Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience!
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Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience!
By loKal Experiences
Recommended by 98% of travelers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
from per adult
$70.00
from per adult
$70.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-100, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h 15m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Snacks
- Departure details
- East King Street Garage, 150 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA Please park in the East King Street Parking Garage. We will be meeting out front at the Entrance of the building.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111259P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Guest should be able to walk approximately 6 city blocks at a leisurely pace and be able to enter and exit our touring van.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience!?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience! on Tripadvisor
- How much is Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience!?
- Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience! price starts from $70.00. Discover and book Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience! on Tripadvisor
- What is the Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience! cancellation policy?
- Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience! cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience! on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience!?
- Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience! is hosted by loKal Experiences. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact loKal Experiences on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Truly Authentic Lancaster Experience! on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111259P1
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Itinerary
- You'll start atEast King Street Garage150 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USAPlease park in the East King Street Parking Garage. We will be meeting out front at the Entrance of the building.See address & details
- 1Lancaster cityStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 2Lancaster City Welcome CenterStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 3Fulton TheatreStop: 5 minutesSee detailsPass byLancaster Central Market
- 4Lancaster Marriott at Penn SquareStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 5Rick's PlaceStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 6Trinity Lutheran ChurchStop: 10 minutesSee detailsPass by1719 Museum (formerly 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum)
- 7Down On The Farm CreameryStop: 30 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
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Phelpsda
00HIDDEN GEMS OFF THE BEATEN PATH
We went on the Sweet & Savory Tour with tour guide Mike. Both the tour and Mike were fabulous! Mike was very prof…
Chris B
00Excellent comprehensive informative tour
Travelled from England to visit the locations of one of our favourite films Witness. Wondered what else could be in…
Karen S
00Great experience
Mike was a great guide. He gave a lot of good information. He was very knowledgeable on the culture and able to ans…
brunomD4302EN
00Great experience!!
The guides were incredible knowledge of the Amish community (how Amish community was created, their costumes, migra…
woodsidesc
00Knowledgeable Staff
Very knowledgeable driver/guide. Got to speak with several Amish. Lots of good information about the Amish. Got …
Dream817380
00Great trip to Amish country!
Trip to the farm where "Witness" was filmed! Our guide was VERY knowledgable about the area snd the Amish. It was a…
Han_Moller
00Great experience
Our tour guide Mike was very good and has great knowledge of the Amish. We had a great time and the interaction wit…
eljewell
00Fabulous Tour With Dale
My husband and I had an amazing tour with Dale. He has a ton of knowledge about the area and for the Amish. We visi…
Alchemist33
00A must do tour for anyone interested in Amish culture and way of life.
This is one of the best trips that I have ever booked . Our driver Dale is extremely knowledgeable about the area, …
fig_mar
00Outstanding tour with Dale
My wife and I had an outstanding tour with Dale. He keep us informed not only on what we were seeing and visiting …
107maliah
00Tour with a uniquely personal touch
We had a wonderful time. Dale has a deep knowledge of and clear affection for the Amish. His personal relationships…
C5736MIjessicam
00Educational and fun
Had a great time, learned a lot and met some really interesting people. The stops were short but we were able to s…
LuluSueL
00A Must Do Tour
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon in Amish country in the company of our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Dale. …
Connector25513062741
00Learned so much about the Amish!
Such an informative trip. Dale, our tour guide was so knowledgeable. We learned so much. We had a meal with the Ami…
John M
00Excellent three hour tour. Our tour guide Dale grew up in Lancaster and had extensive knowledge of how the Amish live.
Our tour guide Dale was a excellent. As we rode he gave us extensive interesting information on the how the Amish c…
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Span_pro
Enfield, CT103 contributions
Jul 2022
We were very impressed by "Coach" and his knowledge of the City of Lancaster, its history and its architecture. The fact that the tour then took us out into the countryside and we were given a thorough history of the Amish and the Mennonites was both enlightening and entertaining. Our guide has many, many years of experience giving tours, and had many personal asides and anecdotes for us. He took our vehicle through a maze of winding roads, past all sorts of historical gems, and knew every bit of the area by heart. "Coach was friendly, conversational and informative, and I would highly recommend this tour.
Written July 9, 2022
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loKalexperiences
That's great to hear. Thank you for the review and taking the time to explain why it is such a great experience and value. We really do appreciate it.
Written July 12, 2022
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Sheek
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Phil is very knowledgeable and his mennonite roots allowed him to be an excellent source of information. He showed us the city and the go to spots, while sharing the rich history of Lancaster, paired with the tour of the peaceful country where we visited a few locations and met some amish people. The sights are great but you are really paying for a very thorough insight into Amish history, culture, lifestyle and the historic significance of Lancaster. He is well connected and respected by the amish community.
Written March 12, 2020
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Philip769
Thank you! It was our please to host you guys.
Written March 17, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Deb
23 contributions
We started this tour with a brisk fall walk in the city of Lancaster with our tour host Mike. He was so knowledgeable about the area. The architecture of the buildings was explained in such detail. We rode out of the city into the beautiful countryside where the Amish culture was explained in great detail which was amazing. We visited an Amish dairy farm where they have a creamery so we enjoyed ice cream in a freshly made waffle cone. Delicious! If you are in the Lancaster area, don’t miss this tour.
Written October 12, 2022
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loKalexperiences
Thank you so much for the great review! We are always happy to highlight the many and varied aspects of our area, both the city and country. We appreciate you sharing your impressions of the experience.
Written October 14, 2022
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Wayne K
1 contribution
Jul 2020
We had out-of-town guests and wanted to have them see Lancaster County. They were very impressed, and we learned some new things as well. Our tour guide, Phil was very knowledgeable about the county, it's history, the Amish and Mennonite culture and what changes are occurring and what is presently happening within the city of Lancaster. We definitely would schedule another tour for other friends when they visit!
Written July 22, 2020
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Philip769
Thank you!!
Written August 29, 2020
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Wilma W
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We had a great tour, despite COVID-19. I learned many new history lessons about Lancaster, PA, and the region’s role in our nation’s history. The walking part of our tour was hot, and my littles (5 and 7) got restless at times, but Mike moved us along quickly enough to minimize any acting out. I got the feeling the tour would have been more involved if not for restrictions due to the COVID situation. Nevertheless, we went to an Amish creamery where we enjoyed ice cream, and I picked up a few whoopie pies. Next we visited a local Amish farm where my kiddos got to play with Jacob, Linda, and Martha and their kittens, goats, and pony named Starlight. What fun! The tour was a bit pricey, but we had Mikes undivided attention and access to his vast knowledge of the history of the area. I’m glad we went.
Written July 9, 2020
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Philip769
Thank you!!
Written August 29, 2020
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Michele R
Rocky Mount, NC4 contributions
Excellent tour. Mike was very knowledgeable about Lancaster’s history and told us lots of interesting facts. The countryside tour was very informative about the Amish way of life. The ice cream was a surprise treat even on a chilly day. Highly recommend this tour if you want to learn a little history and a glimpse of the Amish.
Written March 20, 2023
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loKalexperiences
Thank you! We appreciate you choosing loKal and for sharing your impressions of the experience with others. So glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Written March 22, 2023
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ProfLeibo
Troy, NY10 contributions
As a college professor of Modern World civilization I can be very picky about how well tour guides handle such tours. Indeed, I usually am. But not here. Phil did a wonderful job and his personal relationship to the Amish community allowed all sorts of insights no true outsider could have offered.
Written February 23, 2020
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Philip769
Thank you!
Written March 17, 2020
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sftbalcoach23
Coopersburg, PA83 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Had a wonderful tour with Phil! He was very knowledgeable about everything in and around the city! Told us all about the Amish and their lifestyle. Walking around the city was an eye opener with the rich history and architectural treasures. We will be bringing our friends with us next time and will be sure to book with him. The drive in the country with the ice cream stop was delicious. Well worth every penny.
Written January 12, 2020
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Philip769
Thank you so much! It was our pleasure to host you two!
Written January 13, 2020
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Sandra G
Sewickley, PA2 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
Excellent walking tour of downtown Lancaster with lots of information on architecture and people who formed the city. Mike, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and interactive with participants. Visit to an Amish home and viewing other farms was lovely.
Written September 4, 2020
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Philip769
Thank you! I enjoyed the experience as much as you did.
Written September 16, 2020
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James M
Brooklyn, New York35 contributions
We took a very interesting and informative tour of Lancaster City and Lancaster County. Our guide Phil was excellent. Prior to our arrival to Lancaster, we informed Phil that we were arriving via train on the day of the tour. Phil offered to pick us up at the train station and bring us to the starting point of the tour. We began with a 45 minute walking tour of Lancaster City. Phil pointed out numerous historical sites accomplied with interesting facts. After the walking tour, we drove through the picturesque farmlands of Lancaster County. Phil demonstrated great knowledge of Amish history and culture. We stopped by an Amish creamery and enjoyed a delicious waffle cone (after a few samples), later in the tour, we visited an Amish home and took a quick tour. Our tour ended with Phil generously dropping us off at our hotel.
A great experience!
A great experience!
Written August 28, 2020
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Philip769
Thank you, William! It was our pleasure to host you.
Written August 29, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Is this tour suitable for younger children?
Span_pro
Enfield, CT103 contributions
I think it depends. The walking part took about an hour, although we were walking slowly and stopped to take in the sights. If your young kids can walk that far, it should be OK. After that, we went on a minibus to see the countryside and learn about Amish history and farm methods. I can't imagine the kids would be that interested if they are very young, but it's a nice ride. I could see them falling asleep on the ride.
Hello my name is Carol i am wondering if you other starting ours for the tours? I will be there march 3 at 12:00 pm i am looking forward to do the tour. You can contact me by my email I will be looking foward for the answer.
hongkong168
Philadelphia, PA
When is the tour starting time?
Stephen R. G
Baltimore, MD2 contributions
Our tour started at 09:00 A.M.
Nomad247145
Dallas, TX
I thought I had booked tour for 2 adults on 5/22 but have no confirmation...should I book again?
Robert D
Pittston, PA1 contribution
What is the total duration time of this tour?
loKal Experiences
Lancaster, PA11 contributions
2 hours, 15 minutes.
Jim B
2 contributions
Interested in 9 am on 17 May. My daughter is handicapped and woalks only with aid of walker. Can you accommodate or modify if necessary?
loKal Experiences
Lancaster, PA11 contributions
Hi Jim - absolutely! We have a large 14 passenger van.
Hi, is this a private tour? Trying to book a 9am Saturday tour in June for 2 adults and 1 child (3 years old). Will you provide transportation and what kind and do we need to bring a carseat for the child?
loKal Experiences
Lancaster, PA11 contributions
Hi Ria, group sizes range from 2 to 14 people. We do not provide car seats.
Kathy678
Pittsburgh, PA1 contribution
Is this on buggy or auto
loKal Experiences
Lancaster, PA11 contributions
Auto but you are in a buggy....
