Things to do in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania Dutch Country: The Best Sightseeing Tours

February 14, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, United States including Underground Railroad motor coach excursions in Lancaster County PA, Underground Railroad Walking excursion-City of Lancaster, PA USA, Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City, Private New York Day Trip to Amish Country with Amish Mennonite Guides, Private Driving Tour of Lancaster and Amish Country, Amish Country Private Tour from New York plus Outlet Shopping, Underground Railroad half-day experience - Lancaster County, PA USA .
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1. Underground Railroad motor coach excursions in Lancaster County PA

201 Cool Springs Rd, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Randolph Harris
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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.

Reviewed By LouiseLouisiana

Randy knew the old stories of the Underground Railroad and the new stories of the difficult fight to preserve the history. We loved this tour and highly recommend it.

2. Underground Railroad Walking excursion-City of Lancaster, PA USA

LancasterHistory, 230 N President Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA Randolph Harris
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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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Reviewed By fromamothersk

This tour was absolutely amazing! Randy is so knowledgeable and gave us an exquisite tour of the origins of the underground railroad. We learned about key figures in history and I left with a greater appreciation of our nation's history and the courageous people who fought for a good cause.

3. Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York City

W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA Empire Vacations Day Tours - New York
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Explore the countryside outside New York on a day trip to Philadelphia and Lancaster County, home of the Amish people. You'll drive through the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside, tour Philadelphia and its famous Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and take an ride in an authentic Amish buggy.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus, Sightseeing in Philadelphia and Amish Country, Authentic Amish buggy ride by Amish farmland, Wi-Fi on bus only

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By lorik902

I understand that we are all dealing with Covid 19 during this stressful time. However we decided to take this tour and booked many weeks ahead. The tour was cancelled as we were boarding our flight to fly out west and left us stranded. No hotels. Just sent a little email saying I hope you get this email that the tour is cancelled. Extremely unprofessional. Didn’t offer to try to help us make other arrangements. Will definitely hesitate to book on Viator again.

4. Private New York Day Trip to Amish Country with Amish Mennonite Guides

Family In New York
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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

Reviewed By tour40894719015

Excellent tour for those looking to explore the Hamptons and LI wineries. Ronald was informative, patient, more than accommodating and most important knowledgeable. Ron was also very sensitive to our concerns regarding Covid and it was obvious that his precautions were above standard. Highly recommend this tour.

5. Private Driving Tour of Lancaster and Amish Country

229 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA Philly Tour Hub

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

Reviewed By rachelnhenrye

We’ve been waiting to go on this tour for awhile. As soon as my daughter reached 102lbs we booked our tour and traveled 2hrs. Our tour guide Mike was great! He was informative, lively, fun, patient with the training and protective of the kids. The whole experience was great from our 1st step into the meeting place to the end of our tour, the whole staff was awesome, friendly and helpful. We would take the tour again.

6. Amish Country Private Tour from New York plus Outlet Shopping

New York City, New York City, New York Family In New York

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

Reviewed By tour40894719015

Excellent tour for those looking to explore the Hamptons and LI wineries. Ronald was informative, patient, more than accommodating and most important knowledgeable. Ron was also very sensitive to our concerns regarding Covid and it was obvious that his precautions were above standard. Highly recommend this tour.

7. Underground Railroad half-day experience - Lancaster County, PA USA

201 Cool Springs Rd, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Randolph Harris

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.

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Reviewed By LouiseLouisiana

Randy knew the old stories of the Underground Railroad and the new stories of the difficult fight to preserve the history. We loved this tour and highly recommend it.

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