Amish Country Tour Lancaster: Farmhouse, countryside & farm visit

Travel 25 miles through Amish backroads and step inside an 1805 farmhouse museum

A guided Amish Country tour from Lancaster combines a 90-minute countryside bus tour through working farms and Amish homes, a 30-minute guided tour of an 1805 farmhouse museum, and a self-guided walk of a 15-acre farm with an Amish schoolhouse, animals and seasonal craftspeople. The bus stops at two Amish farms where you can buy handmade goods directly from the makers (except Sundays). The farmhouse tour covers Amish clothing, religion, history and daily life; the farm walk includes an authentic one-room schoolhouse and 12 types of animals.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amish farm, house, and countryside

• Tour 1805 Amish farmhouse museum
• Ride mini-bus through Amish countryside
• Stop at Amish farms to meet locals
• Purchase handmade Amish souvenirs
• Self-guided walking tour of historic farm
• Visit gift shop with Amish items

The Experience

The tour starts with a 90-minute drive through Amish countryside 25 miles from Lancaster—roads not easily found on your own. Your driver-guide narrates as you pass Amish homes, working farms, one-room schoolhouses and buggies on the road. Depending on the season, you might see families in their fields or children on scooters. The bus makes two stops at Amish farms where you can talk with the people who made the goods and buy handmade items directly from them (these stops don't happen on Sundays or Amish holidays).

After the countryside drive, you walk through a restored 1805 farmhouse on the property—the last home actually occupied by an Amish family before it became a museum. The 30-minute guided tour covers what Amish clothing looks like, how their kitchens work without modern appliances, their religious beliefs and what daily life inside an Amish home means. You see the rooms where a family lived and learn the customs and history that shape their world.

The self-guided farm walk lets you explore 15 acres at your own pace. You'll find an authentic one-room Amish schoolhouse, Amish scooters, and 12 different types of animals. Depending on the season, various Amish craftspeople and artisans work on the farm—you can watch them and shop in the gift shop. The air-conditioned bus and wheelchair-accessible vehicle mean the tour works for different mobility needs; if you need the handicap-accessible bus, message the operator after booking.

What’s included

• 90-minute guided countryside bus tour through Amish Country with two stops at working Amish farms.
• 30-minute guided tour of the 1805 farmhouse museum.
• self-guided walk of the 15-acre farm including the one-room Amish schoolhouse and animals.
• air-conditioned and wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Amish Farm and House

Is this one for you?You get a full picture of Amish life—countryside, home and farm—without arranging separate stops or transportation. The guide handles the narration and the timing, so the three parts fit into one afternoon without you building the day yourself.

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Top questions

What will I see during the 25-mile countryside drive through Amish Country?

The countryside bus tour passes Amish homes, working farms, one-room schoolhouses and horse-drawn buggies traveling the roads. Depending on the season, you may see Amish families working in fields or children riding scooters. Your driver-guide narrates throughout and the bus makes two stops at Amish farms where you can interact with the makers and purchase handmade goods.

What's inside the 1805 farmhouse tour?

The 30-minute guided farmhouse tour covers Amish clothing, religion, history and homelife. You'll see examples of Amish girl and boy clothing, common home decorations and specialized kitchen appliances. The farmhouse was the last residence of an Amish family and is now a museum; no Amish people live there today.

Can I explore the farm on my own, or is it all guided?

The 15-acre farm is a self-guided walk, so you set your own pace. You'll find an authentic one-room Amish schoolhouse, Amish scooters and 12 different types of animals. Seasonal artisans and Amish craftspeople work on the farm, and there's a gift shop with handmade items.

Do you stop at Amish stores to buy things?

Yes—the bus makes two stops at Amish farms where you can purchase handmade goods directly from the people who made them. These stops don't happen on Sundays or Amish holidays.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour uses an air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible vehicle. All areas and surfaces on the farm are wheelchair accessible. If you need the handicap-accessible bus specifically, message the operator after booking.