Lancaster History and Craft Beer Walk
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Lancaster History and Craft Beer Walk
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Ages 21-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Start:
- 2 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17603, USAThere is a large monument at the intersection of King and Queen Streets. We meet at the monument - not across the street at the visitor center.
End:- Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear Taproom, 112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
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- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
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- 2 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17603, USAThere is a large monument at the intersection of King and Queen Streets. We meet at the monument - not across the street at the visitor center.
- 1The experience ends at Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear Taproom with our last beer. 112 N. Water Street, Lancaster.
- 112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
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- dawnsherryln0 contributionsAwesome tour!Amazing!!! Learned so much!! It was great learning about the Amish community. Our tour guide was very well informed. Highly recommend!Written 16 March 2025
- Lovetotravelbysea0 contributionsAmish immersion, not exactlyOur tour guide, Moses, did a great job. Would like to have felt more “immersed” in the culture. We drove around and he pointed out the farms etc but “immersion” means contact with the Amish to us.Written 14 March 2025
- DayTrip378066384160 contributionsFabulous tourMoses was a fabulous guide through Lancaster, PA and the beautiful Amish country side. We learned so much and enjoyed every minute of the tour.Written 12 March 2025
- MerileeG_130 contributionsKnowledgeable GuideThis gave us the whole back round of the Amish and their traditions very informative. We were the only 2 on our tour, and they still took us which was great because we only had that morning to go.Written 12 March 2025
- 462mariek0 contributionsGreat experience all around.Excellent guide and tour. The meal was shared with the hosting family. Erin and Barbie were very engaging making this a unique experience.Written 2 March 2025
- patriciamT7948PZ0 contributionsWe stopped at acouple of local farms and we also were able to enjoy local icecream.We had a great time on this tour! The guides were super knowledgeable about the local culture. The icecream was amazing! Thank you you so much!Written 20 February 2025
- 22rowanm0 contributionsAmazing tour!!!Never have I been on tour where time flew! On the way to each stop you’ll hear and learn about the Amish, the stops really complement the knowledge you learn. What makes this tour special is visiting some of the homes of the community, gives a very individualized experience. You’ll leave the tour having gained an appreciation for the community while gaining the knowledge. I would describe the tour as pleasantly unconventional experience and would come back with more family. Also the ice cream is a nice added bonus (even in winter!), hands down best ice cream I’ve ever had.Written 18 February 2025
- Mahjoub A0 contributionsI wanted to experience an in-depth tour with a native guide. What I received surpassed anything I could have imagined! Idriss prI wanted to experience an in-depth tour with a native guide. What I received surpassed anything I could have imagined! Idriss proved to be a remarkable guide; he engaged me from the moment he collected me in 'his' beloved city through fascinating tales, comprehensive insights, and genuine hospitality. He skillfully guided us to key sites and introduced us to people from his personal circle. These authentic connections made everything feel so real and special. It was like stepping directly into living history. Many thanks, Idriss!Written 14 December 2024
- W254MDjeannieb0 contributionsThank you for our excellent tour of the "Unique Amish Immersion in Lancaster"Mike was an excellent tour guide who has been well affiliated with the Amish community members who knew him. He was very knowledgeable in presenting information about the tour sites as well as the Amish way of life and culture. He was able to answer any questions we had, and as a result...we learned so much. I even learned more than when I was at another nearby venue. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, Mike. Happy holidays! Jeannie and SienaWritten 3 December 2024
- Chrissy11130 contributionsAmazingAmazing amazing amazing Beautiful countryside of farms cows sheep goats and horses Local tour company with Jamie full of interesting history of the Amish Mellonites And Brethren Cultures Delicious home cooked meal by Sara Lots of laughs interesting stories of family life She played the harmonica for us Just wish we could sit and chat longer at lunch Definitely a must if you plan a visit to Lancaster PAWritten 24 November 2024
- kevinmR8181QK0 contributionsUnique Amish experienceTrip was amazing! Very unique experience. Guide was very informative on all aspects of Amish life. Looking forward to future tripsWritten 20 November 2024
- AmyCuckoo0 contributionsWonderful food with wonderful companyWe met Dale at the tourist centre and instantly hit it off with our love for Rugby! Dale is the font of all knowledge on the Amish, Lancaster and Pennsylvania history! Was fascinating to hear all the knowledge he imparted on us. For the trip, Emma and her daughter were wonderful hosts in their home and the food was amazing! Will definitely be cooking some of them at home with thanks for Emma’s cookbook! Only teeny niggle, Emma was quite shy and as there was no one else but us on the tour, it made it a little awkward at lunch but overall, amazing experience!Written 19 November 2024
- lindacJ3446SR0 contributionsAwesomeMike Simmons was a great tour guide . He was very knowledgeable of the history of lancaster and of the architecture and all the famous people from. There and the long list of many outstanding firms or best of quite a few major happenings in history .Written 18 November 2024
- Trkell880 contributionsAmish experience.We had a very enjoyable experience with Jamie as our guide. He was very informative and knowledgeable of the Amish. The lunch we had in the Amish home was amazing! Will definitely come back!Written 17 November 2024
- susanhA8771EG0 contributionsVery Informative with a knowledgeable guide.The tour was very informative and full of details. Jamie was very knowledgeable and personable. We weren't expecting to spend so much time in the van. Pulling up to a historical site and listening to the story behind it but not getting out to actually see it was a bummer. We also kind of felt we were going to visit all of his friends, It was just a bit weird with that par/Written 11 November 2024
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Lori G
Haymarket12 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Mike is an amazing tour guide! He’s well versed in Lancaster history. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the city while he pointed out so many interesting historical references. The beer/beverage stops were pretty cool places to sit and have drinks. We ended up going back the next evening! We are grateful for such a wonderful experience in Lancaster. Thank you Mike!!!
Written 12 November 2022
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You are welcome! Thank you for the great review and for booking your experience with us. I enjoyed our time together and always love sharing Lancaster's rich history (and great beer) with others. We appreciate you.
Written 14 November 2022
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Praveen S
6 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
This tour was amazing. It ended up being just my fiancé and I, but we had such a great time learning about the history of Lancaster. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Lancaster and answered all our questions in depth. The breweries that we visited were great & had a great selection! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the history of Lancaster, as well has the impact of prohibition here.
Written 5 March 2023
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Thanks for the great review! It was a pleasure getting to meet you and share some of Lancaster's varied and fascinating history - as well as a couple of great beers. We appreciate you sharing your impressions of the experience.
Written 13 March 2023
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Monica V
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
This tour was easily the highlight of our weekend in Lancaster. Mike led our tour, but it felt more like hanging out with an old friend that happens to know a ton about the city.
We learned so much in such a short time. I had no idea what to expect from Lancaster, but the history was fascinating. Mike offered details and stories that offer so much context to how Lancaster was built up and operates.
After a couple hours out on a hot summer day the beers at the end of the tour were the perfect ending. I never thought Lancaster would be a location we'd make a point of visiting again, but we can't wait to go back for another tour with Lokalexperiences.com
Next time I'm really hoping to book one of their Amish Experience Dinner parties. Way more authentic than anything else you will find with travel sites. If you want to truly experience Lancaster or the Amish culture get in touch with Mike. You will have an unforgettable time.
We learned so much in such a short time. I had no idea what to expect from Lancaster, but the history was fascinating. Mike offered details and stories that offer so much context to how Lancaster was built up and operates.
After a couple hours out on a hot summer day the beers at the end of the tour were the perfect ending. I never thought Lancaster would be a location we'd make a point of visiting again, but we can't wait to go back for another tour with Lokalexperiences.com
Next time I'm really hoping to book one of their Amish Experience Dinner parties. Way more authentic than anything else you will find with travel sites. If you want to truly experience Lancaster or the Amish culture get in touch with Mike. You will have an unforgettable time.
Written 27 July 2020
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Thank you, Monica!
Written 29 August 2020
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ERLY14
Huntingtown, MD49 contributions
My two best friends and I savored the history and the beer in equal measure.
Michael has a relaxed but professorial style which holds your interest throughout. He is justifiably proud of the efforts made by so many to restore and preserve the history of his home town.
The tour route is well conceived and consistently interesting. There is so much more to Lancaster than The Amish (which are never mentioned). Highly organized, Michael came equipped with extra umbrellas (which we needed). But for his being from the blue side of the Dickinson vs. F&M rivalry - he was perfect.
Our tour of Lancaster was the highlight of the weekend. Learned the origin of “stogie” and the ingenious means by which Lancaster’s brewers circumvented the Volstead Act.
Thanks to A.J. for loaning us her husband.
Michael has a relaxed but professorial style which holds your interest throughout. He is justifiably proud of the efforts made by so many to restore and preserve the history of his home town.
The tour route is well conceived and consistently interesting. There is so much more to Lancaster than The Amish (which are never mentioned). Highly organized, Michael came equipped with extra umbrellas (which we needed). But for his being from the blue side of the Dickinson vs. F&M rivalry - he was perfect.
Our tour of Lancaster was the highlight of the weekend. Learned the origin of “stogie” and the ingenious means by which Lancaster’s brewers circumvented the Volstead Act.
Thanks to A.J. for loaning us her husband.
Written 17 July 2022
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Old college rivalry aside, you guys were great guests too. Thanks for moving off the beaten path of Lancaster tourism and exploring the deep history of our great little city. I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Thanks for reviewing and come back again some time.
Written 18 July 2022
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Steven L
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Aug 2020
History, beer and Mike-3 of Lancaster's many gems. Informative and entertaining-not to be missed. It is amazing how much history a small city like Lancaster has in a relatively small area, and Mike knows it all.
Written 28 August 2020
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Thank you!!
Written 29 August 2020
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Kathryn H
30 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Mike was extremely knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting history information with us. We were a little disappointed because we only had 2 beer stops at the end of the tour. Our past experience with beer tours have included multiple stops throughout the tour. Overall we did enjoy the tour.
Written 20 June 2024
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Thanks for the review, and we appreciate your feedback. For those reading this, this is designed to be primarily a history tour and not a pub crawl. We do make 2 stops for beers, but it is not the focus of the experience.
Written 9 July 2024
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Alecia T
Lancaster, PA12 contributions
We learned so much and had a great time. Mike (our guide) told interesting bits of unknown history while we walked around town and enjoyed beer! For us locals we learned so many new things about our community. Their mission to provide authentic experiences really delivers! Highly recommend!!
Written 13 February 2022
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Thanks for the great and comprehensive review! It was a pleasure meeting you. It's always fun to have locals along to learn a little something extra about the city. You were great guests and I hope to see you again soon.
Written 15 February 2022
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Sightseer15594182695
6 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
This was a great walking tour of downtown Lancaster with an added bonus of a couple of beers towards the end. Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable about the history of downtown Lancaster. The tour was easy to hear due to an earpiece provided and the level of walking was modest so manageable even on a very hot day. Definitely recommend!
Written 6 July 2024
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Thank you for the great review! We love to show off Lancaster's history and culture on this experience and are happy to hear you appreciated it. Thanks also for the enthusiastic recommendation.
Written 9 July 2024
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524kathyw3
Philadelphia, PA100 contributions
My friend and I did this walking tour on a beautiful Saturday in October.
Mike was a very knowledgeable guide. He knew a lot about the history of Lancaster and had great enthusiasm. The two brew pubs we frequented at the end were an added bonus and the drinks were included as well.
Mike was a very knowledgeable guide. He knew a lot about the history of Lancaster and had great enthusiasm. The two brew pubs we frequented at the end were an added bonus and the drinks were included as well.
Written 23 October 2022
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Thanks. It was fun hosting you and sharing some of the great history and beer in our fabulous city. Thanks for sharing your impressions also.
Written 24 October 2022
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Laura R
Guttenberg, NJ398 contributions
Nov 2020
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and a local. The tour provided history with a stop at 2 pubs. The pubs had a great selection of craft beer. The history we learned was interesting and informative. I would recommend the tour. It is about 1 and a half hours of walking, with 2 stops in pubs. You will learn about Lancaster, its history and its relationship with breweries.
Written 15 November 2020
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Thanks so much. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mike
Written 16 November 2020
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Hi. How many miles does this cover? Are there pauses along the way to sit down?
Written 12 May 2019
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