Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City in New York City booking from $169.00

Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City

Overview

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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City: New York City

Sun 20 Oct

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What's Included

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

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
In the event that parts of this itnerary remain inaccessable due to COVID 19 an alternate itinerary will be followed. Final details will be available prior to each departure. On our tours we use a wide variety of attractions which all have different policies regarding Covid 19. In order to enjoy the full experience of the tour it is recommended to bring a face covering as it may be required for entry at certain locations.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Liberty Bell Center

Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania for the "City of Brotherly Love"—Philadelphia.

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.

Elfreth's Alley

Stroll Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.

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.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (425)

Spider16

Jul 2019

Really enjoyed this tour especially visiting the Amish community. Enjoyed the buggy ride plus the stop at Kitchen Kettle.

Diana F

Jun 2019

We thought that we'd be transported in a 15 passenger Va. This was not the case .We were transported in a LARGE bus (50 passengers?)Therefore I am giving a 4 star not 5. We had several groups from various parts of the world.Our guide Joe was very good.he translated in both Italian and English.He was very knowledgeable.Both Philadelphia and the Amish country were great to visit.What a contrast from New York City.(night and day)Super glad that we did this!!

kylie1503

Jun 2019

Some of the details are lacking in this tour description, so let me try to fill in some gaps: This is a long day - departing at 7am and returning about 12-13hours later. The check in process is basically non existent, and then they call people out by the language spoken so that they can sit together on the bus for ease of interpreting. Whilst this makes more sense as the day goes on, it does seem strange and a bit disorganised at the start. Get past this chaotic start though and the tour starts properly. It’s a two hour drive to Philadelphia, where you first visit the Liberty Bell (although you enter the museum it’s a photo op only, but the guide gives you the history on the bus). Then a 20 minute tour of Congress Hall (inside) and seeing Independence Hall from the outside only. Finally you get a break - by this time it is about 11am and you have done a bit of walking, so you’ll want to have had a good breakfast or brought snacks. Anyway, here you can try the Philly Cheese Steak or a range of other menu items. Then onto the Betty Ross house - again just a quick stop for a photo. Final stop in Philadelphia is the Rocky Steps with plenty of time to go up and back. Then a one hour drive to Lancaster and the buggy ride. This is something a bit unique. Yes the children will try to sell you cookies or homemade lemonade - but at $2 it’s not a big ask, and the products are actually quite good! You then go to the Amish Village which really is a shopping area, but with lots of arts and crafts, and different food options. It is very commercialised and probably the most disappointing part of the day but If nothing else, the scenery here is nice. Finally it’s a three hour trip back to New York. All in all, I thought the sites visited were good and I enjoyed the look at “old” and “new” Philadelphia as well as a taste of Amish life. For me there was just the right amount of time at each stop to get a feel for it, but don’t expect to do anything in great detail. If you want a thorough look at Philadelphia or Amish country, this probably isn’t for you. Finally I was disappointed by the guide and staff overall - I felt commentary was lacking and sometimes unclear. Compared to other tours I’ve taken we seemed to just be going through the motions, rather than hearing any great insight or passion for what we were seeing and doing. The bus was also pulled over by the police on the way to Philadelphia and the driver argued with the officer which was pretty unprofessional with a bus load of tourists on board!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for taking the time to review the trip! We apriciate your sugestions and will take them in consideration for sure. Mike Amadeo

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