Taking a Tour

No. Your vehicle is used, with Gary or Susan in the front passenger seat.  Or, our vehicle (SUV, maximum 3-4 guests plus driver/guide) can be used for an additional charge of $50, paid to the guide at the time of the tour via cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle.  

 Yes, definitely!  Q&A is our favorite part of a tour.  Ask Gary or Susan anything you want, and they probably have the answer. 

 That is up to you.  Our tours are private and customized, so you have plenty of input on the pace of the tour and what stops are included. 

 Some Amish businesses are cash or check only, and others take credit cards for an extra fee, so it's a good idea to have cash on hand.  Also, consider bringing a cooler, since there are plenty of goodies to take home. 

 Photography is allowed, as long as Amish people are not in the photographs, since having their picture taken is not allowed in the Amish culture. 

 Since we may be visiting Amish businesses or interacting with Amish people, it's best to dress modestly - skip the short skirts , short shorts, and low necklines. 

We give tours year-round, but the weather is the mildest in the spring and fall.

Our tours are not a good fit for someone with a wheelchair or walker.  For a group member who can use a cane and navigate two or three steps - if another member of the group can help them in and out of the vehicle and up the steps, we can make it work.  Some, but not all, places on our tours have a ramp.

Our tours focus on the Amish culture.  Take a look at the stops in the tour description above, and decide if your children are old enough to be interested.  Most younger children are going to want something more hands-on, but you be the judge - we welcome any age.

Tipping is not expected or required, but if your tour exceeds expectations, tips are welcomed.

Definitely not surfing the internet!  For a quick glance, scroll through the "My Amish Indiana" Facebook page.  For a more organized and detailed look, follow the link on our home page and order one or more of our books.  Susan wrote the books she wish she'd had, when she first came to Amish Indiana as a tourist!

Yes, Susan enjoys doing bus tours.  They can require more quite a bit more planning and advance phone calls than a private tour, though, and your time frame might not exactly fit into the 9:30-12:30 or 1:00-4:00 time frames.  Use the "Contact Us" page to inquire about booking a guide for your bus tour.  Cost is $40 per hour.  Figure on about one stop per 45-60 minutes, depending on how efficient and timely your group is when getting on and off the bus.