Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPhiladelphia by Train
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Location: New York City, New York
Product code: 2625PHILADELPHIA
Famous as "America's Birthplace" and home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Philadelphia has more American history than any other city in the United States. Enjoy the Amtrak rail journey from New York to Philadelphia where you will travel through the streets and sights dating back to the first days of America! Use your day pass for hop-on, hop-off sightseeing on Philadelphia Trolley Works tour and lunch at leisure in Reading Terminal Market (substitution on Sundays) in the heart of downtown.Your return transfers from your New York Hotel to the Pennsylvania Station and return transfers from the Philadelphia street station to the tour departure point is all included. This is not an escorted day trip.
Philadelphia Trolley Works City Tour:
Experience the history! You make the choice! Step aboard one of the signature burgundy and green Victorian-style "open-air" trolleys or climb on top of a New Stars and Stripes Double Decker Buses. Enjoy the view as the past meets the present through the colorful narrative of an experienced tour guide, bringing old and new Philadelphia to life on a 90 minute fully-narrated "City Tour". Enjoy the entertaining, humorous stories and fascinating facts about Philadelphia's famous sights and attractions. You have the freedom of unlimited on-and-off privileges between the Trolley and the Stars & Stripes at any of the 20 stops throughout the day.
Philadelphia by Train
Please Note: Tours do not operate on the following dates:
- New Years Day (1 January)
- Thanksgiving Day (27 November, 2008)
- Christmas Day (25 December)
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- Child prices are applicable for children aged 3-11 years, when accompanied by an adult
- Infants aged under 3 years and under travel free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
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- Round trip taxi transfer between midtown NYC hotels & NYC Pennsylvania Station
- Round trip rail ticket via Amtrak between New York and Philadelphia
- Round trip transfer between Philadelphia 30th Street train Station and tour starting point.
- Day pass for hop-on, hop-off sightseeing on Philadelphia Trolley Works
- Lunch at historic Reading Terminal Market in the heart of downtown
- Gratuities
- USD$1.00 Fuel Surcharge
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Passengers MUST go to the Visitor Center at 777 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th Streets) at least ONE DAY PRIOR to departure and exchange vouchers in order to receive travel documents, taxi transfer ($5 for each 2-3 people), and other important information.
- Train journey from New York to Philadelphia is approximately 1.5 hours
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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