Awesome experience with Becka our very knowledgeable and fun guide! I learned so much and I'm a…read morenative of Lancaster!!!

I was fortunate enough to find Kendra's tour company. I cannot recommend Kendra's tours highly…read moreenough! (If I used all the superlatives in my mind, my review would sound unreal.) I have never had a better city tour experience, or a more attentive, sensitive, personable, professional guide. I felt like I was visiting a friend, and getting to share her day as she visited with her friends. If you're looking for an amazing experience with absolutely scrumptious food, history told with heart, and a chance to meet some of the most welcoming people in one city, Kendra's tours are for you.

Lancaster Central market tour-best way to spend an early Saturday Leap Day morning and experience…read morethe market at some of its finest stands. 12 stops in all, too much fantastic good in 3 hours. It started a little awkward with the line for your books--despite getting into line 15" into the window. After that, though, everything was smooth and the food samples were delicious. A lot of happy people in the market were participating and money was raised for the market trust..our first Taste the world tour--we'll be back!

We went on the movie and house tour combo. The movie is certainly not a complete waste of time but…read morewe did leave with a sense of "what was that?..." It has an interesting way of telling the story, with the 4 screens and a few bonus effects, and its not long - so that was good. It's really just a small add-on to the house tour. Do I recommend it? I have no idea. The house tour was interesting although felt a bit too far removed from actual Amish people who live so close. I feel like the bus tour is probably much better. Ah well, it's open Sunday, so that's good and rare for the area. TIP: Groupon has a deal. Helps with the value.

Great spot if you are in the area…read more 1) I did the 4:45 PM EST Amish home replica tour. It was nice and informative. Around 15 USD for the 30 minute tour. 2) Wish I did the 2 PM EST bus tour, which people like better. But, I was at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord buffet, which took over my day.

I stopped in with my dog on 3/25/2026 for a quick 2 mile buggy ride. The gentleman who took us out…read morewas very friendly, informative and patient considering my dog was not a huge fan of the ride. He was whining and wouldn't sit so definitely not cut out for the Amish life. The route was short and sweet and he pointed out numerous things along the way. The prices are reasonable and the property is nice. I recommend checking them out if looking for a horse and buggy ride.

An absolute 5-star experience with Abe's Buggy Rides! We rode with Sadie & she was amazing. She…read moreshared so much fascinating history & gave us a wonderful look into Amish traditions & culture. Highly recommend requesting her as your guide! #LancasterPA #DiscoverPA #TravelPA #AmishLife #USATravel

We greatly enjoyed our experience today!Melvin was a fantastic tour guide and shared lots of…read moreinformation to help us better understand the Amish community.

I will start by saying that what made this truly unforgettable was the memory I shared with my…read morefamily and the many first experiences. With that being said, the rest of the experience left much to be desired. We decided to purchase our tickets at the booth, and our transaction started with one individual and then another took over. She told us the total, we paid, and started to fill out the waivers. While filling out the waiver, she took a phone call with a prospective customer, told them the pricing, and also told them there is a processing fee to use a credit card, something that was never disclosed to us nor was it advertised. Very unfortunate, as we would have paid cash. We were instructed to go to the waiting area and listen for our name to be called. We talked to a few people who were there before us and quickly realized that they had been waiting for over an hour, and people who arrived after us were being called. This was the second red flag for me. Our reservation time, unbeknownst to us, was 2 pm, and we were called around 2:15 pm, not bad. Our name was called, and before we knew it, there were a total of 13 individuals in a buggy on a scorching day, packed in there like sardines, so close that you could literally feel your neighbor's sweat. I will say that our driver, John, was absolutely a gem; he was kind, knowledgeable, and let us into his world. The overall route that we took was very nice; it allowed us to experience something we would not be able to do otherwise. We were amazed by the land, the sheds, and the homes. Be aware of the horse "rest stop," which is really another money grab with cookies and beverages for $3 each. Unfortunately, even with these positives, I do not believe I would go back. The customer service was just terrible and not forthcoming with information.

We were a small group of 3 and everyone enjoyed the experience. There is a video downstairs about…read morethe Amish (it it's handicap accessible) and then and the went did the tabernacle experience... the guide was friendly and knowledgeable... it took about 25/30 minutes total ... the gift shop had a variety of items ...

Kind, knowledgeable and professional staff. Informative and insightful. The upstairs presentation…read moreas well as the downstairs film were enjoyed by all in our family. We learned so much through both the verbal presentation and visual representation of the Biblical elements we have come to know. This Tabernacle experience and Documentary deepened our understanding of Old Testament elements as well as belief systems of our Mennonite & Amish neighbors. My only suggestion would be to implement and stress more upon how the Old Testament tabernacle all connected and intertwined with New Testament and Christ. Otherwise, brilliantly designed and carried out! I would be happy to return in the future as well as share the experience with others.

Once again it's back to my old familiar stomping ground by trolling history's D-list in the eternal…read morequest to find out more about people few have heard of and even fewer care about. Today's stop is the Conrad Weiser Homestead. Who was Conrad Weiser? Why does he matter? Does he matter? What will you see here? Is it worth your time coming here? Weiser was born in Germany in 1696 as eventually one of sixteen children. From 1707-1709 a combination of invading French forces, the coldest winter in a century and the death of Weiser's mother cause the family to leave Germany for the Netherlands and eventually England. In 1710 along with approximately 3,000 Germans they relocate to the Husdon River Valley of New York to work as indentured servants for the Crown who paid for their voyage. Two years later released from their servitude and with the consent of his father, Conrad age fifteen left his Schenectady home to live with the Iroquois Indians for a period of eight months. During his stay in the winter and spring of 1712-1713, Weiser learned much about the Mohawk language and the customs of the Iroquois, while enduring hardships of cold, hunger, and homesickness. Weiser's colonial service began in 1731. The Iroquois sent Shikellamy, an Oneida chief and friend of weiser, as an emissary to other tribes and the British. The Iroquois trusted him and considered him an adopted son of the Mohawks. Weiser impressed the Pennsylvania governor and council, which thereafter relied heavily on his services. During the winter of 1737, Weiser attempted to broker a peace between southern tribes and the Iroquois. He had to survive high snow, freezing temperatures and starvation rations just to make the six-week journey to the Iroquois capital of Onondaga. Impressed with his fortitude, the Iroquois named Weiser Tarachiawagon (Holder of the Heavens). Spill-over violence from a war between the Iroquois and southern tribes such as the Catawba would have drawn Virginia and then Pennsylvania into conflict with the Iroquois. Therefore this peace-brokering had a profound effect on Native American/colonial relations. Throughout his decades-long career, Weiser built on his knowledge of Native American languages and culture. He was a key player in treaty negotiations, land purchases, and the formulation of Pennsylvania's policies towards Native Americans. Because of his early experiences with the Iroquois, Weiser was inclined to be sympathetic to their interpretation of events, as opposed to the Lenape or the Shawnees. This may have exacerbated Pennsylvanian-Lenape/Shawnee relations, with bloody consequences in the French and Indian Wars. Nevertheless, for many years, Weiser helped to keep the powerful Iroquois allied with the British as opposed to the French. This important service contributed to the continued survival of the British colonies and the eventual victory of the British over the French in the French and Indian Wars. Between 1734 and 1741, Weiser became a follower of Conrad Beissel, a German Seventh Day Baptist preacher. For six years, he lived at the monastic settlement, Ephrata Cloister, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. www.yelp.com/biz/ephrata-cloister-ephrata Weiser died on his farm on July 13, 1760. Upon his death, one Iroquois Indian noted to a group of colonists, "We are at a great loss and sit in darkness...as since his death we cannot so well understand one another." Indeed, shortly after Conrad Weiser's death, relations between the colonists and the Native Americans began a rapid decline. There is more but Yelp only allows so many characters. So with that said, what will you see at the Homestead. The answer I'm afraid is not much. The Conrad Weiser Homestead is on 26 acres of land. Seven total buildings exist on the property; three are open for touring. Two large monuments, a gazebo, the Weiser Family Cemetery, and a pond are also on the site. The big draw here is actually just the park itself which is beautiful. Most of the buildings on site were built in the early 20th century when the park was being designed. The Sheetz Building (which houses the gift shop) is from the 1830's and the Weiser House may not even be where Weiser lived while he was alive so while nice, it's obviously a less than authentic experience. Is the Homestead worth a visit once? Maybe but don't go out of your way for it and if you're really in the mood for D-List history a better choice would be Ehphrata Cloister, Daniel Boone Homestead or the Cornwall Iron Furnace sites. Hours are below: April through December: Open the first Sunday of every month, noon to 4 p.m. Summer Hours: June through August, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.

I had my (post wedding) bridal portraits taken here. The location is absolutely gorgeous! The park…read moreis huge! From the buildings, to benches, the lake and mini bridge, gazebo, even all of the trees - it is the perfect spot for picture taking. Clean and kept, it is in a quiet area. I love it here and plan to picnic there when it's warm.

We really enjoyed the tour. Very informative and interesting. Our guide Marquis was engaging,…read moreentertaining and knowledgeable.

Enjoyed our 1-hour walking ghost tour. We had a nice small group (8 people) so the guide was easy…read moreto engage with and hear. We had somewhere in the neighborhood of 6 stops worth of stories, all of which were at least entertaining. A fun way to learn some local history while visiting a new place (though half of our tour was local and seemed to enjoy learning more about their own backyard as well).