New York Christmas Holiday: Small-Group Walking Tour
4.3
60 Ratings
New York
Experience the magic of New York City during the holiday season on a small-group walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the history of Rockefeller Center and Radio City, and soak in the festive atmosphere of 5th Avenue's window displays.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rockefeller Center - One of New York’s most famous complexes
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Audio Guide (translates the tour)
  • Tickets to Radio City Christmas Spectacular
  • Entrance to Rocekfeller Center skating rink
Additional Information

The holiday period transforms New York into an enchanting city. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to explore all the festive highlights on a comprehensive guided tour? Discover the story of the esteemed Rockefeller Center and its iconic tree (which is adorned and bright from the 1st of December), Radio City and the Rockettes, and everyone’s preferred holiday shopping spot, Macy’s. Stroll along 5th Avenue, taking in the stunning window installations and the jolly ambience. Our New York City Christmas holiday tour provides the premier method to enjoy New York’s exceptional charm during the festive season.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour’s designated start time. The tour departs promptly and no refunds will be given for guests who miss the tour due to being late
  • Admission to St. Patrick’s not available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • Rockefeller Center Tree is not lit and decorated until early December (varies per year)
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear appropriate shoes
  • There is no need to confirm your reservation with our office
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Company reserves the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control.
  • Once the tour begins, if you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions, we cannot guarantee we can reunite you with the group.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
Location
St. Patrick's Cathedral
The tour meets in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral at 5th Avenue between 50th and 51st. Our guide will be there to greet you 15 minutes before the tour, which begins promptly at 6:00pm. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at (718) 806-1706. Although we do not guarantee that you will catch up with the group, we will do our best to accommodate you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(60 Ratings)
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Latoya_l
Dec 27, 2023
Magical - Luke was our tour guide and we had a great time. We arrived 5 mins late and he waited for us. We walked around and he told us where he was going next just in case we got separated. I felt like he did a great job telling us about NYC history and weaving us in and out of the crowds. This tour made this experience so much fun and worth every penny. I would highly recommend this tour company and ask for Luke!!!!
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Rusty_t
Dec 21, 2023
Great time! - Gabi was a terrific tour guide. Fun time! We enjoyed hearing the history of the sights around the city.
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Annah_r
Dec 20, 2023
Great Tour - Luke was an amazing guide! He made the tour so fun and interesting. It was a great way to see lots of holiday highlights and learn a little history. Luke was also great with our kids!
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Lauren_c
Dec 18, 2023
Great tour to see the lights! - The Christmas light tour was a great way to learn about the origins of the holiday in NYC and give interesting historical context to the Christmas displays in the city. Our guide was funny and informative. 10/10 would recommend.
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Thomas_h
Dec 15, 2023
Brilliant Walk About During Christmas in NYC - We had a brilliant time walking through many of Christmas sites at night! And Gabi was great about the history and the information of St Patrick’s, the Rockefeller Tree and the NYC Library.
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H7681ifbrendal
Dec 15, 2023
Holiday sites in NYC - Gabby was amazing! She was knowledgeable and loud ebbing to hear over the crowds. The only bad thing was not enough time at Bryant Park.
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Amanda_b
Dec 5, 2023
Two hours of Christmas fun! - The weather was terrible, absolutely pouring down with rain, but our guide Luke was well-informed, engaging and funny so we were able to ignore getting wet!
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Leahc915
Dec 15, 2023
Great fun - Great experience! Gabby our tour guide was informative and kept us entertained the whole tour. Would recommend to anyone visiting New York at Christmas
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Michelel789
Dec 19, 2023
Good history tour - First I would like to totally refute anyone who says they couldn’t find the group. The directions are very clear and the guides even waited an extra 10 minutes for anyone who showed up late. Now for the tour-it wasn’t about holiday lights except for the display on Saks and the Rockefeller center tree. The tour was more about history than holiday lights. We found more holiday lights just walking on our own around midtown. So if you are interested in history and stopping for photos at Rockefeller center and shopping at Bryant Park, go for it. If you are interested in light displays go on your own.
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Krystal
Dec 11, 2023
Couldn’t find tour guide - If I could give a zero, I would. We didn’t even get to go on the tour because we could never locate the tour guide. Needs to be better organized and a better way to communicate with the tour guide…especially this time of year.
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