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    Guided Nights of Lights Tour in St. Augustine

    See St. Augustine's holiday lights by open-air electric cart with local stories and festive music

    4.8 stars• 84 reviews

    Duration

    45 min - 1 hour

    Ideal For

    Up to 9 people

    Includes

    Guided tour, cart, holiday music

    Highlights

    Ride through St. Augustine's annual Nights of Lights display in an open-air electric golf cart. Your local guide pairs holiday traditions with light historical commentary as the cart travels streets that larger vehicles cannot access.

    • Enjoy holiday music throughout the ride
    • Explore narrow historic streets by electric cart
    • Hear local stories and historical commentary

    Itinerary

    - Meet at Our Departure Location Check in a few minutes before your scheduled departure at our designated meeting point in downtown St. Augustine.

    - Begin Your Holiday Adventure Board our open-air electric golf cart and enjoy festive holiday music as your guide introduces the history behind the Nights of Lights.

    - Explore the Historic District Cruise through downtown while viewing millions of dazzling lights decorating historic buildings, plazas, churches, and landmarks.

    - Discover Hidden Streets Venture down charming side streets like Aviles Street and Cedar Street, where beautifully decorated historic homes and bed & breakfasts create a magical holiday atmosphere that larger vehicles often can't access.

    - See St. Augustine's Iconic Landmarks Pass beautifully illuminated sites including Flagler College, the Lightner Museum, Plaza de la Constitución, and many other historic locations throughout the city.

    • Return to the Departure Location Your tour concludes back at the original meeting point after approximately 45–60 minutes, depending on holiday traffic.

    What's Included

    • Guided Nights of Lights tour
    • Local guide
    • Open-air electric golf cart transportation
    • Holiday music

    Important details

    • Dogs are welcome; on shared tours, other guests may be notified that a dog will join the group
    • Arrive 10–15 minutes before departure for check-in
    • Parking is not included; allow extra time for downtown traffic and parking
    • Do not bring glass containers onboard

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are nonrefundable. Reschedule at no cost more than 24 hours before departure. If last-minute reserved space is resold, receive a full refund. If extreme weather or flooding prevents operation, receive a full refund or reschedule. No refunds for no-shows caused by parking issues, tardiness, or dinner delays.

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    FAQs

    If driving downtown, arrive at least one hour before your tour; allow even more time on weekends, in December, and during holiday weeks. Parking is limited, and free city shuttles may involve waits plus a 10–15 minute walk to the departure location.

    Yes. Bring warm beverages to enjoy during the tour, but do not bring glass containers onboard.

    Meeting details

    143 Cordova Street Parking, St. Augustine, FL 32084

    Experience provided by Explore Tours And Pickups

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    Private Tour

    $265

    Up to 9 seats automatically - 10 seats upon request

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    Per Row

    $127.20

    1 row is 3 seats

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    84 reviews•Google Maps
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    Karen stands out as the star of this St. Augustine touring operation, mentioned by name repeatedly for her exceptional knowledge and storytelling abilities. Visitors rave about her depth of historical expertise, noting she's not only spent over a decade in the city but has even written a book on its history. The intimate small-group golf cart format gets consistent praise for being easy to navigate, quiet enough to hear everything clearly, and perfect for covering lots of ground without the hassle of walking or dealing with downtown parking nightmares. Multiple guests loved using this as their first activity to get oriented with the city, with tours spanning from the Fountain of Youth to significant civil rights sites. The electric carts accommodate various ages comfortably, making them accessible for older travelers and engaging enough for kids. A couple of hiccups do appear in the feedback. One family had an unfortunate pre-tour phone interaction where staff came across as impatient when they were running slightly late, though the actual tour guide salvaged the experience. More significantly, a Night of Lights tour disappointed guests when the driver prioritized speed over views, keeping them on the wrong side of the street where they couldn't properly see the displays. That particular guide also didn't provide any historical context or information, which felt like a missed opportunity given what seems to be the company's usual standard. Other guides like Matthew and Mark also earn shoutouts for their engaging, knowledgeable presentations, so your experience quality may vary depending on who's behind the wheel. Overall though, most visitors felt they got genuine value from these personalized tours.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Mark was excellent! We explored the highlights of the Oldest “continuously occupied” City in America. This career Principal and highly historian shocked me with how St Augustine and the country was founded that’s overlooked in our school books. I highly recommend! Well worth your time and money.

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    Tom

    September 11, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Mark was excellent! We explored the highlights of the Oldest “continuously occupied” City in America. This career Principal and highly historian shocked me with how St Augustine and the country was founded that’s overlooked in our school books. I highly recommend! Well worth your time and money.

    Photo of Tom

    Tom

    September 11, 2026

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