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We operate three core year‑round tours: the Chattanooga Express Trolley Tour (1‑hour city overview), the Derailed Trolley & Train Experience, and the Chattanooga Heritage Tour with Coker Museum.
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Yes, advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekends, holidays, and the Derailed and Heritage tours, which have limited capacity and partner timing.
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You can purchase tickets online through ScenicCityTours.com, or by phone; same‑day, in‑person tickets at the Chattanooga Choo Choo may be available but are not guaranteed.
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Yes and no, the trolley tour is pet friendly as long as your pet is friendly. However, if you are planning on taking the Derailed Trolley and Train Experience, your pet must be registered as a service animal in order to ride the train. For our Holiday Lights tour that Stops at the Chattanooga Zoo, pets are prohibited in the zoo.
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The Express Tour is approximately 1 hour and is designed as a “first stop in Chattanooga” overview with continuous live narration.
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You’ll ride through downtown and along the Tennessee Riverfront, passing key landmarks such as the Chattanooga Choo Choo, the Tennessee Aquarium area, Coolidge Park, and historic neighborhoods while hearing stories about 200 years of Chattanooga history.
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The Derailed Experience combines a guided city trolley tour with a heritage train ride on the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Missionary Ridge Local train highlighting Chattanooga’s rail history, Civil War stories, and scenic views. Your ticket typically includes the train fare; gratuities and parking are not included.
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Plan on four hours, including the trolley portion, transfer time, and the Missionary Ridge Local train ride; exact timing may vary by departure and season.
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The Heritage Tour includes a narrated city trolley ride plus a stop at the Coker Museum, where admission is included, and a visit to Chattanooga National Cemetery, with additional pass‑by views of sites such as Sculpture Fields and major downtown landmarks.
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The Heritage Tour generally lasts around 2.5–hours, including approximately 45 minutes inside the Coker Museum and time at the National Cemetery.
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Yes. Our vintage‑style trolley is enclosed and climate‑controlled with heat and air conditioning to keep you comfortable in most weather conditions.
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Guests need to be able to manage the steps into the trolley and any walking at stops such as Coker Museum, or the train platform. If someone in your party has mobility concerns, please contact us before booking to discuss the best tour and seating options.
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Closed‑lid drinks are usually fine; outside food and messy items are discouraged to keep the trolley clean for all guests.� Check your confirmation or contact us with specific questions.
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Yes, the Express and Heritage tours operate in most weather thanks to the enclosed, climate‑controlled trolley. In cases of severe weather or unsafe conditions, we may delay or cancel and will offer a new time or refund according to the policy on your booking.
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If the Tennessee Valley Railroad portion cannot operate due to weather, operational issues, or minimum‑traveler requirements, you’ll be offered an alternate date, alternative experience, or refund option consistent with the partner’s policy.
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Pricing varies by tour and season, with different rates for adults and children; current prices are always shown at the time of booking on our website
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Yes. We offer group bookings and can arrange private experiences or step‑on guide services for motorcoaches and custom itineraries when availability allows. Please contact us directly for quotes.
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All of our tours blend storytelling with sightseeing, but the Express focuses on a broad city overview, the Heritage Tour leans into Chattanooga’s history and rebirth with museum and cemetery stops, and Derailed emphasizes rail heritage and scenic rail travel.
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Yes. A local guide provides live narration, shares stories and recommendations, and is available to answer questions on all three tours.
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Absolutely. Your guide can suggest restaurants, attractions, and neighborhoods tailored to your interests so you can continue exploring the Scenic City after your trolley or train ride.
