Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster

Overview

This is a unique and comprehensive look into the Amish way of life. You'll be getting access to several farms and properties that are not available to the public or on any other tour. Your guide's knowledge of the Amish is extensive and the access you will get is the result of our personal relationships with the Amish families.

City: Lancaster

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $79.00

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

The best ice cream you will ever eat.

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 with significant mobility problems as this tour includes multiple stops where guests will need to exit and enter the van.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guides are fully vaccinated.

What To Expect

Strasburg

Stop at the farm where the Academy Award winning movie "Witness" was filmed. You will have a chance to tour the beautiful Amish farm which remains much as it was in the movie, interact with their many animals and possibly meet the wonderful Amish family who owns the farm. This is a completely private stop and not available to the public. We will stop at a private and beautiful Amish home, where the kids make birdhouses. Witness Amish craftsmanship up close in the artisan stable and barn - and purchase a birdhouse if you like.

Paradise

Tour of an operating, private Amish dairy farm dating back to 1830's

Amish Country

We will take a driving tour through beautiful Lancaster County farmland and learn about the history, culture, religion, and education of the Amish. We will see buildings associated with the very first European settlers from more than 300 years ago, covered bridges, 19th century mills, and more on our way to our first stop.

Strasburg

Stop at an Amish owned and operated creamery, where your ice cream is included, and the views are free too. This is ice cream as it should be... rich, fresh, and delicious!

Ronks

Shop where the Amish shop, not the tourists. Natural food stores are a staple for the Amish and we will go to an out of the way gem, for an up close look at this Amish run business.

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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 (98)

Phelpsda

Aug 2022

We went on this tour and it was simply amazing. Our tour guide Dale was a walking encyclopedia on “everything Amish/Mennonite.” He truly made the tour a success. We went off the beaten path and toured authentic working Amish homes & farms. Even visited the Amish farm where the movie “Witness” starring Harrison Ford was filmed. The air-conditioned van was clean & comfortable adding to our enjoyment of the experience. There are plenty of tours out there that take you to the tourist trap stores but this isn’t one of them. Have no reservations in taking this tour!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Wow, what a great review! Thank you for taking the time to comprehensively share your impressions. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the unique access we provide on this experience as well as the expertise of your guide, Dale. We will pass your comments along. Thanks again.

Donna T

Aug 2022

Our tour guide Dale was so knowledgeable about the area and is a Lancaster born local. He is a former teacher who was very well spoken and packed a lot of information into our time with him. There was so much that we didn't know about the area. It was nice to see the not so commercial spots in Lancaster as well.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Great to hear that you appreciated both the expertise of our guide and the of-the-beaten-path, behind the scenes access this tour was crafted to provide. Thanks for the great review!

C3188MAlucys

Aug 2022

The whole experience was wonderful. Especially enjoyed meeting Mike’s Amish friends and seeing their homes. Mike is very knowledgeable and eager to share his wealth of knowledge about the Amish and Amish country. The ice cream stop was yummy and purchasing.a soft pretzel is a must. Delicious! I would highly recommend this experience if you visit Lancaster.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for the great review and for sharing your impressions with others who may be considering what to do in Lancaster. We too are always happy to hear what you appreciated about the experience. Thanks again.