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Tasting Tours Magical Ride with Santa

Ride through historic St. Augustine with Santa Claus.

Saturday, Nov. 15 to Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 | Days and Times Vary

Tasting Tours Magical Ride with Santa

(904) 325-3911

47 Cordova St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084

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Tasting Tours Nights of Lights Ride with Santa

Santa takes time from his work at the North Pole to enjoy the beautiful lights in St. Augustine. Ride along with him in an electric vehicle, wave to folks you pass, and take heirloom Christmas photos with your young ones.

The Details

  • What: A shared or private 35- to 45-minute tour of downtown in an electric vehicle with Santa on board
  • Admission: $45.00 per person for a shared ride or $360.00 for a private ride for up to nine people.
  • When: On most Tuesdays through Sundays, November 15, through Wednesday, December 24, 2025, starting at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, and 9:15 p.m.
  • Exceptions: There are no tours on November 22 or on Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025).
  • Where: Departing from 47 Cordova Street.
  • Contact: Call (904) 325-3911 or visit their website to book a tour.

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.

Tasting Tours Magical Ride with Santa

(904) 325-3911

47 Cordova St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.