International Food Tour Lancaster, PA
Description
In just two hours, you’ll indulge in generous portions of mouthwatering dishes from diverse cuisines, all while uncovering the rich history of Lancaster. Perfect for food lovers, families, or corporate outings in Lancaster City. Unique Lancaster Experiences is your host. They will guide you to downtown's most authentic global flavors. Learn about how the oldest Inland City in America became a Certified Welcome City. Get tickets for a fun foodie experience that accommodates all diets, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Book now or buy a gift card for future use. We are a year-round tour operator in Lancaster City. Come learn what makes Lancaster famous!
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Itinerary
Explore the area surrounding historic Lancaster Central Market, one of the landmarks at the heart of downtown Lancaster. Your guide will share local history and food culture while introducing you to the market district and the communities that have shaped the city. Please note: Specific vendors and tastings vary by tour date and operating hours.
ancaster Beignet may be included as one of the tour's rotating tasting locations. When featured, guests enjoy a fresh beignet while learning about the food tradition behind this classic treat and the story of this locally owned Lancaster business. Stops vary by tour date, departure time, restaurant hours, and availability. Not every tour visits every restaurant listed in the itinerary.
Visit a locally owned Lancaster sweet shop and enjoy hearty bowls of ice cream made by immigrants and refugees. Learn about one of the city's favorite locally made treats and the traditions behind it. This is one of the regular stops included on our International Food Tour.
Enjoy a guided tasting while learning about specialty olive oils, vinegars, flavors, and pairing ideas at this locally owned Lancaster shop. Experience a hands-on food and drink infusing activity This is one of the regular stops included on our International Food Tour.
Explore the aromas and flavors of spices, herbs, teas, and specialty blends from around the world. Guests learn about ingredients and traditions that connect Lancaster's food scene to global cultures. This is one of the regular stops included on our International Food Tour.
Sweetish Candy may be included as one of the tour's rotating international food stops. When featured, guests discover Scandinavian sweets and learn how candy traditions and flavors differ across cultures. Stops vary by tour date, departure time, restaurant hours, and availability. Not every tour visits every restaurant listed in the itinerary.
Diyo may be included as one of the tour's international tasting stops. Guests may enjoy traditional Nepali momo—savory dumplings connected to Nepal's rich food culture—while learning about the people and traditions behind the cuisine. On select Sunday tours, the experience may instead include a larger Nepali buffet featuring a variety of dishes and flavors. Food offerings vary by departure and restaurant schedule. Not every tour visits every restaurant listed in the itinerary.
This locally owned restaurant may be included as one of the tour's rotating international tasting stops. When included, guests enjoy a tasting inspired by South American flavors while learning about the food, culture, and story behind the business. Stops vary by tour date, departure time, restaurant hours, and availability. Not every tour visits every restaurant listed in the itinerary.
Visit or explore the historic Southern Market area, an important part of Lancaster City's evolving food scene. Learn how this landmark has been transformed into a gathering place for local food businesses and entrepreneurs. Specific experiences inside the market may vary depending on the day and vendor availability.
VĒCŪ may be featured as one of the tour's rotating tasting locations. When included, guests experience a locally owned Lancaster food business while learning about the flavors, influences, and people behind the food. Stops vary by tour date, departure time, restaurant hours, and availability. Not every tour visits every restaurant listed in the itinerary.
Visit the historic Demuth Museum area and its charming garden in downtown Lancaster. On select tours, guests may enjoy pastries in the garden surrounded by historic roses that have grown here for more than a century. The experience at this location varies by tour date, weather, route, and availability. Some tours may visit the garden while others pass the museum as part of the downtown walk.
Walk through this tucked-away downtown park, where guests can see its waterfall, public art, and landscaped surroundings. The park offers a peaceful contrast to the surrounding city streets and may be incorporated into the walking route between tasting stops. The exact route varies by departure, so some tours may pass through rather than make an extended stop.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with walking impariments
Reviews(163)
We were not expecting this much fun in Lancaster. So so much diverse wonderful food. Really enjoyed the oil/vinigar shop experience. We loved all the places so much that we purchased things from each place!!
Loved the focus on immigrant owned businesses/ businesses that employ and serve immigrants in their business model, like The Stroopie Co. The portions at each stop were huge and completely made more than a meal! Delicious variety of Middle Eastern, Nepali, French, Bhutanese, Spanish EVOO and spices on popcorn, spices, and teas! I would have enjoyed more background on Lancaster city architecture, history, and the immigrant experience as we walked and ate the amazing breadth and depth of international tastes. 100% recommend.
We are not generally tour people, but can say that we genuinely enjoyed this tour. The guides were personable, full of knowledge, and us experience many food spots in Lancaster that we wouldn’t have normally seen. There’s quite diverse culture there. I had to use a knee scooter due to a broken foot, and the guides did an excellent job accommodating me along the route. The tour took about 2 1/2 hours, just as described. The food itself was really good. Things I’ve never eaten, but full of flavor and surprise. Worth the $!
Enjoyed the tour, only comment would be to allow guests to sit at different locations to enjoy food more and interact
We are so glad you enjoyed the tour. We do our best to give people places to sit on the tour at numerous locations. However if you came on the tour in the Maket you saw there is limited seating and this is a walking tour. Generally 40% of the locations have seating.
Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We were very happy with the experience. It added a nice bit of culture to our visit to Lancaster.
We really enjoyed the international food tour! Kendra was a great guide. Very nice and knowledgeable. We tried some new foods and loved everything! Portions were bigger than expected. I highly recommend.
Great guide - knowledgeable, friendly, and funny! We enjoyed all of the stops and found them interesting. Even though we’re from Lancaster, we learned some things about our city!
Kendra was very knowledgeable about the food and history.
So. Much. FUN! Great food, even greater people, so many fascinating Lancaster stories and tidbits. I've lived here for over 40 years and thought I knew my community. I learned so much! Can't recommend it enough.
This tour was fabulous. We weren’t expecting much, but were pleasantly surprised. There was such a diverse amount of food. We truly enjoyed this tour.
