Washington DC and Philadelphia in One Day from NYC

Washington D.C. is the center for all three branches of the U.S. government. .Your next destination is the first ever U.S. capital, Philadelphia.

• Experience a fully guided tour with expert guide
• Learn about the most iconic landmarks of these two cities
• Discover two of the nation’ capitals

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. 

During this tour you will stop for a classic outside view of the seat of two of them: the White House, home and office of the U.S. President and the Capitol Building, home of the U.S. Congress and where the laws of this country are made. 

You’ll arrive directly to Philadelphia’s historic Old City neighborhood 

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 (travel time is approximately 4-5 hours) where your tour will begin with a visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial, dedicated to honor the US Marines by depicting a famous photograph taken during World War II, the raising of the American flag at the battle of Iwo Jima, Japan. You will conti- nue with a visit to the impressive Lincoln Memorial honoring the president who promoted the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Then you will go to Philadelphia, 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 State. It was within its walls that America’s founding documents - the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) and Constitution - were debated and adopted. 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 fa- mous scene from the 1976 movie by ascending to the top of the steps.

• Rocky Steps, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, USA
• Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, PA, USA
• Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
• Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA, USA
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Henry Bacon Drive Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
• United States Capitol, First Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA
• National Mall, Washington, DC, USA
• White House, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Not wheelchair accessible, Wheelchairs are not available on this tour., Recommended: bring your own food to enjoy free time in Washington