The holidays in Cape May are a big deal. Plan a visit to experience the magic of the most festive season in our seaside town. When you visit, get into the spirit with these Cape May Christmas tours.
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.
Cheery Cherry House Tour
Visit this beautifully decorated private home built in 1849. The holiday season sees this Federal-style residence, adorned with lavish Christmas accessories. Experience it in person and learn about its history, furnishings, and more, with owners Beth and Frank Acker as your guides.
Christmas Candlelight House Tour
The Christmas Candlelight House Tours have been a beloved annual tradition since 1973. For three nights during December, locals and visitors filled travel to homes, inns, churches, and more to admire intricate festive décor. To join in on the fun, grab a map and start your self-guided tour through Cape May’s liveliest neighborhoods. A special wristband allows you access inside of the participating properties where you can take pictures and enjoy a night of holiday cheer. Experience all of the festive ambiance and details with a leisurely stroll amongst the twinkling lights. Or try the trolley. The open-air car runs through the route and makes limited stops, but the locals and visitors agree that the tour is better experienced by foot.
If you can’t make it in person, you can still join in on all of the holiday fun. Cape May MAC is also hosting a virtual version of the most popular of the Cape May Christmas tours. So, whether you’re 1000 miles away or just want to enjoy from the comfort of your couch you won’t miss out.
Holiday Inns Tour
Tour three of Cape May’s most famous inns and private residences. See the time and energy owners have put in to bring the festive Bring your camera and capture the elaborate holiday makeover that each has been given.
Take a Holiday Trolley Tour through Cape May
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.
Take A Holiday Tour at the Emlen Physick Estate
During the holiday season, the Emlen Physick Estate hosts a variety of Cape May Christmas tours that are open to the public. It’s a must to stop by and celebrate the magic of Christmastime in Cape May with one of these themed tours.
A Dr. Physick Christmas- Dr. Physick welcomes you into his stately home during the Christmas season as his personal guests for the holidays. Listen to family stories and memories of Christmas’ past.
Winter Wonderwalk- Walk the grounds and view this fun & whimsical display of winter’s past.
An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit- Located in the Carroll Gallery see the popular exhibit featuring a huge Christmas tree, model trains, and a Dicken village collection.
Physick Family Christmas House Tour- Take a guided living history tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, decorated for an authentic Victorian Christmas.
Evening Yuletide House Tour- See and hear how the Physick family might have entertained friends and family and celebrated in traditional Victorian fashion during the holidays.
Gift A Cape May Getaway for the Holidays
Surprise your loved ones with a trip to Cape May and a stay at Stockton Inns. Purchase a gift certificate to the Stockton Inns for the ultimate stocking stuffer.
Stockton Inns is the perfect choice for your Cape May vacation. The beach and boardwalk are right across the street from our Victorian mansion and family-style motel. Romantics love the 1872 Victorian Stockton Manor, and families love the well-appointed motel rooms at the Stockton Inn.