Amish Village Tour: Exploring Pennsylvania's Rural Traditions
4.9
185 Ratings
Philadelphia
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Pennsylvania's Amish community on a tour of Lancaster County. Explore an 1800s farmhouse, visit the Amish Village Museum, and discover small towns with Amish-made goods.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Amish Village - A museum dedicated to recording the Amish way of life and including a schoolhouse, barn, blacksmith shop, and more.
- Lancaster County - Lancaster County, PA is home to the second-largest Amish settlement in the world, with a vibrant community and active farm industry.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
Pennsylvania hosts a unique culture found in the rural areas beyond Philadelphia. Our excursion helps you explore the intriguing history and lifestyle of the Amish community and shed light on the enigmatic aspects of these often misrepresented people.
The journey begins with a comfortable van ride to the captivating countryside of Lancaster County. Here, you’ll gain insights into the roots of the American Amish culture and witness farmers diligently tilling their lands.
Your local expert guides you through the rustic life by visiting a farmhouse dating back to the 1800s. Included in the tour is your admission to the Amish Village Museum that adds depth to your understanding of the Amish community’s customs and core beliefs.
The tour includes stops at quaint towns showcasing Amish-crafted items, featuring quilt stores, bakeries, and roadside kiosks. Also, you get an opportunity to give back to the community by shopping local produce, with your guide suggesting unique options!
Location
1848 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Outside, in front of The Urban Farmer (Vehicle pull off spot along the Ben Franklin Parkway, side of the Logan Hotel)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(185 Ratings)
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Sharon
May 17, 2024
Amish day - James very knowledgeable about the history of the Amish and the city of Philadelphia. We were able to see a variety of the Amish way of life and the products that they produce.
He also had a social personality, which made easy to interact with.
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Jeremy_s
May 15, 2024
Fascinating day amongst the Amish - Had a great day visiting Lancaster and the Amish. Dale my guide and driver was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the Amish and the area. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Jeremys2077
May 14, 2024
Amish adventure - Had a fantastic day seeing Lancaster and how the Amish people live. Dale was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, informative and genuinely nice guy, who took an interest in the Amish people that we interacted with.
Highly recommend.
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I8510gujonathanp
May 13, 2024
A great day out in Amish country - A very informative and interesting day - Tom is a very knowledgeable person so we learnt a lot about the Amish community as well as many other things about the USA (we are visiting from the UK).
Definitely recommend this trip.
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Guide661437
May 9, 2024
An Amish experience - This was one of the best trips we have ever been on and we have been on many. Tom our tour driver couldn’t do enough to ensure our day was unforgettable . His knowledge of the Amish was amazing and he ensured we saw every aspect of Amish life that could fit into the time allocated . We saw farmers using horses to drive farm machinery in the fields , an Amish settlement , buggies galore driving along the lanes place visited numerous shops, bakeries , work places and a cafe serving true Amish food for our lunch . Everything was perfect thanks to Tom !!
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Maggie
May 6, 2024
Things couldn’t go wrong when we had a PhD tour guide - Not every tour you gonna get a history professor who has a PhD. Our tour guide James is so knowledgeable and very experienced. We had a fantastic time at the Amish country - Some of us got our questions answered in depth, and some of us had a very good nap when James was talking lol. Either way, you gonna be satisfied.
Completely in love with the Amish culture - not gonna become an Amish, but definitely need to come here whenever I have a burnout from work. Just being in the Amish country is a privilege - fresh air, nice view, cute animals, friendly people, organic food… Simple lifestyle is a lot of city people dream for on a daily basis, which you can find it here.
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Grandtour34032021414
May 3, 2024
Photogenic horses and wonderful people - I loved learning about the Amish culture on this trip. Fields were being harvested and we saw teams of horses and mules pulling equipment. One of the highlights was a buggy ride with Abe’s Buggy rides. Ervan was great answering questions and Dewy the horse very photogenic. I would do this trip again!
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656janisu
Apr 30, 2024
Overwhelming impressions :) - The tour was brilliant! We saw and learned a lot about the Amish community. Our guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming and everything was organized perfect!
Highly recommend!
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Theresa_b
Apr 30, 2024
Very informative and beautiful - Adam was a great tour guide. He knows all the history of the United States in Philadelphia and is super knowledgeable about the Amish and the Mennonite communities. The countryside is beautiful. The van was super clean. We stopped at four or five places to shop and look around. The lunch was fantastic! Very highly recommend this tour.
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O7902crmelodym
Apr 29, 2024
Glimpses of Amish life. - Tom was an excellent tour guide. He chose great places to stop, taking us to the heart of Amish country. He enthusiastically answered all our questions. It was a very pleasant experience! Thanks, Tom, for a great day!
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