Great guided and self tour combo. We also enjoyed the Gift Shop. We were going to go on a Friday, but when we arrived there were six buses in the parking lot, we quickly changed our plans and returned on Saturday. We arrived at about 10:20 and just missed the guided tour, so we waited til 11:00 and had a... More

The tour was given by a very knowledgeable young lady who could answer any questions about the religious sect and their lives. Beautifully restored and well taken care of by the state of Pa. The museum is also interesting. More

Very interesting historic sight. It starts with a brief video overview followed by a guided tour of 3 of the buildings. After that you are free to explore on your own. Although it might be boring for very young childred, they had a quiz book for school age children that my boys enjoyed filling out. The grounds are very beautiful.... More

Authentic restoration, not touristy, highly informative. If you like history, a must see. More

The Cloister dates back to the 1700s. Stop by the visitor center first for the movie and the museum, both well done. You can pick up a map and check out the buildings on your own or you can join a docent led tour. You get an idea on how simply the folks in this religious group lived and how... More

If you are traveling in the area of Lancaster, PA - don't miss the Cloisters. Founded in 1732, building stand today which predate this country in years. Entry price is reasonable. Allow about 1.5-2hrs. Walking tour is easily managed. I think children will not really understand the significance of the cloisters, but for adults - it is truly remarkable. Imagine... More

This is a preserved German religious community from the 1700's, so it must be approached with the proper mindset. It will take you to a different place and time. The Cloister brings alive William Penn's promise of religious freedom and the pious people who left their homeland to partake in that rarity. More

Very historical religious site that has been well maintained by the State of Pennsylvania. It appears to be under-visited and under-promoted, but is definitely worth visiting. More

I didn't know anything about this place before going. WOW, were these people bizarre. This is a really great outdoor museum. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the brothers and sisters who lived here. Visiting here is a good way to spend a couple hours in Ephrata. More