The significance and understanding of the founding of the United States of America make it worth taking a day to visit Philadelphia.
Combine two of Pennsylvania’s best sights on this full-day tour. Departing from midtown Manhattan on an air-conditioned vehicle, you will marvel at the grandeur of Philadelphia and explore the Lancaster County’s oldest Amish community.
• Visit Liberty Bell Center, filled with history about the Liberty Bell and then there is the bell itself
• Walk Independence National Historical Park on a free guided walking tour
• Marvel at the famous Independence Hall, Betsy Ross house and Philadelphia City Hall
• Run the Rocky steps! It’s fun to run (or walk) up the iconic steps.
• Explore Lancaster County’s Amish community, and be brought back in time by their way of life
• Enjoy travelling in an air conditioned vehicle
The first stop on this tour is Elfreth's Alley, historic street in Philadelphia, dating back to 1703.
Next comes Betsy Ross House with its sweeping historic importance. Where we’re going to hop off the vehicle for a free guided walking tour of Independence National Historical Park, includes sights of: Independence Hall, Free Quaker Meetinghouse, President's House Site, First and Second Bank of the United States, Carpenters' Hall, Library Hall and visit to Liberty Bell Center. Over 330 years of US history are waiting for you in Philadelphia
The tour then moves onto spectacular City Hall as the beautiful centerpiece of the city. Anchoring the long expanse of Broad Street, it offers an almost castle-like atmosphere with its intricate arches and stairways.
Your final stop of the day is the charming society of Lancaster County’s Amish community. Here you will enjoy a buggy ride with free leisure time.
· Walking tour of Independence National Historical Park
· Admission to Liberty Bell Center (subject to availability)
· Audio/video and written information at Liberty Bell Center
· Amish Village Buggy Ride
· Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
· Professional guide
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