Branson Christmas Light Tour: VIP coach, 14 passengers max

See Branson's holiday lights from a VIP coach instead of your own car

A two-and-a-half-hour Christmas lights tour in Branson travels through four decorated sites (Shepherd of the Hill's Trail of Lights, the Lights of Joy display, Big Cedar Resort, and Downing Street in Hollister) aboard a luxury coach with a professional guide and bottled water, limited to 14 passengers. The tour departs from and returns to the Branson Event Center at The Shoppes at Branson Meadows. After the first Sunday in December, the Historic Nativity scene on Mount Branson is also included when time allows.

Step-by-step itinerary

Branson Christmas Lights VIP Tour

• Ride luxury coach through Ozark Mountains
• See Shepherd of the Hill's Trail of Lights
• Drive through Lights of Joy display
• Explore Big Cedar Resort light displays
• Pass by Old English Village on Downing Street

The experience

Two hours and fifteen minutes gets you through Branson's four main holiday light displays without switching vehicles or navigating drive-thru lines yourself. The tour starts at the Branson Event Center at The Shoppes at Branson Meadows and moves through Shepherd of the Hill's Trail of Lights, where the Ozark Mountains frame the display, then into the Lights of Joy: Branson's most popular drive-thru show. A professional guide narrates the route and handles all the driving.

The second half of the tour covers Big Cedar Resort's mile-long display, which winds up and down the property to reveal new scenes at each turn, and the Old English Village buildings and lighted lamp posts of Downing Street in Hollister. After the first Sunday in December, the Historic Nativity scene on Mount Branson joins the route when time allows. Bottled water is included throughout the ride.

The coach holds a maximum of 14 passengers, which means you're not packed in with a full tour group and the guide can actually speak to everyone aboard. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. If you're running late, call ahead. Children from age 1 are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller or pram.

What’s included

• Professional guide narrating the route.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• transportation in a luxury coach limited to 14 passengers maximum.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 17:00 and 20:00Last departure this season: 30 Dec

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 12 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by VIP Tours of Branson

Is this one for you?The tour departs from and returns to the Branson Event Center at The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, so if you're staying in Branson without a car or prefer not to drive the holiday light circuit yourself, you skip the navigation and the lines at each display entrance.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the four main stops on the Branson Christmas lights tour?

The tour visits Shepherd of the Hill's Trail of Lights in the Ozark Mountains, the Lights of Joy display, Big Cedar Resort's mile-long winding light show, and Downing Street in Hollister with its Old English Village buildings. After the first Sunday in December, the Historic Nativity scene on Mount Branson is also included when time allows.

How long does the Branson Christmas lights tour take?

The tour typically lasts approximately two hours and fifteen minutes, though the exact duration depends on traffic in the drive-thru displays.

Where do I meet the tour and what time should I arrive?

Tours depart from and end at the Branson Event Center, located at The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, 4230 North Gretna Road, Branson, MO 65616. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time. Call if you're running late. Check-in is at the lobby of The Copeland Theater.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a professional guide, bottled water, and transportation in a luxury coach. Gratuities for the guide and driver are not included in the ticket price.