2-Day Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country Tour from NYC

An Amish buggy ride through Lancaster County breaks up two days of major American monuments and museums.

A 2-day tour from New York covering Philadelphia, Washington DC and Amish country by air-conditioned coach, with one night hotel and breakfast included. Day one visits the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia's historic district and the Rocky Steps before heading to Lancaster County for an authentic Amish buggy ride through farm country. Day two explores the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Air and Space Museum, Capitol Hill and the White House before returning to New York in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: New York to Philadelphia and Washington DC

• Depart New York to Philadelphia
• Visit Liberty Bell and Constitution Hall
• Stroll Elfreth’s Alley
• Panoramic tour of Philadelphia
• See Rocky Steps
• Travel to Amish country
• Ride Amish Buggy
• Visit Amish marketplace
• Depart for Washington DC

Day 2: Washington DC sightseeing and return

• Visit Thomas Jefferson Memorial
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery
• Explore National Air and Space Museum
• Visit Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
• Tour Capitol Hill
• See US Capitol and White House
• Visit Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials
• Return to New York

The experience

The tour departs New York and crosses through New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, where you'll see the Liberty Bell at its center, Constitution Square and Congress Hall, then walk Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. A panoramic drive takes in the financial district and Benjamin Franklin Parkway before you reach the famous Rocky Steps. From there the route heads east into Lancaster County, home to the Amish community.

In Amish country you ride an authentic buggy through farm fields to see how residents live without electricity, running water, telephones or modern appliances. After the buggy ride, you visit the marketplace to browse handmade crafts and local products. Late afternoon brings the drive east to Washington DC, where you'll stay overnight at the Wyndham Garden with breakfast included the next morning.

Day two starts at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial by the Tidal Basin, then moves to Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite (a passport or U.S. ID is required for entry). The National Air and Space Museum displays the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. You'll also visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, which currently features the "Deep Time" exhibit with real dinosaur fossils including a T-Rex and Triceratops. Capitol Hill comes next, covering the Capitol building, Senate, House of Representatives and Supreme Court, followed by views of the White House and the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials. The return to New York happens in the late afternoon.

What’s included

• One night hotel with tax and continental breakfast.
• sightseeing in Philadelphia and Washington DC.
• transportation by 15-passenger van or full-sized bus.
• professional tour guide.
• an authentic Amish buggy ride through Lancaster County farm country.
• wifi on the bus.

Information

Lasts 2d, runs Wednesday and Saturday at 06:30, from US$ 350 per person, with live guides in 6 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 06:30Another day? ›

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Empire Vacations

Is this one for you?Departing from New York means you skip arranging your own transport to Philadelphia and Washington DC. The coach picks up in the city and handles both days' driving, so you travel without a rental car or multiple train bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese.

What do you actually do during the Amish portion of the tour?

You ride an authentic Amish buggy through the farm country of Lancaster County to see how the community lives without modern technology, then visit a marketplace to shop for handmade arts, crafts and local products.

Does the tour include a hotel, and what's provided with it?

Yes, one night at the Wyndham Garden in Washington DC is included, along with a continental breakfast the following morning.

Which Smithsonian museums do you visit in Washington DC?

The National Air and Space Museum, featuring the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, and the National Museum of Natural History, which currently houses the "Deep Time" exhibit with dinosaur fossils.

What do you need to bring to visit Arlington National Cemetery?

A valid passport or U.S. ID is required for security clearance to enter Arlington National Cemetery.

What happens if weather affects the Amish country portion?

The Amish section of the tour is subject to change due to seasons or inclement weather, so the operator may adjust that part of the itinerary depending on conditions.