Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2014-Jan 2015 | Page 19

NOVEMBER
November 23 - January 5
Ripley’s Red Trains Nights of Lights Tours
Take an enchanting trip through St. Augustine’s spectacular Nights
of Lights aboard one of Ripley’s famously festive red trains -- holiday
carols and free magic viewing glasses included! Plus, as a special
Friday and Saturday night treat through December 24th, Ripley’s
offers free holiday movies, a chocolate fountain, gifts from Santa,
balloons and snow. For the first time, Ripley’s also offers a VIP Tour
that avoids waiting in line. The Red Train tours depart from Ripley’s
Believe It or Not! from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 6 - 10
p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights through January 5th. Tickets are
$9 adults and $4 for children. The VIP No Waiting tour on Friday and
Saturday nights are $12 adults and $5 for children. Reservations
and ticket purchases can be made at the website. 19 San Marco
Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-1606 www.ripleys.com/redtrains
November 23 - January 25
Gold Tour’s Private Nights of Lights Tours
See the world renowned St Augustine lights on a tour aboard a
quiet electric vehicle. Travel the narrowest and quaintest streets
of the ancient city to see all the lights and historic buildings up
close. These narrated tours last 45 minutes and accommodate a
maximum of 6 adults and one child. Reservations are required.
Individual reservations are available nightly for our 8:30 p.m. tour.
Group tours available nightly only by prior reservation at 6 and 7:15
p.m. $15 per person or $80 for the whole bus. All tours leave from
the Love Tree, 6 Cordova St., St. Augustine. 904-325-0547
www.staugustinegoldtours.com
November 23 - January 25
Nights of Lights Wine and Carriage Tour
Enjoy the sparkling Nights of Lights and a bottle of boutique
wine aboard an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage. This group
tour (8 persons maximum) meanders through the historic streets
of St. Augustine for an unforgettable 45 minutes. Includes souvenir
wine glass. Presented by The Tasting Tours, the carriage departs
nightly at 6, 7, 8 & 9 p.m. $49 per person. 59 Cuna St.,
St. Augustine. 904-325-3911 www.thetastingtours.com
November 23 - January 25
Nights of Lights Lovers’ Carriage Tour
Take a romantic, private tour for two through St. Augustine’s
magnificent Nights of Lights. This 45-minute tour aboard an oldfashioned, horse-drawn carriage includes a bottle of wine (red or
white), and two souvenir wine glasses. The cost is $145 per couple.
Presented by The Tasting Tours, this private carriage departs nightly
at 6, 7, 8 & 9 p.m. 59 Cuna St., St. Augustine. 904-325-3911
www.thetastingtours.com
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