We had such a lovely experience! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. we enjoyed a beautiful ride through the countryside, taking in the views and history. we only wish we would have booked a longer ride then just 30 minutes! we want to go back tomorrow! this'll be an annual tradition, for sure. read more

I stopped in with my dog on 3/25/2026 for a quick 2 mile buggy ride. The gentleman who took us out was very friendly, informative and patient considering my dog was not a huge fan of the ride. He was whining and wouldn't sit so definitely not cut out for the Amish life. The route was short and sweet and he pointed out numerous things along the way. The prices are reasonable and the property is nice. I recommend checking them out if looking for a horse and buggy ride. read more

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There were so many options for buggy rides, and when we pulled in and saw how busy Abe's was, we thought we might have made the wrong choice. We were very impressed with how they kept the rides cycling through and got to us with a much shorter wait than we had expected. Earvin was an amazing buggy driver - providing so much insight as we took our 2 mile ride, and answering all of the questions that we had! We shared the buggy with a family with a small child (part of their way of minimizing the wait) and Earvin even let the 5 year old "drive" the buggy, giving her a lifelong memory. Can't recommend Abe's enough! read more

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Price was reasonable, and there are options for multiple tours depending on your price range and time available. The tour itself was ok with the person we had - the driver was a bit quiet for my tastes, and didn't really provide too much info during the ride. Unfortunately, we had to wait a bit over an hour for our tour, and we weren't told about this wait time. Hopefully this is only because we went on a busy Saturday; it was pretty aggravating when you have no info. read more

I would recommend a buggy ride from Abe's. It is Amish owned, unlike others in the area. Our driver was an Amish woman. We were a group of 7, 4 adults, 3 kids and an infant. Our driver answered all of our questions about Amish life. As we went by the farms and saw other Amish in the community, the driver knew them by name and had a deep knowledge of this community and the farms. We learned a lot. The buggy ride was comfortable. We expected a lot of jostling but it wasn't like that at all. Very smooth ride. My infant slept the whole time. It was that smooth. The parking situation on a really busy day, I could see that being difficult, but they were helpful in helping you find a place to park as people were moving in and out. read more

A must If you are in the area !! No better way to enjoy the Amish culture that taking a buggy ride. Good price and enjoyable ride. Driver was open for questions and helped us learn more about the culture ! read more

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My wife and I took a buggy ride at Abe's during the summer of 2015. It was great. Our driver was Mennonite. He provided great information about the places we saw during our tour and described some of the differences between the Amish and the Mennonites and their interaction with the "modern" world. It was great to learn about how well they get along with each other and with others. The countryside was beautiful. Ever since then I've been wanting to go to Abe's and take another tour. It was so relaxing and nice to get away from the rush of everyday life. read more

Our guide didn't talk much or show us too much. It was more of a simple ride around a specific route rather than informational. If you're looking for a laidback little ride then you'd be good to go! We wanted something with a bit more interaction and insight read more

Buggy rides are way too expensive! Amish guy did not give very much information or point out things. Cars drive around to buggies like they lost their minds of course it's Pennsylvania , so! Seeing the Amish country was great though. 4 to 6.5 miles it was $195 for three people. I guess if you wanna pay it you can so Amish guy was talking to his horse and he told him four times he had a heavy load. Yep we had some extra weight on. and a horse was pulling, but he darn sure. Let us know that we were a heavy load. What a rude Amish guy Amish is overrated. read more

It was an interesting experience. It's basically exactly what you expect, a buggy ride on some quieter streets then on a Main Street which is a bit tense since cars are zooming by. Our buggy driver was once again, exactly what I expected, not a huge talker but I'm sure by Amish standards he's a regular chatterbox. read more

Lancaster is a wholesome place, and we really couldn't have been luckier to have Paul as our driver & his horse Big Ben. We took a 60-min buggy ride through the countryside. Paul was an excellent guide and a library of information about local history, farms & businesses. The entire landscape is scenic, quiet & peaceful. During our ride, we saw Amish doing their daily work, passed Amish riding on their buggies & scooters, saw traditional schoolhouses, drove over bridges & streams, and saw plenty of farm animals. Paul even invited my nephew to drive the buggy! We also stopped at a bake shop for homemade ice cream made from local dairy cows. Note: It's been 25 years since my last visit to Lancaster & it was all the more special to come with family. We arrived on Monday when there was hardly any tourists. My advice is to visit Lancaster Monday - Wednesday to avoid the crowds & enjoy the very best that Lancaster has to offer. read more

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Everyone needs to experience the Amish life! I have wanted to do this for a long time. We were the first to arrive and bought our tickets. Elizabeth a very nice Amish lady took us for our tour. She was such a good tour guide and told us so much about the Amish life and the area. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The ride lasted around 45 minutes. The countryside is beautiful. The farm had a few animals you could feed and take pictures of. The goats were adorable. There was also a big playground and picnic area. Plenty of parking. They are closed on Sundays. read more

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You'll never forget this. How else can you ride a buggy?? Well, yeah you can go to the other buggy operators, but this one is totally fine. Our driver answered all our questions and was a nice man. Seems like a good job for a retired guy. I wouldn't do it again but I'm glad we did it once. Bucket list! read more

Abe's Buggy rides was perfect for our family! You have a private buggy and our driver was kind and informative. We chose the shortest ride because we have a toddler who can't tolerate much longer - but it's great that they give so many options (and under 3 is free!) we only had to wait about 10 minutes, but they have a great set up with a playground and petting zoo with chickens, goats and a pony. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely a great experience. The buggy driver was knowledgeable and super nice. The price is reasonable. Highly recommended.

Wonderful experience with our lovely tour guide and local expert, Elizabeth. Can't forget about her horse Jules! There were four of us and we really liked that it was a private tour. No stranger danger. Choose how long you would like to be on the buggy ride; the longest is an hour and 15 minutes. FYI...that long one stops at the Bird in hand bake shop. We did the 45 minute tour and it was just right. Elizabeth answered all of our questions and told us many things about Amish culture that we did not know. If you're interested in taking a horse and buggy tour, this is the one I would recommend most. read more

It's a fun experience if you want to learn more about the Amish culture. Ride was gentle and enjoyable. Driver gave us a lot of interesting information and was friendly as well. If you have kids, i recommend going for the Dairy Farm Tour, it's interactive and fun! Reasonable price is always a plus. read more

We arrived 20 minutes before they were about to close and they still took us out, no problem. Our tour guides name was Elizabeth, she was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was a good price. We didn't utilize the other services as it was late but I saw they had barn animals and a playground there. Definitely recommend. We had a 3/6 year old and did the shortest tour and it was just enough for the experience (and the most our 3 year old would sit for haha). read more

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Half hour ride was very relaxing and enjoyable. Barbie, our driver was very friendly and pleasant conversationalist.

I arrived here about half an hour after they opened, and there were not many people. I opted for the 2-mile ride. This was a basic buggy ride, just to give you a feel of what it's like to ride in a buggy. read more

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We really enjoyed our ride through the Amish country. Our host Mr. Stoltzfus was very friendly and knowledgeable! We are happy that our money went towards supporting the Amish community. Extra bonus- Our horse Eli was super cute and frisky! read more

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As you drive down the country roads in rural Pennsylvania, you might notice several Amish buggies going by. People are very careful as they drive past them because horses can be unpredictable at times. With that being said, so many of us have wanted to take a ride on one of the buggies. That's where Abe's Buggy Rides comes into the picture. Abe's is located in the countryside of Bird In Hand, Pennsylvania! When you drive by, you'll see a sign to let you know that you've found the right place! Continue toward the back of the property and park your vehicle. There are two driveways, so make sure that you turn into the right one. If you turn into the wrong driveway, you'll end up at someone else's home. When you exit your vehicle, you'll be greeted by some super sweet Amish ladies. You can ride anywhere from 2 to 6.5 miles or you can choose a one hour journey. We paid with cash so I'm not sure if they have a machine to take debit or credit cards. Many Amish businesses that deal with the public take bank cards so I'm assuming that Abe's might too. We paid for a 2 mile ride with Paul as our guide. The first thing that you'll notice is that these buggies are different from the traditional ones that Amish ride in. Amish buggies are completely enclosed and you cannot see inside from any angle. These ones have clear sliding windows for tourists to see their surroundings. That's how you can tell the difference between Amish owned buggies and the buggies that are meant for tours. We had a wonderful time as we passed by various homes in the community. We learned that Amish people have become slightly modernized as they utilize solar energy. Also, they do hire drivers to take them to the store and so on. We did notice that many people were farming by hand or using manual farm equipment. They're very hardworking people. We passed by an Amish school and it was a single room classroom. It was interesting to see young kids playing with older teens. Also, we quickly learned how to identify Amish homes vs homes occupied by non Amish people. We basically learned a lot more about Amish people than we thought that we knew before. We've got a lot to learn from people who haven't been jaded by modern advancements in this world. I can definitely see why this tour is so highly rated! If we are back in the area, I'd love to go for another buggy ride through the countryside one more time! read more

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Throughout our busy lives, there is a small community that continues on without major care of what we do. While we are busy on our electronic devices, posting social media images, or simply writing reviews on the internet; there are some who just read through newspaper and continue the hard work that they have done for generations. Who are these people?! They are the Amish/Mennonite Community. The one major image of the Amish/Mennonite Community is: Their Buggy!! With major positive reviews, there was one that my wife and I had to visit with no questions asked: Abe's Buggy Rides in Bird in Hand, PA. Yes, you heard me! My wife and I are in Pennsylvania for our Spring Break Vacation. When we arrived back home, one of my goals was to start my first review with Abe's Buggy Rides. We had done so much on the East Coast that this ranked #1 on my list. Located on the sound side of Pennsylvania Route 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike), you can't miss that sign that says, Abe's Buggy Rides. If you are coming from the east on Route 340, you may have to make a U-Turn as it is a one lane each way road. Parking is on the rear of the house. Parking will be quite tight as there are about 8-10 spots. As the season gets warmer, Abe's Buggy Rides will get quite famous and busy throughout the day. With the help of Yelp, Abes Buggy Rides was highly recommended. When we parked, we saw an open buggy parked behind the house. Little did I know there were more on the property. I walked to a little shack that had souvenirs and a pricing board for the Buggy Rides. There are different routes/pricing for the time available. These range from 2 Miles to 6.5 ($15 to $65 per adult/$7 to $20 per kids/Kids Under 3 are Free). We took the simple amount of 2 miles ($15 per adult). No Tax on top of the purchase. We were brought the rear of the property and met our Buggy Handler, Paul. Our horse of the day: Ricky. First off, Paul, is a Mennonite and while he is of a similar religion. He felt like the lost relative that we have no relationship with. He took us on a trip around the neighborhood while still being caught with the traffic of something called...Automobiles. The Buggy was made of metal with an enclosure. It also had power windows. I mean, you slide the window with your hand. Paul was super personal with us and very open to all our questions. My wife and Paul could make a gossip group. The short trip alone was worth the experience just with Paul. He took us around the neighborhood to see an Amish School, neighborhood, and farm. There were conversations that I won't mention, but my wife may or may not on her review. While they were having intense conversations, Ricky was leaving a lot of his business on the road; if you know what I mean. While I may have paid for a short 20 minute trip, it didn't feel like 20 minutes, it felt MUCH LONGER! Paul felt very comfortable with us to do stuff for us during our buggy ride. As our buggy ride came to an end, Paul reminded us to use the complimentary restroom and to take a tour of the property as there is an animal farm. You can buy some animal snack for $0.25 cents each. They have some goats, roosters, and miniature horses you can take photos and pet. If you have kids/children, Abe's Buggy Rides has a playground if all the Buggies have been out and you may have to wait. As we were leaving, I gave Paul a kind tip: $2 Bills. He was very happy to see them as it is rare to see them. Especially...when they are NEW $2 crisp Bills. My wife and I, if....actually, WHEN, we come back, we have to see Paul again. One of the nicest and honest guys at Abe's Buggy Rides. We saw some other tours who didn't have a constant interaction and just let the driver/handler, just show them around when they needed more of a friend. If you are in Amish Country or more specifically, Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania, go to the best of Amish Buggy Rides: Abe's Buggy Rides and ask for Paul! The Journey you've made is a story you've made alone. Yesterday, we learn; Today, we make decisions; Tomorrow, we set our future. Together we are ONE. Our stories will define who we are and how we fit in the ever changing puzzle of life. We Yelp and We are Yelp! read more

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I completely understand why Abe's Buggy Rides has such awesome reviews. I ventured on the 45 minute your with an exceptional tour guide. She gave very informative and interesting insight on the Amish world . A wonderful buggy ride through the breathtaking back roads , good for all ages. read more

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My husband and I went to Abe's on sept 28 2024 we did the 4.5 mile ride Stephen King he did a great job the experience was great thank u

It was ok. The man that took us was quiet and didn't really explain places to us and we didn't even go under the covered bridge like they told me we would... not worth the price read more

My only complaint was we took the covered bridge ride. We expected more than one bridge. The driver was very nice & told many stories of what we saw. The buggy had about 10 people kinda wish was a smaller like Amish actually use. Otherwise very happy. read more

Low key, not super commercialized horse and buggy ride. Come in with low expectations and you will enjoy a relaxing tour of local Amish homes and farms. Service was polite. Clean bathroom on premises. We did the 2 mile tour and it was 30 bucks for 2 adults and 2 kids. The driver Paul was kind and soft spoken- his horse Prince was very controlled and strong. Would recommend! read more

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Great place! Accommodating staff, cute petting zoo while waiting and playground. Amish woman was the tour guide so you get an authentic lesson while riding the buggy! Horse was Jewel read more

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Abe worked for us because we didn't want to share an entire buggy ride with others. We had four people and we did the 45 minute buggy ride. The ride is per person but worth it. Elizabeth was great in answering our questions and sharing insights on the area and the Amish community. Great personal tour. read more

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Great service nice rides not overpriced and you can walk in welcoming private tour you can asking many questions about the town or something else is fun my kid love that Great experience we choose 3 miles 30 minutes for $15 per person and kid $7 baby free they closed on Sunday snowing highly recommend. read more

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Of course when visiting Lancaster county, a buggy ride is a must, so, ultimately, I turned to Yelp to find one that would fit our needs (a squirmy toddler) and that had great reviews. Abe's deserves all of the accolades and, I would have given 5-stars if we had been able to hear our driver. He talked a lot and had a lot of information; however, we heard about 5% of it. We chose the 30 minute ride, and I'm thankful we did because that was about all my son could take of being in a confined space. Kids 3 and under are free. All of the rides are private and it seems like they were following this procedure pre-Covid as well. No reservations as it is first come, first served, but we had no wait on a Monday around 11am. They are closed on Sunday, as are most Amish businesses. After the ride, we spent some time with the farm animals and playing on the swings. I'd definitely recommend Abe's Buggy Rides if you are looking for an authentic experience in Amish Country. read more

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My buggy ride was fun. Our driver was very friendly and made sure we had a good experience. And they have a cute petting zoo where you can pet and feeds some adorable goats. read more

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We got there five minutes before opening at 9am and were quickly set up with a buggy ride for 4 for an hour. Our driver, Marlena, was so sweet! She answered all our random wonderings about the Amish lifestyle. We chose the one hour tour because it included a stop at the Bird in Hand Bake Shop. Marlena recommended we grab a freshly rolled pretzel which blew us away with how soft and tasty it was. This was a great opportunity for our kids to gain an understanding of how others live. read more

Our driver Paul was very nice and friendly. We definitely enjoyed the ride. The ride puts you in a very peaceful environment.

Wow our time at Abe's was wonderful! Our tour guide was awesome! Not only did we get some cool history he let my son and daughter "drive" The 20 minute wait we had was spent on a relaxing swing set while the kids played on the playground. We took the 30 minute ride read more

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We enjoyed the ride through the countryside and all the information from our driver. He was very easy to talk to and answered all my questions. read more

Family visit from New York, Paul was a excellent driver and friendly. Kids loved the horse and carriage ride

We took a 30 min ride with Paul through the beautiful countryside. He was very friendly and gave us many interesting facts along the way. We were on a tight schedule and requested a ride 30 min before they opened. We also requested a quick stop to allow our drone to fly behind the buggy and capture video. Paul was more than happy to accomodate all of our requests. Love this place. We will be back! read more

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We had a fantastic ride in the country with a great driver, Naomi! It was so relaxing. We took the longest trip (1 hour 30 minutes) I recommend you give it a try for a unique opportunity that is personal and respectful of the Amish community. read more