seat of two of them, first the White House, home and office of the US president.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, DC 20004

Then you will stop for a classic outside view of the Capitol Building, home of the US Congress and where the laws of this country are made.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave SW 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20560

Your visit to Washington concludes with free time for lunch on your own and a possible short visit to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Independence National Historical Park, 143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2818

Your next destination is the first ever US capital, chosen during the Revolutionary War: Philadelphia, PA. After an approximately 3 hour journey, you'll arrive directly to Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood. 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Liberty Bell Center, 6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

See the Liberty Bell, the famous symbol of America's independence.

Pass By: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Admire Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United States, from the outside. It was within its walls that America's founding documents—the Declaration of Independence and Constitution—were debated and adopted.

Stop At: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2302

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.

The days’ itineraries might be modified based on traffic conditions, road closures, and time constraints.

Duration: 20 minutes