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Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City

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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Seize the opportunity to experience Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s Amish country during your time in NYC with this hassle-free tour. Rather than juggling trains, buses, or rental cars; relax aboard a comfortable minivan or coach; and travel south to see Philadelphia’s historical highlights, such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Then, head for Lancaster County to discover how the traditional Amish people live and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride.
  • Visit historical Philly and Pennsylvania’s Amish country on a tour from NYC
  • Explore both locations with no travel hassles: relax on a minivan or coach
  • Hear tales of Philly’s sights, such as the Liberty Bell, you’d miss if alone
  • Experience Amish life and an Amish horse-and-buggy ride in Lancaster
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Professional tour guide
Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus
Sightseeing in Philadelphia and Amish Country
Authentic Amish buggy ride by Amish farmland
Wi-Fi on bus only
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Departure Time

6:30 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
This full-day tour from New York City features a stop in one of America’s most popular and important cities—Philadelphia—plus time in the quiet Amish town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Transportation in a luxury coach or van begins at Grand Central Station in New York City.

It’s a little less than two hours to Philadelphia, where the first half of the tour features a drive along Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Elfreth’s Alley, America's oldest continuously inhabited residential street. Spend some time exploring the city’s historical attractions, like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, the Constitution Center, City Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s famed “Rocky Steps,” and more.

In the afternoon, leave the hustle of city life for the quiet surroundings of Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. See how the Amish live and take a ride in a horse-drawn buggy. Browse handmade arts, crafts and other products; and experience the simpler life of the Amish people.

The tour concludes with a return trip to Grand Central Station in New York City.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Liberty Bell Center
Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania for the "City of Brotherly Love"—Philadelphia.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Elfreth's Alley
Stroll Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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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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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Empire Vacations

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City.
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What is the social distancing policy during Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City.
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What is the maximum group size during Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City?
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This activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers.

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  • "Don't be expecting a great detailed tour; think of this more as an introduction or a brief overview." See review
  • "Secondly, don't have customers waiting outside of the bus in the rain before allowing them on the bus." See review
  • "It was a very long day but it was well worth it, I took my 78 year old mother and she also thoroughly enjoyed it." See review

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Fantastic day trip from NYC
Lisa_M
, Feb 2020
Fabulous day trip. I particularly enjoyed Lancaster county and the visit to kitchen kettle. Philadelphia another delight. A nice break from the hustle and bustle of NYC.
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Philadelphia freedom hall
little303
, Feb 2020
Excellent tour with knowledgeable tour guide and safe driver. Pace of tour was good and small number of visitors added to the experience.
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Great Day + Very Insightful
Emilie B
, Dec 2019
I booked this trip during the Xmas holiday with my parents. We all loved the day we spent there. The guide was great: knowledgeable, entertaining, gave a lot of tips for our stay in NYC. The trip was very interesting, a lot of information when visiting Philly and interesting to know more about the Amish culture.
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Good tour in English, Italian and Chinese
53dalef
, Oct 2019
Tour guide was very good and had the ability to pass on his knowlwdge and keep us entertained as well. The tour of Philly was excellent including cityhall, constitution centre and rocky steps. The Amish part of the tour was a little underwellming. The buggy ride was ok but the Amish driver was not very communicative and we spent way to much time at the very commercial Amish village. Be aware that the tours are generally multilingual in our case English, Italian plus a seperate guide for 2 chinese ladies. I just found this a little off putting. Overall a good tour but not great.
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Farmorvedbedst
, Oct 2019
Great trip.. Chris was a good tellar, and we had a great time.. amish country was the best.. best regards Tine and Phillip
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Great day out
SHIRLEY B
, Sep 2019
Everything went smoothly. Bruno our guide was very informative. So much to see and do. A walking tour in the morning and a visit to see the Liberty Bell. Also saw where Betsy Ross lived and a very pretty street. After lunch we saw the steps that Rocky climbed in one of his films. Also the statue of him. Later we had a buggy ride with the Amish. It was then off to Kettle Kitchen to purchase some lovely produce made by the Amish. A fantastic day out.
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Geoff H
, Sep 2019
Very enjoyable trip even if I was a bit jet lagged during the excursions. Brian Montgomery the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the places and especially the Independence period. The only minor gripe is that I initially went to the location at Empire Vacations early only to see a sign saying that they had moved back to Gray Line departure terminal, and then when I double checked with a Gray Line member he informed me that I should have waited at the Empire Vacations terminal. I rushed back to the Empire Vacation terminal to find the tour group leaving on foot to where the bus departed. I had made it just on time! Clearer signage might be appropriate. Also I found the Amish experience a bit gimmicky, perhaps an invitation inside a farm house or mock farm house would be a possible idea. I didn't think the "village style" shopping mall was anything unique. But big thanks to Brian, thanks for an enjoyable day. Cheers
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Interesting but could be better
Sally307
, Aug 2019
Was a little disappointed as I wish there was mire Amish content. The bus was good, the team guide could have been better. Spent a lot of time talking about himself a nd spending a lot of time speaking a foreign language.
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Excellent one day trip outside Manhattan
Connector19706495487
, Jul 2019
Very well organised trip. Be well in advance at the meeting point. Did not expect to visit so many places in this one day trip in Philadelphia. Amish country was also interesting. Do buy the lime juice prepared by the Amish. Guide Stephano was very knowledgeable.
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stacik2015
, Jul 2019
Irene our tour guide was informational from beginning to end. Amish buggy ride was a bit short , would have been great if we could have really gotten to know there history from them. Philadephia was nice but to short of a stay. Reccomend going on this tour although.
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