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Celebrate the Season on Charleston's Festival of Lights Holiday Tour
Make this holiday season shine with a joyful evening on Charleston’s festive city tour. The Festival of Lights Holiday Tour brings you straight to the Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights, one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved seasonal events. With more than two million lights, festive food and fun activities for all ages, this experience brings holiday cheer to life.
A Wonderful Way to Celebrate the Holiday Season!
Tour Highlights
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Over 2 million lights and festive fun for all ages.
Holiday Cheer
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Round-trip transportation from Downtown Charleston included.
Stress-Free Travel
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See over 700 light displays from the comfort of your seat.
Dazzling Displays
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Enjoy 90 minutes to shop, snack and see Santa.
Explore and Enjoy
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Holiday-themed surprise gift for every guest.
Holiday Gift
The tour departs from the Charleston Visitor Center. After your ride to James Island County Park, your vehicle will enter the Festival Drive, where you can enjoy a relaxing journey through hundreds of brilliant holiday light displays.
Once the drive is complete, guests will have 90 minutes to explore the festival on foot. From meeting Santa, snacking on seasonal treats, and shopping for souvenirs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
For an additional fee, guests can hop on the Festival Express train or visit the Reindeer Workshop to make a furry friend.
The tour concludes with a return to the Visitor Center, arriving back in Downtown Charleston.
Tickets & Schedule
WHERE
Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting Street
WHEN
November 14 – December 31, 2025.
5:00 pm.
DURATION
3.5 hours.
ACCESSIBILITY
For accessible tour: We request that you give us a minimum of 24-hour notice so that we can have the proper vehicle available to accommodate. Please contact our office at (854) 264-8687 to schedule in advance. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are required – Date, time and boarding location are confirmed with booking. Ticket and receipt sent by e-mail at time of purchase. Reservation-based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time by calling 854-222-7311.