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

Mon 19 May

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Starting at $79.00

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Mon 19 May

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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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)

Sarah_I

Sep 2023

Very best ice cream ever. Very informative and interesting lesson in history and local culture. I would definitely do the tour again.

donnab491

Sep 2023

Mike was an awesome tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We enjoyed every bit of the tour, from the first half walking tour of downtown Lancaster, to the farmland and Amish dairy and farm. I would suggest this tour as a starting place for anyone visiting the area.

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thanks so much for the outstanding review! We love it when people want to visit our beautiful and historic city as well the Amish country we are so well know for. Thank you for recommending this experience to others.

Yelena K

Sep 2023

Mike the owner was our guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. I have learned so much and my son who is 10 yo loved it ! We got the best out of two worlds reach history of Lancaster, PA with detailed interesting facts and were introduced to life of Amish culture, tasted the best ice cream ever and it was included in to the tour price already. This tour fit perfectly in to our day! If you are in Lancaster next time it is not to miss adventure for sure !

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thanks so much for the great review! I enjoyed having you and your son on the tour, and having the chance to share some of the culture and history of our area.