Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster
Description
Designed for travelers seeking genuine connection and authentic experiences, this tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Amish community through the relationships we've built over many years. Our trusted partnerships with local Amish families and businesses allow us to share experiences with them. Your journey begins with a scenic drive through Lancaster County's beautiful farmland as one of our knowledgeable local guides brings the region's history to life. Learn how the Amish and Mennonites first settled in Pennsylvania, why they came, and how their faith continues to shape their way of life today. Along the way, you'll gain insight into Amish traditions, education, family life, farming, religion, and the values that have sustained their community for generations.
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Itinerary
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.
Tour of an operating, private Amish dairy farm dating back to 1830's
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.
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!
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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
- Not recommended for travelers with significant mobility problems as this tour includes multiple stops where guests will need to exit and enter the van.
Reviews(534)
This tour is so much more than just visiting the commercialized Amish house tours in the area. If you want a lot more depth, I couldn't recommend the tour enough. Our tour guide (Moses) was a wealth of information, and you could tell that he really is part of the local community. He's a great guide and added a lot of interesting insights and background that we never would have known without the tour. Highly recommend!!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the deeper, more authentic look into Amish life and Lancaster County. Moses truly is a wealth of knowledge, and his connection to the local community brings such a special perspective to the experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for joining us and for recommending the tour!
Our Tour guide Moses, was very personable and treated us like family. His knowledge of the history of the Amish and Mennonites was valuable to our experience. All of our questions were answered in detail The group size is limited which resulted in an experience that was personable. We loved the family homes that he took us to and the ice cream was wonderful Thank you Moses. We highly recommend unique Amish immersion in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Moses made you feel like family and provided such a personal and informative experience. His knowledge of Amish and Mennonite history and culture truly adds something special to the tour. We’re also so glad you enjoyed visiting the family homes, the smaller group setting, and of course, the delicious ice cream! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Moses. Thank you for choosing loKal Experiences and for recommending our Unique Amish Immersion experience. We hope to welcome you back to Lancaster again soon!
We enjoyed our Amish immersion tour and found it to be a very informative way to learn more about Amish life and culture. Our van arrived on time, and the vehicle was clean and very comfortable. Our guide Sandy was extremely knowledgeable and gave detailed explanations of Amish life as well as describing places we visited along the way. At various points she specifically invited questions, and she answered everything anyone asked. Our only small disappointment was that we would have enjoyed a little more personal interaction from our guide. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lancaster County who would like to learn more about Amish life and culture.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re glad you enjoyed your Amish Immersion Tour and found it to be an informative and comfortable way to learn more about Amish life and culture. Sandy’s knowledge of the area and Amish traditions is truly valuable, and we’re happy to hear she was able to answer all of your questions along the way. We also appreciate your feedback regarding wanting a little more personal interaction from your guide. Feedback like this is very helpful to us as we continue working to provide the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again for joining us and for recommending our tour to others visiting Lancaster County. We hope to welcome you back for another loKal Experience in the future!
Our guide Sandy was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. She had a deep understanding of how the Amish people live. She shared their way of life and their customs. She started the tour with a discussion of how the Amish first established themselves in the United States. She spoke about the history to present day. It was truly a very interesting experience and I’d highly recommend if you’re in the Lancaster area to take this tour.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an informative and enjoyable experience with Sandy. Her knowledge of Amish history, culture, and traditions truly helps bring the story of Lancaster County to life. We appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you chose to experience Amish Country with loKal Experiences. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
This was an amazing experience. Living near Ohio Amish country I thought I knew a lot about the Amish, but this tour with Moses taught me so much more! Moses was very friendly, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to be with. He had a wonderful relationship with the Amish families who owned the farms we visited. Very impressive! I highly recommend this tour for an authentic Amish experience.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Moses was able to share some new insights with you, especially since you’re already familiar with Amish country. His knowledge and genuine relationships with the local Amish community really help make the experience special and authentic. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another loKal experience in the future!
Had a really nice time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Learned things we would never have known. Beautiful area.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed your time with us. Moses loves sharing the history and traditions of the Amish community, and we're glad his knowledge and friendly personality made such a positive impression. Lancaster truly is a beautiful place, and we're thrilled you had the chance to experience it. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
This was an excellent experience. Our guide, Moses shared so much history of the Amish and Mennonites from their arrival to present day lives. The van was very comfortable. We would highly recommend using the offered ear pieces even if you are not hearing impaired as it makes it easier for Moses. The length of the van and the air conditioner makes it difficult to hear and you won’t want to miss his dialogue! The farms we visited were beautiful and the tour through the country side added to the whole experience. Of course the delicious ice cream was a must have!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had such a great experience with Moses. He truly enjoys sharing the rich history and traditions of the Amish and Mennonite communities, and we're happy to hear his knowledge made your tour so memorable. We also appreciate your helpful tip about the earpieces—they really do make it easier to catch every part of the narration. And we couldn't agree more... the ice cream is definitely a must! We hope to welcome you back to Lancaster again soon!
Excellent tour. Highly recommend. Our guide, Dave, was terrific and very knowledgeable.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciate your recommendation. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Dave—he'll be happy to hear you enjoyed his knowledge and guidance. We hope to welcome you back for another experience soon!
The guide was great, nice first experience in Lancaster Amish area. It would have been perfect if the tour included a stop at the Amish restaurant/cafeteria.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your first visit to Amish Country and had a great experience with your guide. We also appreciate your suggestion and will certainly keep it in mind as we continue to enhance our tours. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
We had a wonderful time! Our guide Moses was amazing! He really made the experience fun and personable! He was a wealth of knowledgeable and really made us feel like family! I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear Moses made your experience so memorable. His passion for sharing Lancaster County and connecting with guests truly shines through. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
