Philadelphia and Amish Country, 1-Day Tour from NYC
Description
Explore the countryside outside New York on a day trip to Philadelphia and Lancaster County, home of the Amish people. You'll drive through the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside, tour Philadelphia and its famous Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and take an ride in an authentic Amish buggy. Help create a better planet for everyone to travel and explore. We have partnered with One Tree Planted to plant one tree for every passenger that travels with us along with an extra tree for anyone that books multiple trips.
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Itinerary
Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania for the "City of Brotherly Love"—Philadelphia.
Arriving in the historical center of Philadelphia, visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, as well as Constitution Square and Congress Hall.
Stroll Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
Continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the Financial District, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia, and more. Departing the city, you'll see the famous “Rocky Steps,” before continuing east to Lancaster County, the traditional home of the Amish people.
Start your time in Amish country with a ride on an authentic Amish horse-drawn buggy that you through Amish farm country. Learn how this traditional community lives without the benefit of modern technology: no electricity, running water, telephone services, or appliances. After the ride, visit the marketplace where you can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon depart east for your evening arrival back in NYC.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair transportation must be requested in advance
- Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages
- Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
- For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
- In Philadelphia's old quarter there is limited access for the bus which can cause difficulties for those with trouble walking.
Reviews(792)
Our tour guide Redi was engaging and skilled. Attentive to everyone's needs.
Beautiful tour, during the trip away from NEW York I was able to appreciate the real America with farms and stretches of green, well-kept green... The guide named Redi was truly exceptional and patient in describing everything in a detailed way without being boring. I recommend the Philadelphia + Amish tour...
Very nice tour to Philadelphia and the Amish farm. Redi, our guide, was very good and friendly! My family and I were very satisfied!
Beautiful experience, fantastic day!
A superb day in Philadelphia where we discovered the history of the American Constitution thanks to our guide Sharon. The discovery of the Amish farm was a real surprise and the meal stop at the Kitchen Kettle, a real favorite.
The tour was well organized but I thought I would see more interesting things; I had higher expectations for Philadelphia, a tour that if well researched beforehand you can also do on your own (in my opinion).
Kudos to Andres for his management of the time and the group
I had a great time with my family. Sharon is a knowledgeable person who took extra effort to explain the history and guide us through this tour
A wonderful tour covering lots of different interests including American history, Philadelphia sights & Armish culture. Oscar (our guide) is very knowledgable, explained everything well & patiently answered all my questions. All the stops were interesting - including the meal breaks. Highly recommend this trip. However we were told to sit at the back of the bus where there were only 9 English speaking passengers. Loud engine droning noise & a rough ride. Would have preferred to be closer to the front where the Italian & French passengers got preferential treatment.
Hi Rob, Thank you for your review, we're glad you had such a wonderful time on our tour. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to hosting you in the future. It is clear your 1 star rating was an accident, these things happen, we have passed your kind words on to Oscar. Roie Empire Vacations
A very enjoyable day. A great and very knowledgeable tour guide
