Amish Experience Trolley Tour: Bridges to Understanding

Visit the only place in the world that the Amish and Mennonite communities come to vacation en masse and learn about their culture with your tour guide. On this tour, the goal is to create a “bridge of understanding” about these wonderfully unique and close-knit communities. You will learn about the history of their religious beliefs, values, traditions and practices of daily life. Visit Pinecraft, where 500+ Amish and Mennonite families live year-round and where 5,000+ return each season from Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana to vacation. Enjoy stops at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop, The Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman for shopping and a delicious pie shooter! Gain a new appreciation of the rich culture on this Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence-rated tour. *During April there may be variations of the tour because typically many of our Amish tourists have returned home, therefore we may visit a local Amish furniture maker to learn about carpentry and its importance to their culture.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   30 min

   Enjoy a stop at Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen Restaurant for Amish gifts and shopping and of course, a sample of their delicious pie!

2. 2

   Alma Sue's Quilts

   15 min

   Visit Alma Sue's Quilt Shop and learn more about the history and meaning behind Amish quilting traditions.

3. 3

   Carlisle Gifts Sarasota

   15 min

   From the lobby of our Der Dutchman Restaurant, a sweeping double staircase brings you to this popular shopping experience.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Guests must be 10+; no children under 10 allowed except on our family tours designed for children. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
• This is a tour where you get off the vehicle, so you must be able to walk a short distance.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.