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AMISH TOWN AND PHILADELPHIA DAY TRIP

11 HOURS $129.00

Lowest price guarantee: 

max of 50 per group

Duration: 11–13 hours

Start time: 8:AM

Live guide: English, Spanish

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Highlights

  • See the best of Philadelphia and Amish Country in one day

  • Have a traditional experience with a horse-and-buggy ride

  • Free Wi-Fi on the bus ride so you can post pics to social media instantly

  • Round-trip transport from STATEN ISLAND 

  • FREE BOTTLE OF WATER

 

What's included

  • Professional tour guide

  • Transportation by 14-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

 

What's not included

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

 

What to expect

This Philadelphia and Amish Country tour meets at Port Authority in New York City. Hop aboard your vehicle for the day—depending on your group size, either a van or a coach bus. Either way, you’ll have onboard Wi-Fi access. Your first stop is Philadelphia, which is about two hours away from New York City. Spend time discovering its main attractions, such as the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Afterward, continue on to Lancaster to see Amish communities up close. Learn how the Amish live and even get the chance to take a horse-and-buggy ride. Your tour ends back where it started—in STATEN ISLAND

Departure and return

Start:

  • 75 RICHMOND TERRACE

  • WATERFRONT BOX OFFICE

  • OUTSIDE FERRY TERMINAL

  • LOOK FOR LARGE INFORMATION SIGN

 

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

 

Accessibility:

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  • Stroller accessible

  • Service animals allowed

  • Near public transportation​

  • If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number 1 347-342-7027

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level​

  • ​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 Philadelphia's old quarter there is limited access for the bus which can cause difficulties for those with trouble walking.

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

  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation policy:

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

FAQ:​

Hotel pickup is not available for this tour. You will have to make your own way to the meeting location listed in the 'Departure & Return" section above.

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Is parking available at the pickup point for the Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip?

There is a parking lot available at the departure point (parking rates apply), 

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Depending on the group size, you will travel in either a comfortable air-conditioned bus or van.

 

Wifi services are available on full-size coaches only. Mobile wifi is not designed to support streaming services.

THIS DAY TRIP LEAVES FROM STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK

GETTING HERE

You can take: 

The Staten Island Ferry or the NYC Ferry's St. George route. The Staten Island Ferry is free and operates between Staten Island and Manhattan's Lower Manhattan (Whitehall Terminal), while the NYC Ferry's St. George route is a paid service ($4.50) and runs between Staten Island and Manhattan's Midtown West and Battery Park City. 

 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Staten Island Ferry:

  • Free: There is no fare to ride. 

  • Route: Connects St. George Terminal in Staten Island to Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan (Lower Manhattan). 

  • Operator: Operated by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT). 

  • Frequency: Runs 24/7 with frequent service, especially during rush hours. 

  • Travel Time: Approximately 25 minutes. 

  • Capacity: Larger ferries, carrying between 1,107-5,200 passengers depending on the boat size. 

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NYC Ferry (St. George Route):

  • Paid: A one-way ticket costs $4.50. 

  • Route: Connects St. George Terminal in Staten Island to Midtown West (W. 39th Street) and Battery Park City in Manhattan. 

  • Operator: Operated by NYC Ferry. 

  • Frequency: Operates every 30-45 minutes depending on the time of day. 

  • Travel Time: Approximately 35 minutes from Midtown West to St. George, shorter from Battery Park City. 

  • Capacity: Smaller ferries, with 150-350 seats. 

  • ONCE OFF THE FERRY WALK OVER TO THE INFORMATION BOX OFFICE ON THE WATERFRONT NEAR THE EMPIER OUTLETS I LOOK FOR BIG RED INFORMATION SIGN

  • 75 RICHMOND TERRACE

  • WATERFRONT BOX OFFICE

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75 RICHMOND TERRACE

WATERFRONT BOX OFFICE

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10301

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