Private Christmas Tour Tampa: Golf Cart Lights & Winter Village

Tour Tampa's holiday landmarks by golf cart in 90 minutes

A private golf cart tour of Tampa's Christmas lights and winter events lasting 1.5 hours, with pickup and drop-off included. You'll stop at Winter Village along the Riverwalk, cruise Bayshore Boulevard's 4.5-mile waterfront stretch, and visit the decorated streets of Hyde Park. The tour accommodates up to five guests in one vehicle with a licensed, insured driver guiding you through the city's seasonal displays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Christmas lights and city sights tour

• Pickup and start tour by golf cart
• Visit Winter Village and colored fountains
• Pass by University of Tampa
• Cruise along Bayshore Boulevard
• Stop at Hyde Park Village Christmas tree
• Pass Willow Avenue Christmas lights
• Experience Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular
• Return and drop off guests

The experience

The tour runs 1.5 hours and covers four main stops, each chosen for its holiday setup. Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park transforms the Riverwalk with Christmas activities and colored fountains for all ages. From there, you pass the University of Tampa's Mediterranean-style architecture: 110 acres of palm-lined walkways, ivy-covered brick walls, and a Moorish dome that frame the city's backdrop. Bayshore Boulevard, a 4.5-mile waterfront road, shows off the mansions and manicured gardens lining Tampa Bay. You'll ride past the sparkling water and palm-fringed boulevard without leaving the cart.

The second half focuses on Hyde Park's holiday character. A Christmas tree in the heart of the village serves as a photo stop, and you can see the shops nearby: Sprinkles ATM for cupcakes, Chil Bros ice cream, Buddy Brew coffee. Willow Avenue hosts the street's unified Christmas light display, with lights hanging from old growth oak trees and turn-of-the-century craftsman homes decorated in full holiday decor. The tour ends at Water Street Tampa's Season Spectacular, where the neighborhood unveils holiday décor, festive food and drinks, themed kids' activities, and live entertainment.

A licensed, insured driver operates the custom golf cart and guides you through the sights. The tour is private to your group of up to five, so the pace and stops are yours. Pickup and drop-off are included. The starting point is near Amalie Arena, so arrive early if hockey games or concerts are scheduled that day, as parking can be tight. Digital consent forms for all adults will be sent before the tour starts.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a custom golf cart.
• pickup and drop-off.
• stops at Winter Village, Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park Village, and Water Street Tampa for photos and sightseeing.
• a licensed, insured driver who guides you through the Christmas lights and holiday events.

Options for this experience

3 options

Christmas tour, early seasonGuide in English · Available from 27 Nov · 18:00 and 20:00Early in the Christmas season, some homes, shops and locations may have limited Christmas decorations.

Christmas Winter Village, Bayshore and Hyde Park: private tourGuide in English · Available from 4 Dec · 18:00 and 20:00

Christmas tour, late nightGuide in English · Available from 11 Dec · 22:00Visits the same locations as the regular tour, but some shops and homes may cut back their hours after 10 pm.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00, 20:00 and 22:00Last departure this season: 3 Jan 2027

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?The golf cart format and private group size suit travelers who want to see multiple holiday landmarks without driving themselves or joining a larger tour. The 1.5-hour length fits easily into an evening or afternoon without dominating your day in Tampa.

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Top questions

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.

How many people can ride on the golf cart?

The custom golf cart holds up to five guests total, and the tour is private to your group. One booking covers everyone traveling together. The operator cannot split larger parties across multiple bookings.

What is Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park like during the tour?

Winter Village transforms the Tampa Riverwalk with Christmas sights, sounds, and activities for children and adults. You'll see the colored fountains and holiday setup from the cart and have time to stop for photos and a closer look.

Does the tour include time to get out and walk around, or do we stay in the cart the whole time?

The tour includes stops at Christmas landmarks and events for pictures, so you'll get out at key spots like the Christmas tree in Hyde Park Village and Willow Avenue's light display. Some portions, like Bayshore Boulevard, are viewed from the cart.

What is Bayshore Boulevard like on this tour?

Bayshore Boulevard is a 4.5-mile picturesque waterfront road along Tampa Bay. The tour cruises this stretch so you can see the mansions and manicured gardens lining the boulevard and the sparkling water without needing your own transportation.

Is the tour available at different times of day?

Three options are available: an Early Season Christmas Tour, the standard Private Tour to Christmas Winter Village, Bayshore and Hyde Park, and a Late Night Christmas Tour. You choose which time works best when you book.