Experience the magic of the holiday season from our quaint coastal town. Get into the spirit with these holiday tours in Cape May during your stay.
Christmas Candlelight House Tour
Since 1973 the Christmas Candlelight House Tours have been a beloved annual tradition for locals and visitors. On three nights during December, visitors filled with holiday cheer travel to homes, inns, churches, and more to admire intricate festive décor. Grab a map and start your self-guided tour through Cape May. A special wristband allows you access inside of the participating properties where you can take pictures and meet others enjoying a night of holiday cheer. The trolley runs through the route and makes limited stops, but the tour is better experienced by foot. Experience all of the festive ambiance and details with a leisurely stroll amongst the twinkling lights.
Virtual Christmas Candlelight House Tour
Now you can enjoy the Christmas Candlelight festivities from the comfort of your own home. Whether you want to enjoy a night in with your family or are tuning in from thousands of miles away, you don’t have to miss out. See ten of Cape May’s grandest Christmas displays and get to know the owners behind the magic!
Santas Trolley Rides
Join Mrs. Claus as she tries on the role of trolley conductor. Bring the kids and listen to fun holiday stories. Enjoy sing-a-longs of your favorite holiday jingles. The ride ends on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. Underneath the gazebo on the front lawn, Santa awaits with a red-cheeked smile to be joined by his wife and your trolley tour group.
Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Take a trolley ride through Cape May’s residential areas. See the historic Victorian homes adorned in twinkling lights. The open-air trolley rolls through the streets of Cape May as an expert guide reveals the history of Cape May’s Christmas traditions. Enjoy your favorite Christmas classics playing in the background. Be sure to bring a blanket to keep warm through the chilly night.
Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Tour
The holiday season gets a ghostly spin on the Ghosts of Christmas Past trolley tour. Listen as guides entrance you with spooky drama-filled tales featuring the spirits of Victorian-era ghosts.
Holiday Inns Tour
Tour three of Cape May’s most famous inns and private homes. Bring your camera and capture the elaborate holiday makeover that each has been given.
Lamplighter Christmas Tour
See the Christmas magic under the starry skies. The Lamplight Tour includes an evening tour of four Cape May bed and breakfasts. There’s something extra special about seeing the twinkling lights and décor under the cover of darkness.
The Emlen Physick Estate
You have to head to the Emlen Physick Estate at least once during the holiday season. The house hosts several popular holiday tours and events. And each occasion celebrates the unique magic of Christmastime in Cape May.
- Physick Family Christmas House Tour
- Evening Yuletide House Tour
- An Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit
- Winter Wonderwalk
Stay at the Southern Mansion
After exploring these holiday tours in Cape May, complete your coastal Christmas experience with a stay at The Southern Mansion. We love celebrating this special time of year at our Victorian mansion with beautiful decorations and, of course, our winter reservation specials. Guests will enjoy luxurious and spacious accommodations and all of the Christmas cheer you can handle.
Book your stay with us today and enjoy the best of Christmas in Cape May with the Southern Mansion.
