Things to do in Lancaster County, Lancaster County: The Best Private Tours

Experience historic sites while traveling the pathways of the Underground Railroad in Lancaster County across river valleys, farmland, cities and small towns. Located just north of the famed Mason-Dixon Line, Lancaster County was a magnet for freedom seekers due to its network of religiously-inspired Abolitionists, free African Americans and white sympathizers, including civil rights pioneer, US Congressman Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868). Be inspired by a professional historian and storyteller who brings alive this little-known yet significant history from the years following the American Revolution to the outbreak of the Civil War. Gain new perspectives on social issues in America today.

Inclusions: Rest stops, scenic overlooks, short walks at various destinations along the tour route., Historical themed video can be shown on motor coach video player when available.

Exclusions: Motor coach expense not included in professional guide fee.

Your conductor is a former journalist, now a consulting historian and advocate for the preservation of historic sites associated with the Underground Railroad. Randolph Harris has been responsible for the research and documentation of 21 of the approximately 55 sites, programs and facilities included in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This is a program of the US Department of the Interior/National Park Service. Four of these designated sites are visited on this walking tour of the City of Lancaster. The tour is conducted in the heart of the historic City of Lancaster, one of the most vibrant and attractive small towns in America.

Inclusions: Guided Tour

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Join our talented storyteller at Penn Square's visitors center, where you will begin your journey through historic Lancaster. Don't forget there will be food! This 3-hour walk through Lancaster's downtown showcases this city's diverse culture offering delicious food samples from several local family-owned eateries. No chain restaurants on this tour. This all-inclusive tour runs rain or shines during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Sorry, no Winter tours (the guide is not a fan of the cold). Looking forward to meeting you!

Inclusions: Snacks

Exclusions: gratuities

Discover Amish Country on this day trip from New York City for up to five guests. Experience the everyday life of the Amish, their community, customs and culture on a private tour led by an Amish or Mennonite guide living in that community. Throughout the tour, there is first-hand exposure to the people, practices and places of the 40,000 Amish living in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Visit their farms, bakeries, markets, quilt shops, mills and more on this exciting and memorable visit.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Child Safety and Booster Seats (guests must provide child safety seats for all children ages 4 and younger and booster seats for all children ages 5 to 8), Gratuities

Experience a bit of the Amish life on this private driving tour from Philadelphia to Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Select from a 6-, 8-, or 10-hour tour, then travel over country roads while learning about the history, philosophies, and culture of the Amish and Mennonite people. Choose from a variety of activities, including an Amish buggy ride and/or visiting local craft stores and bakeries. Enjoy lunch at a classic Pennsylvania Dutch smorgasbord or market. Philadelphia hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks

For this all day private tour, your driver-guide will take you Lancaster County in Pennsylvania - home to more than 40,000 Old Order Amish.  There, you will be joined for the morning by an Amish or Mennonite guide living in that community.  Your local guide will give you authentic first-hand exposure to the Amish.  After a lunch of Amish fare, your private driver-guide will take you for an afternoon of bargain shopping at a  designer and brand name outet center with more than 80 stores.  After shopping, you will return to New York for an arrival back in the early evening - just in time for dinner.

Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This tour is specially designed for safe distancing by engaged cell phone technology between the conductor's private vehicle and the vehicles of the guests. One or two vehicles can be accommodated in this way, following the conductor who narrates stories along the tour route and also makes occasional stops. Short walks and talks are done at proper distances at select locations. Your conductor is a former journalist, now a consulting historian and advocate for the preservation of historic sites associated with the Underground Railroad. Randolph Harris has been responsible for the research and documentation of 21 of the approximately 55 sites, programs and facilities included in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Seven of these designated sites are visited on this walking tour of the City of Lancaster.

Inclusions: Rest stops, scenic overlooks, short walks at various destinations along the tour route.

Exclusions: