St. Augustine Experiences Walking Tour

St. Augustine Experiences offers a 90-minute history walking tour several times during the day, and at 5:30 p.m. throughout Nights of Lights. During the 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. historic walking tour by St. Augustine Experiences, you'll learn about the history and architecture of the Historic Downtown, and enjoy the spectacular Nights of Lights displays.

The Details

• What: A 90-minute "History Under the Lights" historic walking tour
• Admission: $30.00 per person
• When: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., daily from November 16, 2025, through January 11, 2026.
• Exceptions: No tours on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day
• Where: Historic Downtown. Plan to meet on Aviles Street, south of the Plaza de la Constitución. You will receive the gathering spot with your confirmation.
• Contact: Call (904) 599-7391 or book online on their website.

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 to 11:00 p.m., on 33 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 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 a golf cart.