A Chocolate Covered Christmas Carol
The experience begins on the courthouse steps with a preshow featuring Jacob Marley bound in chains. Guests then ride a trolley through town as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future confront Ebenezer Scrooge. Along the journey, Scrooge learns the true spirit of Christmas and distributes chocolate gold coins to children on board.
Dec 19 – Dec 24, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
December 19: kids $16; adults ~~$26~~ $22. December 20: $15; ~~$25~~ $20. December 21: $16; ~~$26~~ $22. December 22: ~~$17~~ $16; ~~$27~~ $24. December 23: ~~$17~~ $16; ~~$27~~ $24. December 24: $16; ~~$26~~ $22. The page does not label the December 20 prices by ticket type.
Neighborhood
Downtown Pensacola
Accessibility
Accessible garage parking with a curb-ramp connection is on site; advance scripts and ASL interpretation are available on request.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive and check in at least 15 minutes before departure to catch the opening preshow and secure your seats.
- Dress in warm layers for the evening, since the preshow takes place outdoors on the courthouse steps.
- Leave strollers in the designated area near boarding, as they cannot be brought onto the trolley.
- Keep photo and video equipment inside the trolley, and use flash sparingly during the tour.
- Remember that tickets are non-refundable donations supporting a volunteer nonprofit organization before you book.
Special Events & Promotions
- The preshow at the old courthouse steps is free to the public.
- Children on the trolley receive chocolate gold coins.
- The listed adult ticket prices are discounted on December 19–24; prices are also reduced for children on December 22–23.
Links & Contact
Run by Pensacola Saenger Theatre
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the Scrooge Tour?
A free public preshow at the old courthouse steps features Jacob Marley, followed by a 25-minute trolley tour with Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children on the trolley receive chocolate gold coins from Scrooge.
Do I need to book a tour ticket?
The Scrooge Tour is ticketed; the preshow at the courthouse steps is free to the public.
How long should I allow for the tour?
The trolley tour lasts 25 minutes, in addition to the preshow.
What will I see in the preshow?
Jacob Marley appears in chains on the steps of the old courthouse before the trolley tour begins.
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