Premium Amish Country Tour including Amish Farm and House

The most useful feature here is the three-part format. You ride 25 miles of rural backroads, step into an 1805 farmhouse, then explore a farmstead with a schoolhouse, animals, and handmade goods. It gives you both the broad view and the small details.

I like the comfortable minibus, which saves you from trying to find scattered rural sites on your own. I also like the chance to ask questions, especially when you get a guide such as Debbie, Cindy, Charlie, or Lisa. The main consideration is that the farmhouse tour can feel crowded and involve standing, while the farm visit is partly self-guided rather than a hands-on farm activity.

Key points at a glance

• Three different views of Amish life: A narrated bus ride, guided farmhouse visit, and self-guided farmstead walk.
• A 90-minute countryside route: See Amish homes, schools, farms, horse-drawn buggies, scooters, and fields from an air-conditioned minibus.
• The 1805 farmhouse adds context: Learn about clothing, religion, family life, household objects, and traditional customs.
• A useful price for a half-day outing: At $38.95, the ticket covers transport and all three parts of the experience.
• Shopping is part of the visit: You may find quilts, leather goods, food, pretzels, ice cream, skin-care products, and other locally made items.
• Best in the growing season: May through September gives you the best chance of seeing active fields and farm work.

What this Lancaster tour actually offers

The Premium Amish Country Tour including Amish Farm and House is not a single guided walk. It is a compact introduction to Lancaster’s Amish community, built around three connected activities.

First comes a 90-minute minibus ride through the countryside. Next, you explore the 15-acre farm and homestead on foot. The final piece is a 30-minute guided tour inside a farmhouse dating from 1805.

That mix matters. A bus ride alone can leave you with pretty views but little understanding. A house museum alone can feel removed from present-day life. Here, you get the old household, the working countryside, and a farm property with a schoolhouse and animals.

The tour begins and ends at 2395 Covered Bridge Drive in Lancaster, near a well-known music theater. Plan on about two to three hours, though the order of the farmhouse and bus portions can vary. The experience is offered in English, with language guides available only by special request.

The maximum group size is 84 people, so this is not a tiny private outing. Still, the minibus keeps the group together and takes you to rural areas that would be awkward to reach without your own car.

The 90-minute ride through Amish backroads

The bus tour is the main moving part of the experience. Your driver-guide takes you roughly 25 miles through roads away from the standard town stops. From the windows, you may see Amish homes, schools, farms, fields, horse-drawn buggies, and children riding scooters.

The value here is not simply transportation. Driving lets you see how Amish life fits into the wider Lancaster countryside. You are not looking at a staged street or a single display. You are watching ordinary rural activity from a respectful distance.

Your guide explains agriculture, farming methods, weddings, family traditions, clothing, religion, and the way Amish families live alongside the modern world. Guides such as Cindy, Debbie, Charlie, Lisa, and Mark have been praised for answering questions clearly and keeping the ride lively. The exact guide depends on the day, but the format gives you plenty of time to ask about what you see.

Season changes the ride. In May through September, fields are more likely to show active growth and farm work. In other months, the countryside may look quieter, but the tour still provides a useful look at homes, schools, and farms.

Do not expect a wildlife tour or a working farm lesson. You remain on the bus for much of this portion, and what you see depends on the day, weather, and seasonal activity. That is part of the honesty of the experience. Amish life is not performed on demand.

Two farm stops and the shopping question

The bus portion includes two stops at Amish farms. These visits give you a chance to see goods made by local craftspeople and, when available, buy something directly connected to the community.

The exact stops can vary. Past visits have included places selling ice cream and pretzels, as well as a goat farm, tannery, leather shop, or quilt shop. You might find handmade cheese, leather goods, skin-care products, quilts, and other farm or craft items.

This is one of the more practical parts of the tour. You do not have to search for separate Amish shops later, and your guide may ask what type of business interests the group. If you want souvenirs, bring room in your day bag and a little spending money.

The limitation is that shopping can become more prominent than some people expect. If you are mainly interested in history and customs, the stops may feel brief or commercial. If you enjoy local products and want to support small makers, they add a useful local connection.

The farm stops are not available on Sundays. The tour still operates with its other elements, but you should not expect stops at Amish stores or farms that day.

Inside the 1805 farmhouse

The guided farmhouse tour is the strongest educational part for many visitors. The building dates to 1805 and was once occupied by an Amish family. It is now a museum, not a current Amish residence.

As you move from room to room, the guide explains Amish religion, history, clothing, household life, and family customs. You see examples of boys’ and girls’ clothing, common interior decorations, and specialized kitchen appliances.

The age of the house gives the presentation a clear frame. You are not being shown a modern Amish home and should not treat the rooms as a perfect picture of every Amish household today. Instead, the tour helps you understand how earlier domestic life worked and how tradition is expressed through clothing, tools, and daily routines.

Guides such as Craig have been praised for handling questions and family groups with patience. The experience works best when you arrive curious and ask specific questions. You might want to ask about schooling, weddings, clothing colors, farming, church districts, or how Amish families deal with modern technology.

There is one practical weakness. The farmhouse rooms can become crowded, and much of the visit involves standing while the guide talks. If you have limited stamina, tell the operator in advance and consider completing this portion before the bus ride, when you may have more energy.

The farmhouse is also a museum setting, not an opportunity to enter a private home. That distinction is important. You receive interpretation and historical context without intruding on a family’s current daily life.

Walking the 15-acre farm and homestead

The self-guided farm tour gives you time to move at your own pace. The property includes a schoolhouse, craft market, farm animals, and open grounds with a quiet, rustic feel.

This is the least scripted portion of the experience. You can pause where you like, browse the gift shop, look at the animals, and take in the property without staying beside a guide every minute. The schoolhouse helps show how Amish children’s education differs from the standard public-school setting, while the craft market gives you a chance to buy locally made goods.

The grounds are well kept and easy to pair with the bus and house visits. You will not be asked to milk cows or feed goats, so this is not a hands-on farm activity. Think of it as a farmstead visit with animals, buildings, shopping, and room to walk.

A corn maze may be available depending on the season. Since seasonal features can change, do not make it the main reason for booking. The schoolhouse and farm setting are the more dependable parts of this stop.

The self-guided format also means the amount of information varies. If you want every detail explained, the farmhouse and bus guide provide more structure. If you prefer a slower stroll and time to look around, the farm is a welcome break from group commentary.

How the three parts fit together

The tour works best when you treat each stop as an answer to a different question.

The bus ride answers: Where and how does the Amish community live?

The farmhouse answers: What might traditional Amish domestic life look like?

The farmstead answers: What objects, buildings, animals, and crafts help make that life understandable?

That sequence prevents the tour from becoming a single narrow portrait. The countryside ride places the culture in its real setting. The house gives you a close look at clothing and household routines. The farm lets you walk, browse, and process what you have seen.

The order may change. The farmhouse can be completed before or after the bus ride. If you dislike standing after a long ride, ask whether you can do the house tour first. One person found the house portion too long when it came after the countryside tour, while other visitors considered it the best part. Your energy level and interest in household history should guide your choice.

Is $38.95 a fair price?

At $38.95 per person, this is a solid value for a two- to three-hour outing. Your ticket includes the air-conditioned vehicle, the 90-minute narrated ride, the 30-minute guided farmhouse visit, and entry to the 15-acre farm and schoolhouse.

You are paying for more than a drive past farms. Transport connects several rural locations, which saves you the trouble of navigating unfamiliar backroads. The price also covers the two guided portions, where a good guide can turn ordinary sights into useful context.

The cost feels strongest for first-time visitors to Lancaster who want a broad introduction without booking several separate attractions. It is also a practical choice for families with mixed interests. Children can look for buggies and animals, while adults can focus on farming, religion, history, and family customs.

It is less appealing if you want a private tour, an extended farm workshop, or a current Amish home visit. The group can be large, the shopping stops vary, and the house tour may involve standing in busy rooms.

The experience is often booked about 19 days ahead, so reserve early during popular travel periods. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Who will enjoy it most

I would recommend this tour to first-time visitors who want a clear overview of Lancaster’s Amish country. It suits families, couples, solo visitors, and anyone who prefers learning through a mix of scenery, storytelling, and walking.

It is especially useful if you do not have a car. The minibus handles the rural connections, and you do not waste time waiting for local buses or trying to identify which backroads are open to visitors.

The tour also suits people who like to ask questions. Guides such as Cindy, Debbie, Charlie, and Lisa have been praised for their humor, patience, and ability to explain daily life in a way that makes sense to outsiders.

I would be more cautious if you want a quiet, intimate experience. The group may be large, and the farmhouse can feel crowded. I would also set expectations carefully if you are looking for hands-on work with animals. You can see farm animals, but feeding or milking is not included.

Food is another small planning point. Food options are not a central part of the tour, although the stops may include pretzels, ice cream, or other local products. Ask at the front desk or gift shop for nearby food suggestions if you plan to eat after the visit.

The bus is wheelchair accessible, but you must email [email protected] after booking if your party needs the accessible vehicle. Service animals are allowed, and most people can participate.

Should you book the Premium Amish Country Tour?

Book it if you want one affordable outing that combines countryside views, practical cultural background, a historic farmhouse, a schoolhouse, animals, and local shopping. The three-part design gives you more substance than a simple scenic drive, and the included transport makes the rural sites easy to reach.

Choose a different experience if your priority is private access, extensive hands-on farm work, or a visit inside a current Amish home. Also consider going between May and September if seeing active fields matters to you.

For most first-time visitors to Lancaster, I think the Premium package earns its name because it adds the 1805 farmhouse to the bus and farm visits. At $38.95, it is a sensible way to get your bearings, ask real questions, and see more than the postcard version of Amish Country.

FAQ

How long does the Premium Amish Country Tour last?

The experience takes approximately two to three hours. The countryside bus ride lasts about 90 minutes, the farmhouse tour about 30 minutes, and the self-guided farm visit about 30 minutes.

Where does the tour begin and end?

The tour begins at 2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602. It ends back at the same meeting point.

What does the Premium ticket include?

It includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a 90-minute guided countryside bus tour, a 30-minute guided tour of the 1805 farmhouse, and a self-guided tour of the 15-acre farm and Amish schoolhouse.

Is the 1805 farmhouse a current Amish home?

No. The farmhouse was once lived in by an Amish family, but it is now a museum. No Amish family currently lives there.

Are farm and Amish store stops available on Sundays?

No. The tour does not stop at Amish stores or farms on Sundays.

Can I buy Amish-made products?

Yes. The farm property has a gift shop and craft market, and the countryside portion may stop at businesses selling items such as quilts, leather goods, food, cheese, and skin-care products.

Is the tour offered in languages other than English?

The standard tour is offered in English. Language guides are available only by special request, so you should contact the operator directly.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

An accessible bus is available, but you must email [email protected] after booking to request it.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes. Service animals are allowed on the experience.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience begins. Cancellations and changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted.