Philadelphia Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Boston, Montreal, New York, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Quebec, Toronto

Highlights

Boston : Sightseeing tour; harbor cruise
Franconia notch state park : See the White Mountains
QuÉbec city : Sightseeing with Local Guide; special dinner on Ile d’Orléans in a restored flour mill
MontrÉal : Sightseeing with Local Guide; visit Notre Dame Basilica
Ottawa : Sightseeing with Local Guide; visit the Parliament of Canada

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Very packed your with many good points, but let down by poor organisation of the bus seating. I was a solo traveller who was forced to sit next to the same person for every leg of the tour, except the last - after I emailed a complaint to Globus. Four people had a double seat to themselves the entire journey. When I asked the tour director for a turn, he fobbed me off & was rude & sexist. There was too much free time without access to hotel eg. One day we travelled early from Florence to Venice, got dropped by the bus at the ferry to the island (St Marks Place etc) & then had to spend the whole day in Venice with the heat & crowds, much of it undirected, until nearly 8pm when we caught the ferry back & then to our hotel. 43 people is too many. I was the only Australian with 42 mostly mid western Americans, mostly teetotallers and missionaries. Next time I'd choose a solo traveller tour, or a specific art or history one, but I wanted a short tour that went from Rome & ended in Paris, so chose this one. On the positive, the hotels & meals were good. Switzerland, even though raining, was a standout as we had two days at Lucerne & ample free time. Optional tours like Versailles were great."

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14 days From$5,104

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America's Historic East

By Globus

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Charlottesville, Gettysburg, Maryland, Philadelphia, Richmond, Virginia

Highlights

Washington dc : Sightseeing with a Local Guide
Mount vernon : Visit George Washington’s home
Yorktown: Visit Yorktown Historical Battlefield
Williamsburg: Exclusive performance by professional historian; visit Colonial Williamsburg; Colonial-style dinner
Jamestown: Visit Jamestown settlement

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Very packed your with many good points, but let down by poor organisation of the bus seating. I was a solo traveller who was forced to sit next to the same person for every leg of the tour, except the last - after I emailed a complaint to Globus. Four people had a double seat to themselves the entire journey. When I asked the tour director for a turn, he fobbed me off & was rude & sexist. There was too much free time without access to hotel eg. One day we travelled early from Florence to Venice, got dropped by the bus at the ferry to the island (St Marks Place etc) & then had to spend the whole day in Venice with the heat & crowds, much of it undirected, until nearly 8pm when we caught the ferry back & then to our hotel. 43 people is too many. I was the only Australian with 42 mostly mid western Americans, mostly teetotallers and missionaries. Next time I'd choose a solo traveller tour, or a specific art or history one, but I wanted a short tour that went from Rome & ended in Paris, so chose this one. On the positive, the hotels & meals were good. Switzerland, even though raining, was a standout as we had two days at Lucerne & ample free time. Optional tours like Versailles were great."

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9 days From$3,469

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In Freedom's Footsteps: Philadelphia to Washington, DC 2024

none

4.2/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Gettysburg, Philadelphia

Highlights

Understanding the meaning of freedom and America's story... crafted by Tauck and filmmaker Ken Burns
explore the meaning of freedom – from the earliest settlement to the Colonial era to the Revolutionary War to building a Republic.Discover the nation's economic expansion and industrial growth... 18th-century social and religious movements... the Civil War... political diversity... and the defining themes that shaped the American experience century upon century. Travel back in time to walk in the footsteps of American history... In Philadelphia
a guided sightseeing tour includes Independence Hall and a Tauck Exclusive early-opening private tour of the Museum of the American Revolution. Tour the poignant battlefields of Gettysburg... Visit George Washington's home at Mount Vernon... meet 18th-century 'residents' and dine at a colonial tavern in Colonial Williamsburg... and explore the spectacular monuments of America's capital.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked the Yellowstone tour with Tauck expecting so much more with the accommodations, food, and tour director based on the price point. We were sadly disappointed but still tried to enjoy the experience. Rooms were dirty, food were often buffets and other group dinners with some food inedible. We noticed other tours staying in our hotels and paying much less for their tours. One positive was we never touched our luggage which was nice but my small suitcase was damaged during one transfer. Word to the wise… read their emails thoroughly as the email we received a few weeks before our trip reads like a disclaimer for poor service and accommodations."

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11 days From$5,790

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In Freedom's Footsteps: Philadelphia to Washington, DC 2025

none

4.2/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Gettysburg, Philadelphia

Highlights

Understanding the meaning of freedom and America's story... crafted by Tauck and filmmaker Ken Burns
explore the meaning of freedom – from the earliest settlement to the Colonial era to the Revolutionary War to building a Republic.Discover the nation's economic expansion and industrial growth... 18th-century social and religious movements... the Civil War... political diversity... and the defining themes that shaped the American experience century upon century. Travel back in time to walk in the footsteps of American history... In Philadelphia
a guided sightseeing tour includes Independence Hall and a Tauck Exclusive early-opening private tour of the Museum of the American Revolution. Tour the poignant battlefields of Gettysburg... Visit George Washington's home at Mount Vernon... meet 18th-century 'residents' and dine at a colonial tavern in Colonial Williamsburg... and explore the spectacular monuments of America's capital.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked the Yellowstone tour with Tauck expecting so much more with the accommodations, food, and tour director based on the price point. We were sadly disappointed but still tried to enjoy the experience. Rooms were dirty, food were often buffets and other group dinners with some food inedible. We noticed other tours staying in our hotels and paying much less for their tours. One positive was we never touched our luggage which was nice but my small suitcase was damaged during one transfer. Word to the wise… read their emails thoroughly as the email we received a few weeks before our trip reads like a disclaimer for poor service and accommodations."

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11 days From$5,790

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In Freedom's Footsteps: Philadelphia to Washington, DC 2021

none

4.2/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Virginia

Highlights

Understanding the meaning of freedom and America’s story... crafted by Tauck and filmmaker Ken Burns
explore the meaning of freedom – from the earliest settlement to the Colonial era to the Revolutionary War to building a Republic.Discover the nation’s economic expansion and industrial growth... 18th-century social and religious movements... the Civil War... political diversity... and the defining themes that shaped the American experience century upon century. Travel back in time to walk in the footsteps of American history... In Philadelphia
ride a horse-drawn carriage along cobblestone streets
step inside Independence Hall
take a Tauck Exclusive early-opening private tour of the Museum of the American Revolution and see the Liberty Bell. Tour the poignant battlefields of Gettysburg

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked the Yellowstone tour with Tauck expecting so much more with the accommodations, food, and tour director based on the price point. We were sadly disappointed but still tried to enjoy the experience. Rooms were dirty, food were often buffets and other group dinners with some food inedible. We noticed other tours staying in our hotels and paying much less for their tours. One positive was we never touched our luggage which was nice but my small suitcase was damaged during one transfer. Word to the wise… read their emails thoroughly as the email we received a few weeks before our trip reads like a disclaimer for poor service and accommodations."

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11 days From$4,990

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In Freedom's Footsteps: Philadelphia to Washington, DC 2023

none

4.2/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Gettysburg, Philadelphia

Highlights

Understanding the meaning of freedom and America's story... crafted by Tauck and filmmaker Ken Burns
explore the meaning of freedom – from the earliest settlement to the Colonial era to the Revolutionary War to building a Republic.Discover the nation's economic expansion and industrial growth... 18th-century social and religious movements... the Civil War... political diversity... and the defining themes that shaped the American experience century upon century. Travel back in time to walk in the footsteps of American history... In Philadelphia
step inside Independence Hall
take a Tauck Exclusive early-opening private tour of the Museum of the American Revolution and see the Liberty Bell. Tour the poignant battlefields of Gettysburg
where a storyteller reveals what it was like to be a civilian during the Civil War battle at a private Tauck dessert reception. Visit George Washington's home at Mount Vernon... meet 18th-century 'residents' and dine at a colonial tavern in Colonial Williamsburg... and explore the spectacular monuments of America's capital.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked the Yellowstone tour with Tauck expecting so much more with the accommodations, food, and tour director based on the price point. We were sadly disappointed but still tried to enjoy the experience. Rooms were dirty, food were often buffets and other group dinners with some food inedible. We noticed other tours staying in our hotels and paying much less for their tours. One positive was we never touched our luggage which was nice but my small suitcase was damaged during one transfer. Word to the wise… read their emails thoroughly as the email we received a few weeks before our trip reads like a disclaimer for poor service and accommodations."

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11 days From$5,490

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In Freedom's Footsteps: Philadelphia to Washington, DC 2022

none

4.2/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Gettysburg, Philadelphia

Highlights

Understanding the meaning of freedom and America's story... crafted by Tauck and filmmaker Ken Burns
explore the meaning of freedom – from the earliest settlement to the Colonial era to the Revolutionary War to building a Republic.Discover the nation's economic expansion and industrial growth... 18th-century social and religious movements... the Civil War... political diversity... and the defining themes that shaped the American experience century upon century. Travel back in time to walk in the footsteps of American history... In Philadelphia
ride a horse-drawn carriage along cobblestone streets
step inside Independence Hall
take a Tauck Exclusive early-opening private tour of the Museum of the American Revolution and see the Liberty Bell. Tour the poignant battlefields of Gettysburg

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked the Yellowstone tour with Tauck expecting so much more with the accommodations, food, and tour director based on the price point. We were sadly disappointed but still tried to enjoy the experience. Rooms were dirty, food were often buffets and other group dinners with some food inedible. We noticed other tours staying in our hotels and paying much less for their tours. One positive was we never touched our luggage which was nice but my small suitcase was damaged during one transfer. Word to the wise… read their emails thoroughly as the email we received a few weeks before our trip reads like a disclaimer for poor service and accommodations."

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11 days From$4,990

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New York City, Niagara Falls & Washington DC

By Cosmos

none

4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Maryland, New York, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "