Old Town Trolley's Famous Nights of Lights Tour

Old Town Trolley's Famous Nights of Lights Tour

Old Town Trolley's Famous Nights of Lights Tour has become one of the most popular ways to see St. Augustine's Nights of Lights. It operates nightly from Sunday, November 16, 2025, through Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Old Town Trolley's Famous Nights of Lights Tour sells tickets by the row only. One to four guests may use the row. While tickets may be purchased each night (if available), we suggest you purchase tickets online to reserve your preferred date and time.

The trolley tours depart every night from Sunday, November 16, 2025, through Sunday, January 11, 2026. Tours depart from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. from the Visitor Information Center at 10 West Castillo Drive. It is 30 to 45 minutes long and makes no stops along the way. Old Town Trolley's open-air Famous Nights of Lights Tour offers a convenient and fun way to see the best of the lights, and join with their tour guide and fellow passengers in impromptu caroling all along the way. After the trip, Old Town Trolley elves offer free sugar cookies and apple cider. 

For wheelchair and scooter reservations, a minimum of 24 hours' notice is recommended. Assistance animals, such as registered seeing-eye dogs, are the only animals allowed onboard.

For more information, call (904) 829-3800 or visit here to learn more and make online reservations

The Details

• What: A 30 to 45-minute ride through Historic Downtown aboard an Old Town Trolley; includes magic glasses, an entertaining driver, and seasonal songs on the speakers, plus cider and a cookie after the ride.
• Admission: Tickets are sold by rows and start at $72.99 for a row with up to four people. Prices are higher on peak December evenings. Children ages three and younger may sit on an adult's lap and ride at no charge.
• When: From November 16, 2025, through January 11, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. The last trip leaves at 9:00 p.m.
• Where: Departing from the Visitor Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive.
• Contact: Call (904) 829-3800 or go here for more information and to reserve seats.

Nights of Lights Free Parking and Shuttles for 2025

Free parking and free shuttle rides to and from your car on 33 days and nights during Nights of Lights. 

How Does it Work?

Park for free in one of three lots, take a free bus to the Visitor Information Center, enjoy all Nights of Lights has to offer, and take a free bus back to your car. 

When Will it Operate?

• From 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., on 32 days of Nights of Lights, and on December 6 (the day of the Christmas Parade) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• November: 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30
• December: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31
• January: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11

Where Will You Park? 

Three Lots will operate on all 33 days:

• Broudy's Lot, 198 West King Street, St. Augustine, off U.S. 1
• North San Marco Lot, 301 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine
• St. Johns County Health Department, 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, off U.S. 1

Two additional lots on Anastasia Island will operate from 1:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Light-Up! Night, November 15, 2025

• R.B. Hunt School, 125 Magnolia Dr., St. Augustine, Florida 32080
• Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A S, St. Augustine, Florida 32080

Why Use the Shuttle?

First, it's free. Second, you avoid the hassle of driving around and around the city streets looking for a parking spot. Third, Nights of Lights is a walking event and a tour-riding event. Leave your car in a free lot, take a free shuttle to the Visitor Information Center, walk around town, and ride on a carriage, a Trolley, a Red Train, or an EV tour.