Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience!

Overview

If you are looking for a true, overall "Lacaster experience" this is the tour for you. We begin with a walking tour of Lancaster City, where our knowledgable guides provide an overview of the rich and multifaceted history of our beautiful city. Next, we depart in our tour van to visit and experience the real and remote areas of Lancaster County that only locals know. Our guides are deeply connected to many Amish people here in the county and will provide a wealth of knowledge and information along the way. We'll make two stops at Amish properties, giving you an insight into their world, and some ice cream to top it off. We look forward to introducing the unique and fascinating culture and history of Lancaster!

City: Lancaster

Sun 18 May

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Starting at $79.00

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Sun 18 May

Starting at $79.00

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What's Included

Snacks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guest should be able to walk approximately 6 city blocks at a leisurely pace and be able to enter and exit our touring van.

What To Expect

Fulton Theatre

Learn about the rich history of this iconic and historic theater.

Lancaster Central Market

We'll share a brief history of the Central Market - the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the U.S. On Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays when the market is open we will have the chance to go inside for a brief tour.

1719 Museum (formerly 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum)

We will then visit the oldest settlement in Lancaster County, followed by a trip to one of our 19 remaining covered bridges...

Demuth Museum

Learn about the life and works of Charles Demuth, Lancaster's most famous artist and view the Demuth Tobacco Shop, the oldest in the U.S.

Steinman Park

Learn about the Steinman Hardware store - the first hardware store in the U.S. - and the history of the Steinman family publishing business as well as many other notable printers and publishers in the history of our country who were from Lancaster.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (100)

Sandra_M

May 2024

Loved having the variety of a walk around history of Lancaster followed by a comfortable ride through the countryside. Our tour operator, Mike, was very knowledgeable about both Lancaster and the Amish culture. Great feature of having ear pieces to help hear everything he said, especially in downtown Lancaster. Stopping for a delicious scoop of ice cream was a delicious treat. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

May 2024

Thanks so much for the great review! I enjoyed your group thoroughly and applaud those, like yourselves, for choosing to also learn about Lancaster City in addition to the Amish. We have so much to share and love it when we get the opportunity to do so on the Authentic Lancaster Experience.

rachelsO5317KD

May 2024

Mike met us at 9 am and proceeded to show us around Lancaster on foot. He was thorough, knowledgable and very nice to spend time with. We enjoyed learning the history of Lancaster and the surrounding area. The ride to the Amish Country area was pleasant with two wonderful stops: one was possibly the best ice cream we ever had; the second was a home/workshop of an Amish family. Sadly, the Central Market was not open on our tour day (only open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday). Mike gave us an alternative recommendation for lunch (C'est La Vie) which was great. We highly recommend this specific tour with Mike.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thanks for the great review! We are always happy to share the history and culture of Lancaster City as well as that of Lancaster County's Amish community. We very much appreciate the recommendation.

Teresa_C

Apr 2024

Mike the tour guide was outstanding. He was well versed in history, pleasant, accommodating, knowledgeable..

Response from Host

Apr 2024

That's great to hear! Thank you, and thanks for taking your time to review.