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

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Starting at $79.00

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Tue 24 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)

Mark G

Aug 2019

In my opinion, this is the best way to learn about and experience the Amish and their way of living. Our guide, Phil was extremely knowledgeable and friendly at the same time. He has a great relationship with many Amish families, which was made evident during our lunch. Sarah served us a homemade (hot) lunch consisting mainly of fresh veggies from her garden and hot homemade bread. Her children were able to join us, which made the experience even better, they were delightful, polite and very engaging. I would highly recommend this experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you, Mark - it was our pleasure to host you!

Lee Ann T

Aug 2019

Wow! To go into an Amish family's home and sit down to share a meal with them was such a unique opportunity that I will always treasure. I signed up for this purely to get a glimpse of their authentic life, but I got so much more. During the ride there and back, our driver, Mike, shared lots of interesting facts about the area and the Amish. Sarah, our host (along with her three younger children), sat and ate with us, and was so gracious about answering our questions. And the food was delicious!! And plentiful...you really need to arrive very hungry! After our meal, she played the harmonica and sang for us. Then we got to go into her cellar to see her many shelves of canned goods. We also toured her guest house which can be rented as a B&B. This was an experience I didn't think was possible with such a closed, private community. I'm thankful for the host families that work with this company. It was clear that the tour guides are trusted friends with these families...our time together just exuded good feelings all around. Worth every penny, and I highly recommend this. In fact, I'll be taking this tour again when I return next summer.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you! We look forward to hosting you again!

Jodi B

Aug 2019

Sadie invited us into her home and shared with us a wonderfully tasty meal. While she didn't consider it a chore to have made a plentiful meal for us, believe me that even as someone who enjoys cooking, this lunch felt like Thanksgiving! As much as we appreciated and savored the meal, the visit we had with Sadie was a memory we will always cherish. We made a new friend who was very happy to answer any questions and to share information about Amish life. Sadie is a real gem and the experience was a highlight to our visit to Lancaster.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you, Jodi! It was a pleasure to host you.