Step back in time and discover how three generations of the Mayo family celebrated the season at the Mayowood Historic Home

A Mayowood Christmas: Holiday Traditions of the Mayo Family

A Mayowood Christmas: Holiday History Tour

Step into the magic of Christmas past with Rochester Trolley & Tour Company’s new holiday tour – A Mayowood Christmas. This festive version of our popular To Heal the Sick Tour takes you inside the Mayowood Historic Home, beautifully decorated for the holiday season.

Guests will experience how three generations of the Mayo family celebrated Christmas, with traditions spanning the early 1900s through the mid-century years. From twinkling decorations and nostalgic holiday stories to the legendary Emma’s Cookies baked with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, Mayowood comes alive with warmth and history.

Along the way, our guide will share the stories of the Mayo family, the founding of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, and the traditions that shaped both Rochester and the Mayo family.

A Mayowood Christmas - Holiday History Tour highlights:

🎄 Guided tour of the Mayowood Historic Home beautifully decorated for Christmas

📜 Stories of the Mayo family’s holiday traditions through three generations

🍪 A taste of nostalgia with Emma’s famous Christmas cookies

🏛️ Explore the legacy of the Mayo family and the world-renowned Mayo Clinic

🎶 Seasonal charm, festive décor, and holiday storytelling throughout the mansion

🚌 Comfortable trolley ride with expert narration and history along the way

💡 Perfect for visitors, history buffs, and Mayo Clinic guests

📅 Tours on (most) Wednesdays and Fridays – Book early to reserve your seat!

Taste tradition, hear the stories, and see the splendor—join us for A Mayowood Christmas this holiday season.

👉 Reserve your seat by clicking the button below!

This tour is operated by Star Transportation LLC DBA Rochester Trolley & Tour Co. This tour is not operated by the Mayo Clinic (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)