Amish Experience Trolley Tour: Bridges to Understanding

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George_S
205 days ago
Excellent tour. Guide very knowledgeable about Amish culture. Stops were very good. One was a quilt shop so not everyone 's cup of tea but brief stop. We went back afterwards to two of the places.

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.

Departure Point

  • Behind the Breakfast House, off Fruitville and Osprey.
Return Details
  • Behind the Breakfast House, off Fruitville and Osprey.
Duration1 hour and 45 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Der Dutchman3713 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34232Enjoy a stop at Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen Restaurant for Amish gifts and shopping and of course, a sample of their delicious pie!Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Alma Sue's Quilts3747 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FloridaVisit Alma Sue's Quilt Shop and learn more about the history and meaning behind Amish quilting traditions.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Carlisle Gifts Sarasota3713 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FloridaFrom the lobby of our Der Dutchman Restaurant, a sweeping double staircase brings you to this popular shopping experience.Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

  • 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.
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George_S
Excellent tour. Guide very knowledgeable about Amish culture. Stops were very good. One was a quilt shop so not everyone 's cup of tea but brief stop. We went back afterwards to two of the places.
blither2021
Nineteen of us enjoyed this very interesting tour yesterday. Our trolley driver was excellent, and Kendra, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable and kept us entertained with fascinating stories. I highly recommend this tour. Make sure you allow some time to explore the gift shop inside the tour's office building.
JDTAYL
This trolley tour with Kendra was SO enjoyable we are planning to go again next season! We had such a nice group of people to be with and especially enjoyed seeing and learning about the hotel. Such a treat that we plan to stay there soon! We love the Amish ways and enjoy many of the fun and meaningful fiction books written about the Amish communities. Kendra was extremely knowledgeable, answered many questions, and gave us a fabulous history lesson. Kendra's personal story telling was very touching as well. Looking forward to going again, as well as trying some of the other tours.
Sheri60035
Our guide Kendra was wonderful! She had a wealth of information about the Amish and Mennonite lifestyles due to her personal history which added to the enjoyment.
818mikej
First, our tour guide (Kendra) is an amazing orator! The very best I've ever heard! Speaking with eloquence and grace, Kendra's own historical roots to the Amish community are woven in throughout the tour and as a guest you will be spellbound from the beginning to the very end. You are guaranteed to gain a wealth of knowledge, the majority of which you have never known before about this friendly, loving community. Kendra delivered an absolute Master Class, starting with the Amish migration to Pennsylvania as they were seeking religious freedom, on through to today, including driving us through their neighborhoods in Sarasota while explaining their way of life. But don't think for a minute that what you'll learn will be a simple recitation of boring facts. Oh no! Kendra is also quite funny and will keep you laughing along the way, while at times speaking with emotion as she shares some of her memories as a young girl. I am 70 years old, and I learned more in 1.5 hours than I ever thought possible. I highly recommend that you do not miss this fantastic tour! I also wanted to acknowledge the very friendly folks we met at Discover Sarasota Tours. Everyone we met was effusive in their greeting and welcoming all of us. We will definitely be dong more Discover Sarasota Tours!

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