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Philadelphia Day Trip from Washington D.C. by Train
Philadelphia Day Trip from Washington D.C. by Train
Philadelphia Day Trip from Washington D.C. by Train

Philadelphia Day Trip from Washington D.C. by Train

By Attractions4US
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Price is $330 per adult
Features
  • 14h
  • Printed Voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Sightseeing day trip from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
  • Scenic rail journey taking you past numerous quaint towns
  • Hop-on hop-off bus stops at city's major landmarks & sights
  • Tasty pub fare at the musically inclined Hard Rock Cafe
  • Leisure time to explore Philadelphia attractions on your own

Activity location

    • Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Union Station
    • 2 West /40 Massachusetts Ave., NE
    • 20002, Washington, DC, United States

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7 AM Excursion
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h14h
Starting time: 7:00am
Price details
$329.99 x 1 Adult$329.99

Total
Price is $329.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSelf-guided day trip to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C.
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip rail ticket between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia
  • What's includedWhat's includedHop-on hop-off bus pass for Philadelphia
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch at the Hard Rock Cafe

Know before you book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult provided they do not occupy their own seat.
  • Trains generally depart around 7 AM and return around 7 PM; times can vary based on the rail schedule. You will receive confirmation of your exact departure time when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.

What you can expect

Travel from Washington, D.C. to the City of Brotherly Love by rail for a day exploring the area's historic sights and intriguing landmarks. Enjoy a comprehensive city tour aboard a double-decker bus, hopping-on and off as you like, and then sit down for a delectable meal featuring pub-style fare at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Board your train at Union Station and find a comfortable window seat for a relaxing journey to Philadelphia, meandering through Baltimore and many scenic towns. Once you get there, make your way to the city center and jump on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus. Feel free to explore the many monuments, museums, and historic sites that make up the city that was, during Revolutionary times, the nation's capital.

Explore the corners of Independence Mall, including Independence Hall, the enormous Liberty Bell, the immaculately preserved Betsy Ross House, and the National Constitution Center. Do some shopping at the famous Reading Terminal Market, and check out the immersive exhibits and world-renowned displays at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the incomparable Barnes Foundation Collection, and the Rodin Museum.

With so much sightseeing, you're sure to work up an appetite. When you do, set a course for the Hard Rock Cafe, where a delicious lineup of tasty sandwiches, juicy burgers, and lip-smacking appetizers are the perfect way to refuel before you head back to the train station for your return journey to Washington, D.C.

Location

Activity location

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    • Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUnion Station
    • 2 West /40 Massachusetts Ave., NE
    • 20002, Washington, DC, United States