New York City Holiday Lights Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Embark on a magical evening with our NYC Holiday Lights Tour, showcasing the city’s festive best from Times Square to Rockefeller Center!
Experience dazzling light displays, iconic sights, and holiday cheer in a journey that captures the spirit of New York City during the most wonderful time of the year!
Join us for this unforgettable holiday tour, perfect for creating those special photo memories and experiencing the city’s festive spirit like a local!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis so please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in
Food/drinks are optional and are not included in the price of your tour ticket
Please note that we do not provide pick-up and drop-off service for this tour
What To Expect
Times Square
Starts at 5:30 pm Duration: 4 Hours
Hudson Yards
See the decorations and stunning retail displays at Manhattan's newest iconic attraction: the Vessel
Options
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Glass-Top Luxury Bus: Guided night bus tour. No passes included. Live guide + upgraded transportation with a glass-top luxury bus.
What‘s Included
Guided Walking Tours
Expert Local Tour Guided Narrative
Bottled Water on Buses
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
663 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ms. Rachel, the friendly...
Sharyl N,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ms. Rachel, the friendly night tour guide, was gracious and accommodating during our winter night tour. We enjoyed her detailed narrative of the points of interest. We recommend Rachel’s tour.
Rachel and Juan did an...
Debbie B,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rachel and Juan did an excellent job on this tour. Rachel is very knowledgeable about NY. Even though I have been to NY several times, she took us to places I have never seen and explained these places. If I ever get back to NY I would do another tour with Rachel. She and Juan are a great asset to Viator.
NYC Sparkles at Christmas
Jennifer T,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This Christmas lights tour of New York City was absolutely magical and one of the best ways to experience the city at night during the holidays. Visiting Grand Central Station, Wall Street and other sites instantly put us in the Christmas spirit. From the glass roof bus, we could experience the lights and sights of the Chrysler Bldg, Trinity Church and the Ghostbusters Headquarters (from the movie) and many, many more. Traveling through the city at night and taking in so many beautifully lit landmarks made the experience feel special and festive. Everything was well organized, relaxed, and thoughtfully planned, allowing us to truly enjoy the sights without feeling rushed. This tour is a wonderful mix of holiday charm and iconic New York scenery, and it’s perfect for visitors or locals looking to see the city shine during Christmas. Highly recommended for a memorable and festive night out. 🎄✨
Holiday Lights Tour
Wander191431,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We looked forward to this tour during our visit to NYC. It was titled Holiday Lights, however our guide focused mainly on the sites of New York. Informative and interesting however somewhat disappointing on the holiday lights. We did see the NYSE tree and the Rockefeller Center tree but it felt like we missed out on other iconic holiday displays, such as Saks and Macy’s windows, etc. One stop was to a pizza shop for a slice of NY-style pizza. One would think it was included with the cost of this tour, however, it was not. One thing that really bothered me was that we did not get dropped off where we got picked up as the description said. This would be a great general tour to see the sites of NY but a bit of a let down for a holiday lights tour.
Waste of $$
Sonali K,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00This is not a Holiday lights tour. For 89$ per head we saw about 3 actual holiday lights- rest of the tour was architecture and buildings/ hospitals of the city. Save your $$ just do the hop on off tour- cheaper- multiple routes trips option plus u can use those tickets for the whole day! Guide and driver efforts are appreciated though.
Locations were good. ...
Tim B,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Locations were good. Your quite had very poor communication skills, was limited on the info that was provided.
Fantastic Friend Time
F2992YRkarinh,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great Tour!! Well planned and coordinated. Guide shared lots of interesting information about the history of NYC. And plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the sights. Well done!!
Great tour of the holiday lights
Cyndi F,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, many interesting and fun stops, and an excellent tour guide. Vehicle was clean and comfortable and complimentary water was provided.
Worth it and Recommended
Cole G,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an amazing time. The weather was a bit chilly but we we’re both covered up and were able to enjoy the experience without letting it bother us.
A must in NYC
guadaluperY3697UC,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Very knowledgeable guide and clean and comfortable van with many photo opportunities including food stops.
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