Getaway to Murder

Sarasota, FL | Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen
2026-08-01 19:30 - 2027-08-01 22:30, 2026-08-08 19:30 - 2027-08-08 22:30, 2026-08-15 19:30 - 2027-08-15 22:30, 2026-08-22 19:30 - 2027-08-22 22:30, 2026-08-29 19:30 - 2027-08-29 22:30, 2026-09-05 19:30 - 2027-09-05 22:30, 2026-09-12 19:30 - 2027-09-12 22:30, 2026-09-19 19:30 - 2027-09-19 22:30 (America/New_York) and 19 more dates | DISCOVER SARASOTA TOURS, 1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Hop on board our Murder Mystery Trolley to solve the Circus Queen’s murder in a fun and interactive theatrical performance.
This 90-minute fantasy murder-solving tour visits many circus locations in Sarasota on a rolling adventure, where colorful characters jump aboard to add clues and hilarity for the guests. Circus-themed costumes encouraged, so come dressed to kill!
Upon booking, guests can choose to be cast in a role and receive their costume pieces, props and scripts upon arrival at the Trolley Cottage. There is no acting. You are only reading lines in a script for speaking parts or wearing a prop for non-speaking parts. In order for the show to work we highly encourage guests to participate— it’s easy and fun! Arrive early if you want to play a part!
Guests 21 and older can enjoy complimentary beer or wine at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar, and browse through our Trolley Cottage Gift Shop full of fun circus-themed merchandise and other treasures before boarding.
Please BOOK IN ADVANCE as this tour sells out every week and has limited seats!
ALL guests must be 12+.
Details

Fort Myers - Murder Mystery Dinner Train
2027-03-14 00:00 - 2027-03-15 00:59 (America/New_York) | SEM GULF – COLONIAL STATION, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33966, United States
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun – All tickets $129*
Sat – All tickets $135*
*Ticket price does not include taxes or gratuities. Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea included. Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks may be purchased on board the train with cash or credit.
Need to make reservations over the phone, want to purchase a gift certificate, make a group reservation, or have general questions about your upcoming unique dining experience with a five-course dinner and murder mystery show? Give us a call at (239) 275-8487.
Below, you will find the address to our passenger depot, the Colonial Station, in Fort Myers, FL, phone numbers, hours of operation, and directions from the major roads. We’re just a short drive away from many cities around southern Florida, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Plant City, Kissimmee, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Homestead. Visit our location page for detailed directions to our location at Colonial Station. See our upcoming special events.
Colonial Station
2805 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 275-8487

London, UK - The Murdér Express: Part Deux, The Jewel of the Empire
2027-03-14 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | PEDLEY STREET STATION, Arch 63 Pedley Street, London, England, E1 5BW, United Kingdom
THE MURDÉR EXPRESS PART DEUX – JEWEL OF THE EMPIRE
Pedley Street Station, East London, 1937
The year is 1937, the height of the British Empire, and Britain’s most famous archeologist, Dr. Errol Earhart, has unearthed the world’s most valuable diamond, the Jewel of the Empire, which is being transported to the Von Cleethorpes estate via Pedley Street station’s, Murdér Express.
Along for the journey are a host of new characters, including the dashing Errol Earhart and the mysterious Saskia Selikhov as well as some familiar faces…
…It’s not long before the diamond is missing, bodies are beginning to pile up and the clock is ticking to catch a killer and recover the Jewel of the Empire.
We welcome you on board for an incredible murder mystery with a delicious 3 course menu…
…But remember, all is not as it seems and everybody is a suspect, even you.
AUTUMN/WINTER MENU

The lights are dim, the whistle blows, and your adventure aboard The Murdér Express begins. As the mystery unfolds around you, a brand-new seasonal menu will be served, created in partnership with award-winning restaurant Lunar, based at the World of Wedgwood in Staffordshire.
With two AA Rosettes, a place in the Michelin Guide, and a reputation for bold flavours and exceptional quality, Lunar has created a menu suited for first-class travel in 1937.
So, settle into your seat, raise a glass, and enjoy every course as secrets are spilled, alliances shift, and the fate of the world’s most valuable diamond unfolds before your eyes.
You can see the full menu here.
You can see the kids menu here.
AMUSE BOUCHE
Gougères
STARTER
Asparagus Velouté
MAIN COURSE
Beef Bordelaise, Mushrooms, Baby Onions, Orzo, Pom Purée, Red Wine Sauce
DESSERT
Sticky Toﬀee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Ice Cream
PRACTICAL INFO

Duration:
2 hours

Location:
Pedley Steet Station, Arch 63, London, E1 5BW

Age requirement:
5+ (5-14 year-olds are only allowed in shows until 8:00 p.m. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).

Accessibility:
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please inform us in advance if access is required.

Dress code:
There is no formal dress code, guests are very welcome to dress in 1930’s attire for their journey. To help you get into character, we’ll also have a selection of themed accessories available to purchase on the day.

Contact:
For further enquiries, please call +44 (0)20 7139 5063.

Manheim, PA - 18th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 1 PM
2027-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MOUNT HOPE ESTATE & WINERY, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
The 18th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate & Winery kicks off on February 6, 2026 and continues Fridays, Saturdays, select Sundays, and select Weekdays through April 26. Accept this invitation to the interactive culinary “who-done-it,” enjoy a sumptuous four-course meal and the opportunity to become the detective, interrogate the suspects, put the clues together and uncover the truth!
DATES & TICKETS
Enter Victorian Mount Hope Mansion, a most unique setting for a theatrical interactive dining experience. Performances run Fridays, Saturdays, select Sundays and select weekdays, February 6 through April 26, 2026 and are each roughly three hours in length. Dates and times listed below subject to change.
2026 DINNER THEATER IN THE MANSION
Enjoy an enchanting four-course banquet within the historic Mount Hope Mansion while you put together the clues and help solve the mystery! Please Note: Meal choice must be selected at the time of ticket purchase. If you or anyone in your group has allergies, please list them in the comments section at the time of ticket purchase. No substitutions can be made day-of. Menu subject to change.
Traditional Meal
Appetizer
Chicken Croquettes
First Course
Havest Salad: Spring Mix, Orange Segments, Cranberries, Goat Cheese & Apple Vinaigrette
Main Course
Mount Hope Pot Roast served with Mixed Vegetables and Whipped Potatoes
Dessert
Lemon Burst Cake
Alternative Meal
(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan & Vegetarian)
Appetizers
Broccoli Croquettes
First Course
Harvest Salad: Spring Mix, Orange Segments, Cranberries & Apple Vinaigrette
Main Course
Cauliflower Steak served with Mixed Fingerling Potatoes
Dessert
Sorbet du juor
Beverages
Assorted Sodas, Swashbuckler Beer, Mount Hope Wine, Signature Cocktails & Lancaster County Cider Available for Purchase at the Cash Bar
Menu option must be chosen at time of ticket purchase. If you or anyone in your group has allergies, please list them in the comments section at the time of ticket purchase. Menu subject to change without notice. No substitutions.
2026 SCENARIO
You are cordially invited to the Centennial Celebration at Mount Hope Estate in Lancaster County, hosted by Miss Daisy Grubb. Step back to July 4, 1876 for an immersive evening featuring a magnificent four-course meal designed to delight! Featuring personalities from the era, rich historical detail, and special nods to Lancaster County, this fun romp through Americana has something for everyone.
What begins as the social event of the year takes a deadly turn when a guest of honor meets an untimely end just before dinner. As secrets simmer and tempers flare, you’ll be placed in the detective seat to investigate evidence, interrogate suspects, and uncover who turned this into a Centennial Celebration to die for.
Ticket Information
General Admission: $72.95 ($69.95 Ticket + $3.00 Service Fee) • Purchase Today!
Please Note: There is no children’s price for this event.

Reservations are encouraged, as there are a limited amount of tickets and perfromances may sell out quickly.
Murder Mystery tickets will be available for purchase on the Virtual Box Officestarting in early January.
Meal choice must be made at time of ticket purchase. Learn more about Meal Selections here.

The doors to the Gallery open 1 hour prior to the start time. The doors inside the Mansion open ½ hour prior. (Example: 7PM Start Time, 6PM Gallery doors open to begin check-in, 6:30PM Inside Mansion doors open and Bar Service/mingling begin)

Tables seat 8 guests. A seating chart is prepared before the event date. If you purchase all of your tickets in 1 transaction, you and your guests will be seated together automatically at 1 table or, if there are more than 8 in your party, at adjacent tables. If you and the rest of your party are purchasing tickets separately, select one name within your group and have each person purchasing tickets request to be seated with that name in the reservation notes section.

A change to the ticketing system brought about by US FTC Regulation taking place May 12, 2025 requires that both the ticket price and the service fee are combined in the overall ticket pricing. Please review your order during the purchasing process. The initial screen of the ordering process the ticket will display the sum of the ticket price + the service fee with those prices broken out and listed underneath.

Group Reservations
Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more through Mount Hope’s Group Sales Department. This unique and exciting experience makes the perfect setting for our group outing! Private and/or mid-week performances can be scheduled for larger groups! To reserve your spot or to learn more, please visit PaRenFaire.com/Groups
Ticket Exchange Policy

Tickets are non-refundable.
Following the World Health Organization’s declaration on May 5 to the end the COVID global health emergency and the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expiring on May 11, 2023, the ticket no-refunds policy is being upheld in cases of positive Covid testing. Tickets may be exchanged per the Ticket Exchange Policy if applicable.

A $7.50 per ticket fee will be charged for any exchange of dinner theater tickets and must be paid at the time the ticket exchange is made.
Exchange requests must be made by calling the Box Office (717-665-7021), Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM. The order number and new date must be provided at the time of request.

Exchanges cannot be made into a sold-out performance day.
Exchanges will not be made from one event to another.
Tickets do not transfer from one year to a future year. Unused expired tickets are null and void. Exchange Requests will not be honored after the date appearing on the tickets.

Complimentary Tickets cannot be exchanged.
Theater tickets will not be exchanged without fee due to weather. Should a show be cancelled, guests will be notified in advance of the cancellation. Exchanges will only be honored after a total show cancellation by Mount Hope.
