Hermann Trolley

The trolley in Hermann is a brilliant idea! They have several different drivers that take you all around to the 5 – 6 wineries in the area all for only $ 15 a person for the day! This year we stayed a little ways out of town, but the trolley still came and picked our group up at the door! The drivers are all so courteous, each with their own fun personality! You can also leave any wine you buy on the trolley to pickup later, which is great so you can enjoy the day without lugging around heavy bottles/​boxes of wine. I would definitely recommend the Hermann trolley as it keeps my friends and I coming back each year. Where else can you be driven around from winery to winery without any worry about making it back home safely?!

I have been to wineries all over the country and I have yet to find any place that has something as awesome as the Hermann Trolley!!! It is probably 90% of the reason I even keep coming back to Hermann. Where else can get a DD to a bunch of wineries for a full day for $ 15 a person?
This was my fourth time to Hermann and the Hermann Trolley was just as good as ever! We stayed off the beaten path at an AirBNB, so I was worried we would have to walk to get the trolley. Not so! They sent someone to our front door within 5 minutes of calling! I was SO impressed. Although you can call for a ride anytime of day, if you go on a Saturday, a trolley will probably stop by within 20 minutes of any winery you drink at… which is great. All of the drivers are so friendly and helpful. They help you on and off the trolley at each stop. Not only are they courteous, but they are a lot of fun! I love the music they play, and who doesn’t love a driver that keeps encouraging you to drink as much as you can?! In sum, the only way to get around Hermann! The only downside is that they spoil you so much that you’re bound to be disappointed when you visit another set of wineries!

My boyfriend surprised me with a trolley wine tour in the small Missouri German town of Hermann… and it was awesome! You’ll want to ride into town via Amtrak where they’ll pick you up at the station – from then on it’s up to you! For a mere $ 15 bucks per person you’ll get a wristband that’s good for the day.
IT’S WORTH EVERY PENNY!
They have a few trolleys that run throughout the town so there’s never a wait when calling to ask for a ride elsewhere. The wineries on their tour list are as follows: Stone Hill, Adam Puchta, Hermannhof, Star Lane /​Three Saints, Oak Glenn, and Tin Mill Brewery. My personal favorite by far was Adam Puchta (review to follow). We even were able to dropped off at our hotel and the station next day.
This trolley is definitely a party. The drivers all have personalities that really shine and keep you entertained. The energy on the trolley by the end of the night was incredible. It would be impossible to have a bad time here.

Friendly service.
We were picked up from the Amtrak station in Hermann. The driver told us that he was taking us to a winery that we would really enjoy, we should have asked him which one. He took us to Adam Puchta Winery, next time I will tell him to skip that one. There really is nothing there to see. Wine tasting costs $ 5 to have a taste of 8 wines that are poured in a little plastic cup with not enough wine to even get a good taste. There is an overpriced gift shop there. I have a problem with the driver just taking us there and dropping us off at such a desolate place only to have to wait for him to come back to pick us up. (Wondering if the driver gets a kickback for taking people to Puchta Winery)
If you know what and where you want to go, speak up and you will be fine.

Awesome service, fun drivers, great music, & so convenient. Taking the trolley is the best way to go if you are touring Hermann for the day. Hop on, hop off…& if you need a pick up give them a call & they’ll come & get you. The drivers have great attitudes. Singing & dancing to some good music as you ride throughout wine country is the way to go.

If you visit Hermann and plan to do any wine tours… hooking up with John and Kevin for a trolley ride is a MUST. They take care of you 100% and are there to make sure you have the best time possible. The trolley allows you to relax and enjoy the day without feeling like your on a scheduled bus tour. Will always ride with them when we return. Such a great deal too.

Kevin and his crew were great last weekend at Oktoberfest!
They put up with lots of shenanigans from inebriated riders.
Call these guys when you get there and use them every day.

The Hermann Trolley is probably my favorite part of the entire Hermann experience and trip! Not only is it nice for everyone to be able to enjoy tasting and drinking and not have to drive, but you can carry on your cooler, ride with windows down, and listen to music. More than anything their speed, efficientcy, and customer service is out of this world! The best part of the entire experience are the drivers — Kevin who I think owns it is awesome!

My favorite thing to do is wine tasting. Unfortunately, that means making someone the designated driver, which can either lead to disappointment (if you get stuck being the DD) or guilt if it is someone else (although you can always drink that guilt away :)). I guess the third option is to hire a private limo/​tour bus for the day, but that’s WICKED expensive… luckily, Hermann Trolley to the rescue!
I can’t say enough good things about them. They pick you up 5 minutes after you call them. We were staying at the Harbor House Inn and Suites and they picked us up right in front. They had tons of trolleys running the whole day and the men who drove the trolleys were AWESOME. They have such fun names like «Tiny.» Our favorite was Cowboy. The trolleys were clean and comfortable and SO affordable ($ 15 for the whole day per person). It was such a nice change from a taxi or limo. I’ve tried looking into other places with wineries in the area (e.g., southern Illinois, the Chicagoland area, etc.) and no one seems to have anything like this. They were probably 95% of the reason my friends and I came to Hermann. I definitely plan to return to Hermann and will be riding the trolleys again!

Kevin the trolley man and the Hermann Trolley are fantastic! The perfect way to get around to all the wineries, without worrying about who is driving. When we asked Kevin how late he was running, his reply was, «Till you’re done!» Nice! He is always willing to offer opinions/​recommendations and has helped my group find some excellent places that we wouldn’t have otherwise. (ex– the pizza at Sharps Corner Tavern — delicious and cheap!) His rate has gone up to $ 15 a day due to gas prices — but I think this is still a steal. Have used the shuttle for 5 separate weekend trips now and will be back again, for sure.

You can’t get any better service than Kevin offers. Despite the many folks he shuttles around all day, he makes you feel that you are the most special & important customer he has, going out of his way to make sure you visit the wineries you want. We’ve used his service for two years in a row, and he was consistently awesome. Such a bargain – I honestly think he doesn’t charge enough. It’s nice not to have to worry about driving, to know someone who knows the area so well and who is only a phone call away He happily gets you no matter where you are staying in town. I’m definitely a customer for as long as he’ll cart me around Hermann each year!!!

Great friendly service! We rode this around all day and it was worth $ 10/​person. Kevin, our driver was awesome. He was upbeat, funny and kept everyone happy.
We opted for the trolley because we didn’t want to drive after visiting multiple wineries. Plus being Oktoberfest we knew traffic and parking in the small town would be a mess.
This is a great option if you don’t want to drive or came in on the train. They will take you around starting about 9 am — till late at night. I think their normal hours are till about 10pm, but during Oktoberfest they ran past midnight.
They visit Hermannhof, Stone Hill, Adam Puchta, and Oak Glenn. They’ll also take you any where in Hermann if they aren’t too busy. Kevin will give you his cell so you can call him when you need a ride. They have two trollies and basically circle the town all day so you never have to wait more than 20 minutes if that for them.
The only downside is that there’s no a/​c on the trolley and it can get pretty hot when the weather is warm.

Awesome. Just awesome.
For a $ 10 daily pass, the guys who operate this trolley will pick you up wherever you are in Hermann and take you where you want to go. They stay on call all day. Whenever you need a pick up, just call them, they’ll be on their way.
The trolley delivers you to the local wineries, picks you up about an hour and a half later, and helps you continue on your boozy way. After a day of wine tastings, beer tastings, and general drinkings, this trolley will be your new BFF — if only for avoiding a DUI.
The drivers/​owners are super friendly, full of local information, and lots of fun. Definitely worth the ticket price.
$ 10 day pass — 10 am to 7:30 pm
$ 5 night pass — 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
$ 5 one way
$ 20 tours

Great service! This is a lifesaver if you come in on the train — I can’t imagine getting around without it. They can also be your designated driver if you are touring the wineries.