8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
14 people
English
Professional driver-guide and comfortable vehicles with roundtrip transportation. Stroll through Independence National Historical Park and take a visit to the famous Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, symbols of the spirit of freedom. Explore the hometown of the great inventor Franklin and visit The Franklin Institute with your family at extra expense. Explore important inventions and creations in the history of technological development. Children also can enjoy interactive games here. Visit the tallest pure stone building in the world-Philadelphia City Hall and experience the pulsating sound of the center of Philadelphia. Avoid traveling in a different bus? : If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
Today we will depart from Washington, D.C., and drive to Philadelphia. First, we will take a visit to the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in the National Independence Historical Park, which symbolize freedom and independence. Then we‘ll go to the Philadelphia City Hall, the tallest pure stone building in the world, and listen to the pulsating sound of the center of Philadelphia! Finally, follow us to explore The Franklin Institute. We will see various important inventions and creations in the history of technological development and learn about Franklin’s life story. And children will be able to play the games, which is the best part for them. Thematic exhibitions held from time to time will be fabulous beyond your expectations!
Itinerary:
Washington, DC → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (40 mins, Liberty Bell and Independence Hall included) → Philadelphia City Hall (20 mins) → The Franklin Institute (Optional, 120 mins) → Washington, DC
• Admission Ticket Included
Independence National Historical Park (40 mins, Liberty Bell and Independence Hall included)
This National Historical Park located in Philadelphia, serves as a way of preserving the importance of the Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Known as “America’s most historic square mile,” this 55-acre park in the “Old City” district is a site to see.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752 – more than over 250 years ago.
• Admission Ticket Free
One of Philadelphia’s most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the United States.
• Admission Ticket Free
With over 14.5 acres of floor space, City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States and an architectural treasure inside and out. Topped with an iconic statue of Philadelphia founder William Penn, the 548-foot tower is the tallest masonry structure in the world without a steel frame, and it was the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1987. The public rooms are among the most lavish in the city; the City Council Chamber, the Mayor’s Reception Room, the Conversation Hall, and the Supreme Court Room are some of the most ornate. The building’s exterior is covered with intricate sculptures representing the seasons and continents, as well as allegorical figures, heads, and masks.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Franklin Institute is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Founded in 1824, the Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the United States.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Roundtrip traveling time between Washington D.C. and Philadelphia
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free