CHICAGO, IL

The 2023 Holiday Lights Trolley Season has ended!

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what you get

  • BYOB for a festive and fun trolley ride to take in some of Chicago's best holiday spots!

  • Trolley Tour Route is subject to change based on dates and venue availability. Possible stops or sights on the tour include: Christkindlmarket, The Magnificent Mile, drive by Millenium Park Christmas Tree, State Street & Macy's Holiday Windows

  • Lincoln Park Zoo ZooLights - cost of admission included in ticket

  • Complimentary snack before the trolley departs

  • Souvenir Gift

  • BYOB for 21+ on trolley

  • Staff to guide the trolley

  • Music, Fun, Trivia and Prizes on the Trolley!

Join us for a BYOB festive and fun trolley ride through Chicago's seasonal attractions, lighting displays and holiday landmarks.

Head to Matilda (3101 N Sheffield) for check-in, where the light display begins with Matilda's unique upside down Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling . Here you will also meet your tour guide and enjoy a complimentary snack as we prep for our gawker ride through Chicago's yuletide lights.

Bring your own beverages for the vintage trolley ride. As soon as we board the trolley our adventure begins. We'll be whisked off to see the best holiday landmarks Chicago has to offer!

Trolley tours will vary based on date and venue availability, but possible sights or stops on the tour include: Christkindlmarket, The Magnificent Mile, drive by Millenium Park Christmas Tree, State Street & Macy's Holiday Windows, Lincoln Park Zoo ZooLights. Your trolley tickets includes the cost of admission to the Lincoln Park ZooLights!

After soaking in the urban winter wonderland, we'll head back to Matilda and rave about all the seasonal sparkles we just saw.

 

5:00-10:00pm Event Schedule

5:00-5:15pm - Check-in at Matilda

6:00pm - Trolley boards and departs Matilda

6:00-10:00pm - Trolley Tour with possible stops at Christkindlmarket, The Magnificent Mile, drive by Millenium Park Christmas Tree, State Street & Macy's Holiday Windows, Lincoln Park Zoo ZooLights

10:00pm - Trolley arrives back to Matilda

 

*Fine Print: All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable. Promo codes not valid for Saturday tickets. Tickets are only valid for scheduled event date and event time. No refunds or reschedules will be provided to anyone who misses scheduled event. Event is rain, shine or snow. No refunds will be given to customers who do not attend the scheduled event due to weather. If roads are closed on the trolley route due to extreme weather and event must be cancelled customers will be contacted via e-mail. No refunds will be provided to a customer requesting a refund due to Covid or Covid concerns. Space is limited and trolleys will not be oversold or overbooked. Event is 21+. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted into the event. BYOB is for trolley ride ONLY. You may bring beverages/cooler with you to the event, but will be asked to keep all beverages stored away until we board the trolley. Coolers must be small enough to fit under the trolley bench. Duration of event is 5 hours. Trolley ride is 4 hours.

Vehicle accommodations and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond Holiday Lights Trolley control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur. Holiday Lights Trolley reserves the right to change vehicles and to make alterations to the itinerary or the tour as it deems necessary.**