Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Many visitors to Lancaster seek out meaningful personal contact with the Amish community. Imagine visiting three Amish properties where our longstanding relationships allow you to become their guests during your stay. This exclusive tour is limited to 14 guests, and provides the rare opportunity to meet and talk to various Amish where they live and work. The three stops: Visit an Amish farm at milking time, go behind-the-scenes with an Amish craftsman, and then sit and chat with an Amish family right in their home.
Local guide
Transportation between locations
Food and drinks
Departure Point
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505, USA
Look for our mini bus right in front of the Amish Experience Theater.
Return Details
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505, USA
Look for our mini bus right in front of the Amish Experience Theater.
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505, USA Stop 1: Amish Farm
When we arrive at the farm, we enter the barn to learn about the milking process firsthand. You may be surprised to learn that the Amish do not milk cows by hand. You will also discover how milk is kept cold in the bulk tank with “Amish electricity.” Other aspects of farm life may also be included.
Stop 2: Amish “Cottage Industry”
With the price and scarcity of farmland, many Amish have started their own small enterprises, making everything from gazebos and furniture to farm equipment and quilts. These “home businesses” have become the subject of books and articles emphasizing the balance these entrepreneurs achieve between work and family. Our visit may be to a harness or carriage maker, basket weaver, greenhouse, leather or wood worker, among others. An actual demonstration is normally a part of this fascinating stop.
Stop 3: Amish Home Visit
To conclude our evening, we travel scenic backroads to a distant farm in the countryside. As we step inside the house, we find that friendly conversation awaits as we sit, chat, and visit the way the Amish do, talking informally without TVs, IPhones or computers. It comes as no surprise that strangers soon become friends.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation by 14-passenger bus is provided between locations of the tour
No children under the age of 6 allowed on this tour
Please dress respectfully
We ask that no photographs be taken of our Amish hosts
Please check in at the theater box office, east parking lot, at least 15 minutes before your tour
No pets allowed.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
G1813KRheathers
14 Apr 2023
Our tour guide was AMAZING! Deanna was so informative and made our trip so much fun! We will definitely be back and do another tour!
947diannes
13 Apr 2023
We ended up having a private “VIP” (visit in person) tour to an Amish farm, a leather craftsman’s shop and the home of an Amish family. Our tour guide, Beth, was wonderful-warm, friendly, informative and knowledgeable about the Amish customs and culture. The farmer, craftsman and Amish family were equally gracious, welcoming and seemingly happy to answer our questions and share their knowledge and experience with us. I highly recommend this 3 hour Amish immersion experience!
Bayousteelgal
22 Mar 2023
Visiting the harness shop with John. Enjoyed seeing the entire family working and showing their wares and tools.
Jim was our tour guide and he added excellent information.
We also visited the dairy farm and an in home visit with John and Hannah. They were so kind to share their culture and also sang a beautiful portion of a hymn for us.
This tour in
Pennsylvania
is organized by
Amish Experience
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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