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Louisville Trolley Tours are offered 7 days a week! Click HERE for info and to book. Our tours now depart from Louisville’s ONLY waterfront hotel, the completely renovated Galt House Hotel !

Have a wedding, corporate meeting, family reunion, or want a more exclusive experience in Louisville? Do you need transportation on Kentucky Derby weekend? We’ve got you covered!

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If you want a great tour of Louisville for just your party then a private tour is for you. We can even customize these tours for you to ensure they’re just what you want and memorable for all your guests.

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My wife and I took this fun tour of Louisville, Ky. and our tour guide, Joey, was off the hook. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!  This is a GOT TO DO experience. Well worth the time and money.

Our guide Joey, did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable and with a sense of humor.  Great value!

I've been on a number of the city bus type tours and this tour is up there with the very best of them.

The trolley tour was great!! Joey was funny and so knowledgeable about Louisville and its history. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I had a terrific time.

What a great way to spend 75 minutes! Drew, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, gracious and very informative. Even as a native Louisvillian, I still learned many things that I did not know.

I wish every city we visit would offer orientation tours like this one.  Good job!

We only had 48 hrs to tour Louisville. THIS trolley is the best place to start!

Adam was an exceptional tour guide. He was extremely informative and knowledgeable about Louisville.

My wife and I have taken city tours all over the world and this was one of the best.

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Private trolley tours and trolley rentals are the perfect choice for family reunions, weddings, birthday parties, military reunions, work events, proms and other group outings.  And trolleys are a unique addition to any event as a shuttle service.  We offer air-conditioned and open-air trolleys to suit your specific needs and our drivers are courteous professionals with safety as the top priority.

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Trolley de'Ville Fun Tours & Charters

301 S. Fourth St, Louisville , Kentucky 40202 USA

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“the best first thing to do in Louisville”

Trolley de 'Ville's Louisville Fun Tours offers a 75 minute, fully narrated trolley tour by a knowledgeable and friendly Louisville native. SEE MORE THAN 30 ATTRACTIONS including the nation's largest collection of Victorian style homes in OLD LOUISVILLE as well as CHURCHILL DOWNS, the home of the Kentucky Derby! You'll learn everything from the history of Louisville to the legendary champions of the world's biggest horse race. We'll also show you where the locals go to get the tastiest food downtown. So join us as we make a 14 mile trip around town in our authentic old time trolley with brass rails, bells and all! It's "The Best First Thing To Do in Louisville".And we now offer Full Moon Trolley Ghost Tours with author David Domine.

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There's A Magical Trolley Ride In Louisville That Most People Don't Know About

Andrea Limke

A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.

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When you’re local to Louisville, you may not think to try an attraction that’s geared perfectly toward tourists who are checking out our city for the first time; however, there really isn’t a better way to experience Louisville than to hop aboard one of the Trolley de ‘Ville Fun Tours and drive around to the major sights and historic spots. The company offers a variety of tours and events all year long, but this season you can experience the beauty of the holidays with a magical trolley ride through Louisville.

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Try something new this holiday season and enjoy a magical ride around our beautiful city! Have you taken a ride on this trolley before? Maybe for a tour or an event? Share your experience with us in the comments!

For more information on the Holiday Lights Trolley Ride, as well as all of the other exciting options offered by Trolley de ‘Ville Fun Tours & Charters, visit their website here .

And for even more Christmas fun throughout Louisville, check out our Light Display Road Trip !

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Louisville's first toonerville ii trolley..

We have the first of the original fleet of Toonerville II Trolleys that ran the streets of Louisville and gave Downtown its Old Louisville Charm. With their distinctive open balcony backs, these trolleys were especially popular for weddings, events and outings.

In 2006 TARC was prohibited from providing charter services and the open backed fleet was parked with only occasional excursions for some of the summer Trolley Hops.

In 2012, the last of the open backed fleet was sold off effectively ending these historic vehicles' presence on the streets of Louisville.

We purchased Toonerville Trolley 1101, the first of the fleet and have lovingly restored it's solid mahogany exterior and steel framework to bring it back into service in the Louisville area.  With an upgraded sound system complete with iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, Louisville Trolley proudly makes this historic trolley available once again to 'Cruise the 'Ville' for your pleasure.

'Molly' seats up to 21 passengers and has standing accommodations for 16 more. Complete with a handicapped accessible lift, she can accommodate two wheel chair assisted passengers. Its open air, summer design is perfect for spring, summer and fall weddings, proms, bridal events, parties and special events and can be closed up once cooler weather sets in.

Peripheral Seating means the seats line the walls of the trolley and face each other so guests can spend time talking with each other instead of having to twist around to see who is near.

A wireless microphone system is available for tour guides and corporate hosts.  New Orleans style Jazz band, Bluegrass band or other special entertainment can be arranged for corporate or other special events. (Special entertainment must be scheduled at least four weeks ahead of event date.)

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Worth the Drive: 8 museums across Kentucky to visit this spring

It's no secret that there are many things to do and places to explore in Kentucky, including parks and monuments, but the commonwealth is also home to some memorable museums, including right here in Louisville. 

From cars to sports, Kentucky's museums have plenty to offer, covering not only the history of the commonwealth, but exhibiting the impact the Bluegrass State has on the entire country.

While some great places like the Kentucky Derby Museum and the Louisville Slugger Museum are right here in town, if you're making plans to try a road trip this spring, here are some special sites to add to your list:

1. National Corvette Museum

350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green ; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central daily

If you are a fan of cars, the National Corvette Museum is for you.

Along with seeing Corvettes from across the decades on display, people can take pictures inside the classic cars and there's even an activity area for children, according to the Kentucky Tourism page . 

For an additional price, people can take a ride in a historic Corvette or drive a C6 Corvette in a racing simulator.

People visiting can enjoy go kart racing at the NCM Kartplex, located near the museum in the Motorsports Park.

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2. Kentucky Railway Museum

136 S. Main St., New Haven; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 12-4:30 p.m. Sunday during the spring season.

The Kentucky Railway Museum offers a unique experiences by taking visitors on a 22-mile ride through Rolling Fork River Valley, according to the Kentucky Tourism webpage.  

There are several trains for children and adults, including the Dinner Train, Mystery Train and Day Out With Thomas, according to the museum's website. 

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3. Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum

409 Happy Valley Road, Cave City; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central daily

This one is for animal lovers.

The Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum features 1,600 species of rare and exotic animals including tigers, bears and marine life, according to its website . 

Dozens of species of rare insects are also on display at the museum's butterfly house, which is part of its 14,000 square foot facility.

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66 Lincoln Square, Hodgenville; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday

The best way to learn about the 16 th President of the United States is in his home state of Kentucky. 

The Lincoln Museum “brings to life the major events in Abraham Lincoln's life” through dioramas, artifacts and wax figures, according to the Kentucky Tourism website .  

5. Great American Dollhouse Museum

344 Swope Drive, Danville; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday

Travel to Danville where you will see with more than 200 dollhouses and buildings that show the country’s social history in miniature form.  

“Unlike the traditional museum configuration, the (Great American Dollhouse Museum) unfurls its exhibits in a vast, continuous landscape representing an American yesteryear,” the Kentucky Tourism website states. “Hundreds of antique and artisan-sculpted, historically-dressed citizens interact with family, friends and business associates in neighborhoods, rural lands and forests.” 

6. Kentucky Military History Museum

128 E. Main St., Frankfort; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday

“The State Arsenal for more than 100 years and a Civil War-era munitions factory, this Gothic Revival style building houses the exhibits Kentucky Military Treasures and George M. Chinn: Sights Set on Innovation and 19th-century war records (available for use by appointment),” the museum’s website states . 

People can enjoy a guided tour of the State Arsenal at 1 p.m. on the days the museum is open.

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1444 Kentucky St., Bowling Green; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday

There's much more to Kentucky than bourbon and horses and the Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University is a great road trip destination to do learn about it.  

The museum features rotating exhibits so there's always something new to discover, but it also has permanent exhibits including the Jonesville Buon Fresco Mural, Lego Big Red (yes, THE Big Red) and Basketmaking: Our Handmade Heritage.  

Some exhibits are closed or seasonal, therefore it is recommended to look online before making a trip. 

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4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington; Seasonal hours vary.

Both a museum and a research center, the International Museum of the Horse is a great destination for horse fanatics.  

“The largest and most comprehensive museum in the world dedicated to exploring the important history of all horses and their impact on human civilization,” its website states.  

Some of its current exhibits are the Legacy of the Horse, Black Horsemen of the Kentucky Turf and Draft Horse in America. The nearby Kentucky Horse Park also allows visitors to see and even pet live horses. 

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