--- title: Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 86 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 2311 duration_minutes: 900 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 18 (Day Trips from New York) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/washington-dc-philadelphia-1-day-guided-tour-from-nyc/ --- # Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC In our comparison: #12 of 18 in Day Trips from New York, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience a fully guided tour of two of the nation’ capitals: Washington D.C. (current) and Philadelphia, PA (first ever) in one day! Visit and learn about the most iconic landmarks of these two historic cities, including the White House, the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Rocky Steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you - 5 start times: between 05:00 and 07:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age rule: New York State law requires that all children be… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you ## Key facts - Price: from €86 per person for the Washington DC & Philadelphia option; other options up to €924 - Duration: 15h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 2311 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amigo Tours USA - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.77 from 2311 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2204 of 2311. - 5 stars: 1957 (85%) - 4 stars: 247 (11%) - 3 stars: 63 (3%) - 2 stars: 24 (1%) - 1 star: 20 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Washington DC & Philadelphia | €86 / person | English, Spanish | Without AudioGuide Historic Highlights Tour: Discover the highlights of Washington D.C. and Philadelphia in just one day with a guided tour to their most iconic landmarks | | With Audioguide | €181 / person | English, Spanish | With Audio Guide : Grants you the use of an audio guide during your vist to both cities. Headphones are recommended follow on your voucher | | Private Tour | €924 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Private Tour Hotel pick up/drop off: The private tour offers the possibility to be picked up at your Hotel if you are staying at the city center | ## What's included - Bilingual, licensed guide (English and Spanish) - Round-trip coach transfer from New York City ## Not included - Food and drinks - Souvenirs - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in the private option) ## Itinerary 1. **Washington DC** (pass by, no stop) - After our trip by bus and accompanied by our guide, you will arrive at the impressive city of Washington DC, which is the United States capital. 2. **The Pentagon** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the largest building in the country, The Pentagon. 3. **Arlington National Cemetery** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the cemetery, where they bury soldiers. 4. **Korean War Veterans Memorial** (pass by, no stop) - The exciting corner was dedicated in 1995 to Korean War Veterans its Wall of Remembrance and 19 stainless steel statues 5. **Vietnam Veterans Memorial** (pass by, no stop) - Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War 6. **Three young soldiers with weapons and uniforms of the time, a symbol of the e...** (pass by, no stop) - Three young soldiers with weapons and uniforms of the time, a symbol of the ethnic groups that fought in the Vietnam War 7. **Lincoln Memorial** (pass by, no stop) - Famous monument built in 1922 in honor of President Abraham Lincoln 8. **Washington Monument** (pass by, no stop) - Observe from afar the panoramic view of the monument built to honour George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555 foot marble obelisk towers over Washington DC 9. **Marine Corps War Memorial** (5m) - Our first stop will be a visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial, dedicated to honouring the US Marines 10. **The White House** (20m) - Next, you'll travel to the White House, during this tour you will stop for a classic outside view of the home and office of the U.S.President 11. **Pass by the J** (pass by, no stop) - Edgar Hoover Building, the FBI's Headquarters. 12. **National Air and Space Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the most iconic museum in the country. 13. **U.S. Capitol** (pass by, no stop) - Capitol Building,home of the U.S. Congress and where the laws of this country are made. 14. **Philadelphia** (pass by, no stop) - , the largest city in Pennsylvania, founded in 1682, was the first capital of North America, the cradle of democracy 15. **Independence National Historical Park** (30m) - 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... 16. **Independence Hall** (pass by, no stop) - Place where the United States Declaration of Independence was debated and converted 17. **Liberty Bell Center** (pass by, no stop) - The Liberty Bell bears a timeless message: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof" 18. **Old City Hall** (pass by, no stop) - The building served as City Hall until 1854 19. **Rocky Statue** (30m) - 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. 20. **Washington Monument** (pass by, no stop) - Located at the Eakins oval, this fountain features a bronze sculpture of the first president George Washington, mounted on a horse. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 05:00 a.m. Lids Store at Two Times Square, 714 Seventh Av. between 47th and 48th streets, New York, NY 10036 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Guide will explain in both languages English & Spanish - Recommended: bring your own food to enjoy free time in Washington - New York State law requires that all children be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they are 8 years old. Starting November 1, 2019, all children under 2 years old must ride in a rear-facing car seat. - Bus drivers are not required to provide seats for children and the activity provider will not be responsible if you are unable to access the bus. To ensure that your child has a seat, you must bring your own, or inform the activity provider well in advance - Guests under the age of 18 may not be admitted at check-in unless accompanied by an adult. ## Compared with other Day Trips from New York | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 18** | €86 | 15h | 4.77 (2311) | shared | | [Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/hamilton-and-washington-revolutionary-walking-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 5.0 (217) | shared | | [Washington D.C. 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