Christmas Lights Tours
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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
Explore Portland Holiday Magic Aboard A Restored Vintage 1945 Chevy School Bus Tour
This 2-4 hour private Christmas lights tour offers a festive 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, or opt for Beaverton City Park and Hiteon. For those seeking a grand spectacle, the tour also visits the PIR Winter Wonderland, with the option to create a custom holiday itinerary tailored to your group's specific interests and preferences.
The experience takes place aboard a fully restored 1945 Chevy school bus, known as Gus, which provides a unique and nostalgic atmosphere. Guests can relax in comfortable seats while enjoying holiday music and sipping water provided on the bus. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages to enhance the festive mood. The tour accommodates up to 20 people, making it an excellent choice for large family gatherings or groups of friends celebrating the season.
Riding Gus the bus is an experience in itself, as the vintage vehicle draws attention and admiration while gliding through Portland’s festive streets. Please note that entry to the PIR Winter Wonderland incurs an additional charge, which directly supports the Portland Sunshine Division Food Assistance Program. While the tour is designed to be family-friendly, children must be supervised at all times, and guests should be aware that the bus is not wheelchair accessible, requiring passengers to climb three steps.
Additional hours for the tour are available for an extra fee if you wish to extend your holiday celebration. Whether you are marveling at the lights of Peacock Lane or enjoying the festive displays at Grant Park, this tour provides a memorable way to experience the holiday spirit. By combining vintage charm with the best light displays in the city, this private excursion ensures a cozy and festive evening for everyone involved in the holiday journey.
Explore Portland Holiday Magic Aboard A Restored Vintage 1945 Chevy School Bus Tour
This 2-4 hour private Christmas lights tour offers a festive 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, or opt for Beaverton City Park and Hiteon. For those seeking a grand spectacle, the tour also visits the PIR Winter Wonderland, with the option to create a custom holiday itinerary tailored to your group's specific interests and preferences.
The experience takes place aboard a fully restored 1945 Chevy school bus, known as Gus, which provides a unique and nostalgic atmosphere. Guests can relax in comfortable seats while enjoying holiday music and sipping water provided on the bus. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages to enhance the festive mood. The tour accommodates up to 20 people, making it an excellent choice for large family gatherings or groups of friends celebrating the season.
Riding Gus the bus is an experience in itself, as the vintage vehicle draws attention and admiration while gliding through Portland’s festive streets. Please note that entry to the PIR Winter Wonderland incurs an additional charge, which directly supports the Portland Sunshine Division Food Assistance Program. While the tour is designed to be family-friendly, children must be supervised at all times, and guests should be aware that the bus is not wheelchair accessible, requiring passengers to climb three steps.
Additional hours for the tour are available for an extra fee if you wish to extend your holiday celebration. Whether you are marveling at the lights of Peacock Lane or enjoying the festive displays at Grant Park, this tour provides a memorable way to experience the holiday spirit. By combining vintage charm with the best light displays in the city, this private excursion ensures a cozy and festive evening for everyone involved in the holiday journey.
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Customer Reviews
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.
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!
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. 🌳🦋☕️🇮🇪
