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    Grinch Holiday Ride in St. Augustine

    Ride with the Grinch for holiday mischief, music, and photo moments

    4.9 stars• 1.2K reviews

    Duration

    35–45 mins

    Ideal For

    8 to 9 people

    Includes

    VIP boarding, character ride

    Highlights

    Climb aboard an open-air electric shuttle for a Grinch-led ride through St. Augustine's historic downtown. Sing along to Whoville classics as the costumed Mean One stirs up holiday loathing, antics, and photo opportunities.

    • See dazzling holiday lights on evening rides
    • Join interactive Grinch shenanigans on daytime rides
    • Sing along to Whoville classics with the character driver
    • Capture photo moments amid the holiday mischief

    What's Included

    • Open-air electric shuttle ride
    • Grinch character driver
    • VIP boarding

    Important details

    • Arrive 10 minutes early for daytime rides and wait on the church steps
    • Arrive 30 minutes early for evening rides and check in before boarding
    • Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
    • Requires climbing into and out of the electric shuttle
    • No pets or outside alcohol
    • A participant waiver and release of liability is required for everyone in your party
    • Rides operate rain or shine
    • Seats are unassigned and may face rearward
    • Includes slight adult humor, and the costumed Grinch may alarm small children

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund minus processing fees with at least 48 hours' notice. No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours, same-day cancellations, partial attendance, no-shows, or late arrivals.

    Product ID: V33V5F

    FAQs

    No on-site parking is provided. Parking is limited and traffic can be heavy, so leave early.

    Bring an umbrella or poncho if rain is forecast; umbrellas are not provided. Bring your own cozy blanket on colder evenings.

    Infant car seats and carriers cannot be accommodated. Infants require a body harness for safety.

    Meeting details

    Day rides: Grace United Methodist Church, 8 Carerra Street; night rides: 47 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

    Experience provided by The Tasting Tours

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    Passenger

    $48.82

    Passenger - Daytime

    0

    Private Ride (Up to 9)

    $390.60

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    1.2K reviews•Google Maps
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    This St. Augustine food and wine tour gets visitors genuinely excited, and it's clear the guides make all the difference. People rave about how Rob, Kimberly, René, and Mandy don't just shuttle you around on a golf cart – they bring the city's history alive while introducing you to restaurants you'd never discover on your own. The experience hits that sweet spot of being educational without feeling like a history lecture, with guides who know when to share fascinating tidbits and when to just let you enjoy the moment. Several reviewers mention celebrating birthdays, and the staff consistently goes out of their way to make those occasions special with thoughtful surprises. What really stands out is the quality and variety of the food and drink at each stop. You'll hit four different locations, and reviewers emphasize you'll leave genuinely full – this isn't one of those tours with tiny portions. The wine pours generously (sometimes more than people can finish), and everything arrives freshly prepared right when your group shows up. That precision requires a tight schedule, though, so take the advice seriously about arriving 15 minutes early. One couple learned this the hard way by being just a minute late, though their guide Mandy graciously helped them catch up. Whether you're visiting for the first time or you're a local looking to see your city differently, this seems to be a consistently wonderful experience that people call the highlight of their trip.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Judi was the best! I would take this tour over and over again as well as recommend it! Best experience.

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    Sabrina Williams

    September 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Judi was the best! I would take this tour over and over again as well as recommend it! Best experience.

    Photo of Sabrina Williams

    Sabrina Williams

    September 1, 2026

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