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Tour Descriptions & Important Information

Create Unique Lancaster County Memories for Your Group

Group Tour rates are for groups of 10 or more; reservations are required.

Easily Accessible from major roadways and minutes away from Amish Country and Sight & Sound Theatres.

Free Parking

Restrooms – Restroom facilities are located throughout the site.  There is a handicapped restroom in the Visitor Center and next to the Landis Valley House Hotel.

Handicap Accessibility – Most buildings are accessible to the physically disabled with ADA approved ramps.  Two wheelchairs are available for your use.

Walkways and Appropriate Attire – Walking between the buildings is outside on unpaved walkways; please dress for the weather and wear suitable shoes.  Most buildings are heated and air-conditioned.  For those with mobility challenges, a tour can be crafted to minimize walking.  Please let us know at the time of booking.

Catered Dining Service – options include full course meals including Pennsylvania Dutch foods to lighter lunch or boxed lunches.  You may also choose to enjoy outdoor dining in our lovely picnic groves.

Contact Terry Kreider at terry.kreider@landisvalleyassociates.org OR (717) 569-0401, ext. 276 for pricing and to customize your memorable tour experience.

Choose from the following tour options:

Basic Tours

Guided Tour – Your group will be greeted at the Visitor Center and watch our orientation video.  After the video, a costumed guide will take you through the village to visit traditional craftsmen and costumed interpreters in historic buildings.

Self-Guided Tour – Your group will be greeted at the Visitor Center and see our orientation video.  After the video, your group may enjoy the village on their own.

Interactive Add-ons

Start with a basic tour and make it your own memorable experience. Inquiry on the possibility of adding an interactive option. They may include

  • Tasting of Pennsylvania Dutch foods
  • Behind the scenes tours
  • Fun make-and-take traditional craft activities
  • “How did an 18th century farm woman dress?” demo and talk
  • Learn to understand/speak basic PA Dutch
  • Meal options:  light or full lunches and dinners
  • Seasonal Tours:  Halloween and Christmas with the Belsnickel

Ask about our Specialty and Multi-Site Package Tours.

Specialty & Multi-Site Tours

Landis Valley has tour packages that appeal to a wide audience, with the added benefit that wagon rides are included in packages at no additional cost.  Take a day and choose from the following themes:

  • Storytelling
  • Farming history
  • Flavors of Lancaster County
  • Christmas and Halloween tours