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This is a great family...
This is a great family activity. Less so for a group of adults. We spent more time at the concessions than we did looking at lights.
Holiday Festival of Lights Tour with Transport
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $38 / person
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 46 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Charleston
Description
Join Adventure Sightseeing, the only locally owned bus tour company for a magnificent time at the James Island County Park Holiday Festival of Lights! There are over 700 displays and 2 million lights. Running daily from November 15th through December 31st (with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas). This tour is perfect for families, couples and solo travelers looking to get into the holiday spirit! The tour will leave from the Charleston Visitor's Center located at 375 Meeting St. at 4:45 p.m. Transportation provided in a climate controlled 25 passenger bus or 14 passenger sprinter.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Board the bus from the open air bus shed at Charleston Visitors Center.
See the famous James Island County Park Festival of Lights
Highlights
Light refreshments
Local guide
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
All activities
What's included
Included
Light refreshments
Local guide
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
All activities
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel Pick up at select hotels. Additonal fee applies must book direct with supplier once reserved.
Traveller Ratings
4.5
46 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently asked questions
How long does Holiday Festival of Lights Tour with Transport take?
Holiday Festival of Lights Tour with Transport lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Holiday Festival of Lights Tour with Transport cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this Charleston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Holiday Festival of Lights Tour with Transport for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Holiday Festival of Lights Tour with Transport offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Holiday Festival of Lights Tour with Transport worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 46 verified reviews; it is run by Adventure Sightseeing. Most-mentioned highlights: Light refreshments; Local guide; Snacks.
Reviews(46)
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Beauty at its best
Incredible!! Knowledgeable driver. Very polite and courteous. The Festival of alights is a one of a kind experience that I highly recommend.
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Christmas event.
Had a wonderful experience on the Festival of Lights tour. Our driver/guide Anderson was most helpful and congenial. My family was here with me visiting from the UK...so it was a nice event to get us in the Christmas spirit . I would highly recommend it.
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A must do
This was convenient, relaxing, and very friendly. If your looking to see the festival of lights without the hassle of driving or fighting traffic.
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The best way to see them!...
The best way to see them! Do not try to get there on your own. Traffic is insane, taking the transport allows the whole family to enjoy the experience.
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Festival of Lights
We went to the Festival of Lights. Out driver was wonderful and provided a lot of information about the event and area. It was incredible
R
Son and I liked it better than Callaway Gardens light show, definitely worth going!
My family went on a Wednesday night and it was pretty busy. Buy your tickets ahead of time and save $10.00. There's lots for kids to do but also enjoyable for adults. Do the train ride, it's 10 or 15 minutes long and only costs $5 each person. Good shopping, roasting marshmallows, pretzels, rock climbing, santa visits and more. Definitely worth going to!
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A great time
Excellent guide was polite knowledgeable, informative and kind. This is a most enjoyable evening. I can recommend this tour without reservations
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Tour guide dud…
Tour guide made the experience a dud. The festival and light show is worth the trip. It would have been better to take our car and go ourselves.
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Lights Tour
Enjoyable but nothing you wouldn't see in any other town city lights tour. A little pricey but if you can snag a discount it could be worth it!
Operator response
Thank you for enjoying the Festival of Lights tour with us! However, we definitely disagree that you would see anything like our Festival of Lights in any other city. All of the displays are unique to Charleston and the village has many unique features that most other festivals don't. We appreciate the feedback!
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