New York City Holiday Lights Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Stroll through Dyker Heights' dazzling displays
- See the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
- Admire Fifth Avenue's festive window displays
- Experience Central Park's winter charm
- Discover hidden holiday gems in NYC's neighborhoods
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of NYC's festive neighborhoods
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Expert commentary on holiday traditions
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
770 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.
Know before you go
- Dress warmly and wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning holiday displays.
- Be prepared for potential crowds in popular areas.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- The tour includes guided stops, each lasting approximately 20-30 minutes, with travel time between attractions efficiently incorporated
- If you're driving and need to park your vehicle - the closest garage parking is at 140 W 51st St, NY, NY 10020 and at 209 W 51st St, NY, NY 10019
- Please note that we do not provide pick-up and drop-off service for this tour
Reviews
Very knowlegible, great presentation
We really enjoyed this tour and felt like it covered an impressive amount of New York in one day. We got to see Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Madison Square Park, Greenwich Village, SoHo, the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center, Wall Street, and Battery Park, plus views of the Statue of Liberty. It really checked off the major NYC sights on our list. My favorite parts were definitely the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center and getting to see the Statue of Liberty. Both were memorable stops and some of my favorite photos from the entire trip. The fully enclosed bus was great, and both our driver and tour guide were excellent. One of the best parts of this tour is basically having chauffeur service throughout the day. You get dropped off, explore with the guide, and the bus is there to pick you back up. It makes seeing this much of Manhattan incredibly easy. My only two suggestions would be more of Central Park and a little more seat space on the bus. I would have loved to explore more of the park rather than just getting a taste of it. Overall, this is a great tour, especially for a first NYC visit. You cover a lot, learn along the way, and get some fantastic photo opportunities without having to figure out transportation between every stop. Definitely recommend.
Great tour to see all of the major New York City sites in a 6 hour tour. Our guide and driver were excellent and knowledgeable. Great overview of the city, especially for first time visitors to Manhattan.
Traveler reviews
Awesomeness
Driver and tour guide were professional, knowledgeable, and felt safe the whole time
Don’t miss this tour!
A great way to see a lot of sights! Great driver and great tour host! Good way to get an over view of the City! The stops were timed well.
Fun but delayed experience
Great experience but waiting on late arrivals delayed our start time by 30 mins which made for a very rushed ending. There should be a max 15 min wait time before a group has to reschedule/cancel. The tour guide was nice and we had great views of the city but the entire experience felt rushed.
Did not deliver the stated itinerary
We booked this holiday light tour for 10 members of our family, involving 3 generations. We started off well, seeing Times Square, Hudson lights and proceeding to Wall Street. At this point the tour became more iof an architectural history tour. We arrived at the Southport stop, and were told we had 10 minutes to use the restroom and thus would be the food stop. I pointed out there was to be another stop in Lower Manhattan at a pizzeria., but our guide Lyonel claimed no one had told him this. Later he changed his story, and Lyonel said the quality of the pizza wasn’t good and had been struck from the tour. The children were particularly disappointed, and hungry enough to buy some dried out sandwiches that were the only things available at that hour. The guide was informative and the driver did a great job in the heavy traffic, but the last 1.5 hours were lacking in lights and the failure to provide a food stop was bad. I would not recommend this tour to families with children.
Very informative and...
Very informative and friendly, courteous and helpful. Great views of the city. Had a good experience.