Step into the Story of Anabaptist Heritage

Travel beyond dates and destinations — discover the journeys of faith, migration, and resilience that shaped Mennonite, Amish, Hutterite, Brethren, and German Anabaptist communities.

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North America's Premier Anabaptist Heritage Tour Company

For more than 55 years, TourMagination has been guiding travelers through the heart of Anabaptist history. From hidden valleys in Switzerland to the migration routes of the Rhine, we bring stories of faith, resistance, and belonging to life. Our expert leaders are storytellers, historians, and guides who understand both the past and its meaning for today.

Heritage Journeys Across Continents

Trace the global footprint of Anabaptist communities through expert-led tours in Europe, Central Asia, and South America.

On these journeys you will:

  • Visit ancestral villages, churches, and historic sites.

  • Walk migration routes and stand in places where history turned.

  • Hear stories of courage, faith, and resilience from expert leaders.

  • Connect with fellow travelers seeking meaning and belonging.

A historic European church with twin towers and a red spire in a cityscape by a river, with buildings, street lamps, and bridge visible.

Grossmünster, Zürich, Switzerland

Upcoming Heritage Stories

Tours
Discover Prague & the Mennonite Sojourn in Poland
Sep 1
Discover Prague & the Mennonite Sojourn in Poland

Begin your journey in Prague, the stunning capital of the Czech Republic, where you’ll be enchanted by colourful baroque buildings, Gothic churches, and the lively Old Town Square. Continue on to key sites in Kraków and Warsaw, delving deeper into Poland’s layered history. With expert guidance from Mennonite historian John Sharp, trace the journey of Dutch and German Mennonites who settled in Poland’s Vistula Delta from the 1530s through to the Second World War.

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Vienna to Venice: The Untold Stories of Women, Peasants & the Anabaptist Witness
Sep 16
Vienna to Venice: The Untold Stories of Women, Peasants & the Anabaptist Witness

Journey from Vienna to Venice on a powerful exploration of the often-overlooked women, peasants, and artisans who shaped the Anabaptist story. Trace their courage across Austria, Czechia, and Northern Italy as you visit historic sites of faith, resistance, and resilience. Alongside profound history, enjoy Europe’s cultural and natural treasures—from Vienna’s grand artistry to the Dolomites’ serene beauty—guided by storyteller and historian, Dr. Kimberly Schmidt.

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Mexico: Communities, Culture & Canyons
Sep 24
Mexico: Communities, Culture & Canyons

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Explore northern Mexico’s vibrant Mennonite communities on a unique cultural journey. Visit the Mennonite colonies of Chihuahua, share meals with local families, join in worship and festivals, and discover daily life through orchards, farms, new industries, and a traditional cheese factory. Enjoy enriching cultural stops from museums to local artisans before embarking on a breathtaking train ride into the Copper Canyon. Along the way, experience the beauty of Mexico’s landscapes and learn about the resilient Rarámuri Indigenous people.

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Living Hope, A Journey with Early Christians in Türkiye
May 5
Living Hope, A Journey with Early Christians in Türkiye

Exploring Faith and Culture in the World of Early Followers of Jesus

From Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and the Aegean, this journey traces the world behind the New Testament: places where Paul, John, and early Christians crossed physical, political, and religious boundaries to witness to Jesus. In a region where 1 Peter called believers “exiles” and “resident aliens,” John confronted emperor worship and later wrote Revelation from Patmos, while Christians in Cappadocia’s underground cities found refuge.

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Seeking Truth, A Journey with Early Christians in Greece
May 16
Seeking Truth, A Journey with Early Christians in Greece

Exploring Faith and Culture in the World of Early Followers of Jesus

Early Christian communities in the Greek world lived amid philosophy, civic life, commerce, and deep-rooted religious traditions. In Athens, where ideas about truth, meaning, and the divine were publicly debated, followers of Jesus learned to speak into a culture of inquiry and belief.

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From Bruges to Berlin
May 17
From Bruges to Berlin

Exploring Reform, Migration & the Hanseatic World 

From the medieval cities of Flanders to the ports of northern Germany, this journey traces the northern story of Anabaptism and the world that shaped early Mennonite communities. Beginning in Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Haarlem, and Friesland, travelers encounter places tied to reform, persecution, migration, and Menno Simons’ witness.  

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The Silk Road Journey Through Uzbekistan
Jun 1
The Silk Road Journey Through Uzbekistan

Cultures, Faith Traditions, and a Remarkable Migration Story

Follow the ancient Silk Road through Uzbekistan’s remarkable cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, where turquoise domes, historic madrassas, and vibrant markets reflect centuries of cultural exchange. Alongside this rich history, discover the lesser-known story of Mennonite families who journeyed through Central Asia in search of freedom and new opportunity.

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Paraguay A Century of Faith & Community
Jun 23
Paraguay A Century of Faith & Community

From the Chaco to Jesuit Missions and Iguazu Falls

Across Paraguay, faith and community have taken root in landscapes shaped by challenge, migration, and perseverance. This journey follows that story from the Mennonite colonies of the Chaco to communities around Asunción and Campo 9, with the 100th anniversary of Menno Colony at its heart.

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Classic Anabaptist Tour
Jul 1
Classic Anabaptist Tour

The Schleitheim 500 Commemoration Edition

In 1527, Anabaptist leaders gathered in the Swiss village of Schleitheim to shape a confession of faith that would guide generations. Five hundred years later, this journey begins by joining a special commemorative gathering, where travelers are welcomed into a living community through shared meals, storytelling, music, and worship. 

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From Swiss Valleys to the Rhine
Sep 14
From Swiss Valleys to the Rhine

Following the River that Shaped the Heart of Europe

Your journey begins in Switzerland’s quiet Emmental countryside, where rolling hills hold deep ancestral roots for many families in the group. From there, north to Basel and board a Rhine cruise through France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Vineyard-covered hillsides, castle-lined banks, and historic cities such as Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Cologne, and Amsterdam shaped Europe’s cultural heart.

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Featured Stories

Stories that Stay
Why St. Paul & St. John Have Wisdom for Navigating Cultural Tension Today
Nelson Kraybill
Why St. Paul & St. John Have Wisdom for Navigating Cultural Tension Today
Nelson Kraybill

The United States feels more polarized today than I’ve experienced at any time in my life, and Canada has its own stresses. It’s easy to get tangled in the divisions of church and society. Sometimes I get discouraged and even angry. But as a student of history, I know that such tension is not unique to the twenty-first century.

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Nelson Kraybill
Seeing the Land Differently
Richard Bergmann
Seeing the Land Differently
Richard Bergmann

I went to Scotland expecting to learn more about the history of golf. I came home thinking a lot more about the land, and what it means for a landscape to be shared. From walkers crossing fairways to sheep and cattle grazing alongside golfers, I began to see how Scotland's relationship with the land has helped shape not only the game, but the communities around it.

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Richard Bergmann
My Tokyo Neighborhood
Ruth A. Kanagy
My Tokyo Neighborhood
Ruth A. Kanagy

Come with me to one of Metropolitan Tokyo’s neighborhoods. I live in Tanashi town, part of Nishitokyo city (West Tokyo city), population 200,000. The heartbeat of Tanashi is the train station and bus hub, ringed by restaurants, department stores, and shops.

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Ruth A. Kanagy
OUR STORIES

  • “I appreciated our communion service at the Anabaptist cave, reflecting on the commitment and courage of our forefathers and mothers; and sharing the experience with our new friends.”

    - Wayne N.,

    Classic European Anabaptist Heritage Tour Traveller

    CLASSIC ANABAPTIST HERITAGE TOUR

  • "We saw so much and learned so much and were so well looked after. We really enjoyed ourselves! The guides are excellent... Their knowledge is amazing and they get along well.”

    - Lorne & Anne B., 

    Prague & Poland Tour Traveler

    Discover Prague & the Mennonite Sojourn in Poland Tour

  • "I loved being in the places early Anabaptists were known to have been, especially in the two caves where they met secretly to worship... The home stay in Berlikum was great; our hosts were so warm and welcoming."

    - Lois K., 

    Classic European Anabaptist Heritage Tour Traveler

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  • “John Sharp shared a tremendous amount of information on individuals who suffered for their faith. I have already recommended this tour to friends and family.”

    - Dave Z., 

    Classic European Anabaptist Heritage Tour Traveler 

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  • “After travelling with other companies occasionally, TourMagination offers trips far above any of the others!”

    - Eva M.,

    Egypt Tour Traveller

    Bread for the Journey: Egypt & Jordan Tour

  • “In addition to the experience during the tour itself, we almost always come home having made some new friends that we stay in contact with in following months and years.”

    - David K.,

    Morocco Cultural Tour

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