Tours & Activities in Lancaster

Learn about downtown Lancaster's past and its pivotal role in American history on a guided city walk. End the tour with delicious craft beer tastings.

Content rich and carefully researched, you will get an insider's pass to the past, with stories and context that bring the city alive and guarantee an experience unavailable anywhere else. We’ll explore the rich and fascinating history of our beautiful city and learn the out-sized roll our small city played in the birth and growth of America as you stroll through charming streets and alleys and begin to understand the building blocks that take us to the present day. Sound great? Well there is still much more. During our old city history walk, we will whet our whistle at some of Lancaster’s finest craft beer establishments – and the history isn’t over. You will learn how much of our colorful past is tied to beer. From the Revolutionary War to 19th century Lager Breweries to amazing tales of prohibition ingenuity, the beer flowing through the taps comes from the present day but reaches back across the last two centuries - and it's delicious!

Join our knowledgeable and experienced Beer Guides as you visit 3 of Lancaster City's breweries while enjoying guided craft beer tastings with exclusive access, local & historic anecdotes, and more!

This craft beer experience features a walking tour of historic Lancaster City and 3 of its 7 independent craft breweries located within a very walkable radius. Guests will enjoy guided craft beer tastings led by our knowledgeable and experienced Beer Guides while exploring behind-the-scenes access to learn about brewing, and more. Whether you're a craft beer aficionado, a novice, or someone who just wants to learn more about craft beer, this tour is for you!

Through personal stories and beautiful architecture, Lititz, Pennsylvania’s heritage and unique past will come alive as you travel from one end of historic Main Street to the other, learning about over 25 historic structures along the way, many of which date back to the 1700s. What exactly is a Moravian? You'll also learn the answer to this question as well as many other fascinating facts about the town, which was founded in 1756. Just some of the many places you will see include: -America’s first commercial pretzel bakery -Lancaster County’s first pharmacy -The location of Lititz’s first bank -A Revolutionary War Hospital

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. Some special dietary requirements can be accommodated, so let us know prior to your 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!

Wouldn't a historic walking tour be better with breakfast? We think so! This is not your normal history tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Lancaster, PA from the 1700s to the late 1920s. All the while savoring delicious foods. We will take you to hidden gardens, and historic spots downtown. This upbeat engaging two-hour tour will take you on a stroll through one of the nation's oldest cities. This historic walking tour is offered by Unique Lancaster Experiences. We'll get started with coffee or tea inside one of the 4 historic markets. You will eat and drink at 4 of the best restaurants in downtown Lancaster. How did we get from trolleys to automobiles after World War II? What is Lancaster famous for? Learn all of this and more with savory breakfast sandwiches, pastries, beignets, and more! We can accommodate vegetarians. Unique Lancaster Experiences offers team-building activities in Lancaster and private group walking tours. Discounts are available for large groups.