2026 BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley Tickets On-Sale Now!
Public Trolley Tour
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Purchase individual tickets and join other guests on a scheduled tour.
What to Expect
Join one of our scheduled public holiday lights trolley tours and celebrate the season with fellow guests aboard a vintage trolley. Enjoy festive music, holiday trivia, games, prizes, and a guided tour of the city's most spectacular seasonal lights and landmarks. Route highlights might include: European Christmas Market in St. Paul, Mears Park, Rice Park, Summit Avenue residential displays or a pop-up Christmas bar.
What’s Included:
- 3-hour vintage trolley experience with driver & high-energy tour guide
- BYOB (21+) bring your favorite drinks and keep the party rolling
- Complimentary appetizer at your check-in location
- Festive onboard experience with music, trivia, games & prizes
- Holiday lights & décor throughout your trolley ride
- Souvenir gift to remember the night
Early Tour: 3-7PM Event
- 3:00 PM: Check-in begins at Tom's Watch Bar.
- 3:15 - 3:45 PM: Meet your guide, enjoy your complimentary snack, sign paperwork, and get ready to board.
- 4:00 PM: Trolley departs promptly.
- 4:00 - 7:00 PM: Enjoy your 3-hour holiday lights trolley tour with festive stops along the route.
- 7:00 PM: Trolley returns to the starting location.
Late Tour: 6-10PM Event
- 6:00 PM: Check-in begins at Tom's Watch Bar.
- 6:15 - 6:45 PM: Meet your guide, enjoy your complimentary snack, sign paperwork, and get ready to board.
- 7:00 PM: Trolley departs promptly.
- 7:00- 10:00 PM: Enjoy your 3-hour holiday lights trolley tour with festive stops along the route.
- 10:00 PM: Trolley returns to the starting location.
Pricing
Tickets are $79 per person plus ticketing fees.
How to Book
Ticket sales for public tours open on 7/24/26. To reserve public tour tickets, select your preferred date on the ticketing calendar to view available tour times and purchase tickets online.
Reserve the Entire Trolley
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Book all seats on a scheduled public tour date for your private group.
What to Expect
Enjoy all the fun of our Public Holiday Lights Trolley Tour—just with your own private group! Reserve the entire trolley on one of our scheduled public tour dates and enjoy exclusive use of the vehicle while following the same festive route and itinerary.
Perfect for corporate outings, employee holiday parties, family gatherings, client appreciation events, friend groups, and holiday celebrations of all kinds.
Your group will enjoy:
- Exclusive use of the entire trolley
- A festive 3-hour holiday lights tour
- Holiday music, games, and prizes
- A complimentary snack before departure
- BYOB priviledges
Pricing
$2,376.73 per trolley
- Includes all ticketing and processing fees
- Accommodates up to 29 guests
- One simple price for your entire group
How to Book
To reserve the entire trolley, visit the ticketing calendar, select a date and time, find a trolley that has all 29 tickets remaining. Select all 29 tickets and the buyout discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
Private Custom Trolley Tour
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Create a fully customized holiday event with flexible times, routing and pick-up locations.
What to Expect
Create your own holiday trolley experience. Choose your preferred pickup location, event timing, and route while our team helps design a festive outing tailored to your group. Whether you're planning a corporate holiday party, client appreciation event, family celebration, neighborhood tour, or special occasion, we'll help bring your vision to life.
- Custom pickup location
- Flexible event timing
- Personalized route planning
- Multiple trolley options available
- Dedicated planning support
- Perfect for corporate and private events
Custom tours can often be scheduled on dates when public tours are not operating, subject to vehicle availability.
Pricing
Private Custom Tours start at $2,100 per trolley (accommodations for up to 29 people). Final pricing is based on date, pickup location, route and customization requests.
How to Book
To reserve your Private Custom Tour, visit the ticketing calendar and find a date with a "Custom BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley -Deposit" available, and select 1 ticket. This secures your date and includes a $500 non-refundable deposit toward your event.
Need more than one trolley or have questions before booking? Email us at info@holidaylightstrolley.com to check availability, discuss your event, or learn more about our private tour options.
After your reservation is received, our team will contact you to:
- Confirm your Private Custom Trolley booking
- Plan your custom route and itinerary
- Finalize pickup and drop-off locations
- Provide you with a final invoice based on your pick-up location and route details
- Adjust your preferred start time if needed
The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to your event date.
Event Description:
Step aboard the Twin Cities’ most festive holiday experience: our signature BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley Tour.
Your evening begins at Tom’s Watch Bar in downtown Minneapolis, where you’ll check in, meet your cheerful tour guide, and enjoy a complimentary appetizer while soaking in the holiday atmosphere.
Then it’s time to board your vintage trolley and let the fun begin. Bring your favorite beverages, settle in, and get ready for a spirited ride through Minneapolis and St. Paul’s most beloved seasonal scenes. With holiday music, trivia, games, prizes, and plenty of cheer, this is the perfect way to celebrate with friends.
Routes may feature highlights like the European Christmas Market in St. Paul, Mears Park, Rice Park, the glittering homes along Summit Avenue, and more festive surprises along the way.
Every tour is a little different, but the magic is always the same: twinkling lights, great company, and a one-of-a-kind way to experience the Twin Cities during the holidays. We’ll return to Tom’s Watch Bar to raise a glass to an unforgettable night.
Public Trolley Tickets On-Sale
Event Location
Tom's Watch Bar
609 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403 US
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Fine Print
Event is 21+. All attendees must present a valid government-issued ID at check-in. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets are valid only for the date and time purchased. No refunds, credits, or reschedules will be issued for missed events, late arrivals, illness, personal conflicts, or weather conditions. This event takes place rain, shine, or snow. No refunds will be issued due to weather. Ticket insurance may be available at checkout and is strongly recommended for those concerned about unforeseen circumstances. By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy. Ticket transfer requests (to change your date/time) may be submitted for a limited time and are subject to availability. After 10/1/26, all tickets are final and no transfer requests will be accepted.Trolleys depart promptly at the scheduled time. Guests who arrive late or miss departure will not be accommodated or refunded. This is a BYOB experience (21+). Guests are responsible for their own beverages and conduct. Holiday Lights Trolley reserves the right to refuse service or remove any guest for unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior without refund. Seating is not guaranteed together unless tickets are purchased under the same reservation. Vehicle accommodations, routes, and sightseeing stops are subject to change at any time due to weather, traffic, venue availability, or other circumstances beyond our control. Holiday Lights Trolley reserves the right to modify vehicles and itineraries as needed. Trolley routes are set in advance. We are unable to accommodate custom stop requests.
