Pedal-Powered Trolley Pub Tour Columbus: 2-Hour City Cruise

You pedal, the electric motor helps, the trolley moves through Columbus while you steer the stops.

The Trolley Pub is a 2-hour pedal-powered group activity in Columbus where you and at least five others pedal an electrically assisted trolley through the city's neighborhoods, choose which partner venues to visit for discounts, and bring up to 36 ounces of beer or 18 ounces of wine per person. The trolley holds up to 36 riders, includes five non-pedaling seats for those with limited mobility, and is enclosed from mid-November through mid-March. A sober captain guides the route, and helmets are optional.

The experience

You arrive with your group (at least six people to make the tour run), and meet your fellow riders on the trolley. The captain goes over the route and the stops, and you settle into your seat. The trolley is electrically assisted, which means your pedaling moves it forward but the motor does the heavy lifting. You're not grinding uphill or straining to keep pace. As you pedal through Columbus neighborhoods, you choose which partner stops to hit for the discounts they offer, and the captain steers the route to fit your picks. The stereo plays, you can sing along, and the ride lasts two hours.

The trolley itself is built for a group. It seats up to 36 people, and five of those seats don't require pedaling. They're there for anyone who wants to ride without the leg work, or for people with limited mobility. Seatbelts, seatbacks, grip bars, and a padded back bench keep everyone secure whether they're pedaling or sitting still. From mid-November through mid-March, the trolley is fully enclosed, so weather doesn't stop the tour. A cooler and ice come with the ride, and you bring your own alcohol: beer up to 36 ounces or wine up to 18 ounces per person. No liquor or glass containers allowed. Everyone on board must be 21 or older to drink, though younger riders can join if accompanied by a parent, spouse or guardian (and they don't drink).

The minimum group size is six riders, and if your booking doesn't hit that number, the tour is subject to cancellation. Each person fills out a liability waiver before boarding. The captain is sober and stays that way, so navigation and safety are handled while your group focuses on the ride and the stops.

What’s included

• Electrically assisted trolley with pedaling and electric motor working together.
• sober captain steering the route.
• optional helmets.
• cooler and ice.
• exclusive partner venue discounts at stops you choose.
• stereo system for music during the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 20:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Trolley Pub Columbus

Is this one for you?The two-hour window fits a free afternoon without eating your whole day. You pedal, stop for drinks at partner venues, and finish with time to grab dinner or head elsewhere. The electric assist means groups of mixed fitness levels pedal together without anyone grinding or falling behind, and the five non-pedaling seats let anyone who needs a break ride without slowing the group down.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I bring my own alcohol on the Trolley Pub tour in Columbus?

Yes. You can bring up to 36 ounces of beer or 18 ounces of wine per person. Liquor and glass containers are not permitted. Everyone drinking must be 21 or older.

How many people do I need in my group to book the Trolley Pub?

The Trolley Pub requires a minimum of six riders to launch. If your booking doesn't meet that number, the tour is subject to cancellation.

What happens if I don't want to pedal the whole time?

The trolley has five non-pedaling seats available for riders who want to sit out the pedaling or who have limited mobility. You can ride without pedaling and still enjoy the tour and the stops.

Is the trolley still running in winter?

Yes. From mid-November through mid-March, the trolley is fully enclosed to protect riders from the weather, so tours run year-round.

What's included with the tour?

The Trolley Pub tour includes the electrically assisted trolley, a sober captain to guide the route, helmets (optional), a cooler with ice, exclusive discounts at partner stops of your choice, and a stereo system. You bring your own beverages.