Private guided pedicab tours, game day rides, and special event transportation in and around State College, PA — home of Penn State.
Vamos! Lion Chariot Tours offers the Penn State community and visitors alike a fun, relaxing, and memorable way to experience the University Park campus and Happy Valley.
Experience Penn State from a unique perspective.
Sit back in a comfortable pedicab as your knowledgeable local guide brings the University Park campus to life through its landmarks, traditions, stories, and history.
Popular campus highlights include:
Every tour is private and thoughtfully centered around you.
Relaxing for grandparents, engaging for kids, memorable for alumni, and informative for prospective students.
See more of the University Park campus with less walking.
Discover campus traditions and lore, plus Happy Valley insights from a knowledgeable guide.
Enjoy time at Penn State's iconic landmarks without feeling rushed.
Every Vamos! Lion Chariot tour is private and designed around our signature Penn State campus experience. Rather than automated online booking, we prefer communicating directly with our guests before confirming reservations.
A brief conversation by phone, text, or email lets us answer questions, coordinate meeting locations, and accommodate any special interests or requests.
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"We had a great time and saw the beautiful Penn State Campus. Todd was a wealth of knowledge and charming to boot!"
"Thanks again for everything. It was perfect. I really appreciate everything you did. You made it very easy for the day to go smoothly. 5 stars!!!"
"Exceeded expectations. Best way to see Penn State hands down. An absolute must to do."
On Penn State football game days, our focus shifts to practical yet fun transportation. We provide pedicab rides to and from Beaver Stadium, tailgate areas, and other nearby game-day destinations.
To secure private game-day transportation, we recommend reserving in advance.
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Rent a Lion Chariot pedicab for a special event, celebration, or party. Whether it's a birthday party, graduation, romantic occasion, Penn State event or Happy Valley festival, the chariot can add a fun and memorable touch.
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Video by Mike Anderson, Penn State ’13 Watch video →Tours begin and end at a mutually agreed-upon location on or near campus. Popular pickup spots include the Nittany Lion Inn, campus parking decks, The Creamery, and downtown State College, including downtown hotels.
Pricing is per pedicab, not per person. 60 minutes — $75; 75 minutes — $95; 90 minutes — $100; 2-hour campus + downtown tour — $125. We recommend the 75- or 90-minute tour for extra photo stops and a more relaxed pace. Gratuity appreciated. Pedicabs comfortably seat 1–3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. Multiple cabs required for larger groups.
We accept cash, credit cards, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle. Payment is usually requested at the conclusion of the tour. A deposit may be required during busier times.
Absolutely. The tour is designed to minimize walking and can be enjoyed entirely from the pedicab. For guests who need a little extra help, we provide a small step stool to make boarding easier.
Penn State weather can be unpredictable. If conditions are unfavorable, we'll do our best to work with you to reschedule.
