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

Tue 24 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (140)

Ross C

Oct 2019

This was an excellent way to get a feel for the Amish way of life. I felt like I was given plenty of information and insight by our guide, and then the lunch provided by Sarah was wonderful. It was very special to be invited into Sarah’s home and she was very open to answering our questions.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you, Ross!

loving-bears

Oct 2019

We decided to take this tour after checking out " things to do in Lancaster Co.". Reading the great reviews here on TripAdvisor helped us decide. SO glad we DID!! Mike, the tour guide, was very laid back, friendly, and so very informative! We heard a lot of info that was new to us, as well as seeing buildings with a lot of history that normally we would have driven right past when on our own and never known about them! Mike also was great on Amish, Mennonite history, customs, etc, so that was extremely interesting, having grown up around them all his life. Really enjoyed learning so much more! Of course, the BEST part was the luncheon hosted by "Sarah"! Her children were in school now, so we did not get to meet them, but Sarah was just great!! She had quite the " layout", such a lovely country luncheon, and oh..my...GOODness!! Everything was SO delicious!! My hubby and I are both foodies, and were asking how she made this and that, (recipes) , it was THAT good! Most everything came fresh off their garden, but definitely something for everyone, with about a dozen things, including freshly baked bread, yummy meatloaf seasoned perfectly ( as were ALL the dishes), buttered potatoes, glazed sweet potatoes, FRESH creamed corn that was WONDERFUL, chow chow, homemade applesauce, a beautiful layered salad with a delicious homemade dressing, fresh green beans, homemade strawberry jam, creamy mac n cheese, etc, etc, etc! Definitely a " (I am picky, so was a little concerned it may be veggies or foods that I just don't eat, and, being in someone's actual home as a guest, was afraid to offend if was something like that, but, WOW, EVERY single thing was absolutely delicious, as was her " blueberry delight" dessert!) Sarah was delightful, and she even played her harmonica and sang for us for entertainment! She allowed us to stroll through her yard, garden, see ( and pet) her animals, and I was also interested in checking out her cottage that she uses for her VERY reasonably priced B&B, so we checked that out as well. ( cottage has lots of room to spread out, kitchen, bath, living room space, and 2 bedrooms) We will definitely be back, and, if her breakfasts are like her lunches, we may very well be staying here as well!😉👍 Highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in " seeing" more than just " driving past", to get to really know the area, it's history, and it's people!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you! It was our pleasure to host you guys.

Trip260473

Sep 2019

If you are in the area, this experience is a must!!! The family was so warm and welcoming and the dinner was delicious! It was so special...probably the highlight of our trip! They taught us how to ride a scooter and showed us all around their place. Mike is wonderful to work with. He gave us so much information before arriving at our Amish family home. Such a fun time!!!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you!!