Amish Farm and House is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania, attraction that pairs a historic farmhouse tour with a self-guided farm visit and guided bus tours through Amish countryside. The mix offers several ways to learn about Amish history and customs, with time on the farm available before or after a tour.
- Location: 2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, PA 17602.
- Visit options: guided farmhouse tour, self-guided Farm Visit, and Classic Amish Bus Tour.
- Typical opening pattern: Open daily
- Tickets: house tour and Farm Visit tickets are sold on site; bus tours can be booked online or by phone.
What does an Amish Farm and House visit include?
An Amish Farm and House visit can include a guided tour of an 1805 farmhouse, a self-guided walk around the farm, or both. The attraction describes itself as Lancaster’s original Amish educational farm museum.
The guided house tour lasts 30 minutes and covers Amish history, religion, customs and household items. Tours are conducted in English, and written translations are available in Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
The self-guided Farm Visit takes you around the attraction’s 15-acre farm. Its paths connect outbuildings, interactive exhibits, animals, a water-powered pump and one of Lancaster County’s remaining lime kilns.
Allow time for the farm either before or after a guided tour. The attraction suggests about one hour for the farm visit, though many families spend up to three hours there.
What tour formats and schedules are available?
The attraction offers a standalone farmhouse tour, a self-guided farm visit and a guided bus tour, with the Premium Package adding a farmhouse tour to the bus outing.
The 90-minute Classic Amish Bus Tour travels through Amish countryside and is followed by access to the farm and a one-room schoolhouse. The Premium Package includes a guided farmhouse tour as well. Bus tours can be booked online or by calling; guided farmhouse tours do not require reservations.
Hours and departures follow a seasonal pattern. From March 14 through May 21, the attraction operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; bus tours depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., while house tours leave hourly from 10:45 a.m. through 5:45 p.m.
From May 22 through September 7, hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bus departures are at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; house tours leave hourly from 9:45 a.m. through 5:45 p.m.
From September 8 through November 30, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bus tours depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and house tours leave hourly from 10:45 a.m. through 4:45 p.m.
From December 1 through 25, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bus tours depart at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with house tours leaving hourly from 9:45 a.m. through 3:45 p.m.
From December 26 through 31, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; bus departures are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and house tours leave hourly from 10:45 a.m. through 4:45 p.m.
The attraction is open on most Sundays, but its bus tour does not stop at Amish establishments on Sundays or Amish holidays, when those establishments are closed.
What do tickets cost, and how do you arrive?
House tour tickets cost $13.95 for adults ages 12–59, $12.95 for seniors ages 60 and older, and $9.95 for children ages 5–11; toddlers ages 0–4 enter free. No reservation is needed, and tickets are sold on site.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Farm Visit tickets cost $11 for adults ages 12 and older and $8 for children ages 5–11; toddlers ages 0–4 enter free. These tickets are also sold on site, with no reservation required.
Parking is free, with space for large vehicles, RVs and tour buses. You can also park behind the farmhouse, but enter through the farmhouse front to buy tickets and visit the farm and exhibits.
The attraction is easily accessible from Lincoln Highway, also known as Route 30 East. From Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market, follow Route 340 west for 1.7 miles, turn left onto Witmer Road and continue about one mile. Turn left onto Covered Bridge Drive; access is through the Target parking lot.
The attraction lists Uber, Lyft and taxis as options from Lancaster Amtrak Station, at 53 McGovern Avenue.
What should you know about accessibility and respectful visits?
The farm, restrooms and gift shop are described as wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair-lift bus is available by prior reservation, but the farmhouse’s second floor is not accessible because stairs lead to it.
Respectful visits include giving people and private homes space. The attraction asks guests not to take close-up, portrait-style photographs of Amish people or linger around Amish homes. When driving in the area, slow down for buggies and keep a safe distance; if passing is safe and visibility is good, use a turn signal rather than a horn.
For another Lancaster County outing, a visit to Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse is a separate local attraction to consider alongside a farm tour.
Before you go
Amish Farm and House is open year-round, seven days a week, but closes on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Hours, prices and schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
If you’re staying in Ronks, Scottish Inns’ motel rooms are an option in town while you plan a Lancaster County visit.
FAQs
How long should you allow for Amish Farm and House?
The guided farmhouse tour takes 30 minutes, and the attraction suggests about one hour for the farm visit. Many families spend up to three hours on the farm.
Do you need to reserve the farmhouse tour?
No. Guided farmhouse tours do not require reservations, and tickets are sold on site.
Is Amish Farm and House open on Sundays?
Open daily. Bus tours do not stop at Amish establishments on Sundays or Amish holidays.
Is the farmhouse accessible by wheelchair?
The farm, restrooms and gift shop are wheelchair accessible, and a wheelchair-lift bus is available by prior reservation. The farmhouse second floor is not accessible because it is reached by stairs.