Authentic Tour & Meal with the Amish!
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Lancaster, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about Amish culture in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County—and enjoy a more personal experience than you'd otherwise have—with this small-group lunch outing. Following pickup from central Lancaster, travel with your guide to the home of a local Amish family for a sit-down, home-cooked meal. Along the way, learn more about Amish customs and practices—then, on arrival, observe the family's way of life and share a meal and conversation together.
- This Lancaster tour is great for visitors seeking a cultural exchange
- Enjoy a hearty, home-cooked Amish meal, included in the cost
- Round-trip transit from central Lancaster makes getting around easy
- Vegetarian options are available upon request
What's Included
- LunchYou will be served a full, cooked lunch in an Amish home.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Discover Lancaster501 Greenfield Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Parking lot of the Visitors Center, centrally located (Discover Lancaster). We will transport our guests in our 14 passenger, loKal Experiences van.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
This unique cultural experience begins around midday. Find your guide at the centrally located meeting point near the Discover Lancaster Visitors Center. With just your small group for company, hop aboard your vehicle, and set off without needing to worry about finding your own way there.
As you drive past some of Lancaster’s scenic highlights—including its historical covered bridges—listen as your guide brings the area’s history to life. They’ll also provide an in-depth introduction to Amish culture, history, and traditions, which make this part of Pennsylvania so distinctive.
More than just a sightseeing trip through the area, this two-part excursion includes the special opportunity to dine at the home of an Amish family: something most visitors don’t get to experience. Upon arriving at the family’s home, head inside and sit down for a hearty, home-cooked meal. Taste a range of traditional Amish dishes, and enjoy your hosts’ hospitality.
Finally, return to your vehicle and head back to the original departure point, where this experience ends.
As you drive past some of Lancaster’s scenic highlights—including its historical covered bridges—listen as your guide brings the area’s history to life. They’ll also provide an in-depth introduction to Amish culture, history, and traditions, which make this part of Pennsylvania so distinctive.
More than just a sightseeing trip through the area, this two-part excursion includes the special opportunity to dine at the home of an Amish family: something most visitors don’t get to experience. Upon arriving at the family’s home, head inside and sit down for a hearty, home-cooked meal. Taste a range of traditional Amish dishes, and enjoy your hosts’ hospitality.
Finally, return to your vehicle and head back to the original departure point, where this experience ends.
Amish Country (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for travelers who might have difficulty getting on and off a touring van with two steps up.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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You will be picked up and driven to an Amish family barn where the wife will greet you all. You will have a lunch, small conversation and driven back to the pick up location. This for $100.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback, as hearing from our guests helps us continue to grow and improve the experiences we offer.
We’re sorry to hear that the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide guests with a personal and meaningful glimpse into Lancaster County and Amish culture that goes beyond simply enjoying a meal. Throughout the experience, our local guides share insight into the area, Amish history, traditions, lifestyle, and community while traveling through the beautiful countryside.
One of the most special parts of the experience is the opportunity to spend time with a local Amish family, enjoy a home-cooked meal prepared by your host, ask questions, share conversation, and experience a more personal side of the community that visitors may not otherwise have the opportunity to see.
There is also a great deal of care and coordination that happens behind the scenes to make these visits possible, and the cost of the experience helps support our local guides and Amish host families, as well as transportation and planning.
We completely understand that every guest may experience and value a tour differently, and we truly appreciate you sharing your perspective with us. If you would like to talk with us further about your visit, we would be happy to hear from you. Please feel welcome to reach out to us directly by email.
Dale was a great driver and a wealth of history. Very informative. We had the most delicious meal at an Amish farm. Wonderful hostess. Want to come back!
It’s a must to do!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with Dale and all of the history and knowledge he shared along the way. The Amish family meal is such a special part of the experience, and we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the delicious food and warm hospitality.
We would absolutely love to have you back for another loKal Experience. Thank you for recommending us!
Enjoyed a nice bus ride through Amish country while our tour guide, Dave, answered questions and imparted to us the lifestyle of the local Amish. Had a wonderful lunch prepared by a local Amish family such as bread, Meatloaf, veggies, dessert and more! Enjoyed conversation with other participants in the tour as well as our host family and our tour guide. Would definitely do it again, there are multiple host families.
Second time we took this tour. Very informative drivers. Spending time with the Amish family was the best.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us for a second time! We hope to welcome you back for a third!
I was concerned about the meal (because I'm lactose intolerant) but decided to try this tour anyway. What I was able to eat was delicious and flavorful. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. I learned quite a bit about the Amish people.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you decided to join us despite your concerns and that you were able to enjoy a delicious meal. It's wonderful to hear you also found the tour informative and learned more about the Amish community.
We appreciate you touring with us!
Our Tour Guide Moses was fantastic and the Amish Family and food was great! I highly recommend you get to really see how a household functions with the kids and the beauty of the simple life
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for your kind review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with Moses, the delicious homemade meal, and the opportunity to experience the warmth and simplicity of Amish life.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Moses was our excellent tour guide.. Thank you Moses for an unforgettable experience, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm . Would love to do this again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled to hear you had an unforgettable experience!
We would love to welcome you back!
Excellent. The host family, the food, the tour guide - Moses, were all excellent. Everyone in my family enjoyed the trip.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your time with our guide and the family!
We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
This was GREAT! Guide (Dale) was very informative on the area, as well as the Amish way of life. Some things we knew, and some were interesting to learn. Lunch at farm was so enjoyable. Of course food was great, as well as the hospitality. I believe was our most enjoyable adventure while in the area.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of your favorite experiences during your visit to the area.
It’s wonderful to hear the meal and hospitality made such a lasting impression as well.
We truly appreciate you joining us! We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Dale, our tour guide was both knowledgeable and respectful. Barbie and Aaron our hosts were very friendly. The food was extremely delicious. All in all it was a very nice experience. And it makes me appreciate the things that we have more now than before. Also, the horses are so sweet. They are amazing.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Dale, as well as the warm hospitality from Barbie and Aaron. It’s wonderful to know the meal was delicious and that the experience left such a meaningful impression.
We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again someday.
This is an awesome experience, combining an informative narration of the Amish culture and an amazing meal
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We are glad to hear you had an awesome time!
We hope to have you back in the future!
This tour and meal was an amazing experience all around. David our guide was very knowledgeable and took great care of us getting to and from the farm in comfort. Dinner was delicious and plentiful. The family was so gracious and we loved seeing the farm and talking with the kids.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience from start to finish.
David will be so happy to know his knowledge and care made your journey to and from the farm comfortable and enjoyable. We’re also glad you loved the meal!
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again someday!
We had a lovely time learning about Lancaster and the Amish people. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyable. Our Host family was so kind and the food was delicious.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you had a lovely time learning about Lancaster and Amish culture.
We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments—they’ll truly appreciate it! Hope to have you again!
It was wonderful! So informative! Great tour guide! Good was delicious! The family was delightful and fun!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are happy you enjoyed your experience!
We hope to see you again!
Very informative and delicious food! Very nice visiting with the Amish family. It was very interesting learning about their lifestyle.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for the review. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate you choosing loKal.
A very informative van ride through Amish country to our destination, which was a lovely lAmish home, where our host provided us with a wonderful give meal, which we thoroughly enjoyed. After the meal, we were free to look around the outside of the property, which was beautiful. A wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the scenic ride through Amish country and your time at the farm. Sharing a home-cooked meal and experiencing the peaceful surroundings is always something special, and we’re happy to hear it made for a wonderful visit.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you again in the future!
If you would like to learn a lot about the Amish family and how they live, I would highly recommend taking this tour and also having lunch or dinner with an Amish family. And hopefully you will get Moses as your tour guide. He was fantastic.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning about Amish life and had a great experience with Moses—he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words.
We hope to welcome you again soon!
Was a great experience! Moses was a great guide with excellent information and insight. He lives in the area and thus has good knowledge and feel for the area and people. Lunch with Mary, her mother and daughter was terrific. The food was excellent and home cooked. Mary and her mom were great to talk to. Arlene was just as cute as she could be. She took us out to feed the goats, see the horse, chickens and the deer. Thanks to Mary for sharing her home and family. Glad we chose this tour!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for taking your time to review and share your impressions of the experience. We appreciate you sharing.
We had a lovely visit with Emma and her little girl. She was a wonderful cook and a warm hostess. Our tour guide, Moses, was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
That's great! Thanks for the review and the recommendation.
It was excellent. Moses was kind and knowledgeable. The family we visited was gracious, and the meal was delicious.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks for booking with loKal Experiences! We appreciate the review and rating.
This was a truly wonderful experience. Moses was awesome and answered our questions with enthusiasm and was a pleasure to be with. Our host was awesome and the food kept coming. Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks so much for the review and the recommendation. Happy to hear you enjoyed your experience.
the tour was very informative and Dale was an exceptional guide. Susie our hostess was very nice and the food was very good.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Great to hear! Thank you for taking your time to review.
Lunch was enjoyed in the family’s Amish barn rather than their home. It has a kitchen area where Barbee prepared and served the lunch.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for the review!
Hope you are ready for a fabulous meal. Your guide is very informative on the Amish culture. Great experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
That's nice, thank you! We appreciate the review.
This is definitely a worthwhile tour. Experiencing how the Amish live was a unique cultural experience. Our hosts, Aaron and Barbie, made everyone feel welcome and invited us to ask questions.
The lunch and dessert Barbie made was truly a homemade delicious delight!
Thank you to our tour guide, Moses, who was very informative and invited us to ask questions about the Amish.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for the nice review! We're happy to hear how much you enjoyed the information, the host, and also the food.
Sarah was very friendly answered all the questions we had and Mike which was our tour guide was very friendly and full of information about the Amish
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for the review and rating. We're pleased to hear how much you enjoyed it and appreciate the recommendation.
The food was delicious & loved learning more about Amish traditions. The family was very informative & loved talking with them.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the review! Glad you enjoyed it.
Jamie was our tour guide. He was very good and knowledgeable about the Amish culture.
Our host family was very nice and the food was very good!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for the positive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to review.
Best experience every!! Amish family was very friendly. Hospitality was incredible, so was the food. I can't wait to do it again. Do not believe what you hear, experience for yourself. Also the tour guide Dale was professional and very knowledgeable .
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for the enthusiastic review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience.
The meal was wonderful and the family was great. They were welcoming and informative. They freely answered questions and did not react to us showing us quite earlier than expected as one might. We were terribly rude to do so however and out guide was without excuse and was something rude in the way she buried them along. She also could use a great deal more training about the Amish of she is going to try to teach others.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We have long-running relationships with our Amish hosts and we do sometimes arrive slightly early or slightly later. I can assure you they neither view it as rude nor offensive. Your comments about your guide are completely out of line with her years of work with us, her knowledge of the Amish, and her temperament. I don't usually push back, but I feel I have to in this case.
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