Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
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During your 75-minute guided tour of the downtown Historic District and the Fredericksburg Battlefield, you will experience the past, present and future of a city so rich in history and teeming with monuments, markers and attractions for all ages. Enjoy the many unique shops and restaurants still operating in buildings hundreds of years old! In addition to our award-winning historic tours, trolleys are also available for chartered services: wine tours, private group tours, weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, family, school & military reunions, birthday and retirement parties, corporate team building events, home-school groups, and shuttle services throughout the entire Fredericksburg region.
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John I
Clifton Park, NY774 contributions
Feb 2020
We stayed across the street at the Courtyard, and bought tickets on line. Good so far. I got a call 15 minutes before the tour from a VA phone. Did not answer as I know no one from that area code. Too bad for me. The call was from the tour guide, Heidi, who later told us she thought we might like the 1 pm tour instead of the 11 am tour. Come to find out a group of entitled mothers had just bought tickets for their darling 25 kids, age 5-9. Heidi did her darned best to keep peace, but one hour of silence was difficult for this bunch. The tour was excellent and Heidi did a great job. Too many facts to absorb, but a great flavor for the area and a great starting point for further investigation. Trolley was quite clean and sound system worked well. As for the self-absorbed mothers - they should let the driver do the tour instead of yapping like they are at a PTA cocktail hour.
Written February 18, 2020
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L4942AHkennethm
Levittown, PA44 contributions
Jun 2022
Decided to take the trolley due to extremely hot weather in lieu of walking. Glad I did. Not only did the guide provide air conditioning ( a hand held fan) but was also very versed in the major points throughout the hour and fifteen minute tour. A little pricey but what the heck.
Written June 3, 2022
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Mount Airy, NC35 contributions
Jun 2021
Have you ever sucked in your breath as your vehicle squeezed down as street that wasn't wide enough to get by? It is a plus to have a confident and competent driver, Diane. We enjoyed winding through the streets as the history of buildings and battles were revealed. The cannonballs still in the brick walls are testament that the war was in town as well as on the battlefield.
Written June 15, 2021
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ChuckF29
Bordentown, NJ124 contributions
Aug 2021
The trolley tour of Fredericksburg gave a brief glimpse into the past of the town along with some pointers on local shops and restaurants. Our tour guide, Jim, spoke very well and offered up a lot of interetsing tidbits along the way. The only negative about the tour was the trolley itself. It was not air conditioned. And being that it was late August, the AC was much needed.
Written September 1, 2021
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De N
Taylor, MI21 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Heidi (I think that was her name) did an excellent tour. She really knows her history and is clear and precise with the description of each point of interest. I highly recommend this tour to get a fantastic history lesson of Fredericksburg.
Written May 21, 2021
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Ann_Phil
Whitstable, UK40 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
This tour takes just over the hour, but it was well worth it, even if it meant sitting on the somewhat uncomfortable wooden trolley seats while it criss-crossed the town. The driver was very well informed, and gave an excellent commentary on all the sites we passed. I'm glad we took the tour because it gave us a good insight into what we wanted to return to look at later that afternoon, rather than wandering aimlessly in the heat trying to read from a guidebook!
Written July 12, 2011
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Mike B
Mineral, VA949 contributions
Nov 2011 • Couples
We went on the trolley tour on the recommendation of our innkeeper. We had never been to Fredericksburg, so I'm glad we did. Had no idea there was so much Colonial and Civil War history here, and the trolley driver/guide knew it all, and was very passionate about it. It was a very educational hour and 15 minutes, and well worth it.
Written November 15, 2011
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GodisSovereign
Fredericksburg Virginia3 contributions
Very good tour. Very educational and entertaining. The kids loved the funny stories of our forefathers and we loved seeing the beautiful architectural buildings. The guides were very knowledgeable about their city and all it has to offer. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Written August 5, 2008
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TexasBaskets
Frisco, TX39 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
Do this trolley tour, it will enlighten you. The narration of the tour was superb, the driver doesn't skip a beat and the passion and knowledge of his commentary make you feel like he was really there when it all happened. The tour route takes you by all the sites that would take hours to find on your own and the knowledge of when and why things happened during that period in time is priceless. My wife and I are touring eastern Virginia for a month, and we both agree this was the best time and money we have spent.
Written April 21, 2012
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technomage
Sumter, SC47 contributions
This 75 minute tour gives a nice overview of Fredericksburg. However, for those fit enough to walk the small downtown area, the day pass costs the sameday and is a much better option, giving you an opportunity to enter the buildings and take your time to see things close up. I would also not recommend trying to do both in 1the day as most buildings close at 5.
Written August 17, 2011
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Can you get off and on the trolley to visit sits that you are seeing ?
nicole s
6 contributions
No you can not.
Neha K
Tenafly, NJ1 contribution
Hi, What attractions are covered by the tour?
Deb74TSI
Richmond, VA10 contributions
The Trolley Tour is an overview of attractions available for you to pursue as you choose. They range from pre-Revolutionary history places through the Civil War battle grounds and cemetery into more modern history such as trains, city growth. Some places are 'across the river' and some places are the river itself for you to return to enjoy. The downtown history attractions have period costumed employees waving at you from their establishment. Great overview of venues you may want to explore later as well as learning history in a very easy way. Plenty of shopping and dining available pre or post Trolley. Check the Visitor's Center first, is my suggestion.
Do you have a military discount?
KlassyKathy
Gainesville, VA35 contributions
Yes - hubby always asks!!! It was a couple $’s less!!
Is there places to part at the Visitor's Center?
Street parking is free with a 2-hour limit. There are free public lots one block down the hill along Sophia Street. The parking garage is one block away (with the entrance on Wolfe Street). The first three hours are free; then it is $1 per hour.
Can you order tickets for the trolley tours of Fredericksburg from the internet like with the carriage tour?
Yes, advance tickets for the downtown tour are available online at fredericksburgtrolley until 9 am. Then same-day tickets are sold at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 706 Caroline Street.
Pam R
Reading, PA
does th trolley make any stops where we can get out and look around?
The trolley tour in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is not step on, step off. In Amanda H's response from Plano, Texas, she must be referring to the trolley company in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Susan C
Blacklick2 contributions
How long is the tour (landmark) and should we make a reservation ahead of time? We would be arriving on March 30 and wanting the tour on March 31.
Katherine Q
Fredericksburg, VA24 contributions
The tour is 75 minutes long. During tourist season (late Spring through early Fall) the tour can fill up; thus if you absolutely have a small window of time to take the tour, you are better off reserving seats through their online Zerve. If your schedule is flexible for time (i.e. - morning vs afternoon tour), it is not so necessary to reserve a seat. Trolley Tours just purchased a new trolley that seats 30+ individuals. Enjoy!