Nights of Lights

Step aboard Ripley’s Red Train to see St. Augustine illuminated by more than two million lights on a tour across 20 blocks!

Reserve Your Row on the Red Train!

  • Reservations for Nights of Lights Tours are made by row — not by person.

  • Each row is 68 inches long and can accommodate up to four (4) guests.

  • Multiple rows may be reserved to meet your group’s needs.

About the Tour

Experience the wonder of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights and Rockin’ Red New Years on Ripley’s Red Train Tours, nightly from November 24 to January 25.

Tours last approximately 30 minutes and begin and end at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine, located at 19 San Marco Ave.

Listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic, Nights of Lights illuminates all of St. Augustine with over two million white lights. Wear your complimentary Red Train magic glasses and see them twinkle and dance to your favorite holiday music right before your very eyes! Encompassing about 20 blocks of the Nation’s Oldest City, Ripley’s Red Train provides one of the best ways to take in the magic of this special event.

There is a 24-hour cancellation policy on all reserved tours. For a full a refund, you must cancel a minimum of 24 hours prior to your scheduled tour time. Extended parking is prohibited. Parking is $5 per hour.

Movie Nights!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! will be hosting free holiday movies for our Nights of Lights tour guests throughout December. Limited seating will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring chairs. Movies will begin at 6:00 p.m. nightly.

Movie Schedule

  • November 24–30: Free Birds 

  • December 1–7: Elf

  • December 8–14: The Grinch  

  • December 15–24:  The Santa Clause  

  • December 26–31:  Jack Frost

Themed Nights

  • Ugly Sweater Mondays – The perfect excuse to let your silly side shine while showing off your zaniest holiday sweater!

  • Furry Friend Wednesdays – Bring your four-legged friends for the NOL tour. Drivers will have special treats for your good boys and girls!

  • PJ Fridays – Relax and unwind in your best family holiday PJ’s!  Bring a blanket, snuggle up, and enjoy the tour and free movies in the comfort of your holiday jammies!

Hours and Dates

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
November 24 – December 31
Nightly beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day


ROCKIN’ RED NEW YEARS
January 1 – January 25
Nightly beginning at 6:00 p.m.

St. Augustine Nights of Lights