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The Christmas Holiday Lights Free Tour of New York
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The Christmas Holiday Lights Free Tour of New York

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Run by a local guide · CityShuffles

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

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!

Duration
2 h 30 min
Destination
New York
Meeting Point
Steps of the New York Public library
Provider
CityShuffles

Description

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.

Includes

  • Macy's
  • Central Park
  • Rockefeller Center
  • 5th Avenue Market
  • New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Bryant Park
  • Licensed Tour Guide

Meeting Point

Steps of the New York Public library

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Traveler reviews

5 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Bellissima esperienza

John ci ha accompagnate in giro per la città svelandoci alcune chicche che solo una guida con la sua esperienza ti può raccontare. Siamo rimaste colpite dalla sua energia, ci lascerà un bellissimo ricordo

Samantha Corradini · December 2025

Awesome

John was wonderful ???? we love his holidays spirit and his Christmas stories we had a wonderful time

Reyna Nehmad · December 2025

A New York Christmas Treat!

My intention was to share my favorite city with a friend, but dashing through the busy festive streets of midtown NYC with our trusty, knowledgeable guide Jon Notor was a holiday treat for me as well! We wound our way from highlighting to highlight ~ the Tree at Rockefeller Center, iconic shop windows at Macys, Bergdorf Goodman, and Sax, St Patrick’s Cathedral ~ all the big ones, while artfully dodging some lesser known but ever present characters that provide, well “character” to this city that never sleeps! Who knew that the lobby of Trump Tower is a park with bathrooms accessible to the public! I highly recommend this tour and this tour guide. Give yourself a holiday treat; whether you’re a tourist or a full time NYC dweller!

Tina Kafka · December 2025

Native NYr and guest loved this tour!

My niece in her 30’s was visiting us in NYC and we wanted her to see the major Xmas sites. My partner and I have lived in Manhattan for over 30 years so we didn’t think we’d get anything out it. We were very impressed. We went to many of the places I’ve visited before but the history and details of the unique NY experience was surprising. Who would have known how little we knew of NYC!! The Christmas lights were a special holiday experience. Our niece loved seeing major sites too and the visit through the subway system! A wonderful tour!!!

Cindy Bink · December 2025

christmaslight tour

great tour - much information

Gerda Strobl · December 2025

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How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: $10 to $20 USD per person

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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