We loved this tour! We learned who invented pretzels and why, we learned to shape our own pretzels, we learned all about Julius Sturgis and how he came to America to open the first pretzel factory. The tour guide was excellent, she knew everything there is about pretzels and was funny and entertaining. We even got Official Pretzel Twister certificates!... More

We walked over to Julius Sturgis after a visit to the chocolate store and the park. It's located in an old traditional house, with nice historical pictures and a gift shop. The whole tour takes place in one large room, where you "make" your own pretzel and learn about how pretzels were made then and now in Lititz PA. Each... More

Tour provides 10 min history lesson on the pretzel followed by a demonstration of how to make one using playdough ( not real dough). A quick look at the old ovens and then the obligatory gift shop.

Located in historic (and very touristy Lititz), this is the site of the first commercial pretzel bakery in the USA. The "house" was built in 1784 and is one of the oldest structures still standing in Lititz, having been built using stones dug up from the road and timber from the nearby woods. It is a very quaint building. In... More

The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is one of those enjoyable little stops on a family trip. Though pretzels are no longer made there, the original home of Julius Sturgis's pretzel bakery includes all the original rooms and material used in baking pretzels. Visitors learn how to "tie" pretzels, and then see how the dough is made and the pretzels are... More

You cant go wrong visiting the oldest pretzel bakery in the country. Its very inexpensive (I think it was $4) for a short 15 minute tour. Its great for kids as you get to roll your own pretzel, although you dont actually bake it. You also get a certificate in pretzel making, also a thrill for kids . The baking... More

My family and I took this tour and it was lovely. We made pretzels and learned a ton about how the first hard pretzel was made. Our tour guide was really informative and did a great job with kids. Julius Sturgis was quite the inventor. Don't miss this one!

LOTS of fun for children & adults. So glad we went. I enjoyed taking photos, learning the history of the hard pretzel & I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. Hope to take grandchildren in a year or two--when they're old enough to understand better.

During my first foray into Pennsylvania Dutch Country on Christmas Eve, my parents decided going to a pretzel factory was an excellent idea. Since Lancaster County has lots of Germans, pretzels came with them. My mother took me on the small tour while my dad said "I have seen it; I will wait out here for you." I learned many... More