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Hershey Trolley Works

Take a ride through the town of Hershey on one of our trolley tours for a live show packed with fun facts, laughter, history and chocolate samples!

Trolley Works
Front of Trolley

All Aboard

Watch as the inspiring story of Milton Hershey and his HERSHEY'S Chocolate unfolds, between the historic landmarks just outside your window and the charismatic conductors sharing incredible-but-true stories!

People dancing on Trolley
Tickets: Hershey Trolley Works

Ages 3+: from $24.95
Ages 2 & under: FREE

Preview tour options below. Enter the queue at least 10 minutes prior to showtime.

  45-75 MINS

HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY

  • Select dates, November 15 - December 31
  • 40 minutes
  • A joyous family tradition, this seasonal variation of the Original Trolley Show is completely Christmas themed. Enjoy caroling, heartwarming stories from the life of Mr. Hershey, and a visit from a certain jolly old elf! Magical moments fill the trolley as he recognizes children in the audience from his “nice list” and offers a gift to one and all.

 

SWEET LIGHTS TROLLEY

  • Select dates, November 15 - December 31
  • 50-60 minutes in light traffic, 90-100 minutes Saturday evenings
  • Sit back and relax on this journey through Hershey Sweet Lights, the drive-through holiday spectacular presented by HERSHEYPARK. Leave your car (and extra wait time) behind as we enter through our exclusive private entrance. Then, admire the lights while your host shares caroling and HERSHEY’S Chocolate to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOUR

  • Year-Round
  • Daily; 75 minutes
  • Join your conductor on an in-depth sightseeing and chocolate-tasting journey throughout Hershey of today and years past. As you learn about the life of Milton Hershey, you'll visit all the historical sites in the town he created, from his birthplace and the original HERSHEY’S Chocolate factory to the famous HERSHEY’S KISSES streetlights and his historic home, Highpoint Mansion. And during your ride, sample the flavors that made Mr. Hershey famous too!

ORIGINAL TROLLEY SHOW

  • Memorial Day – Labor Day
  • Daily, 45 minutes
  • This funny, family-friendly show-on-wheels brings the story of Milton Hershey to life as it journeys past the main sites of his town. Meet the important people in Mr. Hershey’s life, spreading laughter as they hop on and off the trolley. Share their chocolate, join them in song and marvel at just how many characters can be squeezed into one show!

TRICK-OR-TREAT TROLLEY

  • Select dates, September & October
  • 40 minutes
  • A seasonal variation of the Original Trolley Show, this special Halloween-themed tour is not scary, but does have lots of tricks and treats! Interact with the characters during a ride through town visiting the sites that tell the story of Mr. and Mrs. Hershey’s great love for children and its inspiration for the Milton Hershey School.

Ticket Bundles

Maximize your fun and savings by adding a trolley ride to any adventure bundle, and you'll receive a discounted rate!

Happenings at HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD

HERSHEY'S Holiday Illumination

NEW this season: enjoy dancing lights to holiday music! Select dates through January 1.

Cookies & Cheer with Mrs. Claus

Join Mrs. Claus and Hersh as they share bakery secrets, cookies, milk and carols! Select dates through December 22.

Santa and HERSHEY'S Characters

Visit with Santa in front of the HERSHEY'S Holiday Chocolate House in a classic HERSHEY'S Chocolate Tour ride car!

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