Amish Experience Visit-In-Person Tour

Overview

Many visitors to Lancaster seek out meaningful personal contact with the Amish community. Imagine visiting three Amish properties where our longstanding relationships allow you to become their guests during your stay. This exclusive tour is limited to 14 guests, and provides the rare opportunity to meet and talk to various Amish where they live and work. The three stops: Visit an Amish farm at milking time, go behind-the-scenes with an Amish craftsman, and then sit and chat with an Amish family right in their home.

City: Lancaster

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $65.33

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $65.33

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What's Included

Local guide

Transportation between locations

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation by 14-passenger bus is provided between locations of the tour
No children under the age of 6 allowed on this tour
Please dress respectfully
We ask that no photographs be taken of our Amish hosts
Please check in at the theater box office, east parking lot, at least 15 minutes before your tour
No pets allowed.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (400)

Amy M

Apr 2014

We went on this tour a few days ago, and the four of us agree that so far it's a highlight of our month-long trip to the US. It's such a beautiful area, and the places we visited were so generous with their time and hospitality. We visited a dairy farm at milking time, a lovely lady who does quilting, and a fabulous wee family with two beautiful children. We have a much greater understanding of Amish life and culture, and are grateful for them letting us into their homes. Bill, our guide, was warm, informative and very, very funny. I'd recommend this experience in a heartbeat.

Starling3

Aug 2013

The VIP tour is a wonderful experience to get a glimpse inside Amish life. My friend and I took the tour, which lasts three hours. We stopped at an Amish dairy farm and saw the farmer and his family milk the cows. He explained the process and talked about how his family, including the children, help on the farm. The cows and their calves were well cared for and you could tell that the farmer really loved his profession. We then stopped at an Amish business that repairs buggies and restores antique carriages. The owner's daughter explained the process of repairing the carriages and talked about the cost and the different types of buggies that are available. We saw an antique sled that was being restored. At the last stop we visited an Amish family. The family talked to us about Amish weddings, their church community gatherings, and their daily lives. They were warm and open and very receptive to our quesions. Our tour guide, Bernice, was very knowlegeable and clearly had a good relationship with the people that we visited on the tour. This is a very good tour for anyone who wants to learn more about Amish life.

Response from Host

Sep 2013

Dear Starling3, Being from Philadelphia, I know that you know there are a lot of choices of things to see and do when in Amish Country – and we appreciate that you spent your time with us. What you describe in your review is the heart and soul of the Amish community: farm, family, horse and buggy and church. We hope you’ll drive down the “Pike” and visit with us again.

NYgal_TCI

Aug 2013

Spent a weekend in Lancaster County, and wanted to get close to the Amish to learn more about their lifestyle. Participated in the VIP Tour. 3 hours of sheer information. Departure point is at The Amish Experience, same parking lot as the Plain-and-Fancy restaurant. No more than 14 participants per evening, Beth was our driver. Three stops: 1. Amish dairy farm + quilts 2. Amish craftsman who built/restored carriages (we would call them "buggies") 3. Amish family to sit and visit This is the real deal.

Response from Host

Aug 2013

Dear NYgal_TCI, There’s nothing fake about what we do – “this is the real deal!” Your comments are spot on – what you see is what you get. What better way to get “behind the scenes” than to sit in an Amish home and visit with the family? We’re glad you came along for the ride and we trust you’ll return for another true Amish Experience.