The Christmas Holiday Lights Free Tour of New York

4.9(5)2h 30minFree · tip-basedRun by CityShuffles

Join the ultimate Christmas adventure! Discover NYC’s holiday magic from Bryant Park to Macy’s, 5th Avenue, and Rockefeller Center. Lights, joy, and festive vibes await on every corner!

The Christmas Holiday Lights Tour See all the stunning and bright lights of NYC and the best holiday decorations. We will start at the New York Public Library and make our way through Bryant Park’s Winter Village to see a tree second only to the one at Rockefeller Center. From there, it’s a walk to Macy’s, where we’ll see the incredible windows and decorations.

Then we’ll hop on the subway for a ride to Central Park, the duck pond, Bergdorf Goodman, 5th Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks 5th Avenue, and the beautiful Rockefeller tree. Your guide will stop to take individual family photos before we say goodbye.

We will ride the subway once! Please be prepared to use your credit or debit card to tap for each rider. Cost is $2.90.

Meeting point

Steps of the New York Public library

Before you go

Length: About 2h 30min
Languages: English
Usual start times: 18:30 (New York time)
Coming up: 28 departures in 3 months

Questions about this tour

How much does this tour cost?

Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.

How long does it take?

About 2h 30min.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is Steps of the New York Public library. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What languages is it in?

Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.

When does it run?

28 departures are listed in the next three months, usually at 18:30. Times are local to New York.

Do I need to book?

Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.