Day Trips & Extended Tours | Tour Philadelphia & Amish

Philadelphia & Amish Country Day Trip with Buggy Ride

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Day Trips & Extended Tours | Tour Philadelphia & Amish

Duration

12-Hour

Type

Group

Language

Mobile Voucher Accepted

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Cancellation

Free up to 3 days in advance of the experience

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Explore Philadelphia, a cornerstone of American history and home to Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and the Founding Fathers. Before leaving, visit the famous 'Rocky Steps' leading to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You'll also experience Amish culture in Lancaster, including a ride in an authentic Amish buggy (carriage).

DESCRIPTION

The Philadelphia & Amish Country Day Trip, a budget-friendly group tour, will take you to one of the most important cities in American history: Philadelphia, home to Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the Founding Fathers. You'll also get to know the unique Amish culture.

THIS TOUR IS OPERATED BY A VETTED LOCAL OPERATOR

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HIGHLIGHTS

Available every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday

Rocky Steps, Liberty Bell & Independence Hall

By Bus/Minivan + Professional Tour Guide (English)

Lancaster County: The Amish Village + Buggy Ride

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FULL ITINERARY

In the morning, you'll leave New York and head south to Philadelphia. Upon arrival, you'll embark on a panoramic tour that includes Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Elfreth's Alley (the oldest inhabited street in America), and much more. You'll visit historic Constitution Square to see some of the oldest monuments in America, including Constitution Hall and the famous Liberty Bell. As you leave Philadelphia, you'll pass by the iconic 'Rocky Steps' at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Next, you'll head to Lancaster County, home of the Amish. After a short break at a characteristic Amish marketplace, where you can find extraordinary handmade crafts and typical products, you'll enjoy an authentic Amish buggy ride through the Amish country farm. Here, you'll learn how the Amish community lives without modern technology such as electricity, running water, telephone service, or general appliances. The tour concludes with a late afternoon departure to New York for an early evening arrival.

* Please note the itinerary description is provided by the operating tour company, and it may change without our prior knowledge.

Available: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday, Year Round

Inclusions

Excursion to Philadelphia and Amish country
Motor-coach or Van
Professional Tour Guide in English
City tour of Philadelphia
Amish Buggy Ride

Exclusions

Food and Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities: Recommended $5 for the Guide and $5 for the Driver per person

Activity Schedule

Departure Point: 330W 42nd St. In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal 42nd St. (btw. 8th & 9th Ave.) New York, New York 10036
Schedule: Departure Time: 06:30am - Meeting Time: 06:15 am
Departure Dates: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday, Year Round

Additional Info & FAQ

Please note that all venues included in the tour description, including, but not limited to, restaurants, attractions, and museums may change without prior notice.
The Tour is escorted by a professional Tour Guide; please note the Guide might narrate in more than one language.
No meals or beverages included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
Operated by Empire Vacations.

Policy & Disclaimers

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Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
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How to
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Map & Directions

This tour conveniently departs from Midtown West in Manhattan by the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street. You can easily reach the departure point by walking or utilizing public transportation. The closest Subway Stop is "42nd Street - Times Square" (1, 2, 3 red line + 7 purple line + A, C, E blue line + N, Q , R & W yellow line and S shuttle from/to Grand Central.)
The departure point is within walking distance from/to many hotels located around the Theater District, Midtown West and Hudson Yards. If you opt for a car service (i.e. Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft etc.) the complete address is – 330 W 42nd Street New York, New York 10036.

Please note that once you have arrived by Port Authority, you will have to head to the south-side of 42nd Street (outside the bus terminal) between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue towards the middle of the block. The buses will be lined up on the south-side of 42nd street.

Testimonials & Reviews

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4.9

Based on 305 reviews

What They
Say

Alessio C. | TripAdvisor

Unforgettable holiday in New York, fantastic tour operator Irene, who introduced us to the city in all its beauty by telling us the story and describing passionately the life of the place. [...] Irene, I was able to see a Yankees tie as a fan, a dream of mine in the drawer..thanks for your help. Top. Thanks.

From TripAdvisor - May 2025

Alice P. | Google

During my recent trip to New York, I had the pleasure of meeting Irene who accompanied us on a tour of the city, and the experience was unforgettable. From the first moment, she was welcoming, knowledgeable and incredibly passionate [...]

From Google - Feb 2025

Barbara G. | Google

We relied on them to organize a group tour in New York. Professional, precise, helpful, friendly. We can only thank Mr. Tony, who followed us impeccably in the planning, and his daughter Irene, an extraordinary guide, who showed us New York in a way that we will not forget. [...]

From Google - November 2024

Antonella G. | Google

I am the owner of a Travel Agency. We are Italian in Erba, Eolo travel, I brought a small group and I entrusted myself to Tony. We received great service from start to finish. Punctuality and excellent guides.Thank you for the wonderful experience!!!

From Google - May 2024

Pierangelo G. | TripAdvisor

Irene? as I have already said elsewhere, she truly deserves all the compliments that are paid to her. Available, friendly, prepared, in short, if you need an Italian speaking guide in New York, she is the right person. You deserve 5 stars and more!

From TripAdvisor - April 2024

Carmine S. | Google

An extraordinary experience: I had the pleasure of having Irene as my guide for two days and thanks to the passion she puts into guiding you through the streets of NYC, the anecdotes, the trivia she lets you discover, and the facets she shows during the tour you can't help but fall even more in love with this wonderful city.

From Google - February 2024

Giuseppe M. | Google

Excellent guide, excellent organisation, Irene always ready to respond, available in every topic with competence, you can feel the passion for her work. Her voice accompanied our tour, we will miss you!

From Google - January 2024

Erica F. | Google

[...] unique, very professional, courteous, friendly we can only write positive adjectives, you made us feel at home and have the desire to return. Super recommended. Erica, Marco, Annalisa and Giuseppe.

From Google - December 2023

Giorgia M. | Google

We did 2 tours together with our guide Irene in one day, Hoboken and the East side. What can I say, in addition to the wonderful places, she has made everything more magical [...]

From Google - January 2023

Breanna A. | TripAdvisor

Irene was a FANTASTIC tour guide! She was so knowledgeable about the area and was so patient with all our questions. We stopped to use the bathroom and we got coffee halfway through, she was so kind! It was a pleasure learning about Brooklyn from you!

From TripAdvisor - April 2022

DCA1014 | TripAdvisor

I’m the biggest fan of Fall activities, but haven’t had a chance to do anything beyond Apple Picking in NJ. I decided to take a last minute 2 day trip with a friend in Hudson Valley, but didn’t know where to start [...] Thankfully I was able to use New York Welcome to do the hard work for us [...]

From TripAdvisor - October 2021