7-Day East Coast Tour: NYC, Niagara Falls, D.C. & Boston

Five iconic East Coast cities in one week, guided from start to finish

This 7-day small group tour covers New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, and Boston with a professional bilingual guide, hotel stays, and airport pickup included. You'll see the Statue of Liberty, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and Niagara Falls, with a mandatory 3-hour exploration of Boston's historic firsts and a 150-minute New York City Fortune Tour covering Wall Street, the Charging Bull, and Times Square. The group stays under 12 travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and New York City tours

• Airport pick-up at JFK or LGA
• New York Morning Tour: City Hall, Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo
• New York Night Tour: Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Manhattan night view
• Check-in at Flushing or Newark hotels

Day 2: New York City sightseeing

• Visit DUMBO neighborhood
• New York City Fortune Tour: Wall Street and landmarks
• Optional visit to One World Trade Center Observatory
• Visit RiseNY
• Optional evening Broadway show
• Overnight at Flushing or Newark hotels

Day 3: New York to Philadelphia and Christiana Mall

• Visit United Nations Headquarters (outside)
• Visit Hudson Yards Vessel (outside)
• Optional Liberty Cruise
• Visit Independence National Historical Park
• Shopping and dinner at Christiana Mall
• Overnight at hotel near Christiana Mall

Day 4: Washington D.C. sightseeing

• Travel to Washington D.C.
• Optional U.S. Capitol and National Archives tour
• Visit Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
• Visit White House (outside)
• Visit Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Travel to Gaithersburg for overnight

Day 5: Gaithersburg to Buffalo via Harrisburg and Corning

• Visit Pennsylvania State Capitol (outside)
• Optional visit to Corning Museum of Glass
• Travel to Buffalo
• Optional Niagara Falls Night View Tour
• Overnight in Buffalo or Niagara area

Day 6: Niagara Falls and Springfield

• Optional Niagara Falls Magic Tour including Whirlpool Park and Maid of the Mist (summer)
• Or Niagara In-depth Tour including Whirlpool Park and Old Fort Niagara (winter)
• Visit Niagara Falls Park
• Travel to Springfield for overnight

Day 7: Boston historical tour and return to New York

• Firsts of America Exploration Tour: Harvard University, Old State House, first subway, park, botanical garden, library
• Visit Quincy Market and optional Boston Lobster Meal
• Airport drop-off at Boston and New York

The experience

The tour starts with complimentary airport pickup at JFK or LaGuardia on day one, with optional morning and evening city tours if you arrive early enough. From there, you spend two days in New York exploring DUMBO, the Fortune Tour's four regions (Canyon of Heroes through Times Square), and optional visits to One World Trade Center Observatory or RiseNY. The itinerary then moves south through Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park and a shopping stop at Christiana Mall in Delaware before reaching Washington D.C.

In D.C., the tour includes an in-depth visit to the U.S. Capitol and National Archives (optional), the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, an outside view of the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial plus Vietnam Veterans Memorial. From there you travel to Gaithersburg, then north through Harrisburg to the Corning Museum of Glass before arriving at Niagara Falls for an optional night tour. Day six takes you to Springfield, Massachusetts, with a mandatory 3-hour exploration of Boston that covers Harvard University (with official campus tour), the Old State House, and the city's historic firsts: the first subway system, first public park, first botanical garden, and first large-scale free municipal library. The final stop is Quincy Market, where an optional Boston lobster meal is available before airport dropoff.

You travel in new seven-seat vans or high-roof vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi and charging ports. Hotels are handpicked for local character and include options near Newark or Flushing depending on the travel dates. The schedule departs after 8:30 a.m. and returns by 6:30 p.m. (or 8:00 p.m. with a dinner stop), and guides speak English and Chinese. Unlimited bottled water is provided throughout the trip, along with tea and hot water at hotels. A pre-departure handbook and personalized 30-second video clips for social media are included.

What’s included

• Exceptional and top-rated bilingual guide in English and Chinese.
• six nights in handpicked boutique or scenic area hotels.
• new seven-seat vans or high-roof vehicles with Wi-Fi, charging ports, and cables.
• complimentary airport pickup at JFK or LaGuardia.
• unlimited bottled water throughout the trip.
• tea and hot water provided at hotels.
• exclusive pre-departure handbook and personalized 30-second video clips.
• U.S. Capitol and National Archives in-depth tour.
• New York City Fortune Tour and Firsts of America Exploration Tour with official Harvard campus tour.
• Niagara Falls park visit.
• fuel surcharge and experienced bilingual drivers.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour Only(JP-AP7Q)Guide in English or Chinese · 17 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 23:59Option excludes: American Museum of Natural History ticket and a 1.5-hour in-depth guided tour, plus a Boston lobster meal. Option excludes: Niagara Falls Magic Tour (Niagara In-Depth Tour), the Niagara Falls Night Tour, The Corning Museum of Glass, and Liberty Cruise. Option excludes: RiseNY, One World Observatory, the New York Night Tour, and the New York Morning Tour.

Tour w/Tickets(JP-AP7Q)Guide in English or Chinese · 17 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 23:59Option includes: American Museum of Natural History ticket and a 1.5-hour in-depth guided tour, plus a Boston lobster meal. Option includes: Niagara Falls Magic Tour (Niagara In-Depth Tour), the Niagara Falls Night Tour, and The Corning Museum of Glass. Option includes: Liberty Cruise, RiseNY, and One World Observatory. New York Morning Tour: to be purchased from the tour guide. New York Night Tour: to be purchased from the tour guide.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and Saturday16 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 23:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 12 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 24 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jupiter Legend Corporation

Is this one for you?Groups stay under 12 travelers, which means you move through major sites without the crowds of larger tours while still sharing costs with others. The fixed schedule: departing after 8:30 a.m. and returning by 6:30 p.m. Fits travelers who want structure and don't want to arrange their own transport between cities, though it leaves little flexibility if you want to linger at a particular stop.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens on the first day when I arrive at the airport?

Complimentary pickup is available from JFK or LaGuardia between 8:30 a.m. and midnight on arrival day. If you arrive before 9:00 a.m. with your luggage claimed, you can join the New York Morning Tour covering City Hall, Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown, Little Italy, and SoHo. If you arrive before 4:30 p.m., the evening tour includes Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Manhattan's night views from Long Island City. Otherwise, you'll head directly to your hotel.

Is the U.S. Capitol visit guaranteed, or is it optional?

The U.S. Capitol and National Archives tour is listed as optional and runs 120 minutes with inside access to both buildings plus outside views of the Supreme Court and Library of Congress. If the Capitol is closed, an alternative Washington D.C. In-depth Tour replaces it, covering the Air Force Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and World War II Memorial.

What's included in the Niagara Falls portion of the tour?

Niagara Falls is visited on day six with a 45-minute park visit included. An optional Niagara Falls Magic Tour (1.5 hours, summer season) or Niagara In-depth Tour (1.5 hours, winter season) is available and includes Whirlpool State Park and either the Maid of the Mist boat ride or Old Fort Niagara State Park depending on the season.

How many nights do I stay in hotels, and what type of rooms are available?

You stay six nights in high-quality boutique or scenic area hotels. Rooms accommodate two to four guests with either two full or double beds, or one king or queen bed based on availability. Hotel options vary by travel dates: Flushing or Newark area hotels for the first two nights in New York, then hotels in Wilmington, Gaithersburg, Buffalo/Niagara, Springfield, and Boston.

What's the difference between the two ticket options at checkout?

The Tour Only option includes the guide, hotels, and transportation. The Tour with Tickets option adds admission to the American Museum of Natural History with a 1.5-hour guided tour, plus optional attractions like Liberty Cruise, One World Observatory, RiseNY, the Corning Museum of Glass, Niagara Falls Magic Tour, and the Boston Lobster Meal. Without the ticket option, these attractions are available for separate purchase from the guide.