Christmas Lights Tours
Duration
4 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Included
Enjoy holiday music, festive lights, and cozy seating
Family-friendly experience with up to 20 guests
PIR Winter Wonderland option supports local food assistance programs
Unique and nostalgic ride with plenty of photo opportunities
€ 176.33
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This 2-4 hour private Christmas lights tour offers a festive and memorable way to explore Portland’s neighborhoods and holiday displays in style. Guests can choose from several curated routes, including Southeast Portland’s Peacock Lane, Laurelhurst, Grant Park, and Irvington neighborhoods, Beaverton City Park and Hiteon, or the PIR Winter Wonderland, with an option to create a custom holiday tour. The experience takes place aboard a fully restored 1945 Chevy school bus, offering a unique and nostalgic atmosphere. Guests can relax in comfortable seats while enjoying holiday music, sipping water provided on the bus, and bringing their own snacks and beverages. The tour accommodates up to 20 people, with additional hours available for an extra fee, and entry to PIR Winter Wonderland incurs an additional charge that supports the Portland Sunshine Division Food Assistance Program.
Riding Gus the bus is an experience in itself, as the vintage vehicle draws attention and admiration while gliding through Portland’s festive streets. The tour is designed to be family-friendly, though children must be supervised, and the bus is not wheelchair accessible, requiring guests to climb three steps to board. Guests are encouraged to dress warmly and bring snacks or light libations for a cozy evening. The history of the bus adds to the charm, having been originally built in 1945 and meticulously restored over several years to create a unique and comfortable ride. This private holiday adventure combines festive cheer, nostalgic charm, and the joy of spending time with family and friends, making it a truly special way to experience Portland’s holiday lights.
Water
Snacks
Gratuities
Warm cloths
Snacks/food
Light libations
Wheelchair not accessible
Children must be supervised at all times
Keep personal essentials
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Activity Provider: The Vintage Tour Bus Company
Customer Reviews
Rayna
I would say this is my most favourite place in Ireland. So magical it felt like I was in a fairytale. Also the butterflies were so cute. Nice place to have a picnic. One day trip from Dublin.
Olivia
I had an absolutely lovely visit to Malahide Castle, and the guided tour was a real highlight thanks to our guide, Darina. The castle itself is beautiful, but the tour struck the perfect balance between storytelling and giving us time to explore the rooms on our own. Darina was fantastic — incredibly funny, charming, and wonderfully easy to understand. She spoke clearly and patiently, making the tour accessible even for visitors who don’t speak English fluently. Even when a few children were being a bit chaotic and touched things they really shouldn’t have, she stayed calm, professional, and kind, which impressed all of us. After the tour, I visited the botanical gardens and the butterfly house, both of which were stunning. The butterfly house in particular completely blew me away. A beautiful place, a great experience, and a guide who truly made my day. Highly recommended!
Charlie
An absolutely wonderful place to visit — one of the best family days out in Dublin! The castle itself is fascinating, full of history and beautifully preserved, with friendly and knowledgeable staff who make the tour really enjoyable. The gardens are immaculate — from the old trees and flower beds to the wide open lawns, everything feels peaceful and perfectly maintained. The butterfly house was a real highlight for us — a magical little world full of colour and calm, ideal for kids and adults alike. The playground is one of the best we’ve seen anywhere, clean, safe, and full of clever design features that keep children entertained for ages. The Avoca restaurant and shop are fantastic too — great coffee, delicious food, and plenty of local products and gifts to browse. Everything is beautifully presented, and the staff are friendly and welcoming throughout. It’s the kind of place you could easily spend half a day just wandering, relaxing, and enjoying the atmosphere. Plenty of parking, good facilities, and overall an excellent experience from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Dublin or looking for a perfect weekend outing. 🌳🦋☕️🇮🇪
Carol
The whole area is so well-organised and we spent almost a whole day over there. We paid €17 each (adult) for the entrance ticket, guide tour included. The lady tour guide was fantastic. The castle itself quite small but very well curated, totally worth a visit! We spent time afterword at the shop and the cafe.
Faequa
Beautiful castle. Interesting history. Close to Dublin. I highly recommend it. Our tour guide was great and had a lot of knowledge not only about the inhabitants but about life in Ireland during different time periods in history. I found him interesting and the stories even more lively. The grounds are beautiful but because of the rain, we couldn’t explore as much as we wanted to. I highly recommend the shop and cafe as well.