Posted: 04/11/2023

Best Amish Tours in Lancaster

Enrich your understanding of the Amish community on one of these educational Amish tours in Lancaster, PA.

Experience the unique culture and lifestyle of the Amish community by taking a tour through Amish farms, private roads, and covered bridges in Lancaster. With horse-drawn buggy rides, self-guided tours, farm visits and family-friendly activities, these tours offer visitors an opportunity to gain insight into the Amish way of life. Don't miss these tour offerings and plan an unforgettable trip to Amish country.

a horse pulls a buggy up hill through amish farmland in lancaster

1. AAA Buggy Rides Inc.

Operating for over 20 years, AAA Buggy Rides Inc. has three scenic tours bringing visitors through country farms, through a covered bridge, and to a farm where visitors can see an Amish family milking cows and learn about the workings of the farm.

2. Aaron and Jessica's Buggy Rides

With twenty tour options, Aaron and Jessica's Buggy Rides provides guests with a customizable experience. Enjoy a horse-drawn buggy ride through non-commercial working farms, tour inside an Amish home and barn, and more.

3. Abe’s Buggy Rides

Spend time on a relaxing and informative ride through Lancaster's picturesque countryside with a tour from Abe's Buggy Rides. See sites dating back to the 1700s, visit farm animals, enjoy lunch at a picnic area, and purchase handcrafted items from local artisans. Guests will occasionally be able to watch a blacksmith shoe the horses.

a family rides in an Amish horse-drawn buggy through farmland on an Amish tour in Lancaster, PA

4. The Amish Experience at Plain and Fancy Farm

Dive deeper into your understanding of the Amish way of life at The Amish Experience at Plain and Fancy Farm with a guided tour of an authentic Amish house, a movie screening about Amish culture, and the chance to explore the surrounding farm and village.

5. Amish Farm and House Tour

The Amish Farm and House Tour offers visitors the opportunity to explore a working farm, take a guided tour of a farmhouse, meet local artisans, and learn about Amish customs and traditions from knowledgeable guides.

6. Amish Meals at Home

Tour Amish cuisine during an Amish Meals at Home group lunch or dinner. Dine in an Amish family’s home and savor a hearty meal made from family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.

desks face chalkboards in an Amish schoolhouse in Lancaster, PA

7. The Amish Village

Visit the 12-acre Amish Village to spend a leisurely day strolling through the picturesque grounds, exploring a smokehouse, browsing an Amish craft store filled with handmade treasures, and taking a guided tour of a historic Amish homestead.

8. LoKal Experiences

Gain a deeper understanding of Amish history, intricate customs and traditions when you embark on an engaging and immersive tour of Amish farms and businesses led by an expert guide at LoKal Experiences.

9. Old Order Amish Tours

Book a tour with Old Order Amish Tours for the opportunity to experience exclusive stops as you delve into the Amish way of life. Visit an expansive 80-acre farm and witness firsthand how the Amish community works and lives off the land.

Amish horse and buggy on Lancaster County road

10. Old Windmill Farm

For a fun-filled family day out, spend time exploring the Old Windmill Farm. Enjoy a variety of wholesome experiences including bottle feeding a calf, gathering eggs, trying your hand at milking a cow, and riding a barrel train around the farm.

11. Strasburg Scooter Tours

One of the most charming ways to explore the Amish countryside is to cruise along its scenic country roads on a 50cc scooter, taking in the breathtaking views of idyllic Amish farms, schoolhouses, charming covered bridges, and gently rolling hills.

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