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NYC Holiday Lights: Enchanting Night Tour
4.8
27 Ratings
New York
Explore NYC’s magical holiday lights on a night tour. Capture stunning photos, visit iconic displays, and soak in festive cheer. Book now!
Explore NYC’s magical holiday lights on a night tour. Capture stunning photos, visit iconic displays, and soak in festive cheer. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Macy’s Herald Square - Discover the fascinating history of Macy’s and admire their animatronic holiday windows. Take a quick visit inside to experience the nation’s only remaining wooden escalator and make use of the restrooms before continuing the adventure.
- Bryant Park - The Bryant Park Holiday Market is a fantastic place to soak in the…
- Macy’s Herald Square - Discover the fascinating history of Macy’s and admire their animatronic holiday windows. Take a quick visit inside to experience the nation’s only remaining wooden escalator and make use of the restrooms before continuing the adventure.
- Bryant Park - The Bryant Park Holiday Market is a fantastic place to soak in the Christmas spirit of NYC. Enjoy 30 minutes to explore and browse the local vendors!
- New York Public Library - Marvel at the stunning architecture of the New York Public Library as the journey continues up 5th Avenue!
- Saks Fifth Avenue - The dramatic and always breathtaking Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows attract visitors from everywhere, competing with other local favorites like Bergdorf’s!
- Louis Vuitton 57th Street NYC - Witness the giant suitcase building of Louis Vuitton! It’s a spectacular sight, especially when illuminated at night.
- Bergdorf Goodman - Bergdorf Goodman is a remarkable example of early 1900s architecture, and their store display artists are among the most competitive! Don’t miss these extravagant window displays!
- Rockefeller Center - Visit the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. This is an outdoor stop with an optional restroom break.
- Tiffany & Co. - Everyone loves diamonds, and Tiffany is renowned for them! Enjoy their stunning displays of sparkling beauty with a snowy holiday theme!
What's Included
- Licensed & Certified NYC Tour Guide
- Many amazing sights!
- Licensed & Certified NYC Tour Guide
- Many amazing sights!
Additional Information
Discover the enchanting NYC holiday lights just like the locals do - late at night!
- Stroll through the city streets and uncover the history of legendary stores such as Macy’s.
- Experience the festive warmth and excitement - NYC truly comes alive during Christmas.
- Snap photos of the dazzling lights adorning the renowned fashion houses on 5th Avenue!…
Discover the enchanting NYC holiday lights just like the locals do - late at night!
- Stroll through the city streets and uncover the history of legendary stores such as Macy’s.
- Experience the festive warmth and excitement - NYC truly comes alive during Christmas.
- Snap photos of the dazzling lights adorning the renowned fashion houses on 5th Avenue!
Your guides:
Daria, a New Yorker with over 20 years of experience, who has worked on displays for Tiffany, Ralph Lauren, and Macy’s!
Rebecca, a New Yorker with over 20 years of experience, who enjoys karaoke and recommending the best foodie spots!
Capture breathtaking photos and soak in the atmosphere while visiting highlights like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Saks 5th Avenue, and Macy’s Herald Square. New York is truly magical during the Christmas season!
Please Note: This tour involves a fair amount of outdoor walking - but the sights are well worth it, we assure you! Wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly.
- Not recommended for travelers who have health issues around bright/flashing lights
Location
Hollister Co.
West 34th Street
Meet in front of the Hollister store, 130 West 34th Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(27 Ratings)
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Brian
Jan 4, 2026
Rebecca my guide was very... - Rebecca my guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was the only person who booked so received a personalized tour. She even bought my a hot chocolate which was a nice touch.
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E9121tkalexandras
Jan 2, 2026
Best holiday experience! - As a New York City native I was BLOWN AWAY by all the gems Daria shared on the tour! I tend to avoid midtown Manhattan during the holidays but this tour piqued my interest and I’m glad I booked. We did lots of walking but Daria kept it entertaining, lively, and as bright as the lights on display!
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Sasvir
Jan 2, 2026
Flexible and Fun Walking Tour! - We had a fantastic NYC walking tour! Our guide was flexible, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable, tailoring the experience to our interests while keeping the pace relaxed and engaging. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring the city with a friend. Highly recommend for anyone wanting an enjoyable and personalized way to see NYC.
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Sandusky19
Dec 30, 2025
Christmas window decorations and lights display. - We did this tour on a Tuesday night after Christmas. It was cold but we dressed warmly so it was good. We ended up being only two on the tour. Daria was an excellent leader on this tour. She knew exactly where to go to see everything we wanted to. She gave us a lot of information about all we saw. Well worth the time and walk. Very enjoyable.
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Freedom568481
Dec 26, 2025
Wonderful holiday experience - A wonderful tour of all the holiday sites in midtown Manhattan. I learnt information about each stop you’d never learn elsewhere. Recommend, even for locals! Hot chocolate was a nice touch.
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Ruby_m
Dec 26, 2025
New York City at Night - Great walking tour experience. Our guide, Daria, was very knowledgeable and made our evening walk very enjoyable.
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Merih_n
Dec 17, 2025
Daria's tour sleigh-s! - Excellent and joyous way to see the best and New Yorkiest holiday things! A perfect length. A perfect guide. Daria's background in the holiday window world gave such a unique angle on the iconic windows, and the little stories about the NY Public Library, Salvador Dali, and Bryant Park were like little Christmas bedtime stories. Loved it. No better way to go see the things you want to see. Highly recommend!
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Wuhtz
Dec 16, 2025
A Magical Christmas Lights Tour - We did the Christmas Lights tour in NYC with Daria and honestly loved it. We are locals and still found it incredibly enjoyable and well put together.
The route covered all the big highlights like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and the Saks Fifth Avenue light show, but what really stood out were the lesser known hidden gems we would never have thought to visit ourselves. Daria shared loads of stories and bits of history along the way that we genuinely did not know, which made the whole experience feel fresh even as New Yorkers.
Daria was a fantastic guide. She was accommodating, kept the pace comfortable, and clearly cared about everyone having a good time. The little touches made a big difference too, with hot chocolate and disposable hand warmers provided, which were very much appreciated on a cold night.
The tour runs for about 2 to 2.5 hours and you are outside the whole time, so our advice would be to wear as many layers as possible, especially if the weather is cold.
Overall, an amazing experience and a solid 10/10. Would absolutely recommend this tour, whether you are visiting NYC or already live here.
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Gwen_m
Dec 14, 2025
Great tour! - The tour was very good. Daria was well informed about the history of the stores that we toured. We toured all the sites that was on the itinerary. I was do the tour again.
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Nancy_k
Dec 13, 2025
Wonderful NYC Holiday Tour! - Rebecca was a wonderful Tour Guide! She was very knowledgeable and shared the history and background of many of the sights. We spent two and a half hours delighting in the holiday lights, the Rockefeller Center tree and fantastical shop windows! She timed it perfectly so that we could enjoy the Saks light show set to music in its entirety. We enjoyed a half hour browsing the very charming Bryant Park market and purchased some great Christmas gifts. I would highly recommend this Tour to any visitor looking to experience the holiday magic of NYC at night.
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