Avoid the hassle of renting a car and driving with this private day trip from New York to Philadelphia. Your driver whisks you to America's one-time capital, where you'll tour the city's important sights, enjoy lunch at a farmer's market’at your own expense’and visit an outlet center with more than 150 name-brand stores.
Tour historic Philadelphia on this private day trip from New York City
Visit Independence Mall, see the Liberty Bell, and explore Elfreth’s Alley
Enjoy shopping at Reading Terminal Market and Philadelphia Premium Outlets
Travel easily in a private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included
What To Expect
Independence Mall
On this all day private tour, you will be met at 7:00 AM by your own private driver-guide and vehicle at the New York City location of your choice. Together, you will travel 90 minutes to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where you will explore the historic district.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Elfreth’s Alley
You will stroll through America’s oldest neighborhood, Elfreth’s Ally, with its cobbled street and Georgian and Federal-style houses. You will pass by Betsy Ross’s House-birthplace of the American flag; the original President’s House; Christ Church’s Burial Ground, with the graves of some of America’s earliest prominent leaders; the First Bank of the United State, and more.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Reading Terminal Market
Lunch will be had at the bustling Reading Terminal Market, America’s oldest farmer’s market, which has more than 100 vendors and merchants.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ben Franklin National Memorial
Visit Ben Franklin’s home, print shop, first Post Office in USA and grave.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Betsy Ross House
Visit Betsy Ross’ house, workshop and grave.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Liberty Bell Center
See the Liberty Bell and first President’s House.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Independence Hall
Visit the birthplace of America, including a tour of Independence Hall guided by a National Park Ranger.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Congress Hall
Visit the first home of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, with tour, history and explanation by a National Park Ranger.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church
Visit Christ Church, learn of its place in American History and the many historical figures who worshipped here.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Rocky Statue
Climb the “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and see the Rocky Statue.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Italian Market
See the outdoor produce markets.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
South Street
See the unique street art and mosaics of Isaiah Zagar.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Love Park
Photo op at the famous City of Brotherly Love Sculpture.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Beautiful head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boathouse Row
Row of 15 Gothic and Victorian rowing club houses on the banks of the Schuylkill River.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rodin Museum
Photo op stop at “The Thinker.”
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arch Street Meeting House
Visit to old historic Quaker Meeting House.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Child safety seats provided. Please inform us in advance of the ages of all children on the tours, so we can come prepared with the approprite seat.
Most wheelchair and scooter users can be accommodated (including the wheelchair and scooter – may reduce the maximum capacity of the tour to 5 guests). The guest must be able to transfer from the device to the seat of a mini-van and another guest on the tour is available to help load and unload the device. The guest must also be able to self-propel and / or have someone who is able to push the wheelchair throughout the tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Round-trip private transfers
Exclude
Food and drinks
Gratuities