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

Wed 23 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

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Reviews (425)

Borneo_Bibz

Feb 2017

The Philadelphia trip was packed - many places to visit in one area. But too bad Mike Pence had to drop in that day and ruined half of my day. They closed an entire block next to the Liberty bell museum. I was separated from my group couldn't get back to them and missed some of the places. Had to call the tour office to let them know that they have a tourist left behind. I wasn't happy, but at least I found the bus and driver let me in and used the in-bus WiFi nice! to call my mom and whinge. The trip to the Amish Country was supposed to be my highlight. I thought maybe coming from Borneo where farmings are done the old school style, I could compare notes with the Amish farmers and brag about our more primitive way of farming. No chance that. We were sat in a horse carriage led by an Amish lady, going round and round vast empty lands - they don't farm in winter. But at least I get to play guess which house is Amish and which one is Mennonite. The Amish lady only tell you stuff if you ask her the question. No, we didn't get to go down and inspect their house or at least get a glimpse of what it was like to be an Amish. I had better experience with the Bedouins in Jordan. I hardly see any Amish blokes around. Probably they're in the kitchen next to the fireplace, singing a hymn from their Ausbund while making ropes or something. The country itself is beautiful, calm and peaceful. If you're used to busy streets and noises, this place is for you to take refuge. May best be visited during spring or summer.

Speaking of our guide. He's a cool guy. He knows his stuff, never rude and always ready to provide you with help and knowledge of the places we visited. I'm also quite impressed to know he himself is well traveled. Many guides I've met, although very knowledgeable and passionate about their subject, have never gone passed Canada. It makes a difference when you can compare notes between similar places you've visited elsewhere in the world. The itinerary in Philly was excellent if I had went through all the places but the one in Amish Country was a bit disappointing.

Alison_C

Feb 2017

Really fantastic trip. Began in Philadelphia. Unfortunately liberty hall was closed so we saw some other sights instead. The restaurant they take you to isn't great so just be warned there is a starbucks around the corner and other places to eat. The Amish part of the trip wasn't as informative as I had hoped and the tour guide did not know a lot about the people. The buggy ride was slightly awkward and you don't really see a farm in operation as we had hoped. You also spend a lot of time on the bus which I enjoyed. The tour guide was good and knew a lot about New York and the history of the US. Over-all I would definitely recommend going on this trip.

Elaine W

Jan 2017

We were very pleased with the places we visited. However the quality of the transportation company and the tour guide was less than acceptable. I have been using Viator to book many trips for the last 5 years and never had a poor experience until this trip. I did not feel safe with the bus driver as he exceeded the speed limit, ran over curbs, and was very impersonal with passengers. While the tour guide was knowledgeable he focused on one couple who spoke Italian, rather than the seven English speaking passengers in his group. I was even asked to change seats on the bus to accommodate the couple, so that they could spread out and rest on the way back from the trip. To have English, Italian, German, and Portuguese speaking tour guides on one bus was excessive. At the end of the day the tour guide told passengers how to tip him and the driver in exact money value....very inappropriate. While Philadelphia and Amish Country were wonderful, the traveling experience was a disappointment for the money we paid for this trip. Before booking another Viator tour I would definitely check into the transportation company as well ask how many languages would be translated on the bus.

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