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Port City Trolley

Take a leisurely ride through historic downtown Wilmington on the FREE Port City Trolley! Catch the Trolley at one of 25 designated stops downtown.

New Route For Downtown Trolley

A route refresh with new stops and access to major destination points is coming September 1, 2021. The expanded route now accesses the Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington Railroad Museum, beautiful hotels and residential units along Nutt St. and the new Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Riverfront Park.

The Downtown Trolley's New Expanded Route

Wilmington Trolley Company

All aboard for a fun exploration of the Port City that’s hosted by the Wilmington Trolley Company – an engaging tour company that allows new visitors and longtime Wilmington fans alike to explore the area from an entirely new perspective.

The Wilmington Trolley Company provides fun 45-minute tours of the downtown area and beyond aboard a classic trolley that features, literally, all the bells and whistles. The tour itself is fully narrated to ensure visitors don’t miss a thing, and covers all the historical “must sees” which include beautiful mansions, museums, the birthplaces of famed Port City natives, TV and movie filming locations, Civil War shipyards and sites, and so much more. Guided by a professional crew, Wilmington Trolley Company can even cater to special events, from work functions and church outings, to fun-filled bachelorette parties that cruise around the downtown well after hours.

For everyday explorers, the Wilmington Trolley Company is easy to find, thanks to a convenient location that’s on the corner of Dock and Water Streets on the edge of the Cape Fear River. With frequent tour opportunities throughout the day, and plenty of information to peak any visitor’s interest, Wilmington Trolley Company presents a fun new avenue for exploring everything that the Port City has to offer.

Horsedrawn Tours of Wilmington

Experience horse-drawn carriage travel enjoyed more than a century ago when life moved at a slower pace. Your friendly, knowledgeable, uniformed guide describes the history of Wilmington and the famous personalities who have lived and visited here as you leisurely ride past the stately mansions and homes of elegant downtown Wilmington. Your unique adventure is drawn by beautiful rescued Percheron draft horses. Private tours are available with carriage, trolley and evening coach year-round. Saving horses since 1987, Springbrook Farms has been committed for more than 35 years to rescuing and caring for these magnificent animals.

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0 Block Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 251-8889 www.horsedrawntours.com [email protected]

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We had a great time on our tour. So much I fact we signed up to do the night tour the same evening.

They were a no-show and kept the money. It's been 6 months now, and we're still waiting for the refund they owe us. They wanted payment immediately to guarantee the trolley. We paid $500. The day of the event, the trolley broke down and they called us after the event had started to say they weren't coming. They said we would get a refund the next week and here it is 6 months later and still no refund. Phone calls go to voicemail and messages go unanswered. Be sure to read the reviews on other review sites as well as the Better Business Bureau so you can see this is not unusual.

Double A Ron was such a wonderful tour guide! 5 stars, he made the tour so much fun!

Do not book this company! Day of our wedding, we were promised their fleet of trolleys with A/C. Instead we got 1 trolley with no AC and a coach bus to transport our guests. Their response time is slow and it takes you (yourself) to follow up with them on the daily. This company needs to be investigated as they charge a lot of money and deposit for services they cannot provide. In short, do not depend on this company to give you the experience you are looking for.

I was down in the Carolina Beach area visiting my grandmother, and she mentioned wanting to take this tour. She'd been on one of the horse/carriage tours, but wanted to see if this was any different. Fairly basic tour. For what it's worth, we ended up in an open trolley, though there was plastic that could be put down to cover the windows if/when it rained. It did end up raining pretty hard during our tour, actually, but none of us seemed bothered... so we left the plastic rolled up. Just something to be conscious of if you use the trolley as an excuse to get out of the rain or bad weather. All in all, this is about a 45 minute to hour long tour (at least for us, but I assume it depends on who's driving the trolley) where you just go up and down the streets located in Downtown Wilmington. You get some stories of the homes, explaining a bit about the plaques on the outside...but nothing significant, really. For $11, I was hoping for something more in depth or fascinating regarding the history of the area. TL;DR Nice to try once, I guess. My inner history-nerd wanted more though.

As a service based business one would think customer service, attention to detail and responsiveness would be keys to success. For the Wilmington Trolley Co this is definitely not the case. I wasn't able to rate this with 0 stars because if so I would have. My wife and I booked this trolley company for our wedding and I've tried to search in my mind for anything that they did even remotely adequate. What I can list off are the things they did terribly so here goes: The trolley was in awful condition - window cracked, no AC and dirty. The dispatcher forgot to add in our revised schedule so the trolley did not pick up the groomsmen and they had to Uber from Wrightsville Beach to Wilmington. Each Uber was about $60. The trolley driver was not pleasant, helpful or efficient. After they recognized the issue they called our wedding planner to fix it. We thought "this is ok because they said they would provide us a refund for the hour they missed." However, after almost a month and a half of calls and voicemails with no answer from the owner, Wes, we still have not received the refund nor a formal apology via phone or email. Overall our wedding was a wonderful day, but this has been a nightmare of an ordeal to deal with. All we wanted was to provide safe and comfortable transportation to our closest family and friends, and it is safe to say that the Wilmington Trolley Co. failed miserably. I would hesitate to book them for your wedding, tour or even a trip down the street.

I do not recommend this company to anyone and I would give it 0 stars if I could. We booked 3 trolleys for a wedding. Throughout the day, we were unable to verify if there were 3 trolleys working simultaneously. We suspect that only 2 were allocated to our group though the owner claims otherwise. We tipped them a large amount early in the day and asked them to put away the tip jars. They left the tip jars out all day. An example of unprofessional service. The trolleys were very late picking up guests from the hotel to the point that many took cars and ubers resulting in a cost to many of the guests. Another example of poor service. One of the trolleys had the door held closed by a bungee cord. Also, one of the guests slipped on the top step injuring his knee and shoulder. A couple examples of poor condition of the equipment. Only 2 trolleys picked up from the church. The wedding party was stranded for 45 minutes resulting in missing a good portion of the reception. The owner was unreachable throughout the day. He would not answer phone calls from the wedding party. We were only able to reach him when we called from one of the driver's phone. After the day, we wrote him with these concerns and he never got back to us. In conclusion, it appears we are not the only party that has had serious issues with this company. They are unprofessional, not timely, give poor customer service, use equipment in poor condition, and, in our opinion, never provided 3 trolleys simultaneously to our group. I strongly recommend finding another company to use for your party. Do not waste your time or money dealing with a poorly run business.

LITERALLY THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY--ESPECIALLY ON YOUR WEDDING DAY!!!! If I could give Wilmington Trolley negative stars I would. Unfortunately, I read negative reviews and still booked this company. That was the worst decision I made in a long time. I actually called Wilmington trolley concerned about the reviews and they told me not to worry which is why I felt the need to share my own experience so PLEASE READ THIS if you are thinking about using Wilmington Trolley Company 1. The trolley showed up FITHLY on our wedding day. I sat down in the trolley in my wedding dress and ended up having a huge line of dirt all the way down my wedding dress an hour before our wedding ceremony. 2. The trolley broke down after the ceremony. My husband, myself and the wedding party were stuck for almost an hour and we missed the whole cocktail ceremony. They kept sayin a trolley was on the way but clearly it wasn't. 3. I asked for music and air conditioning and the trolley had neither. 4. The worst part is the trolley company was unbelievably rude in the way they handled this situation. Our wedding was 6 months ago and we have yet to see any money back. I have to send 5-6 emails and call the trolley company to get a response. Wes, the owner, of Wilmington Trolley sent me a disgustingly unprofessional email when addressing my concerns. The email had a very rude tone and he basically disregarded all our concerns. I have no problem blasting this email all over the internet. Wilmington Trolley ended up saying they would pay for my dress to be cleaned. (Nothing for the large mount of money we spent). That was months ago and we still haven't seen a check. Not only did they ruin my wedding day but others who have used them! They texted my friend the day of her wedding telling her they couldn't make it! Who does that? This company is terrible and should not be in business. I am disgusted with them and hope no one ever uses this company. Especially on your wedding day. Wilmington Trolley is unreliable, rude and has no idea how to conduct a proper business. DO NOT USE THEM!!!

Was there waiting for the trolly at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Their sign was out by the information center saying that the first tour departs at 10:00. He never showed up. After waiting for 30 minutes, one of the other people waiting called the business number but got a recording. We all left. Cindy and I went on the horse trolly instead, and really enjoyed that Sunday morning ride.

I am a trolley tour fan and always like the opportunity to learn about the local area wherever I may be visiting. Since Wilmington is now my home, I was excited about this tour in spite of the poor reviews. For the most part, they were right on. I am sure the guide/driver had some interesting information to share. But his delivery was muddled and I couldn't really understand his southern drawl. It was nice seeing some of historic downtown. But even the quick 45 minutes of this tour was more than enough. I probably won't be back for a repeat. Once was enough for me.

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My four sisters, mother and two aunts decided to take a trolley tour during a cloudy day in Wilmington, NC. We needed an activity suitable for all of us (ages 50 to 84). The trolley seemed like a good way to get an overview of the city. The tour was to begin at 3. We boarded the bus a few minutes before three and waited until 3:15 for the tour to begin. The driver/guide had to finish a phone conversation. We were all eager to enjoy hearing about the city. When taking our $11/each for the tickets the driver made a sarcastic comment to one of the women in our group. The tour began and we all were stunned to hear the driver's speech. He sounded like Forrest Gump on quaaludes. He was disinterested and boring. The man needs a different career. All of us were very disappointed in the driver as well asd the tour. The trolley was very clean.

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There are a variety of relaxing and educational guided and self-guided Wilmington NC Tours for the entire family.  Tours include:  Walking tours, Carriage rides, Trolley tours, Riverboat tours, River Cruises, E-Bike tours, Ghost walk tours, Haunted House tours, Historic Homes tours, American Revolutionary War and Civil War history tours, Nature tours, Literary History tours, Gourmet Food tours, Brewery tours, and Movie Locations tours.  Most are provided within Downtown Wilmington’s Historic District and along the Cape Fear River.  Admission prices are reasonable.

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Historic District Walking Tours

Offered by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society

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1,070 acres include approximately 230+ blocks, 875 buildings, 38 sites, and other structures

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Port City Trolley Route & Schedule

Take a leisurely ride through downtown Wilmington on the FREE Port City Trolley (PCT)! Catch the PCT at one of 25 designated stops and exit anywhere along the route. You can also track the PCT on our website or through our app. Click here for App download instructions!

See & Do More on the Port City Trolley

A route refresh with new stops and access to major destination points was implemented September 1, 2021. The expanded route now accesses the Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington Railroad Museum, beautiful hotels and residential units along Nutt St. and the new Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Riverfront Park.

Provides service to the five downtown districts, including: Brooklyn Arts, North Waterfront, Central Business, Castle Street, and South Front. Stop by the Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington Railroad Museum, beautiful hotels and residential units along Nutt St. and the new Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Riverfront Park on the PCT!

Click HERE or on the image below for a trolley schedule.

Detailed Timepoint Listing – Port City Trolley Stops

The PCT route contains a total of 25 stops along the designated route. Click HERE to view or print a complete list of Trolley stops.

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Individual seats.

If you don’t have enough people for a full beer bike tour, or you prefer to socialize with other people, you can purchase Mixer Tickets (individual seats).

All Mixer Tours make at least two stops (15-20 minutes each) along the pedal pub crawl route. Your driver will customize the route each time based on the riders and requests. Although rare, if a mixer tour does not meet the six-passenger minimum, we will have to cancel the tour. Your card will not be charged until the minimum is met.

Our legendary Mixer Tickets start at $37 and are the perfect Wilmington attraction for both tourists and locals. Click the “Book Now” button to see real-time availability or give us a call at (919) 473-3312.

Each Trolley Pub seats up to 14 people. Have a group larger than 10? We recommend booking a private tour.

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The whole trolley.

Have the whole Trolley Pub to yourself! Our drinking bike tours are the perfect activity for Wilmington sightseeing and get-togethers with friends, family, or coworkers. Each Trolley Pub seats up to 14 people.

Our bicycle drinking tours of Wilmington are two hours long and customers can make 2-3 stops (15-20 minutes each) along our pedal pub crawl route. Customers can choose where they want to stop with the help of the included driver once they are on board the Trolley Pub.

Private tours start at a flat rate of $399 and require a full deposit. Click the “Book Now” button to see real-time availability or give us a call at (919) 473-3312.

Don’t have 14 people? For groups less than 10, we recommend purchasing mixer tickets.

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The weight limit for any individual rider is 275 pounds.

Is there a minimum age to ride the Trolley Pub?

Yes.  The minimum age on a private tour is 15.  The minimum age on a public mixer tour is 21.

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Non-reservation continuous 30 minute narrated tours daily. Operating April through October, Monday-Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., closed Sunday. November through March hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Their carriage/trolley tours start on Market Street, between Water and Front Streets, in historic downtown Wilmington, NC, weather permitting. They are located right across from Kilwin’s Chocolates & Ice Cream.

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Our tours provide incredible value, with prices starting at less than $25 an hour, a snack and a water included. We have a wealth of knowledge about Wilmington’s history and can take you on an exhilarating ride to discover some of our city’s most exciting features. Don’t just take our word for it; read our rave reviews on Google and TripAdvisor and see what everyone is talking about. Join us today and sample Wilmington’s fantastic breweries, pubs, or distilleries!

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We are passionate about sharing our history and heritage, and that means making our tours accessible to groups and families.

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Wilmington Water Tours

Wilmington Water Tours offers daily narrated river cruises and private charters on “The Wilmington,” a state-of-the-art, fully enclosed and handicapped accessible motorized catamaran, which can accommodate up to 49 passengers. Hours of Operation: Monday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

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Grab your sneakers: See what makes the Wilmington area great on these walking tours

Spring is here and it's time to get outside and explore. A good way to enjoy this nice weather and learn about what the Wilmington area has to offer is with some fun, exciting, educational and historic walking tours. And it's another way of getting some fresh air and exercise.

Here are some tours that offer just that.

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Bellamy Mansion Museum Walking Tours

Bellamy Mansion Museum will be conducting walking tours throughout the year on three different topics, "Wilmington: Lost But not Forgotten," "Wilmington and the American Civil War" and "Wilmington’s African American Heritage.” The 90-minute waking tours will be led by Gareth Evans, executive director and Leslie Randle-Morton, associate director.

Dates for the tours are April 13, May 11, June 8, Aug. 9, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11.

The tours will begin and end at the Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St., Wilmington. The cost is $20 per person, plus tax. Space is limited, so registration is required at Bellamy Mansion Museum Store . This is a rain or shine event.

Cape Fear Legends & Lore Walking Tours

Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens presents the Cape Fear Legends & Lore Walking Tours. The 90-minute walking tours will feature Cape Fear's history every second Friday of the month.

Tour dates: April 12, July 12 and Oct. 11.

From Colonial myths to 20th century tales, explore legends that define the first 300 years of Wilmington. Tours star at 9 a.m. Tickets are $20 per person plus tax. To reserve tickets, please call 910-762-0570.

Historic Wilmington Foundation

The Historic Wilmington Foundation regularly offers free walking tours (donations greatly accepted) for small groups, focused on the region’s multi-faceted and diverse storylines through the irreplaceable built history. The tour is typically a mile in length and begins at Historic Wilmington Foundation, located at 211 Orange St., Wilmington, starting at 2 p.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. Travis Gilbert, executive director, leads many of the walking tours, but the Foundation collaborate with other local organizations and historians to be guest guides. For more information, call 910-762-2511 or visit historicwilmington.org .

Wilmington Walking Tours

Amanda Leese, owner and operator of Wilmington Walking Tours is a University of North Carolina Wilmington alumna with a degree in history and is a local preservation volunteer. Leese shares her passion for the town and its unique history and stories of the families who lived in the beautiful homes. The History and Architecture Tour of Wilmington is offered daily and features a one-mile stroll through historic downtown. The one hour and 45-minute tour is $25 per person. Another tour offer is The Historic Happy Hour tour. This tour is a weekly tour that features stop for drinks at some of Wilmington historic places. The 2 1/2 tour is $30; drinks are not included. Group and private tours are also accepted. For more information, visit  Wilmington Walking Tours  or 910-264-5970.

Wilmington True History Tours

Brandon Carter, owner of the Wilmington True History Tours, is a historian and former National Park Service Ranger (Richmond National Battlefield Park). Along with Carter, well-known local historian Chris Fonvielle givers tours. Fonvielle specializes in two-hour tours of Wilmington History, Civil War History, Oakdale Cemetery, and various other specialty tours throughout the year.  Also local educator Alex Busch provides Dark History Tours, a fact-based alternative to Wilmington's ghost tours. Private turs is also offered. Details: https://wilmingtontruehistory.com/ .

Self-guided tours through Southport

The city of Southport partnered with the Southport Historical Society to offer self-guided tours by using a free mobile app called PocketSights. These tours are "free roam tours" where you can either walk and/or drive from location to location in any order you choose.

• Historic Southport (24 locations)
• Historic Monuments and Markers (38 locations)
• Safe Haven Movie Tour (11 locations)
• African American Heritage Tour (17 locations)

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Historic Downtown Burgaw

The Burgaw Historic District was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in August of 1999. It is located in Pender County. In 1879, Burgaw was designated the county seat. There are many historic homes and buildings within the downtown district. The oldest building in the district is the train depot which was built prior to the Civil War. There is also the historic Pender County Courthouse located in the center of town known as "Court House Square." The courthouse is the focal point which defines the charm and character of the downtown area. Brochures can be pickup for a self-guided walking tour at the Municipal Building, 109 N. Walker St., Burgaw.