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Walk in the

Footsteps of

Medical History

MAYO HISTORY TOUR

Discover the story behind the world-famous

Mayo Clinic and the people who transformed

Rochester into an international destination

for healing.

Guided Trolley Tour • Includes Admission into the Mayowood Mansion • Wednesdays & Fridays

World-Famous History

Discover the people, passion, and pioneering spirit that built the Mayo Clinic.

Mansion Admission Included

Your tour includes admission and a guided tour of the Mayowood Mansion.

Guided Trolley Tour

Relax and enjoy the sights as our local guides bring Rochester's incredible story to life.

Every great city has a story.

This is ours.

Rochester wasn't always known around the world. Long before millions of patients traveled here seeking hope and healing, it was a small Midwestern farming community.

Discovered how one devastating tornado, a pioneering family, and a commitment to compassionate care forever changed the city and modern medicine.

Join Rochester Trolley & Tour Company for a fascinating guided journey through the places, people, and events that shaped one of the most respected medical institutions in the world.

Local History. Lasting Impact.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Discover the origins of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
  • Admission to the Mayowood Mansion
  • Travel comfortably aboard a Rochester Trolley
  • Hear fascinating stories from knowledgeable local guides
  • Visit iconic Rochester landmarks and historic locations
  • Learn how innovation and compassion transformed modern medicine

QUICK FACTS

  • Duration: 3.5 Hours
  • Tour Type: Guided Trolley Tour
  • Includes: Mayowood Mansion Admission
  • Walking: Minimal
  • Perfect For: Visitors, Mayo patients & families, History Lovers

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

9:00 AM

Depart UMR Student Center


Board the trolley and meet your guide as your journey through Rochester's remarkable medical history begins.

9:05 AM

Guided Trolley Tour begins


Travel through downtown Rochester and historic neighborhoods while learning the incredible story behind the city that changed medicine forever.

10:45 AM

Guided Tour of Mayowood Historic Home


Arrive at the beautiful Mayowood Historic Home, the former residence of Dr. Charles H. Mayo and his family.

12:20 PM

Return to Downtown Rochester


Relax aboard the trolley as you return to downtown Rochester. Your guide will conclude the tour with additional stories and answer any remaining questions.