This is the general idea...
All of our trolleys tell the inspiring story of Milton Hershey and feature the main sites of the town of Hershey PA (the original Hershey Chocolate Factory, Mr. Hershey’s birthplace, Highpoint Mansion, Chocolate Avenue, the Hershey Kiss Streetlights, Hershey Park, and Milton Hershey School).
They’re also enormously entertaining.
They’re also enormously entertaining.
all year: Historical Trolley Tour + chocolate!
Our Historical Trolley Tour is an in depth historical, sightseeing, & chocolate tasting tour with one of our knowledgeable (and highly entertaining) conductors. This trolley sees the most sites, tells the most history, and shares the most chocolate. We start with the Hershey of today, then jump back all the way to a time before there was a town, or a chocolate factory, or even chocolate in America for that matter. We then work our way through the inspiring life of Milton Hershey, simultaneously visiting the historical sites of town he created, and tasting the chocolate that made him famous. We end with an exclusive, spectacular view of the Sweetest Place on Earth from the “Welcome to Hershey” hill. The whole experience lasts about 75 minutes.
The Historical Trolley Tour is the only one that we offer year round.
The Historical Trolley Tour is the only one that we offer year round.
for the holidays: Holly Jolly Trolley
The Holly Jolly Trolley is a variation of the Original Trolley Show. It’s a theatrical sightseeing show through Hershey which is completely Christmas themed. PLUS... one of the characters we meet is a certain, jolly old elf who recognizes the children on the trolley from his “nice list.” We have Christmas caroling, heartwarming stories from the life of Mr. Hershey, and a present for everyone. The whole experience lasts about 40 minutes.
We’ve been running Holly Jolly Trolleys since the beginning. More families come back year after year after year for this show than for any other (Literally! People come to us every year to tell us this is their 15th or 20th year riding). People who brought their kids when they were little are bringing their grandkids today. It is a fantastic family tradition.
Holly Jolly Trolleys run only during the weekends of Christmas in Hershey. That season typically starts two weeks before Thanksgiving weekend, running on Friday nights, then all day Saturday and Sunday. During Christmas week we exclusively run Holly Jolly Trolleys every day through New Year’s Day.
We’ve been running Holly Jolly Trolleys since the beginning. More families come back year after year after year for this show than for any other (Literally! People come to us every year to tell us this is their 15th or 20th year riding). People who brought their kids when they were little are bringing their grandkids today. It is a fantastic family tradition.
Holly Jolly Trolleys run only during the weekends of Christmas in Hershey. That season typically starts two weeks before Thanksgiving weekend, running on Friday nights, then all day Saturday and Sunday. During Christmas week we exclusively run Holly Jolly Trolleys every day through New Year’s Day.
for summer: the Original Trolley Show
You will not find another trolley experience like this one anywhere; hence, "The Original!" It’s a family-friendly trip through the inspiring story of Milton Hershey and the main sites of his town. Instead of a single conductor, two actors bring the story of Hershey to life on the trolley. You’ll meet some of the important people in Mr. Hershey’s life, share their chocolate, laugh at their jokes, sing some of the good old songs with them, and marvel at how they squeeze so many characters in under an hour! We end with an exclusive, spectacular view of the Sweetest Place on Earth from the “Welcome to Hershey” hill. The whole experience lasts about 45 minutes.
This is the show that put Hershey Trolley Works on the map way back in 1988, another reason to call it "The Original." This show is available from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
This is the show that put Hershey Trolley Works on the map way back in 1988, another reason to call it "The Original." This show is available from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
for October: Trick or Treat Trolley
The Trick or Treat Trolley is a variation of the Original Trolley Show. It’s a theatrical sightseeing show where two actors bring the story of Hershey to life on the trolley. However, this show focuses on the joy of being a kid (don’t we all want to dress up and go trick or treating?), and the love Mr. & Mrs. Hershey had for children which led them to start Milton Hershey School, the focal point of their amazing legacy. We end with an exclusive, spectacular view of the lights of Hershey Park from the “Welcome to Hershey” hill.
Trick or Treat Trolleys only run during the three weekends of Halloween in Hershey.
Trick or Treat Trolleys only run during the three weekends of Halloween in Hershey.
Sweet Lights Trolley
The Sweet Lights Trolley is different than our other trolleys in that it’s not a tour of the town or a show. It is a relaxing trolley journey through Hershey's Sweet Lights, the incredibly popular, drive through, holiday light spectacular presented every year by Hershey Park. Our guide gets you in the Christmas spirit, leads you in Christmas carols, and has Hershey’s chocolate for everyone. Our exclusive, private entrance into Sweet Lights can save you significant wait time in your car, plus there's no need to move your car out of the parking lot in the first place.
The length of this trip varies. It’s about 45 – 60 minutes in light traffic. On Saturday evenings it can take 90 – 100 minutes, even with our own dedicated entrance. Sweet Lights Trolleys run every Friday, Saturday & Sunday evening starting two weeks before Thanksgiving, and every evening during Christmas week.
The length of this trip varies. It’s about 45 – 60 minutes in light traffic. On Saturday evenings it can take 90 – 100 minutes, even with our own dedicated entrance. Sweet Lights Trolleys run every Friday, Saturday & Sunday evening starting two weeks before Thanksgiving, and every evening during Christmas week.