San Diego Holiday Lights Tour — Your Driver, Your Route
Skip the parking lots and the one-lane crawl past the famous light streets. Pick your stops, sit back with a cocoa, and let a named driver handle the route, the waits and the ride home.
$175/hr BMW i7 · $200/hr SUV · 2-hour minimum · no mileage cap in the county
Hourly pricing
| Tour length | BMW i7 (up to 2) at $175/hr | SUV (up to 4–5) at $200/hr |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | $350 | $400 |
| 3 hours | $525 | $600 |
| 4 hours | $700 | $800 |
| 5 hours | $875 | $1000 |
2-hour minimum. No mileage cap inside San Diego County, no overtime surcharge — extra time bills at the same hourly rate. How hourly service works.
Build your route
- Lightscape, San Diego Botanic Garden (Encinitas): the Garden lists this season as Nov 20 – Jan 3. Buy entry tickets with the Garden; we handle the drive and the wait.
- December Nights, Balboa Park: Fri Dec 4 (4–10 PM) and Sat Dec 5 (noon–10 PM). Details.
- San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: Sundays Dec 13 and Dec 20, from 5:30 PM. Details.
- San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells: the Zoo publishes each season’s dates on its site; check before you book and we’ll build around them.
- Neighborhood light streets: tell us the streets and the order; the driver plans the loop.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a holiday lights tour?
$175 per hour in the BMW i7 or $200 per hour in an SUV, with a 2-hour minimum. A 2-hour tour is $350 (i7) or $400 (SUV); a 3-hour tour is $525 or $600.
Can we make several stops?
Yes. The hour is the unit — stop as often as you like and the driver waits.
Is Lightscape entry included?
No. Buy Lightscape tickets directly from San Diego Botanic Garden; EGT provides the transportation.
How many people fit?
BMW i7 up to 2, SUV up to 4–5. Bigger groups ride in coordinated multiple cars.
More for the holidays
Date already sold out? Sold out means that date, not the calendar — and cancellations do happen. Join the cancellation list and we call you first when a vehicle frees up. Every EGT sell-out is logged, dated, on the public sell-out record — that is why booking the next date early is the move. Call or text (858) 522-0264.