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
Itinerary
See the decorations and stunning retail displays at Manhattan's newest iconic attraction: the Vessel
Visit the Winter Garden Luminaries Light Show! With the group, we will see the annual Winter Garden decoration at this famous shopping center steps from the WTC memorial.
Visit the Christmas Tree outside the NYSE & Federal Hall.
Offering a breathtaking view of the Brooklyn Bridge at night!
Next, we’ll make a stop in Lower Manhattan for a quick bite at Little Italy Pizzeria and Deli on 50 Fulton Street, where you’ll also have access to other nearby local food spots. Please note that food and drinks are optional and are not included in the price of your tour ticket.
We finish at the iconic Christmas tree celebrated worldwide, where we can visit the ice-skating rink and storefronts for Radio City and the Today Show, among others.
As we head back to our starting location on Times Square, our next stop is Grand Central Terminal for a quick indoor tour of this iconic NYC landmark and the views of the Chrysler Building and NYC's newest skyscraper - One Vanderbilt!
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
What a great tour, any first timer to New York City should make this a first day event. Or your guide Joey was very informative and a great speaker. If I ever return, I'll take it again.
I only spent one full day in New York and wanted to see as much as I could with the little time I had. This tour was perfect and I got to see all the highlights! Lyonel was an excellent guide and made sure we stayed on schedule. He was very knowledgeable and had great stories to share. The glass top bus made it even better. Thank you Lyonel!
Joey our tour guide, and Tony our driver were amazing! Welcoming personality and informative.
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.