The Richmond Tour Guys are again pleased to offer two very unique to Richmond tours. First, A truly World Famous Holiday Lighting Extravaganza that since 1987 has been known as “Tacky Lights.” And again this year, a nearly 2 hour stroll along Monument Avenue to view the many lighted and wreathed entry‐ways along Richmond’s’ Grand Avenue.
Richmond’s Famous TACKY LIGHTS
Richmond, Virginia is the Christmas Tacky Light Capital of America as proclaimed by the mayor and shown on CBS Sunday Morning. It began in 1987 as a contest, when homeowners decorated in an outrageous, over‐the‐top and unbelievable number of lights. It continues to grow each year and last year, nearly 70 homes were listed by the Richmond Times‐Dispatch as “qualified” to be listed as a must‐see house. To be listed, one must have a minimum of 40,000 lights and many have well over 100,000. One family claim nearly 1,000,000, while four of the area homes have competed on ABC’s “Great Christmas Light Fight.” You will see two winners of their competion!
The Richmond Tour Guys have developed a tour that is guide led and can be delivered in numerous ways, from single vehicle driving to multiple vehicle, caravan‐style depending on your desire. We will see from 9 to 11 of the area’s top displays and while driving between stops, you will learn the history of Tacky Lights as well as the “behind‐the‐seen” little known facts. At three stops, you will talk with the homeowner/decorators, who love answering your questions, and will explain “the how” of their displays.
This tour is offered from the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues through New Year’s Day with no tours Christmas Eve or Day or New Year’s Eve.
We begin taking reservations on November 1st by calling our office. There are a limited number of time slots for your Private Tour. Feel free to call with any questions. 804 558 4865
Booking begins Monday after Thanksgiving weekend.
Cost: 1‐4 Adults $225 Each Additional Adult $40
Duration: 2 1/2 hrs.
Additional information , e.g. starting point, will be provided when booking.
MONUMENT AVENUE CHRISTMAS
A SMALL GROUP PUBLIC WALKING TOUR
The holidays bring out creative and beautiful decorations along Richmond’s Monument Avenue. With the Richmond
Tour Guys Monument Avenue Christmas tour, you’ll see masterful creativity not only in the magnificent wreaths and
lights, but many homes also pull back their curtains to reveal their decorations inside.
This tour is offered from Thursday, Dec. 5th and continues through New Year’s Day with no tours Christmas Eve or
Day or New Year’s Eve.
This will be a Walking tour, a maximum of 14 adults with radios and earbuds provided to hear your guides narration.
Cost: Adults $40, Youth ages 10 to 15 $25, Child ages 6 to 9, $15, Age 5 and under Free.
Bookings will be available beginning Nov. 11th. Call 804 554 4865 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Sunday.
Tour begins at 6:30 Nightly and operates rain or clear skies. Dress accordingly.
Duration: 2 hrs.
IMPORTANT: A Minimum of 4 adults are required to conduct this tour. You will be notified if the minimum is not
met 2 hours before the start of the tour.
Additional information , e.g. starting point, will be provided when booking.