What Is the Narrated Scenic Trolley Tour at the Pillsbury Club? A Guided Sightseeing Ride Through Minneapolis
Most of our trolley rides lean spooky, true-crime or a little cheeky. The Narrated Scenic Trolley Tour is the friendly daytime one: a guided loop of Minneapolis aboard a vintage trolley, listed among the experiences on our Experiences & Tours page as the Sightseeing Trolley Tour. If you want to know what it is, who it suits and how it fits around a visit to the Club, here is the plain version.
What Is the Narrated Scenic Trolley Tour?
It is a guided sightseeing ride run by Minneapolis Trolley Tours. The tour page promises live narration with no pre-recorded audio, and a route through what it calls Minneapolis’ five original districts. It is pitched at first-time visitors, locals who want to rediscover the city, families and all ages.
What Will You See?
The tour page lists these stops and sights:
- Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Falls
- The historic Mill District and Mississippi riverfront
- Nicollet Mall and the downtown skyline
- The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- The Theatre District and First Avenue
- The Chain of Lakes and scenic parkways
If you want a head start on the river sights, the National Park Service has a page on the Stone Arch Bridge, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has its own entry for the historic bridge. The Walker Art Center describes the Sculpture Garden, home to more than 60 outdoor sculptures.
Where Does the Pillsbury Club Fit In?
The Pillsbury Club is where the trolley experiences begin, and the mansion is a sight in its own right: a National Register house completed in 1916 with English interiors. We are a private, members-style club open to guests with a reservation, and our dining page describes the Club as a cocktail lounge. If you would like a drink or a bite before you board, reserve ahead. Our guide to the hour before your tour has ideas for filling the time.
Not sure which trolley is for you? Our guide to choosing a Pillsbury Club experience compares the rest of the lineup.
How Do You Book It?
Tour dates, times and prices are set on the booking page, so check there before you plan your day; we are not quoting numbers here that could change. The Club’s visiting hours and policies live on Plan Your Visit.
Want the Story Behind the House?
The mansion you leave from has a long history, from imported English oak to a famous fireplace. Start with our latest History Journal piece, Where Did the Walrond Family Live?, or browse the whole History Journal.
Ready to ride? Book the Narrated Scenic Trolley Tour and reserve your table at the Club.