The 14 Philadelphia Trips from NYC That Are Worth the Money

1.Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,877 reviews · from $104Our pick

Leave Times Square at 5:00 AM for a guided coach trip to Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. Expect stops at the Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Rocky Steps, with photo stops outside the White House and Capitol. Guides speak English and Spanish; Jay, Carlos, and Diego have led recent trips.

“I really loved the trip, Jay was perfect and very attentive, pleasant and super friendly. And also very empathetic to the delays that may occur, at the stops for bathroom and snack. I highly recommend this tour, it’s really worth it!!! If you have others, I’ll definitely come back :)”

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2.Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,109 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $128Top rated

Ride from New York City to Washington, DC, and Philadelphia with a licensed guide speaking English and Spanish. Stops include the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Independence National Historical Park, Liberty Bell area, and Rocky Steps. The 15-hour day covers a lot, but time at each landmark is brief. Guides such as Carlos, Jay, and Diego have led departures, though your guide may differ.

“It was amazing🥰Great experience, thanks Jay for this amazing trip👍I can recommended for everyone.Thank you”

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3.Day Trip to Philadelphia and Amish Country

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 805 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Leave Manhattan at 6:30 AM for a guided day in Philadelphia and Lancaster County. See the Liberty Bell, Independence Square, Elfreth’s Alley and the Rocky Steps, then visit an Amish market and ride a buggy through farm country. Guides speak six languages; meals are not included.

“Oscar our guide was excellent! His historic knowledge and humour made this long day memorable and fun! The schedule was very well planned and we got to see so much with nice breaks in between. We would highly recommend this to see Philadelphia and the Amish farm. What a fabulous day out we had! Thank you!”

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4.Philadelphia and Amish Country, 1-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 734 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $139

Leave Port Authority at 6:30 a.m. for Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley and Rocky Steps, then continue to Lancaster for an Amish farm visit and horse-and-buggy ride. A guide leads the day, with names such as Oscar, Sharon and Brian praised for clear, friendly commentary. Expect a long schedule, limited time in Philadelphia and a marketplace stop.

“Not bad. Wished to have more time in Philadelphia. The Amish farm is worth seeing but the market is not that much special. It feels like any other holiday market. The food sold in the store doesn’t seem to be made in Amish since lots of contains man made ingredients.”

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5.Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 272 reviews · 2 days · from $340

Ride from New York to Philadelphia, Lancaster County, and Washington, DC, with a live guide, an Amish buggy ride, a night in a hotel, and breakfast included. You’ll see the Liberty Bell, Rocky Steps, Capitol Hill, and major memorials. Guides such as Carlo, Nick O’Keeffe, and Stefano have led engaging, well-organized trips. The pace is brisk, and the Air and Space Museum is currently replaced by Natural History.

“We’ve done a few bus tours now but this was by far our favourite. Stefano the guide was knowledgeable, friendly and organised. Our bus driver Devon was great too, getting us everywhere on time and making it a really comfortable journey. Stefano speaks both Italian and English and the two other nationalities, Japanese and Iranian, had their own guides too. It made it feel like a nice, exclusive experience because we were small groups and he made sure we were all close so we could hear well. Each of the stops and points of interest were exactly what you would want to stop off and see in the time we…”

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6.Niagara Falls, Toronto, Philadelphia & DC 5-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 157 reviews · 5 days · from $965

Travel by air-conditioned bus or van from New York for five packed days of waterfalls, city sights and memorials. Highlights include Maid of the Mist, Toronto, a seasonal 1000 Islands cruise and an Amish buggy ride. Guides have included Andrea, Victoria, Redi, Naoko and Carlo. Expect early starts and long stretches on the road.

“We really enjoyed the itinerary and the tour guides, Naoko and Carlo were knowledgeable and super helpful. Just a heads up, the drives can be a little long at times, and be prepared for early mornings, since the tour usually kicks off around 7 AM.”

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7.Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 155 reviews · 4 days · from $805

Leave New York by air-conditioned minibus for Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Amish Country and Washington DC. Multilingual guides lead the sightseeing, with a Maid of the Mist ride from May to October, an Amish buggy ride and three hotel nights. Expect full days, long drives and limited time at many stops.

“Un bel giro vedi tanto, essendo tante ore di viaggio ovviamente le tappe sono molto ristrette, ottima il primo autista nella seconda tappa al contrario tremendo, le guide invece brave in modo differente.”

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8.Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country, 2-Days from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $350

Leave Manhattan at 6:30 am for Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and historic streets, Lancaster County’s Amish farm country, then Washington DC’s monuments and museums. A guide handles the long drives and tight schedule; a hotel night, breakfast, and buggy ride are included. Stops and vehicles can vary, and the return to New York is traffic-dependent.

“Small group, saw lots of interesting history. Guide and driver good and overnight accommodation fabulous with great breakfast included”

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9.Niagara Falls, Washington, and Philadelphia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · 2 days · from $393

Take two bus trips from Times Square: first to Niagara Falls, with the Maid of the Mist from May to October or other viewpoints in the off-season, then to Washington and Philadelphia two days later. A bilingual English and Spanish guide accompanies both outings. Guides Arturito and Carlos have been praised for their friendly, attentive manner, though guide assignments may vary.

“Muy buenos guías Arturito y Carlos!! amables, simpáticos y atentos, un saludo! ;)”

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10.Philadelphia & Amish Community Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 13 hours · from $108

Ride from New York to Philadelphia for the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Elfreth’s Alley and the Rocky steps, then continue to Lancaster County for an Amish community and village visit. Guides including Martin, Lucas, Vicente and Alex have led departures in English and Spanish. Expect a full day with long van rides and no meals included.

“Super guay la experiencia de visitar la ciudad de Filadelfia con guías Lucas, Vicente y Alex, han hecho que sea mucho más entretenido explicándolo todo super bien. La parte de Lancaster me ha encantado unos paisajes muy muy bonitos.”

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11.Washington D.C.& Philadelphia 2-Day Tour from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $363

Leave New York at 7 a.m. for a two-day coach tour with a short Philadelphia stop, Washington’s memorials, and one hotel night with breakfast. A guide and driver handle the long transfers; an optional ticket package adds interior visits to the U.S. Capitol and National Archives. Guides have included Shelly Huang, Joe, Kiko, and Jackson.

“Vicky our tour guide was great at accommodating us as we were the only English speaking guest on her tour.”

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12.Philadelphia and Washington DC 2-Day Trip from New York

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $358

Travel from New York to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., by shared vehicle, with a guide, one hotel night and breakfast included. Expect a brief Independence Park stop, major D.C. landmarks and optional Capitol and National Archives entry. Past guide teams have included Kevin and Nelson, and Lee and Jay.

“Everything is good. I took a fantastic two days trip with them. Honestly, Jupiter Legend gave me the experience much more better than I thought. They have the best guide, best hotel, and best tour planning. Definitely will go with them next time.”

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13.NYC & New Jersey: Philadelphia and Princeton University Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 12 hours · from $120

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from New York to Princeton and Philadelphia with a driver, tour coordinator, and licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk Princeton’s historic campus, see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and make time for the Rocky Steps. The 12-hour day includes long drives and brief city visits.

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14.Philadelphia and New York City 2-Day Trip from Washington DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $479

Ride from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia and New York with an English-speaking driver and guide or driver-guide. Visit Independence National Historical Park, tour Lower Manhattan and New York at night, then choose the One World Observatory, Liberty cruise, and Intrepid on day two. One hotel night and breakfast are included. Individual guide names are not provided.

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