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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $65.33

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $65.33

Make a reservation

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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)

Lula S

Jul 2018

We reserved our tickets on line which saved us some money. Our tour guide was Daniel and he was very nice. We went to a dairy farm, a buggy maker and an in home visit. The son(Albert) at the dairy farm was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was 13 years old the middle child of seven with 6 sisters. At the buggy shop we were told how they made buggys. At Albert and Susie's they were very hospitable.Their 3 little daughters were very sweet and well behaved.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Dear Lula S, Thanks again for your kind review! We will let Daniel know about your comments. Have a wonderful day and come see us again!

MarieHanover

Jul 2018

A visit to Lancaster, PA is interesting no matter how the time is spent, however, I consider the VIP tour the "icing on the cake". I went on the tour with my teenage daughter and her friend. At each of the three stops, we got to speak with the Amish. At our first stop we mainly spoke to a young girl who was absolutely delightful and happily answered our questions as she poured us some home made lemonade. At the next stop we sat in the living room of an elderly Amish couple who were more than happy to answer our many questions. At the final stop, we spoke with a couple who ran a dairy farm. Again, they were very obliging at answering our questions. DeAnna was an awesome tour guide. DeAnna explained that they visit a variety of different people (it's not always the same 3). She drove us around the town, explaining tons of interesting things about the Amish. I highly recommend the VIP tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Dear MarieHanover, Thank you for your wonderful review! The VIP tour is such an eye-opening and informative tour. And we are so lucky to work with some truly wonderful Amish families. They truly enjoy speaking with our/their guests and sharing their lives. We hope we'll see you again!

Angela K

Jul 2018

We have seen pictures and we have heard stories about the Amish way of living. However, we could't imagine how it really was until we took the Amish Experience Visit-In-Person Tour. I strongly recommend it and we would like to experience it again. The tour is divided in three activities and each one of them is equally touching. Our teenage son enjoyed the cow dairy experience the best, as it was done by a 14 year old boy, who was very sweet and my son could relate to him. My husband and I were very moved by visiting an Amish family in their home and having a conversation with them. How many times do we "the English" get that opportunity??!! Our family was Mike and Mary Fischer, and their two darling small daughters. Mike and Mary opened their heart to us and were very open about sharing their way of living. They mostly wanted to ask about our lives. We immediately felt warm feelings towards their candid and sweet ways. Our tour guide, Art, a retired school teacher, was funny and very knowledgeable. The drive in the comfortable van was so beautiful, going thru this pretty country side of the Amish, flanked by their manicured farms, silos, barns, and homes. Seeing them in their buggies or walking was a delight. Thank you for giving us this opportunity!!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Dear Angela K, Thank you for your awesome review! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your VIP tour with us. And you are always welcome back! We'll make sure Art knows that you enjoyed his part of the tour.