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Richmond Holiday Light Tours

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Why Choose Us?

The Best Houses

The best chauffeurs, the best vehicles.

We have been doing these tours for years and we continue to find the best houses year after year.  Count on the Experienced Professionals at Richmond Limousine.

We have the Newest & Nicest Fleet located right here in Richmond, Virginia.  We offer everything from Sedans to Buses ranging from 2-50 passengers.

Our Chauffeurs are all fully screened & background checked.  They undergo rigorous training to make sure you have a safe & memorable experience.

About the Tour

The tacky light tour is a richmond tradition that is fun for all ages..

It's a great way for you and your family, friends, co-workers, or neighbors to get into the holiday spirit.  We have mapped out a tour that includes the most decorated homes from the official list.  We can make stops along the way and even finish out the tour Downtown at the James Center for their outdoor light display.  Our holiday light tours start at just 2 hours in length and may be customized to include time for dinner and/or drinks.  With a complete range of vehicle options, from our 2 passenger sedans to our Stretch Limousines, Party Buses, and Mini Coaches up to 50 passengers, we can handle any size group.  With at least a 3 hour tour we can pick you up from a home, office, or any other location, even a shopping center or restaurant.  During our light tour, you'll be put into the mood with holiday music inside the vehicle.  Our limousines are stocked with bottled water, ice, and glasses.  Guests may bring food and any other beverages.

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3 Hour Holiday Light Tour Rates

Sedans & suvs.

Here is our ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING

Sedans (Sun-Thurs)

2-3 passengers

Full Size SUV (Sun-Thurs)

5-6 passengers

Sedans (Fri & Sat)

Full size suv (fri & sat), limousine style seating, stretch limo (sun-thurs).

6-8 passengers

7-9 passengers

8-10 passengers

SUV Stretch Limo (Sun-Thurs)

12-14 passengers

Sprinter Limo Party Bus (Sun-Thurs)

11-13 passengers

Limo Party Bus (Sun-Thurs)

14-16 passengers

17-19 passengers

18-20 passengers

20-22 passengers

24-26 passengers

26-28 passengers

34-36 passengers

Stretch Limo (Fri & Sat)

Suv stretch limo (fri & sat), sprinter limo party bus (fri & sat), limo party bus (fri & sat), shuttle style seating, luxury shuttle (sun-thurs).

13-14 passengers

 23 passengers 

 31-32 passengers 

 37-38 passengers 

MotorCoach (Sun-Thurs)

48-50 passengers 

Luxury Shuttle (Fri & Sat)

 13-14 passengers 

23 passengers

MotorCoach (Fri & Sat)

Our ALL INCLUSIVE RATES may seem higher than others at first glance, but ours already include gratuity for your chauffeur and all service fees. These are items that other sites leave out until booking. The Tour is located in Henrico and Richmond so depending on how far out your pickup is you may need to add some additional time in order to see the entire tour. There will be a $100 Holiday fee added for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

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10101 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060, United States

Tours from Thanksgiving to New Years

Save 25% with our 2 hour tours.  

2 hour tours depart from the GRTC Commuter Parking Lot at Gaskins & Mayland (Just off 64).

3 hour tours depart from your (local) location.

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Best Tacky Lights Tours & Driving Route In Richmond, VA

A guide by discover richmond tours.

The Best Tacky Lights Tours & Driving Route in Richmond, VA

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We all know Richmond, VA has a world-class food and beer scene. But did you also know Richmond boasts some of the country’s brightest and tackiest lights displays during the holiday season? Don’t just take our word for it – two local displays have taken home the grand prize on ABC’s reality show “The Great Christmas Light Fight.”

Below, we’ll share the optimal driving route to see the best tacky lights tour in the Richmond region. The route makes a roughly 2-hour, clockwise loop, starting and ending in the West End.

Don’t feel like driving? Grab your friends, your family, or your co-workers, and book a Discover Richmond Tacky Lights Tour ! You and your group will ride in our comfortable, climate-controlled bus to see all the best holiday light displays in Richmond and the surrounding area!

*Updated for 2023

2302 Wistar Court, Richmond, VA 23294

Get your Tacky Lights Tour started at 2302 Wistar Court, neighbor to Richmond’s very own Mr. Christmas! Even though 2022 was Mr. Christmas’s last year lighting up his own house at 2304 Wistar Court, the cul-de-sac will still be lit up, beckoning to those excited to see gorgeous holiday lights displays. With more than 250,000 lights, it’s the perfect first stop to get excited for all the rest to come! 

9716 Wendhurst Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Christmas on Wendhurst is a must-see on your Richmond Tacky Lights Tour. The house boasts more than 180,000 lights, nearly 1,800 homemade decorations, and has been featured on countless TV shows, including winning an episode of “The Great Christmas Light Fight” in 2016! It takes Al and Esther Thompson months to set up the house, often starting in early September. Trust us when we tell you that you don’t want to miss Christmas on Wendhurst!

7396 Kelshire Trace, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

This interactive display is known as Hadley’s Winterland . With more than 150,000 lights, you’ll feel immersed in the holiday spirit as you walk through the driveway and play. You can even write a letter to Santa here (maybe you’ll just get one back!). Hadley’s Winterland was also featured on “The Great Christmas Light Fight” and raises money yearly for The Fallen Firefighter Foundation.

408 S. Laurel Street, Richmond, VA 23220

You’ll find Christmas in Richmond, right in the heart of Oregon Hill ! More than 100 hours go into making the lights display, which is old-fashioned, mismatched, and totally asymmetrical. The RTD described it as “the kind of house that you need to stand in front of and stare at for a while.” Kids can write a letter to Santa, and the homeowners say they will write back, complete with Santa’s seal (if you leave a return address)!

3209 Hanover Ave., Richmond, VA 23221

This Museum District home is the epitome of Richmond, with a giant, bright RVA sign on the roof! Also included are plenty of inflatables, Darth Vader, Elf, a Yeti, and tons more. It’s really a can’t-miss, “Where’s Waldo” of tacky lights displays!

12618 Dawnridge Court, Midlothian, VA 23114

The ENTIRE Dawnridge Court cul-de-sac in the Walton Park subdivision gets in on the Tacky Light fun! For more than 10 years, each house has set up their individual displays – some with dancing lights, some with white and multi-colored lights, and some with figurines galore. One of the most festive homes on Dawnridge Court is 12618.

9604 Asbury Court, Richmond, VA 23229

End your Tacky Lights Tour with the grand display at 9604 Asbury Court, better known as “ A Phifer Christmas .” Since 1974 (with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19), The Phifers have been amazing folks with their grand display, which boasts more than 1.5 million lights. During the holiday season, crowds gather en masse to get a look at the old-school display. And typically, you can purchase hot chocolate on site (to help them pay their electric bill – phew!). The Phifers won “The Great Christmas Light Fight” in 2017!

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We provided this route as the best tacky lights tour starting and ending in the West End, but you can of course start at any of the locations listed and go in order from there!

If you don’t feel like driving the 2-hour loop (plus adding in some time to stop and gawk at lights!), book a Tacky Lights Tour with Discover Richmond Tours! We’ll chauffeur you and your friends around on our climate-controlled, delightfully holiday-spirited bus! Check out our availability here !

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Richmond Tacky Light Tours

Offered Nightly Through December

A Richmond Tacky Light Tour is an annual Holiday Tradition for Many

There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a chauffeured ride to see all Richmond’s tackiest displays on the famed Richmond Tacky Light Tour

About the tour

We do all the work. The entire route is already mapped out when you get in the vehicle and always includes all the biggest light displays in the west end of Richmond. You don’t have to worry about finding houses to see. Our tour focuses on houses in the Glen Allen and Tuckahoe areas of Richmond. The group can select their point of pickup and drop off then we do the rest! Pickup can be from a home, office or centralized meeting spot that’s convienent for the group.

What you ride in

You get to pick your ride! All our tours are private parties so the entire vehicle is just for you and your guests. We don’t offer any by-the-seat tickets so you’ll never be on a Richmond Tacky Light Tour with anyone who is not apart of your group. At Virginia Limousine, we offer the most diverse fleet of luxury vehicles in the Richmond and Central Virginia region so your ride will be just as fun as seeing all of the lights! Your group size will be a determining factor for the type of vehicle and length of the tour.

Light Tour Dates

Tours are offered nightly from the Friday following Thanksgiving throught New Years Eve (typically 11/27 – 12/31).

Friday and Saturday evenings are the most popular and sell out every year.

Light Tour Pricing

Pricing will vary by group size, vehicle type, day of the week and your pickup and drop off location. Pickups outside of Richmond will need more time than the standard tour block to see the full route.

Tour Length & Times

For tours with a pickup and drop off in the Richmond area, the full route takes an average of 3 hours.

Early Tour: 5:00PM – 8:00PM

Late Tour: 8:30PM – 11:30PM

An abreviated 2 Hour Economy Tour is available on weeknights if you meet us in the Park N Ride lot off Mayland and Gaskins.

The official Tacky Lights Tour following the Richmond’s Times Dispatch Tacky Lights routes in the City of Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico Virginia.

We are Tacky Lights Tour RVA! We offer safe, private, and fun riding experiences for your family to enjoy the official Tacky Lights Tour, as announced by the Richmond Times Dispatch. We have experienced drivers, and offer transportation for up to 10 and 12 passengers. Once we arrive, we transport your families on a fun-filled Tacky Light Tour ride to either the City of Richmond,

Chesterfield, and Henrico Virginia tacky light tours. Whether corporate holiday party or family night out, our drivers and experience are crated for your enjoyment. Once we arrive on site and pick you up, trips last about 2.5hrs (optional stops for rest room breaks). You are more than welcome to bring food, drinks (adult beverages allowed), your own music (Bluetooth enabled) for a fun and enjoyable experience.

Booking your Tacky Lights Tour RVA experience is easy. Select your route (City of Richmond, Chesterfield, or Henrico), share the number riders, date and time that you want to be picked up. Once you make your payment, you will receive a confirmation email and reminder text messages up until the day of your reservation.

The Ultimate Tacky Light Tour in Richmond, VA

Richmond tacky light tours are a great way to kick off the holidays.

Tacky Light Tours in Richmond are a favorite holiday tradition for many locals and out-of-towners alike. Kick back in the comfort of our luxurious vehicles for a safe and fun Christmas time experience.

Our Richmond Tacky Light Tour Has 10 to 15 Houses Depending on Participants

When we map out our Richmond Tacky Light Route, our focus is on maximizing the number of houses you see while still keeping your tour to a reasonable amount of time. We don’t have any control over the number of homes who’s owners choose to create a light display, which nights they choose to light their displays or how late it’s on. Typically our Tacky Light Tour in Richmond showcases 10 to 15 homes that are seriously “tacky” with most of them being located in the west end / Henrico area.

There are several tacky light stops where homeowners have given us permission to let our guests out of the limousine for a closeup look at the extensive display of decorations.

Tacky Light Tours are available nightly from Thanksgiving through New Years

We want to give you every oportunity to experience a Richmond Tacky Light Tour so we offer them nightly starting on Thanksgiving and running every night through New Years. Tacky Light Tours are even available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Each friday, saturday, sunday tour includes a stop at a local food partner for a short rest break and refreshments if your group is interested..

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Plan for a high-voltage holiday.

Holiday tacky light tours celebrate a richmond tradition with a safe and fun activity for family and friends.

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• Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected prior to each tour, and drivers wear masks
• Our team knows the tackiest and best award-winning homes
• Tours run from Thanksgiving to New Years Eve
• It’s never too early to book a Tacky Light Tour
• Tours run 7 nights a week with a variety of vehicles to choose
• We design each tour in order to create the best memories and traditions
• Most vehicles have roaring fires (on-screen) and all rides include holiday music
• Tacky Light Tour gift certificates are always available

It’s never too early to book one of our fabulous tacky light tours! Relax with friends, family, or co-workers in one of our elegant vehicles while taking in the views of thousands of twinkling lights and stunning holiday displays. We have already done the work of compiling the most up to date list of homes, some as seen on the Discovery Channel.

Our Holiday Light Tours are 3 to 4 hours in length depending on pick up location and size of your group. Want to get the most out of your tour? Start at the phenomenal Garden Festival of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.

James Limousine will pick you up at your home, hotel, or office and whisk you away for a wonderful Richmond holiday tradition. James Limousine’s Holiday Light Tours are available every night from Thanksgiving weekend (some homes may not be lighted) through New Year’s Eve, with the exception of Christmas Eve and Day.

During our Holiday Light Tour, you’ll be kept warm with a roaring fire on the video screen (not available on all vehicles) and we’ll put you in the holiday mood with Christmas music. Our limousines are stocked with water and ice. Guests may bring their favorite champagne, wine, or other beverage if desired.

Reserve a Richmond Tacky Lights Tour

Package pricing is based on the capacity and vehicle type selected for your party. Prices are inclusive of all charges and a suggested gratuity. Please call 804-273-1540 today to make your reservation or Request A Tour Online . Available tour dates fill out fast, so book now.

****  Travel time fees will be added to tour cost for pick ups and drop offs more than 20 minutes away from our facility at 2415 Anniston Street, RVA 23223

We also offer tacky lights tour gift certificates – perfect for holiday gifts..

Call 804-273-1540  or Request A Tour Online

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Denny grew up in the Richmond, Virginia area and served in the United States Air Force. He worked on fighter aircraft, and spent time in Florida, Alaska, Georgia, the middle east, and Okinawa, Japan. In his travels, he has held a 400-year-old treasure from a Spanish Galleon, flown in an F-15 Eagle, toured Viking cemeteries and Japanese feudal castles, and rode a Camel in Saudi Arabia.

He is married, and has three children and three grandchildren. He enjoys Civil War Reenacting, travelling with his wife, and easin’ on down the road in a shiny, black limousine.

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Kimberly was born, raised and still resides in Matthews, Virginia. Before joining the James Limousine Driving team in Spring 2019, Kimberly previously worked for 20 years as a CNA in the Healthcare industry, primarily in long-term care and home health.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, particularly her grandmother.

Aaron was born and raised in Richmond, VA and graduated from Potomac Senior High School in Woodbridge in 2011. He has been a Chauffeur since 2018 shortly after returning to the Richmond area. As much as he likes to chauffeur, he also likes to go on long distance trips with family and friends. His favorite city to visit is Miami.

Born in Washington, D.C., raised in Amelia, Virinia, Michael went to Longwood University and used to be a radio DJ. He lives in Chesterfield County, has three children and enjoys playing basketball with his son and riding dirt bikes with his twin daughters. Michael started working at James Limousine in 1997.

Alan is from New York and had a 14-year US Army background serving as a heavy equipment operator. His wife, Annette, also served in the US Army for 12 years as a Nurse. Annette continues her nursing career to date as a civilian. They have 5 children and grandchildren. To relax, Alan enjoys reading novels, working out at the gym, boxing, and playing football and basketball. Alan came to James Limousine with 6 years of limousine driving experience that he gained in New York.

Ernesto has a Bachelors in Computer Science and over 25 years in the Transportation industry in Puerto Rico and Virginia. Outside of work, he is an avid car enthusiast and amateur circuit auto racer.

Vic has been a professional chauffeur for over 16 years. He began his driving career in Denver, Colorado and then worked in Nashville, Tennessee before moving to Richmond, Virginia. He has lived in the Richmond area since 2010. When not working, he loves to spend time with his wife and son.

Born and raised in Charlottesville, Sam moved to Richmond in the mid-80’s for a computer programming job. He spent 30 years in the computer business and retired from the Federal Reserve in 2016. He and his wife live in Hanover where he enjoys playing with his dog Bandit and keeping up with his 3 grand-children. Through the years, Sam has had several part-time jobs outside of his computer work including concert security, massage therapist, and paramedic. He assisted in the delivery 2 babies which was the highlight of his paramedic career.

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Pat and his wife have been Chesterfield residents for over 40 years. They have 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren, but Pat is originally from Newport News. He attended Atlantic Christina College in Wilson, NC. During his early adult career he was a tennis coach at The Biltmore Forest Country Club in Asheville, NC and then coached tennis at Winthrop College, in Rock Hill, S.C.. When not driving he enjoys time with his family and following sports, particularly, football and baseball.

As a Richmond native, Tripp’s career includes 25 years in the moving & storage industry and as a Virginia Realtor since 1999. Tripp’s loves are his daughter, son and 3 beautiful granddaughters! He enjoys time with family and friends, church, sports, the outdoors, concerts, meeting people, and exercise. Tripp has always strived to provide a quality service to his clients, so joining the JL Team made perfect sense.

Will joined James Limousine as a driver in early 2019 and is a Richmond, Virginia native. When not driving, he produces commercial music, electronic music, and is a DJ.

Will studied Classical Bass at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and enjoys also enjoy traveling, and yard work in his spare time. He recently got married in Australia.

Andrew joined the James Limousine Driving team in early 2019. In addition to driving, Andrew is an artist, photographer and recreational runner.

He has lived in Virginia his whole life, and loves living in Richmond. When he’s not driving, you can find him drawing or taking photographs, running, or spending time at the rivah.

Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, Nate and has two sisters and a brother. Nate is married, with two sons and a daughter and is the grandfather of three grandsons. He retired from Phillip Morris & has been driving for over 20 years. In his younger years, he was a motorcycle tricks rider and racer, but while adventurous, he always put safety first. Currently, he now enjoys relaxing with family and friends, listening to music and at times playing games. Nate is passionate, caring and an all-around loving guy! When you’re riding with him, know you’re in good hands, because you’re in caring hands!