Authentic Tour & Meal with the Amish!

Overview

All of our guides have individual and unique ties to the Amish community and have always enjoyed showing off the “true” Lancaster County. This rich, immersive experience is personally designed to give you a rare window into the authentic Amish culture. Every meal is an amazing experience!

* Vegetarian meals are available.
* Please note this tour is not confirmed until we secure an Amish Family host.
* The PA Department of Agriculture requires us to inform you in advance that these meals are prepared in private homes, which are not licensed or inspected.
* Please dress respectfully and adhere to their preferences to not photograph their faces.

City: Lancaster

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Depending on the booking time, you will be served a full lunch or dinner.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers who might have difficulty getting on and off a touring van with two steps up.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Amish Country

We will meet in Lancaster and drive through the Amish countryside learning about the Amish culture with a narrated tour of a few stops -

1719 Museum (formerly 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum)

Narrated driving tour passing by the oldest settlement in Lancaster, a visit to one of our 29 historic covered bridges, and background of Amish history and culture on the way to our host family.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (140)

emilyv757

Oct 2019

Phil was one of the most knowledgeable tour guide I’ve come across. The facts we learned were very interesting provided in a comfortable environment. Visiting the Amish families was very fulfilling and heartwarming. And the food was to die for!!HIGHLY recommended!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you, Emily!

CCWagner888

Oct 2019

My sister and I surprised my mom with this dinner for her birthday. Our tour left promptly and our driver/guide Michael was full of info about the Amish and Mennonite community in the Lancaster area. We had a wonderful dinner with Sarah and her three children. Lots of delicious homemade food, much of it from her large garden. She was so sweet to bring out a candle on my mom's dessert and everyone sang Happy Birthday. My mother was very moved. Sarah played her harmonica and sang, which was lovely, as well. My only critique of the experience was that our group was so large. 15 participants including our driver. We were aware in advance that we were to be picked up in a 14 passenger van, so the tour info was in no way misleading. I just feel that a group about half the size would have allowed for more personal interaction with the host family, which I would have enjoyed so much more. That said, I would still recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for the review...although rare and mainly occurs on weekends, our groups can indeed be up to 14 guests. The level of interaction with the families is largely up to the each individual. We hope you join us again!

Jersey227

Oct 2019

We didn’t quite know what to expect, and the faces on our children when we told them what we were going to do were priceless. We were picked up at the community center by a van that took us on a scenic drive through the country. Our driver was on time but we got a late start due to one of the guests being late. We waited & waited. Annoying! I understand a 10 min or so grace period, but this ONE person’s lack of planning or direction or whatever her issue was was not everyone else on the tours problem! So rude! And Inconsiderate of driver to make us all wait, ultimately she never even showed, and ended up meeting us at the location. Finally, we arrived at the home of Sarah. We were greeted by her two children. So polite and welcoming. Lunch was ready! We sat right down and began. The food was amazing! True comfort food. Delicious and plenty of it. Chicken and meatloaf and tons of sides. And dessert, yum! It was such a wonderful cultural experience to be welcomed into Sara’s home, and was great to share this experience with our children. Highly recommend!!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Sorry to hear about the delay of a guest, but glad to hear you had a great experience. We will adjust our policy moving forward.