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Explore the Amish: In-Person Tour in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
If you want a rare, personal look at the Amish community during a stay in Lancaster, this exclusive, small-group tour limited to 14 guests invites you into three authentic Amish properties where longstanding relationships let you be treated as a guest; you’ll visit an Amish farm at milking time, go behind the scenes with an Amish craftsman, and sit and chat with an Amish family in their home - a meaningful chance to meet and talk with community members where they live and work.
About this activity in Lancaster
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Join an intimate, small-group experience (max 14 guests) that brings you into the Amish community for authentic, personal encounters.
- Visit three traditional Amish properties: observe an Amish farm at milking time, tour an artisan’s workshop, and sit for a conversation inside an Amish family home.
- Gain rare behind-the-scenes access to local craftsmanship and everyday rural life in Lancaster County through long-standing host relationships.
- Enjoy a respectful, guided cultural immersion that’s ideal for travelers seeking meaningful, educational experiences in the region.
Important Information
- This experience is limited to 14 guests to preserve an intimate setting and the quality of interactions with Amish hosts.
- Out of respect for hosts, photography is not permitted on the visits; please dress modestly and follow the guide’s instructions while on properties.
- The tour includes transportation between stops via a 14-passenger vehicle; light mobility needs are accommodated, and infants may ride in a pram or stroller.
- Children under 6 are not permitted on this tour; service animals are allowed, but pets are not - please plan accordingly.
Meeting Point
Check in at the theater box office in the east parking lot at least 15 minutes before departure; the guide will meet you there to begin the Lancaster-area tour.
Includes
- Local guide included to help you explore Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area with insider knowledge
- Transportation between tour locations provided for easy travel around the region
Excludes
- Food and drinks are not included, so plan accordingly when visiting attractions in the area
Other
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller for convenience while you tour the destination
- Service animals are allowed to accompany you during the experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible for a wide range of travelers
- Transportation between locations is provided by a 14-passenger bus for Group-Friendly travel around Lancaster
- No children under the age of 6 are permitted on this tour for safety and programming reasons
- Please dress respectfully when visiting local communities and cultural sites in the area
- Out of respect for our hosts, we ask that you refrain from taking photographs of our Amish hosts
- Check in at the theater box office in the east parking lot at least 15 minutes before your tour in Lancaster
- No pets allowed, except for approved service animals
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
We went on the VIP Amish Experience. We visited 3 homes. It was a phenomenal experience. Beth our tour guide was fantastic and SO knowledgeable. The last stop was with Isaac and Sarah, we will never forget visiting with them. They were so kind and friendly. We will definitely do this again and request Beth.
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Summary:
Would absolutely recommend this tour. You’re not only visiting a dairy farmer, you’re also visiting with the Amish dairy farmer and learning about his business. Same with a leather products artisan. The best experience was visiting with an Amish couple in their home and learning from them about their life, their work, and their family!
Well worth it!!!!
Our tour guide Beth was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well!
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From beginning to end was so good! It was like visiting family. Entire family from 10 years to to 65 years enjoyed this!
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You get rare, meaningful personal contact with the Amish community in Lancaster by visiting three authentic stops: an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craftsman’s workspace, and an Amish family in their home. The exclusive nature of the small-group tour lets you meet and talk with various Amish where they live and work, giving you an intimate cultural and Art & Culture experience you won’t find on standard sightseeing routes.
You’ll visit an Amish farm at milking time, providing a genuine look at daily farm routines and agricultural life within the Amish community. This stop highlights Outdoor & Nature and farm-based activities and is a top pick for travelers seeking real-life, family-friendly sightseeing experiences in Lancaster.
Yes. Out of respect for the Amish hosts, the tour requests that no photographs be taken of them during your visits. This policy preserves the authenticity of your interactions and aligns with the intimate, respectful nature of the experience.
Yes. One of the three stops is a behind-the-scenes visit with an Amish craftsman, where you’ll observe traditional techniques and the artisan’s workspace. This hands-on observation is ideal if you’re booking Workshops & Learning or Art & Culture experiences in Lancaster and want insight into authentic Amish craft traditions.
The tour offers a rare opportunity to sit and chat with an Amish family in their home, which appeals to Family & Kids and Group-Friendly travelers. Note that site-specific age and accessibility details were provided elsewhere in the booking information, so check those before you reserve to ensure it suits your group.
The exclusive tour is limited to 14 guests and includes transportation between locations, allowing you to focus on the immersive Amish visits. Small group size enhances opportunities to meet and talk with various Amish where they live and work, making it a top choice for travelers seeking meaningful, personalized sightseeing in Lancaster.