Our Signature Penn State Campus Tour

See Penn State in a Special Way

Glide through Penn State's University Park campus from a comfortable seat on your private chariot. Along the way, a local guide highlights favorite landmarks while sharing Penn State stories, traditions, and local tips that make the tour engaging and memorable.

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Designed for Every Generation

Our private University Park campus tour welcomes prospective students, families, alumni, Penn State fans and visitors of all ages.

Especially suited for guests who want to see and learn more about Penn State without taking on a full campus walk.

Campus Highlights

Riders pass by popular Penn State landmarks and hidden gems, often including:

Photo Nittany Lion Shrine at Penn State
Nittany Lion Shrine
Photo Old Main at Penn State
Old Main
Photo Beaver Stadium at Penn State
Beaver Stadium
Photo Berkey Creamery at Penn State
Berkey Creamery
Photo The Arboretum at Penn State
The Arboretum
Photo We Are Sculpture at Penn State
We Are Sculpture
Photo Hintz Alumni Center at Penn State
Hintz Alumni Center
Photo The HUB at Penn State
The HUB
Photo Faculty Cottages at Penn State
Faculty Cottages

Why Guests Choose the Chariot

Personal Attention

Each tour is private, conversational, and thoughtfully shaped around your group, creating a more attentive, concierge-style experience than a standard campus visit.

A Tour for Every Generation

From prospective students and parents to alumni, kids, and grandparents, the chariot offers a comfortable and flexible way for different generations to enjoy Penn State together.

Less Walking, More Seeing

Cover more of University Park without taking on a full campus walk, saving your energy while still experiencing the highlights.

Stories, Tradition and Local Lore

Guides help bring the tour to life by sharing Penn State stories, traditions, campus lore, and local Happy Valley tips.

Photo-Friendly Stops

When timing and location allow, your guide can pause near favorite campus photo spots so you can capture the moment without feeling rushed.

Ready to See Happy Valley from the Chariot?

Tell us when you're visiting, who's coming with you, and any special needs or requests so we can help coordinate a tour that fits your day.

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Still have questions?

Visit our FAQ page for answers about tour length, pricing, pickup locations, group size, walking, and scheduling.

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Vamos! Lion Chariot Tours is locally owned and serves the Penn State and State College area. We are not officially affiliated with Penn State University.