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Experience an Authentic Amish Tour and Home-Cooked Meal in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
On this immersive, locally guided experience in Lancaster County, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, you’ll be hosted by guides with deep, personal ties to the Amish community who reveal the “true” rhythms of local life and design a rare window into authentic Amish culture; every meal you enjoy in private homes is an amazing, home‑style experience (vegetarian options are available), but please note the tour is not confirmed until an Amish family host is secured and the PA Department of Agriculture requires advance notice that these meals are prepared in private residences that are not licensed or inspected; to respect hosts and their customs, dress respectfully and follow their preference not to photograph faces.
About this activity in Lancaster
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Experience an authentic, immersive visit hosted by guides with personal ties to the Amish community, showcasing the true culture of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Enjoy a full, home-cooked Amish lunch in a private residence - vegetarian options are available upon request.
- Gain rare, behind-the-scenes perspectives into daily life in the region through a personally designed tour that focuses on genuine local traditions.
- Family-friendly access: infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are permitted, making this suitable for a wide range of group types.
Important Information
- This experience requires an Amish family host and is not confirmed until a host is secured; your booking will be finalized once a host is arranged.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requires advance notice that meals are prepared in private homes that are not licensed or inspected.
- Please dress respectfully and follow hosts’ preferences, including refraining from photographing faces to respect community privacy.
- The tour is accessible to most fitness levels, but it’s not recommended for travelers who may have difficulty stepping up into a touring van with two steps.
Meeting Point
Meet at the exact pickup location and time listed in your booking confirmation for Lancaster. Your guide will contact you with final meeting details and any nearby public-transport options or directions for reaching the agreed meeting spot.
Includes
- You’ll be served a full, cooked lunch in an Amish home - a home-style meal included with your experience.
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this activity family-friendly and easy to manage for parents.
- Service animals are allowed, so you can bring trained support animals with you during the visit.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, helping you reach the meeting point in Lancaster and the surrounding area.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, so participants with varying abilities can comfortably take part.
- Not recommended for travelers who might have difficulty getting on and off a touring van with two steps up - please consider mobility when booking.
- This activity is well suited to family and group bookings, with practical accommodations for young children and service animals in the region.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 10 Reviews
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We enjoyed the drive time with Jamie, who was very personable and knowledgeable about the area as well as the Amish. The meal was fantastic! The entire experience was well worth the price!
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the tour was very informative and Dale was an exceptional guide. Susie our hostess was very nice and the food was very good.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tour. Dan was an informative and entertaining guide and we ate a delicious, home cooked meal in the home of a local Amish family.
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Know more about Lancaster
Our guides have individual, unique ties to the Amish community and design each visit to give you a rare window into authentic Amish culture. You’ll see everyday life, sample home-cooked meals, and hear stories that highlight traditional practices - all delivered by guides who know the community personally.
You should dress respectfully and follow hosts’ preferences while visiting private homes. Respecting modest dress and the community’s requests - including their photography preferences - ensures a positive, immersive experience for both you and your hosts.
This tour is family-friendly: infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed. The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, but it may not be recommended for travelers who have difficulty getting on and off a touring van with two steps up.
Yes - you will be served a full, cooked lunch in an Amish home, and vegetarian meals are available when requested. Please note that these meals are prepared in private homes, so the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture asks that you understand they are not licensed or inspected.
To respect the community, you must adhere to hosts’ preferences to not photograph faces. Your guide will explain what is and isn’t appropriate so you can still capture the atmosphere without photographing individuals’ faces.
Your booking is not confirmed until an Amish family host is secured for your visit. If you need to cancel, you can receive a full refund by canceling at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.