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)

Peg_L

Jun 2023

This Lancaster activity far exceeded our expectations. Mike, our guide, was very personable, knowledgeable about Lancaster, and made every stop interesting! Lancaster has so much to offer with such rich history that Mike brought to life for us. We would highly recommend Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience to anyone coming to the Lancaster area.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

That's great to hear! Thank you for the review, for spending some time with us, and for sharing your impressions with others. We appreciate it.

Curiosity392191

Jun 2023

Our family of five, kids ages ranging from 7-13, scheduled this tour but due to city logistical issues, we were only able to do the countryside tour and had to miss the Lancaster city portion. The tour company was very responsive and helpful to coordinate alternative options. What a blessing in disguise! We had an amazing time with our guide Dale. He is a Lancaster native and shared a fascinating history of Pennsylvania and the Amish that even the kids were paying attention. We went to the Amish farm and saw an hours-old baby pony and even had a chance to speak with owner. Had some great ice cream too. I’m sure there may be similar tours, but to those who have taken many tours in their lifetime, you know that the guide makes or breaks the tour. Dale does a fantastic mix of history, insight and personal experience to really get you an understanding and appreciation of the land and people. I think the best thing is that my kids were not interested in this tour but it turned out to be their favorite of our long cross-country trip!! Thank you Dale and team!

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We should also take the opportunity to review you as guests. The unanticipated logistical problems would have turned many away, but you stuck with us and allowed us to deliver a quality experience in the end. We appreciate your willingness to roll with things when others may have thrown up their hands. Thank you also for pointing out what a fantastic guide Dale is and what a great asset he is to our company. We are all committed to giving our guests the best experiences possible, even when things go a little sideways.

D3582VVkateb

Jun 2023

A nice mix of city and country touring. Easy walk and nice ride. Saw a variety of things and learned the interesting things. Teens enjoyed it too!

Response from Host

Jun 2023

We appreciate the review and we're happy to hear you enjoyed both the city walking tour and the Amish history and cultural aspects unique to this experience. Thank you.