What time do we depart and return?

Departure is 9:00 AM from Rochester-area pickup points; return to Rochester is approximately 6:00 PM, subject to traffic.

Yes. A pre-show dinner at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre is included with your booking; alcoholic drinks are extra.

Participants must be 10 years or older to join this tour.

Yes. Reserved seating for the performance is included with the tour.

Can I request dietary accommodations?

Yes—please note any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so the theater can attempt accommodations.

One-Day Escape to Guys and Dolls: Dinner and Theater from Rochester to Chanhassen | Theater | Events

Q: What about parking at pickup locations?

Parking is available at select pickup points but is at your own risk; Star Transportation, LLC DBA Rochester Trolley & Tour Co. does not assume responsibility for unattended vehicles.

On a Saturday morning in southeastern Minnesota, a comfortable coach lifts a small group out of routine and sets a course for Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, one of the region’s enduring stages for Broadway-style musicals. The pickup rotation starts in Stewartville at 103 20th St NE, Stewartville, MN 55976 and moves through Rochester — including the UMR Student Center, 150 South Broadway Ave. — before rolling toward the Twin Cities for an afternoon of food and theater.

This one-day outing with Rochester Trolley & Tour Co. (operated by Star Transportation, LLC DBA Rochester Trolley & Tour Co.) is built for easy pleasure: round-trip transportation, a pre-show dinner at 11:00 AM, reserved seating for the 1:00 PM performance of Guys and Dolls, and a relaxed return to Rochester around 6:00 PM. The tangible comforts — cushioned coach seats, assigned theater chairs, and a sit-down meal — remove the logistics so you can focus on the performance. Guys and Dolls itself is a compact time machine to 1950s New York, complete with gamblers, showgirls, and Cole Porter–era swagger, making it an ideal choice for audiences who love character-driven comedy and classic songs.

What makes this trip special in a regional recreation sense is the combination: no-fuss transit from small-town pickup points, the communal energy of a dinner-theater room, and the cultural weight of a longstanding company. Chanhassen Dinner Theatre has anchored the Twin Cities arts scene for decades, and the trolley’s curated departures make that experience accessible to audiences who prefer not to drive into metro traffic. The itinerary minimizes walking and maximizes seat time, which suits multigenerational groups and visitors with modest mobility.

Practical notes matter: arrive at pickup ten minutes early and bring booking confirmation. Non-alcoholic beverages are typically included with dinner; alcohol and souvenirs are extra. The minimum age is 10, and if you require dietary accommodations you should note them during booking. Parking at pickup sites is at your own risk; Star Transportation, LLC DBA Rochester Trolley & Tour Co. disclaims responsibility for unattended vehicles.

Seats are reserved in the theater’s dining room, where servers time courses to finish before the curtain. The tour roster typically includes couples, families, solo travelers from Rochester, Stewartville, Zumbrota and Cannon Falls; pickups at Zumbrota Kwik Trip and Cannon Falls Park and Ride simplify regional access. Expect a relaxed pace, polite service, and chance to linger briefly in lobby to buy a program or small souvenir after the bows.

About Rochester Trolley & Tour Company

Rochester Trolley & Tour Company operates guided trolley and motorcoach tours out of Rochester, Minnesota. The company organizes themed day trips and multi‑day itineraries that showcase regional attractions, history, and entertainment.

Offerings include wine tasting excursions, history and true crime narratives, seasonal holiday trips, scenic rail and museum visits, and theater outings.

Signature experiences feature the Three Rivers Winery Tour with guided tastings and a leisurely lunch at Four Daughters Vineyard, and the True Crime: Rochester trolley tour that explores documented local cases narrated by expert guides. Multi‑day departures include a Duluth Winter Village holiday tour, a weeklong New Year’s Eve in Branson getaway, the Minnesota Rail & History Tour highlighting train museums and Lake Superior scenery, and longer national adventures such as Celebrate America 250 and a nine‑day Timeless Texas itinerary.

Additional experiences bring outdoor and cultural highlights: a visit to Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, where Minnesota’s longest cave is featured, a Guthrie Theater Cabaret outing with premium seating and a post‑show Q&A, and a convenient day at the Minnesota State Fair.

Transportation, guided narration, scheduled tastings, museum visits, and curated itineraries are central to each trip. Departure and return logistics originate in Rochester, allowing travelers to relax without driving. Rochester Trolley & Tour Company focuses on small‑group travel logistics and themed storytelling that connect passengers with regional destinations and memorable shared experiences.

Trips are suitable for wine lovers, history buffs, theatergoers, families, and groups seeking curated travel experiences departing from Rochester. Advance reservations are recommended for most departures.