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.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Wi-Fi on bus only
✔ Authentic Amish buggy ride by Amish farmland
✔ Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus
✔ Professional tour guide
✔ Sightseeing in Philadelphia and Amish Country
✖ Gratuities
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure:
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6:30 AM Departure
In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal Building on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Return at approximately 7-7:30pm
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Liberty Bell Center
Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania for the "City of Brotherly Love"—Philadelphia.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Congress Hall
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Elfreth's Alley
Stroll Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Rocky Statue
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Amish Country
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.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Additional info
• 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
