A Holiday Tradition Celebrating 31 Years
The holidays are popular for enjoying time-honored traditions like gift-giving, bonding with family, and decorating your home in the spirit of the season. Here in America’s Oldest City, we take the latter to a whole different level. Inspired by an ancient holiday practice brought here by the Spanish of displaying lit candles on window sills, The Annual Nights of Lights is set to brighten up the holidays in The Ancient City once again! To experience the glow of the season and the more than 3 million sparkling white lights adorning every corner of the city, stretching for nearly 20 blocks, take a ride on Old Town Trolley’s Nights of Lights Tour!
Spend less time waiting in line and more time with your loved ones by reserving a private row for you and your family or for that special someone. Your Nights of Lights Trolley will be waiting for you when you arrive.
Over $100 of money saving coupons per guest.
Sing along with carolers on your holiday tour! Don’t forget to wear your complimentary magical viewing glasses for an enhanced, fully-immersive holiday experience and be sure to join us at the end of the tour for complimentary sugar cookies and warm apple cider!
“This tour is a holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike and is sure to become one of your favorite holiday memories.”
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Now in its 31st year, St. Augustine’s award-winning Nights of Lights is admired by a global audience and is well known as one of the “10 Best Holiday Lighting Displays in the World” by National Geographic Traveler.
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You'll be caroling to your favorite holiday music!
Holiday Cheer
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Complimentary sugar cookies and warm apple cider.
Treats
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These amazing glasses will enhance the twinkle and glimmer of the lights, making this ride even more special.
Complimentary Magical Glasses
Tickets & Schedule
WHERE
Tours depart from the Visitor Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive.
WHEN
November 24, 2024 – January 26, 2025
DURATION
Approx. 30-45 minutes. Times vary by date. See calendar for times.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Due to the popularity of the city’s Nights of Lights, be sure to give yourself enough time to park and check in as traffic can be heavy.
Private Charters available nightly. Please call customer service for group bookings: (904) 829-3800.
RESERVATIONS
Admission Reservations: Reservations are required. Reservation based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time by calling 904-337-3780. Maximum of 4 guests per row.
PRICES
1 to 4-guest trolley row: Starting at $72.99
(Private row for your use – maximum of 4 guests per row)
Age Requirements: Children 3 years and younger may be considered a lap child. Toddler carriers and children ages 4 and older are required to have their own seat and must remain seated at all times.
PARKING
24-hour parking is conveniently available at the adjacent Historic Downtown Parking Facility. The cost is $20 per vehicle, per entry. Cash, credit, and debit cards are all accepted. For more information on parking in St. Augustine, please visit the City of St. Augustine website.
Discount parking for trolley guests is available at the nearby Old Town Trolley Welcome Center, 27 San Marco Ave., on a first come, first served basis.
ACCESSIBILITY
For wheelchairs and scooters, a minimum of twenty-four (24) hour notice is recommended. Please call (904) 829-3800 for scheduling. This will allow us time to ensure that a properly equipped vehicle will be made available for your use. Wheelchair accessible trolleys are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
THINGS TO DO IN ST. AUGUSTINE
2024 Performance Calendar
Sponsored by Old Town Trolley Tours, all groups perform from 6pm to 8pm at the Old Town Trolley Nights of Lights Guest Queuing Area – Visitor Information Center.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
St. Augustine High School – SJCCA Jazz Band
Friday, November 29, 2024
St. Augustine High School – SJCCA Classical Guitar Ensemble
Saturday, November 30, 2024
St. Augustine High School – SJCCA Chorus
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Ponte Vedra High School – Drumline
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Liberty Pines Academy – Jazz Band
Friday, December 6, 2024
Gamble Rogers Middle School – Choir
Saturday, December 7, 2024
St. Augustine High School – SJCCA Musical Theatre
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Ponte Vedra High School – Jazz Band
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Beachside High School – Chorus
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Freedom Crossing Academy – Musical Theatre
Friday, December 13, 2024
Sebastian Middle School – Instrumental Ensemble
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Palm Valley Academy – Jazz Band
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Fruit Cove Middle School – Jazz Ensemble
Monday, December 16, 2024
St. Augustine High School – SJCCA Wind Ensemble
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Valley Ridge Academy – Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Beachside High School – Musical Theatre
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Liberty Pines Academy – Musical Theatre Ensemble
Friday, December 20, 2024
Pacetti Bay Middle School – Vocal Ensemble
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Pedro Menendez High School – Musical Theatre-The Falalala Falcons
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Tocoi Creek High School – Jazz Ensemble
Monday, December 23, 2024
Bold City Brass
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Bartram Trail High School – Jazz Combo
Friday, December 27, 2024
R. J. Murray Middle School – SJCCA Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Bold City Brass
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Bold City Brass
Monday, December 30, 2024
Bold City Brass
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Gainesville Brass Quintet