Guided Day Trip to Amish Country from Philadelphia
Description
Lancaster County is home to a fascinating culture nestled in the rural farmlands outside of Philadelphia. Join our tour to learn about the fascinating history and complex lifestyle of the Amish community. Your tour starts with a ride in our comfortable van out to the idyllic countryside of Lancaster County, where horse and buggies on the roads and farmers in the fields are common sights. You will be fully immersed in their way of life with a visit to the Amish Village Museum, a preserved Amish homestead that is now open to the public. Come with an appetite as you enjoy some homemade Amish cooking at a local restaurant. Afterwards, you'll have a chance to savor some yummy sweet treats like whoopie pies and shoo fly pies from a local bakery. We’ll have time for stops in small towns highlighting Amish-made goods, including quilt shops and road-side stands. Best yet, you’ll have the chance to support the community with any purchases, with unique options recommended by your guide!
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Itinerary
Lancaster County, PA is home to the second-largest Amish settlement in the world, with a vibrant community and active farm industry.
A museum dedicated to recording the Amish way of life and including a schoolhouse, barn, blacksmith shop, and more.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(445)
Great tour, learned a lot about the Amish! Dale was a great tour host! Lots of facts.
Very knowledgeable and interesting tour. Dale did a great job showing us around and was very friendly with the locals.
Had an enjoyable time visiting the Amish Countryside. Dale was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about the Amish community.
Dale was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the Amish culture.
Had the pleasure of meeting Dale and having our own tour with him. He was a wealth of knowledge and so insightful into the Amish community. The scenery and tour was the highlight of our holiday!
Dale was very friendly and knowledgeable. He also knew some Amish people and was happy to introduce them, which definitely added to the overall experience. The car was comfortable and air conditioned. Highly recommended.
Great experience seeing the Amish in their environment. Our tour guide Dale was amazing. I highly recommend this tour.
We had such a lovely time. Dale is an excellent tour guide and driver. He took us to different places to walk around and buy local products, and in a respectful manner, we learnt about the Amish culture and got a great glimpse at their day-to-day life. Thank you!
Had an excellent time. Dale was an excellent driver and tour guide. I would recommend him to all. Thanks Dale!!!!
An enjoyable day. Saw so much and the guide was very informative. Stopped at and Tje food was so fresh and delicious.
