Join the Villa Zorayda Museum this Holiday Season for a special Christmas experience during St. Augustine’s “Nights of Lights” celebration.
The Villa Zorayda is beautifully decorated for the holidays with a spectacular Christmas Tree located center stage in the Court of Lions adorned in red and gold. Enjoy traditional decorations and over 100 glowing candles while taking an audio-guided tour of the former home. The tour gives an in-depth look at the historical significance of the structure to the City of St. Augustine, magnificent architecture, and descriptions of the artifacts on display.
The architecture of the Villa Zorayda set a precedence for St. Augustine and began the Moorish Spanish revival style seen throughout the city today. The candles, hanging brass lamps, and festive decorations among the original art and antique display create a magical ambiance.
These special tours include a grand Lighting of the Christmas Tree. At the appropriate time, guests will take their socially distant places around the upper and lower balconies of the museum in preparation for the big event. Delight in the beauty of Christmas as the Museum goes dark and the dramatic lighting of the Christmas Tree begins with each floor in the Museum gradually coming back to light.
Begin your audio-guided tour at any time and tour at your own pace. To keep visitors and staff comfortable and safe, a limited number of guests are allowed for this event and masks are required.
Reservations are encouraged.
Adult Admission is $14.95.
Children 7 – 12 are $6.95.
Audio guide included and is available in English, Spanish, and French. Free parking while visiting the Museum.
Tickets for this tour are not available online. Reservations are suggested, but not required. To make reservations, please contact the Museum at (904)-829-9887.
Phone: 904-829-9887
Email: villazorayda@bellsouth.net
2020/11/20 - 2021/01/02
Additional time info:
Doors open at 5:00 pm and tickets are on a first come first serve basis.
Last admission will be at 5:30 pm or when capacity has been met.
Villa Zorayda Museum
83 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Located in St. Augustine’s Historic District, the Villa Zorayda Museum offers free parking while visiting the Museum. Our parking lot surrounds the Museum. All day public parking is available for a fee. Conveniently located in the Historic District, we are within walking distance of many of the attractions, historic sites, shopping, restaurants, churches and Historic St. George Street. Our parking lot can also be rented in the evening for up to 50 cars for any function being held in the downtown area.