Excursion to Philadelphia and the Amish Region from New York

14 to 15 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

On this day trip to Philadelphia and Lancaster County you will discover America’s revolutionary history and authentic Amish life. We will leave from New York for Pennsylvania until we reach Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love.” We will visit Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest inhabited street in America, and see from the outside Betsy Ross’s house. Continue to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Carpenters’ Hall. From the vehicle we will observe the tomb of Benjamin Franklin before stopping at John F. Kennedy Plaza to admire the LOVE monument, the City Hall and the Great Masonic Temple. Following Benjamin Franklin Parkway we will arrive at the steps of the Museum of Art, famous for the movie Rocky. We will then travel to Lancaster County to visit an Amish home and learn about their lifestyle. We will finish at your markets before returning to New York, arriving at Times Square around 7:30 p.m.

What's Included

WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of the front entrance of the Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel, located at 305 W 46th St. Look for the guide in the Real’s Tours NYC uniform.

End point

The tour ends at the corner of West 42nd Street with 9th Avenue.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 to 15 hours (approximately)
  • Pennsylvania (Pass by)

    We will leave New York City heading south toward Pennsylvania until we reach the city of Philadelphia, known as the “City of Brotherly Love.” There we will tour emblematic places of American culture and its independence.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Elfreth's Alley

    We will begin the tour of Elfreth’s Alley Street, the oldest and most uninterrupted street in America, along with other attractions

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Once we get to Philadelphia’s historic center, we will observe from its outskirts the home of Betsy Ross, the most renowned seamstress in the United States, known for her possible participation in the creation of the country’s first flag

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Independence Hall

    We will visit the famous Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the first charters of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were drafted. We will take pictures in the Carpenters’ Hall, where in 1774 the First Continental Congress met

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will observe from the vehicle the grave of Benjamin Franklin

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Then make a stop at John F. Kennedy Plaza, home to Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE Monument, City Hall, and Philadelphia's Great Masonic Temple, opened September 26, 1873

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Rocky Statue

    Continuing the tour along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, we will arrive at the steps of the Museum of Art, where the famous film Rocky Balboa was filmed

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Amish Country

    We will then head inland to Pennsylvania, arriving in Lancaster County to visit the Amish community. There we will take a tour inside a house that was originally inhabited by a local family

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Finally, we will visit its markets, where we can have lunch and make purchases of Amish products

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8

    We will head back to New York, arriving at the Times Square area (42nd st and 9th Ave) around 7:30 p.m.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by REAL'S TOURS NYC INC

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Cancellation Policy

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

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