NYC: Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country 2-Day Tour
North Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Visit Philadelphia and Washington DC on a 2-day 1-night guided tour from New York. Explore the famous sights in these cities before enjoying an authentic buggy ride in the Amish country.
This 2-day guided tour covers Philadelphia and Washington DC, ideal for travelers interested in American history and culture.
Highlights
- Explore Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Elfreth’s Alley on a panoramic Philadelphia tour
- Visit the Liberty Bell, Constitution Square, and Congress Hall in Philadelphia's historic district
- See the “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Visit Capitol Hill, the Senate, and the White House in Washington DC
- Tour the Air and Space Museum (or Natural History Museum during Air and Space renovations) and the Lincoln, Washington, Korea, and Vietnam Memorials
Description
Day 1: New York – Philadelphia – Washington DC
Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. In Philadelphia’s historic district, visit the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American freedom, Constitution Square, and Congress Hall. Walk along Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in the United States.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Philadelphia, including the financial district and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Before leaving Philadelphia, see the “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Travel east to Lancaster County, home to the Amish. Experience an authentic Amish buggy ride through farm country and learn how the Amish have maintained their lifestyle without modern conveniences such as central power and sewage systems. Visit the local Amish marketplace to shop for handmade crafts and products.
Continue to Washington DC for an evening arrival and overnight stay.
Day 2: Washington DC – New York
Begin with a visit to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial by the Tidal Basin, surrounded by Japanese cherry blossom trees. Visit Arlington National Cemetery, witnessing the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite. See Capitol Hill, including the US Capitol and the White House, to understand America’s government core.
Tour the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (replacing the Air and Space Museum while it undergoes renovation). Visit the Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam Memorials before departing north for an evening return to New York.
Includes
- All entry fees
- 1-night hotel stay in Washington DC
- Breakfast
- Hotel taxes
- Round-trip transportation
- Sightseeing tours of Philadelphia and Washington DC
- Live guide
- Amish buggy ride
Excludes
- Tips (optional)
- Meals
Important Information
- If the Air and Space Museum is closed, the tour visits the Natural History Museum instead
- Free Wi-Fi is provided on all buses (not vans)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your spot. Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The best times to visit are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer crowds.
