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Gather your crew for a private, two-hour Custom Christmas Trolley Tour in Nashville. Bring drinks, set the playlist, and design a lights route across Davidson County for an easy, festive night out.
Gather your crew for a private, two-hour Custom Christmas Trolley Tour in Nashville. Bring drinks, set the playlist, and design a lights route across Davidson County for an easy, festive night out.
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On crisp winter evenings in Nashville, the Custom Christmas Trolley Tour offers a two-hour, private buyout that turns the city's holiday lights into your personal parade. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, this experience departs from East Nashville Beer Works (320 E Trinity Lane) where the Christmas Vacation pop-up sets the mood, and it accommodates up to 20 riders for a fully decorated, heated trolley ride. You bring the crew and the playlist; the trolley brings the driver, small gifts, and the peace of not driving between stops.
This is not a cookie-cutter lights route. Guests customize the itinerary anywhere inside Davidson County—neighborhood light-hunting, a stop at the downtown Christmas tree for photos, a brewery patio, or a string of favorite holiday-front displays. Drivers can drop you at locations across Nashville, but the two-hour window and the return-to-base requirement mean your route should be tight and planful. The trolley has Bluetooth so your group's music takes center stage; cans and plastic bottles are welcome on board (no glass).
The vehicle itself is practical holiday theater: enclosed and heated for rain, snow, or cold nights, dressed in seasonal decor, and staged for group photos. It's ideal for family gatherings, office parties, friend groups, or anyone who wants an upbeat, stress-free evening without navigating city traffic or parking. Pets are permitted on private tours, though breweries and some venues may limit indoor access for animals—check ahead if you plan a dog-friendly stop.
Operational details matter: the buyout runs $600 per trolley for up to 20 guests and lasts two hours. Tours must depart from and return to East Nashville Beer Works within that slot, and organizers recommend arriving 30 minutes early to check in, use restrooms, and load food or drinks. The operator allows BYO snacks and beverages in non-glass containers and hands out small gifts during the ride. Cancellations are not accepted, and while the trolley runs in most weather, extreme events are handled case-by-case.
What sets this experience apart is its blend of control and convenience: you map the festive narrative, the driver handles the logistics, and the trolley becomes your moving holiday parlor. For anyone visiting Nashville during the season, it’s a high-impact, low-effort way to see illuminated neighborhoods, gather a group, and make holiday photos that feel intentional rather than rushed. Plan your route to include a mix of residential displays and city landmarks; common photo stops include the downtown Christmas tree and festive brewery patios. Remember to schedule a bathroom break—drivers cannot extend the two-hour window—and pack layered outerwear for stepping out at stops. Because the trolley is not ADA accessible, guests with mobility needs should contact the operator ahead of booking to confirm accommodations or alternate arrangements options.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal fitness required; guests remain seated with short walks at photo stops.
Yes—guests may bring beverages and snacks but no glass containers; small coolers must fit under your seat.
Yes; the tour is suitable for all ages though some bar stops can be 21+. Dogs are allowed on private tours but venue access varies.
All tours must depart from and return to East Nashville Beer Works (320 E Trinity Lane). Arrive 30 minutes early to check in.
The private buyout is $600 per trolley and accommodates up to 20 guests for a two-hour tour.
Trolleys operate in rain, snow, or cold—vehicles are enclosed and heated. Cancellations are rare and handled case-by-case; refunds are not offered for weather-based no-shows.
No—the trolley is not ADA accessible. Guests with mobility needs should contact the operator before booking to discuss alternatives.
East Nashville’s neighborhood holiday displays and brewery-pop events have become a seasonal tradition that brings local businesses and communities together.
Bring reusable containers, pack out trash, and keep glass off the trolley. Combine stops to reduce extra vehicle trips and limit engine idling where possible.
Music City Brew Hop is a Nashville-based tour operator that runs hop-on, hop-off brewery shuttles, guided walking tastings, and seasonal public events focused on the local craft beer scene. The company offers two flexible Brew Hop loops — **The Brew Hop - EAST LOOP** and **The Brew Hop - WEST LOOP** — each featuring six stops and a convenient start at The Omni Hotel Bongo Java Coffee Shop. The Brew Hop loops operate with hop-on, hop-off service from **noon to 7 PM**, letting guests create a custom brewery day at their own pace. For those who prefer walking, **The Hop Walk** is a 3-hour guided tour through Downtown and The Gulch that includes pints at four craft breweries, guided tastings, and a specialty flight. Seasonal public events include the **Holiday Lights Public Tour**, a BYOB evening with 45 minutes of neighborhood light viewing, a brewery stop with a pint, and a photo opportunity at the State Capitol Christmas Tree with festive music, candy canes, and a small gift. The **Halloween Hop** is scheduled for **October 25, 2025**, and includes trolley rides to four breweries and cideries, on-site activities and drinks, and an after-party with live music at Jackalope Brewing; guests who visit all stops may enter raffle prize opportunities. All tours start at clearly listed meeting points and highlight a curated selection of local breweries and neighborhood character, giving guests straightforward options for sightseeing and craft beer sampling throughout Nashville.
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