About this tour
When Ben from our team rolled up to The Trolley Pub in Columbus, we found ourselves on a pedal-powered electric trolley cruising around Ohio's capital with a group of mates, beers in hand. It's part pub crawl, part city tour — you pedal (or mostly ride, thanks to the electric assist) while stopping at partner bars for deals and taking in Columbus's neighbourhoods. Two hours, up to 36 people per trolley, BYOB within limits, and a sober captain steering the ship. It's less about fitness and more about having a laugh while seeing what the city's got.
Highlights
- Electric assist means the pedalling feels optional, not obligatory
- Partner bar stops with exclusive discounts break up the ride nicely
- Sober captain handles navigation — you focus on the view
- Bring your own beer (up to 36oz per person) keeps it affordable
- Stereo system pumps tunes while you cruise
- Five non-pedal seats accommodate folks who can't cycle
- Minimum six riders means it actually launches — no solo bookings
What to expect
The day kicks off with a liability waiver (everyone over 21 signs one, under-21s need a parent along), then you're handed a helmet if you want it and briefed on how the electric trolley works. The rig's got a cooler on board with ice, so you crack your own drinks as you roll. Ben found the electric assist genuinely let you ease off the pedalling and actually clock the sights rather than gasping for breath. The captain plots a route and stops at partner venues of your choice — bars where you'll get a discount if you're keen for a proper drink rather than nursing what you brought. Pacing depends on your group's vibe: faster cruises focus on sightseeing, slower ones are pub-stop heavy. Most groups are mates or small teams out for a session, so the energy's social but not raucous.
What travellers say
- Electric assist removes fitness barrier — cruising beats sweating
- Partner bar discounts offset the cost of your own drinks
- Sober captain keeps everyone safe and on-brand
- Good for groups; infants and mobility-limited riders catered for
- Two hours is tight enough to stay fun, long enough to cover ground
- Minimum six riders means solo and small groups often cancel
- Under-21s can't drink, dampening the pub crawl vibe
- Partner bar stops depend on your group choosing well
- Two-hour window feels rushed if you want proper pub time
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works brilliantly for a group of six or more wanting to see Columbus without hiring a coach or renting a party bus. The electric assist is genuinely helpful — you're not grinding uphill if you don't want to. Partner discounts stack up, especially if you're into bar stops. Small children can ride in a pram, and there's space for people with mobility limits. It's a reliable way to blitz through multiple neighbourhoods in two hours.
You need a minimum of six riders or the tour cancels — book with a proper group or risk being bumped. Under-21s can come but need a guardian and can't touch alcohol, which might feel awkward on what's marketed as a boozy experience. The two-hour window is tight if you want proper drinkat every stop. Columbus weather matters: summer heat or winter cold will affect how pleasant the pedalling feels. Liability waiver is non-negotiable, so know you're signing on for a structured activity. What's included: helmets, ice, cooler, sober captain, stereo, partner discounts. You bring beer (or wine), snacks, and tips if service impresses.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.