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1-Day Tour to Philadelphia and Amish Community

New York

Discover with us the best of both worlds in Philadelphia and the Amish Community. Immerse yourself in Philadelphia’s rich history from the Declaration of Independence to the famous cheesesteak. Then escape with us to the bucolic charm of the Amish Community, where time seems to stand still and traditions stay alive. We will visit an Amish village.

Duration: 14 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel - We will leave around 6:00 AM in the direction of Philadelphia and we will make a stop along the way to have breakfast.
Philadelphia - We will arrive at the city and begin our tour of the sites that have marked the history of the United States.
Elfreth’s Alley Museum - We will walk down the oldest street in the United States.
Betsy Ross House - We will walk through the house of Betsy Ross, who designed the first flag of the United States
Benjamin Franklin’s Grave - We will pass by the tomb of one of the fathers of the American country, inventor and diplomat.
Liberty Bell - This bell is one of the great symbols of independence, abolition of slavery, nationhood and freedom of the United States, and has been used as an international icon of freedom. We will make a stop to visit the museum where it is located.
Independence Hall - Independence Hall is a red brick building, built between 1732 and 1753 in Georgian style by Edmund Woolley as the seat of the colonial government of Pennsylvania and where the United States Declaration of Independence was signed.
Masonic Temple - We will tour the city center to see the Masonic Center, the city government house and the park of love.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway - It is a scenic boulevard that runs through the cultural center of Philadelphia. Named for Benjamin Franklin’s favorite son, the mile-long parkway runs diagonally through a quadrant of Center City. It starts at Philadelphia City Hall, curves around Logan Circle, and ends before reaching the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Parkway is the backbone of the Philadelphia District Museum. Some of the city’s most famous landmarks are here: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Swann Memorial Fountain, Philadelphia Public Library, Franklin Institute, Moore College of Art and Design, Academy of Natural Sciences, Museum Rodin, Eakins Oval, the Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Rocky Statue - They are the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and famous because they appear in films like Rocky II, III, V, Rocky Balboa and Creed (Rocky VII) in which the protagonist climbs the stairs to the rhythm of the song “Gonna Fly Now” . Tourists and even citizens themselves often imitate Rocky climbing the steps. A bronze statue of Rocky was temporarily placed for the movie Rocky III. The statue is currently placed below, to the right of the steps.
Lancaster - We will head to Land Caster County to visit the Amish Community.
The Amish Village - Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, The Amish Village offers an authentic look at today’s Amish lifestyle. Located on 12 picturesque acres of land, The Amish Village allows visitors to enjoy genuine Amish property and experience Amish culture up close.