Richmond Tacky Lights Tours
Guests ride aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled bus to view the brightest, zaniest, and tackiest holiday light displays across Richmond and the surrounding area. Passengers are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks on board to celebrate the season. Tours also allow riders to plug in their own mobile playlist to the bus audio system.
What to Expect
Tour Richmond’s wildest holiday light displays aboard a festive, climate-controlled bus.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (children under 8 require a car/booster seat)
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Discover Richmond Tours
Food & Drink
Guests may bring their own snacks and beverages, but liquor and glass containers are prohibited.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, friends, and groups who enjoy holiday lights
Vibe
Festive and playful
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Private tour: from $550 for a 4-hour tour with up to 14 guests; $600 on Fridays. Public tour: $40 per individual ticket for a 2.5-hour tour. – Get tickets
- Hours: Public tours: 5PM and 8PM on Saturday and Sunday nights.
- Parking: Free parking is available near each tour's starting point, with details in your confirmation email; private tours include pick-up and drop-off anywhere within Richmond city limits.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed on the bus.
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own snacks and drinks, but leave liquor and glass containers at home since neither is allowed on the bus.
- Pack a child safety seat or booster seat for kids under eight, because Virginia law requires one and every passenger needs their own seat.
- Load a holiday playlist on your phone before the tour so you can plug it into the bus audio system.
- Buy tickets ahead of time, because they must be purchased in advance and tours often sell out early.
- On a private tour, tell the team about any specific homes or pit stops you want, or let them choose the best displays.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: public tours on Saturday and Sunday nights, with individual tickets for a 2.5-hour version of the tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a private and a public tour?
Private tours run four hours for up to 14 guests, with pick-up and drop-off anywhere within Richmond city limits. Public tours sell individual tickets for a 2.5-hour version that visits only the very best spots, on Saturday and Sunday nights.
What can I bring on the bus?
Any snacks and all sorts of beverages, just no liquor or glass. You can also plug a playlist from your phone into the bus audio system.
Can kids come along?
Yes, but every passenger needs their own seat. Under Virginia law, riders under 18 must wear a seatbelt, and kids under eight need a child safety seat or booster seat.
Are there bathrooms on the bus?
No, but the tour can make a pit stop for a bathroom break or a refill.
What if it rains?
The tour goes on, and you can still see the lights through the rain.
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