6-Day New York to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston, Niagara Falls and Broadway Musical Tour
Tour Code: GOL-NYC-679
Duration: 6 Day(s) / 5 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
4%
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Thu & Sun
- Travel with a knowledgeable sightseeing coach and our professional well-trained tour escort.
- Visit the most photographic spots in New York City!
- Put your taste buds to the test with the most authentic gourmet dishes.
- Visit the nation’s capital at Washington, D.C., and check out its most iconic sites including the White House, Lincoln Memorial and so much more.
- Explore the power of nature and take an in-depth tour to Niagara Falls!
- Gain a deeper understanding of the pioneering city of Boston and explore multiple 'firsts' in the United States.
- Grab a bite of authentic local taste, check out the fresh products at Quincy Market and enjoy a real Boston lobster meal.
*Travel Tips: To ensure a comfortable travel experience, each passenger is only allowed to carry one piece of carry-on luggage (limit: length 65cm*width 45cm*height 28cm and below, refer to the size of a 26-inch suitcase).
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Order date: Now - 6/6/2025
Departure date: From 6/2/2025
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Minimum of 2 people to be operated.
Itinerary
Welcome to the city that never sleeps! New York City is always full of life and energy! Join us as we will be exploring the great wonders of this amazing city! We will stop at the famous Wall Street, Charging Bull, Empire state building, the Museum of Modern Art and so much more! This is an opportunity of a lifetime!
Itinerary :
Flushing → DUMBO "Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass" (45 mins) → New York City Fortune Tour (Mandatory, 150 mins) → One World Trade Center Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) → Museum of Modern Art (Optional, 60 mins) → Flushing → Broadway (Optional)
New York City Fortune Tour:
First Stop: Canyon of Heroes → Woolworth Building → 15 Park Row (the world’s tallest skyscraper between 1899-1901) → The Porter Building → St. Paul’s Church → Telegraph Building
Second Stop: Equitable Building → Trinity Church → Bank of New York → Federal Hall → New York Stock Exchange → Trump Building → Deutsche Bank → Charging Bull → Customs House → Standard Oil Building → Cunard Line HQ
Third Stop: Rockefeller Center (pass by Diamond District and International Gem Tower)
Fourth Stop: Pulitzer Fountain → Grand Army Plaza → Plaza Hotel → Times Square → Nasdaq MarketSite
Notes:
1. The New York City Fortune Tour attractions will be viewed by car and hiking, and we will stop at four regions.
2. The above attractions are all outside visited.
Famous Disney Broadway musicals: "Aladdin" "The Lion King"
Seating area: Orchestra Or Front Mezzanine
Price: $280/person (including a Broadway ticket + arrange a Chinese transfer to the hotel after Broadway)
Famous Broadway classic musicals: "Wicked Witch", "MJ: The Musical Michael Jackson"
Seating area: Orchestra Or Front Mezzanine
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
Seating Area: Orchestra Or Prime Dress Circle
Selling price: $260/person (including a Broadway ticket + arrange a Chinese pick-up to the hotel after Broadway)
Note: Broadway Musical tickets cannot be refunded or changed once booked.
Hotel: Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport; Hotel Indigo - Flushing; Four Points by Sheraton Flushing; Marco LaGuardia Hotel and Suites; Sheraton LGA East Hotel; Renaissance New York Flushing OR Similar.
Attractions
It is the name of a neighborhood located at the north eastern side of the city of New York. The area is mostly residential and downtown flushing is considered as the fourth largest district in USA as far as central business is concerned.
1. A world famous modern art museum and considered one of the most influential and largest of its kind situated in midtown Manhattan. It also has a library with 300,000 books approx and more than 1000 periodical titles.
Today's first stop is United Nations Headquart. Then we will visit the huge structure Vessel located in the Hudson Yards landscape corridor. This honeycomb shaped staircase is affectionately known as the "Big Pinecone". Following, we will take the Liberty Cruise and enjoy the stunning 360 degree view of world-renowned sculptures. Afterwards, we will head to Philadelphia, and visit Independence National Historical Park. Saying goodbye to Philadelphia, we will arrive in the first tax-free state in the United States - Delaware, where we can buy and explore local specialties at Christiana Shopping Center.
Itinerary :
New York → United Nations Headquarter (Outside visit, 20mins) → Hudson Yards - Vessel (Outside visit, 20mins)→ Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (45 mins) → Christiana Mall (120mins, include dinner time) → Hotel
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott New Castle; Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware; Four Points by Sheraton Newark Christiana Wilmington; Courtyard Wilmington Downtown; Hilton Wilmington/Christiana; Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG OR Similar.
Attractions
Christiana Mall, located between Wilmington and Newark, Delaware, US. It features four anchor shops- Macy's, JCPenney, Nordstrom, and Target also Cabela's and the very new Cinemark Theatres (2014). It has more than 150 shops and the Apple store there claims to sell more units than any other place in their supply chain.
A stunning park with amazing historical sites in Pennsylvania is Independence National Historical Park. The sites are related to history of United States Revolution.
A renowned American city with the tourist destinations like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell is Philadelphia. It is Pennsylvania’s largest city.
A symbol of America, a gift from French it is a tourist attraction and a place where 151 feet high statue stands. Nothing is better than watching the statue whilst cruising on a luxury Statue of Liberty Cruise.
Legitimately an “international phase” and not part of the America, the U.N. Headquarters practically mirrors worldwide collaboration. Constructed in 1947 and completed in 1961, the sight has captivating landscape on 18-1cre space expanded on the East River.
Today, we will drive to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House, U.S. Capitol are located. It also has many museums and is a famous tourist destination.
Itinerary:
Hotel → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit U.S. Capitol & The National Archives + outside visit Supreme Court of the United States & Library of Congress, 120 mins) → Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (90 mins, you can visit freely or participate in paid Chinese tour guide services) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial + Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Gaithersburg
Special Notes:
1. If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional). Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins)
Hotel: Springhill Suites Gaithersburg ; Holiday Inn Gaithersburg; Comfort Inn Gaithersburg; Spark by Hilton Germantown; Sheraton Rockville Hotel; Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD OR Similar.
Attractions
Refers to the monument constructed in honor of Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of United States of America. The monument is situated at the west of national Mall in Washington.
Everyday hundreds of tourists and natives visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor the veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam War. Built not much long ago, it is a place where you can see memorials and artifacts.
The federal capital of America which is a District of Columbia is said to be as Washington DC. The state is approved in the year 1790. It has 409 feet highest elevation. The district has 22nd rank among other states of US.
Today we will depart from Gaithersburg to visit the Pennsylvania State Capitol in the center of Harrisburg. Then we will go to the The Corning Museum of Glass, and visit the world's largest glass collection museum and appreciate the live glass making performance techniques. After dinner, head to the hotel and in the evening, visit Niagara Falls to tour the Falls National Park and admire the "American Falls," "Horseshoe Falls."
Itinerary :
Gaithersburg → Harrisburg → Pennsylvania State Capitol (Outside visit, 20 mins) → The Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Buffalo → Niagara Falls Night View Tour (Optional, 90 mins)
Hotel: Aloft Buffalo Airport; Holiday Inn Niagara Falls-Scenic Downtown; Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport/Galleria Mall; Comfort Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport; Courtyard Buffalo Amherst/University; Sheraton Niagara Falls OR Similar.
Attractions
The city is finely recognized for its ancient constructions. In the old Allentown, regions are many excellently reinstated Victorian constructions now frame art arcades, boutiques, and small restaurants. Darwin D Martin House is one of the attraction zones.
A glass-made museum located in the NYC is known as Corning Museum of Glass. The science, history and art of the glass can be seen at this place.
Corning is a city that is located in Steuben County in New York, it is situated on the Chemung River. The population of the city is around 11,000 and the city is named after Erastus Corning.
Harris Burg is the capital of Pennsylvania (USA). The city has the population of 49,673 and is considered the tenth largest city of Pennsylvania. It is also known as the dauphin country’s county seat.
The state of America located in the middle of Atlantic Ocean and Northern Region is known as Pennsylvania. The Mountain Ranges of this place are quite famous in the world.
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. Formed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario before going out to Atlantic by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (160 ft).
Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Magic Tour (Optional, 1.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Maid of the Mist) → Niagara Falls Park (45 mins) → Springfield
Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara In-depth Tour (Optional, 1.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Niagara Falls Park (45 mins) → Springfield
Kindly Reminder:
1. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, MA; Courtyard by Marriott West Springfield; Homewood Suites by Hilton Holyoke-Springfield/North; Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown; Hampton Inn Westfield; Residence Inn West Springfield OR Similar.
Attractions
Niagara Falls is already a very beautiful place, it is famous for tourists who visit it in large numbers each year. It such an interesting place that people can even get an In-Depth tour so that they can understand the place better.
Boston is a city with a long history, and today we will embark on our first journey to experience the rich historical flavor of Boston. The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder. Finally, we will return to New York.
Itinerary From :
Hotel → The Firsts of America Exploration Tour (Mandatory, 3 hours) → Quincy Market + Boston Lobster Meal (Lobster Meal for optional, 70 mins) → BOS Airport Drop-off → NYC Airport Drop-off
The Firsts of America Exploration Tour: Harvard University (1 hour, offical campus tour included) → The Old State House (the birthplace of the American Revolution and the place where the Declaration of Independence was first published) → The first subway system → The first public park → The first public botanical garden → The first large-scale free municipal library funded by the public
Attractions
Located in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston, Quincy Market is a historic building that still presents itself as a souvenir marketplace and food court.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up).
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide. Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour. Tour package price includes all the taxes. Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation. What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: U.S. Capitol + The National Archives In-depth Tour $49.50 for Adult and Senior $39.50 for Child.
Mandatory Attraction: The Firsts of America Exploration Tour: For Adults & Senior (65+) $55 and Child (3-12) $45.00.
Mandatory Attraction: New York City Fortune Tour: For Adults and Senior (65+)48.50 and Child (3-12) $48.50.
Rates could change without prior notice.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Guide will arrange meals and drinks when requested, as they are not included in the package.
A minimum of $15 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.
Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.
Services related to travel insurance.
Other personal expenses.
Important: We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit in the bus.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Lobster Meal, MA | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Broadway Musical, NY | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Corning Museum of Glass, NY | $25.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
| National Museum of American History, DC | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| New York City Fortune Tour, NY (Mandatory) | $58.00 | $48.00 | $58.00 |
| Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour, NY (Including Old Fort Niagara and Whirlpool State Park) | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Niagara Falls Night Tour, NY (Mandatory) | $45.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| One World Observatory, NY | $53.35 | $46.82 | $51.17 |
| Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY | $47.42 | $43.27 | $43.27 |
| Summer Itinerary: Niagara Falls Magic Tour, NY | $54.00 | $44.00 | $54.00 |
| The Firsts of America Exploration Tour, MA (Mandatory) | $55.00 | $45.00 | $55.00 |
| The Museum of Modern Art, NY | $30.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
| U.S. Capitol + The National Archives In-depth Tour, DC | $49.50 | $39.50 | $49.50 |
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
- 75 Chrystie St, Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002 at 08:00 AM
- 2 Times Square, Manhattan, New York, NY 10036 at 07:00AM
- 6102 8th Ave, (TD Bank) Brooklyn, NY 11220 at 07:00 AM Pick-up only (Drop off will be at Chinatown)
- 133-30 39th Ave, (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant) Flushing, NY 11354 at 7:00 AM
Return Location
- 125 Eighteenth St, (located in Newport Plaza the same plaza as Best Buy - Acme Market) Jersey City, NJ 07310
- 75 Chrystie St, Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002
- 133-30 39th Ave, (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant) Flushing, NY 11354
- Please book return flight from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) after 5:00PM
- Kindly Book your return flight from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) after 10:00 PM anf for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) after 11:00 PM.
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
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Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 1 Free: Get 3rd Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free traveler still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section.Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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