Amish Experience

Overview

Hop aboard our enclosed, air-conditioned van or trolley to learn about the vibrant Amish and Mennonite cultures here in Sarasota. Learn about the beliefs, traditions and differences between these two religious orders from our knowledgeable and passionate tour guide, Kendra Cross.

Visit the Pinecraft community, a small working neighborhood that attracts many members of the Amish and Mennonite orders. Many families travel to this Sarasota haven during the winter months to escape the harsh weather in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and several other northern states. Slow down and enjoy the small pleasures in life on our tour of this rustic and charming neighborhood. Enjoy the tour stops at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop, The Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen Cooking Restaurant for a sample of their delicious pie!

Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.

City: Sarasota

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $59.99

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $59.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Masks are optional aboard our vehicles. We encourage you to wear your mask if you feel more comfortable on our tours. All guides have been fully vaccinated. For guests who wish to wear them, masks are sold at the Vintage Sarasota Gift Shop.

What To Expect

Alma Sue's Quilts

Visit Alma Sue's Quilt Shop and learn more about the history and meaning behind Amish quilting traditions.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (87)

Rhea B

Dec 2022

We loved the Amish tour. I learned so much and loved the fact that the guide was from an Amish family. I've been to lots of Amish communities, but this was the best experience ever!

83RickM

Dec 2022

Took the Amish Experience tour with Kendra as our guide. She was fabulous. Great stories! We learned so much about the Amish and Mennonite communities. Got to see the neighborhoods, restaurants and hotels where they stay when on vacation to Sarasota. A great learning opportunity! I highly recommend it. The tour company goes out of their way to make sure everything goes well.

989judyo

Dec 2022

Kendra was our tour guide who made the trip both informative and fun. She shared some of her personal experiences about her Amish and Mennonite relatives. It was interesting to hear that the Amish vacation in Sarasota and some make a 22 hour bus ride from states such as Pennsylvania to vacation here and some of their “rules” sort of disappear such as driving a car, or using electric lights and appliances. Kendra’s pat answer with a twinkle in her eye was “They’re on vacation”. It was also interesting to hear about the differences between Amish and Mennonites. All in all a very informative and worthwhile experience. Highly recommend. Thanks Kendra