Last updated: September 24, 2026
Thing to Do
Take a Trolley Tour
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Trolley tours are offered on a seasonal basis
90-minute guided trolley tours of Valley Forge National Historical Park are ADA accessible and administered by The Encampment Store. Tours follow the Encampment Tour route and depart from the front of the visitor center. Trolleys make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters.
Reservations
Call The Encampment Store at 610-624-5010 to reserve your tickets.
Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.
Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.
Trolley Tours 2026 Schedule
March 14 – March 15: Start up weekend at 11am | 1pm | 3pm
March 21 – June 7: Weekends only at 11am | 1pm | 3pm
Friday, April 3 and Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): Holiday tours at 11am | 1pm | 3pm
June 8 – September 7: Daily at 11am | 1pm | 3pm
July 3 – 5*: Daily at 10:30am | 12:30pm | 2:30pm
*Please note: tours July 4, 2026 will be first come, first served
September 12 – October 31: Weekends only at 11am | 1pm | 3pm
Monday, October 12 (Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day): Holiday tours at 11am | 1pm | 3pm
November 1 – November 22: Weekends only (weather permitting) at 12pm | 2pm
Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day): 12pm | 2pm
November 27 – November 29: Thanksgiving holiday weekend tours at 11am | 1pm | 3pm
December 26 – December 31: Daily at 11am | 1pm | 3pm
Ticket Prices
$24 – Adults
$22 – Students / Seniors (62+) / Military
$14 – Children 11 & Under
Details
Duration
90 Minutes
Activity
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
Board the trolley at the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Trolleys follow the Encampment Tour route and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade (stop #2) and Washington's Headquarters (stop #5). The tour ends back at the visitor center.
Age(s)
All ages welcome.
Pets Allowed
No
Designated service animals are allowed.
Activity Fee
Yes
Ticket Prices
$24 – Adults
$22 – Students / Seniors (62+) / Military
$14 – Children 11 & Under
Location
Visitor Center at Valley Forge
Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.
Reservations
Yes
Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. If you would like to make a reservation, please call (610) 624-5010.
Season
Trolleys run from March to December. See the full schedule for specific dates and times.
Time of Day
Day
11am, 1pm, and 3pm (special holidays may have different tour times—please check the full schedule for more details)
Accessibility Information
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The trolley tour is wheelchair accessible. The trolley can accommodate up to 2 wheelchairs.
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Visitors with limited mobility should note that the group does move over uneven surfaces at Muhlenberg's Brigade (first extended stop) and that it takes few minutes to exit the trolley and reach the Washington’s Headquarters area (second extended stop).