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Pella Trolley

 

Tour Times:

  • Wednesday through Friday

    • 1:00pm

  • Saturday

    • 10:15am

  • ​Sunday-Tuesday

    • Closed to the public​​​​

Admission:

  • Adults (19+): $20

  • Youth (5-18): $15

  • Kids 4 & under: Free (if sitting on adult lap)

 

Tickets can be purchased in-person, day-of at the Vermeer Windmill Museum Store, or online in advance at the button below. Please note that hours and tours change during Tulip Time.

Looking to rent the trolley for your special event or book a private tour? Click one of the buttons below to learn more and get in touch.

Experience Pella from a new perspective aboard the Pella Trolley. This fully narrated, round-trip tour offers visitors an engaging introduction to the community's history, architecture, Dutch heritage, and notable landmarks, all from the comfort of a vintage-style trolley.

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A knowledgeable guide will share stories of Pella's founding in 1847, the people who shaped the community, and the traditions that continue to make Pella a unique destination. Along the way, guests will travel through historic neighborhoods and past some of Pella's most recognizable sites, gaining a deeper appreciation for the stories that have shaped our community.

Info to Know

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Boarding Location: Outside the Vermeer Windmill at Franklin & East 1st Streets in downtown Pella

 

Arrival Time: Loading begins 15 minutes prior to departure.

 

Tour Length: Approximately 75 minutes

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Tour Style: This is a narrated round-trip tour; guests remain on board for the duration of the experience.

 

Accessibility: The trolley is equipped with an accessibility ramp.

 

Children: Ages 4 and under ride free when seated on an adult's lap.

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Food & Drink: Guests are welcome to bring bottled water aboard. Please note that no other food or beverages are permitted on the trolley.

Contact

Museum Office:

info@pellahistorical.com

641-620-9463

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Tulip Time Office:

tuliptime@pellahistorical.com

641-628-4311

Make a Donation

Locations

Museum Store, Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill, & Pella Trolley:

714 East 1st Street

Pella, IA 50219

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Scholte House Museum &

Maria's Tea Room:

728 Washington Street

Pella, IA 50219

Hours

Historical Village

Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm

Saturday, 10am-4pm

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Vermeer Windmill

Monday-Friday

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

Saturday

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm

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Pella Trolley

Wednesday-Friday, 1pm

Saturday, 10:15am

 

Scholte House Museum

Monday-Saturday, 1-4pm

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© 2026 by Pella Historical Museums and Tulip Time. The Pella Historical Society is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

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