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Pella Trolley

 

Tour Times:

  • Wednesday through Friday

    • 1:00pm

  • Saturday

    • 10:15am

  • ​Sunday-Tuesday

    • Closed to the public​​​​

The Pella Trolley will be available for tours beginning Wednesday, July 15.

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, beginning July 15. Please note that hours and tours change during Tulip Time.

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.

Looking to book a private tour or rent the trolley for your special event? Click the button below and select "Plan a Group Visit" or "Rent a Private Venue" to learn more and get in touch.

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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