2-Day New York City and Philadelphia Tour from Washington DC

610 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Duration

2 days (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

New York City and Philadelphia—two of the oldest cities in the United States—are packed with attractions, but knowing where to go is no easy-task, especially for first-time visitors. Take the stress out of your vacation during this shared overnight tour. Departing from Washington D.C., you’ll visit iconic historical sights like Wall Street, the Liberty Bell, and much more—all in just two days.

Ride by comfortable SUV, minivan, or coach depending on the group size
A tasty breakfast and overnight hotel accommodation are included
Admission fees and ferry tickets can be purchased directly from the guide
Attraction-packed schedules are ideal for travelers short on time

What To Expect

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Washington DC

(Day 1-Overview)
Today we will depart from Washington, D.C., and drive to Philadelphia which is known as the “City of Love!” Here, we will visit the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Following, we will take a look at the National Independence Historical Park and after lunch we will drive to New York.

Itinerary:
Washington D.C. → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park & Lunch (90 mins, visit Liberty Bell and Independence Hall) → New York → Wall Street & Charging Bull (45 mins) → One World Trade Center Observatory (optional, 90 mins) → United Nations Headquarter (outside visit, 15 mins) → New York Night Tour (150 mins)

New York Night Tour itinraray: Rockefeller Center (60 mins) → Time Square (50 mins) → Hamilton Park (20 mins)

10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park & Lunch (90 mins, visit Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Lunch pay byself)

This National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serves as a way of preserving important Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Known as “America’s most historic square mile,” this 55-acre park in the “Old City” district definitely a site to see.

Liberty Bell
The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752 – more than 250 years ago.

Independence Hall
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 USA.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wall Street

This famous street in New York City’s Financial District has become synonymous with American financial enterprises. It is also the home of the New York Stock Exchange, and has been (or still is) the location of several other exchanges.
Charging Bull bronze sculpture that sits at the northern tip of New York’s Bowling Green Park is ready to strike! It was commissioned to represent the “strength and power of the American people” after the stock market crashed in 1987.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

One World Observatory

One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. There, 102 stories up, find yourself face-to-face with New York’s iconic skyline. Maybe you’ve seen views of the city before, but never quite like this. Walk the three sprawling levels of the Observatory and discover surprises along the way.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

United Nations Headquarters

Outside visit only.
This building in New York City has served as the global headquarters of the United Nations since 1952. The area has extraterritoriality status, meaning it is technically not bound by the laws of New York or even the United States. Although it is situated in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters and the spaces of buildings that it rents are under the sole administration of the United Nations and not the U.S. government.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Times Square

New York Night Tour itinraray: Rockefeller Center (60 mins) → Time Square (50 mins) → Hamilton Park (20 mins)
Rockefeller Center is described as one of the greatest projects of the Great Depression era, Rockefeller Center was declared a New York City landmark in 1985 and a National Historic Landmark in 1987.Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center and neighborhood. One of the world’s busiest pedestrian areas. And it’s very charming at night. Great observation point in NJ, high up on the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River. There, you will enjoy what is considered to be the best night view of the New York City skyline.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View

DUMBO “Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass”
Trendy Dumbo’s cobblestone streets and converted Brooklyn warehouse buildings are the backdrop for independent boutiques, high-end restaurants and trendy cafes.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Island

Little Island, a new, free public park pier within the larger Hudson River Park, opened to the public on May 21, 2021, providing New Yorkers and visitors from around the world with a unique green space unlike any other in New York City. Planned in partnership with the Hudson River Park Trust, Little Island was funded primarily through Barry Diller and the Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Foundation through an extraordinary philanthropic gift to the Hudson River Park.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty Cruise(Optional)
Any trip to New York City must include a boat cruise around the Statue of Liberty. This iconic landmark has stood in the city that never sleeps for more than 100 years, as a joint effort between America and France to celebrate the anniversary of America’s independence. And the sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle, as well as take pictures with Brooklyn Bridge.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Vessel

Hudson Yards – Vessel & Lunch stop (Total time spend here: 75 mins, Lunch pay byself)

The huge structure at the Hudson Yards landscape gallery, the center of the square and the visual focus is called Vessel (container), which looks like a strange cup-shaped vessel and looks like a huge honeycomb. Some people regard it as a building, calling it “the Eiffel Tower in New York”, and some people think it is an art installation called the “real version of the Monument Valley.” Appreciate the architecture from different angles to discover the unique beauty, which is a great place for your friends to punch cards.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York City

Day 2 Overview

Today we will continue to explore New York City! We will head into Dumbo, Little Island, take a ride on the liberty cruise and visit Hudson Yards the Vessel. Finally, we will head back to Washington D.C.

Itinerary:

Hotel → DUMBO “Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass” (20 mins) → Little island (60 mins) → Liberty Cruise (optional, 60 mins) → Hudson Yards – Vessel & Lunch (75 mins) → Washington D.C.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
3. Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel. Usually 2-4 people can stay in each room maximally. Hotel check-in time starts at 15:00.
4. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
5. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
6. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
7. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
8. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
9. Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
10. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, JUPITER LEGEND Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
11. This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
12. Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
13. Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Included/Excluded

Breakfast
Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
Hotel (1 Night )
Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .

Food and beverage.
Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
Gratuities.
Personal expensesand personal room fee and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
Parking is not available at pick up point.The cost of transportation to/from the place of departure.
Booster seat ($10.00/person/day) available upon request while the booking for children 8 and under.
Liberty Cruise Adult：$48.00； Senior (65 )：$42.50； Child (under 12)：$42.50；
One World Observatory(admission)Adult ：$49； Senior (65 )：$47； Child(6-12)：$43；
One World Observatory(taxes and fees)Adult ：$4.35； Senior (65 )：$4.17； Child(6-12)：$3.82；

Durations

2 days (approx.)

Tour's Location

610 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

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