Nights of Lights Tours

“This tour is a holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike and is sure to become one of your favorite holiday memories.”

Voted one of the “Top Ten Places to See Holiday Lights” by National Geographic Traveler.

Caroling to your favorite holiday music, hot cider, and homemade cookies add to the magic of your evening. Guests will receive complimentary magical viewing glasses, handcrafted by Santa’s elves exclusively for our guests. These amazing glasses will enhance the twinkle and glimmer of the lights, making this ride even more special. We’ll be riding nightly. Come share holiday cheer with friends or snuggle up with loved ones and make this your holiday tradition. We’ll warm up the cider!

Where: Tours depart from the Visitor Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL.

When:
Nightly from November 18, 2018 – January 31, 2019.
Continuous departures every 10-15 minutes from 6pm to 8pm.
Private Charters available nightly. 
Please call customer service for group bookings: (904) 829-3800.

Duration: 30 minutes

Parking:

Discounted Parking and walking distance to tour:

• Old Town Welcome Center, 27 San Marco Ave.
• Old Drugstore/Potter’s Wax Museum, 31 Orange St.

New This Year: Nights of Lights – Fast Track Pass

Experience St. Augustine’s 25^th Annual Nights of Lights FASTER with your Fast Track Pass. Guests receive PRIORITY CHECK-IN to Old Town Trolley’s Famous Nights of Lights Tour.

• Fast Track Pass ticket holders access a separate line with a shorter wait time.
• The Fast Track Pass allows guests to pre-select a reserved check-in time.
• Fast Track Pass priority check-in is valid up to one hour following your reserved time.
• Fast Track Passes are limited and times vary according to date. Please see calendar.

Tickets, Cost and Reservation Information

Reservations:
General Admission: Reservations are NOT needed or accepted. Tickets can be used on any operating day through January 31, 2019.
Fast Track Pass: Reservations are required. You may re-schedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time by calling 904-826-3663.

“Nights of Lights has also received accolades from AAA Auto Club as one of the 12 Favorite Places to Catch the Holiday Spirit and the American Bus Association as one of the top 100 events in the country.”

Vote in this Year’s 6th Annual Light Up the Night Contest!

Guests of the Old Town Trolley will help to decide which three businesses will be awarded for having the best light displays in St. Augustine’s original Nights of Lights contest.

2018 Nights of Lights Trolley Entertainment Schedule

Friday, November 23 – The Florida Brass Quintet
Saturday, November 24 – Bells of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Handbells
Friday, November 30 – Landrum Middle School Jazz Band and Drumline
Saturday, December 1 – St. Augustine High School Band
Friday, December 7 – Fruit Cove Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, December 8 – St. Augustine High School Jazz Ambassadors
Friday, December 14 – Nease High School Chorus Group
Saturday, December 15 – St. Augustine High School String Ensemble
Sunday, December 16 – Pedro Menendez High School Band
Wednesday, December 19 – Showtime U.S.A.
Thursday, December 20 – Gamble Rogers Middle School Jazz Band
Friday, December 21 – St. Augustine Concert Band
Saturday, December 22 – Voices of St. Augustine
Sunday, December 23 – Ramona The Band
Tuesday, December 25 – Ramona The Band
Wednesday, December 26 – Saturday, December 29 – The Ancient City Brass Band