EGG HARBOR GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Murder & Mayhem: An After‑Dark Trolley Through Egg Harbor’s Darkest Crimes
A guided trolley tour that traces Door County’s most notorious crimes—this guide distills the practical facts you need to book, attend, and understand the Murder & Mayhem Tour.
Murder & Mayhem: An After‑Dark Trolley Through Egg Harbor’s Darkest Crimes.
Board the Door County Trolley for a spine‑tingling, 3.25‑hour journey that threads through Egg Harbor and the peninsula, stopping at notorious crime scenes and recounting the Canal Shack Killing, the Furnace Murder and other dark chapters of Door County history. Expert guides deliver intimate, bone‑chilling stories as the trolley retraces the steps of criminals and victims alike.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Infamous Local Crimes
The tour focuses on Door County’s most notorious cases, including the Canal Shack Killing and the Furnace Murder, unpacking the crimes, the victims and the lingering mysteries that haunt the peninsula.
Expert, Story‑Driven Commentary
Guides lead the narrative, weaving forensic detail and local lore into a spine‑tingling sequence of stops that aim to explain who, how and why these crimes mattered to the county.
Bone‑Chilling Evenings on the Trolley
An evening trolley ride amplifies the tour’s mood—guests hear raw, intimate stories of mayhem while the trolley moves through the streets of Egg Harbor and beyond.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Expect a guided, narrative‑driven progression: board the trolley, then follow a curated route that stops at key sites tied to the peninsula’s most notorious crimes; along the way guides recount the Canal Shack Killing, the Furnace Murder and other disturbing local cases in intimate detail.
THE HISTORY
Infamous Local Crimes
The tour focuses on Door County’s most notorious cases, including the Canal Shack Killing and the Furnace Murder, unpacking the crimes, the victims and the lingering mysteries that haunt the peninsula.
THE GUIDE
Expert, Story‑Driven Commentary
Guides lead the narrative, weaving forensic detail and local lore into a spine‑tingling sequence of stops that aim to explain who, how and why these crimes mattered to the county.
THE ATMOSPHERE
Bone‑Chilling Evenings on the Trolley
An evening trolley ride amplifies the tour’s mood—guests hear raw, intimate stories of mayhem while the trolley moves through the streets of Egg Harbor and beyond.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Runs Memorial Day Weekend and June–October (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat), plus November 1; departure times are 6:30pm in June–September and 5:30pm in October–November; total duration is 3.25 hours.
Advance purchase is recommended—tours often sell out—and tickets are non‑refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Ticket price does not include tax and processing.
The tour departs from the Door County Trolley Station at 8030 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209; arrive at the meeting point on time for evening departures.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Murder & Mayhem Tour?
The tour runs approximately 3.25 hours.
When does the tour operate and what are the departure times?
Runs Memorial Day Weekend and June–October (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat), plus November 1. Departure time is 6:30pm in June–September and 5:30pm in October–November.
Where do we meet for the tour?
Pick up is at the Door County Trolley Station – 8030 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209.
Can children join the tour?
No. Children under 9 years old are not allowed on this tour.
Are the trolleys wheelchair accessible?
No. Trolleys are not wheelchair accessible.
What is the refund or rescheduling policy?
Tour tickets are non‑refundable and cannot be rescheduled for any reason.