--- title: New York City Holiday Lights Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 663 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 35 of 37 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-city-holiday-lights-tour/ --- # New York City Holiday Lights Tour In our comparison: #35 of 37 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: On 7th Avenue, - Starts 17:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.59/5 from 663 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: USA Guided Tours NY - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.59 from 663 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 598 of 663. - 5 stars: 522 (79%) - 4 stars: 76 (11%) - 3 stars: 24 (4%) - 2 stars: 17 (3%) - 1 star: 24 (4%) ## What's included - Guided Walking Tours - Expert Local Tour Guided Narrative - Bottled Water on Buses ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Times Square** (20m) - Starts at 5:30 pm Duration: 4 Hours 2. **Hudson Yards** (15m) - See the decorations and stunning retail displays at Manhattan's newest iconic attraction: the Vessel 3. **The High Line** (15m) - Guided Stop 4. **South Street Seaport Historic District** (20m) - Offering a breathtaking view of the Brooklyn Bridge at night! This 300,000-square-foot, 5-story building is home to some amazing restaurants, cafes, bars, retail stores, and event spaces. Please note that food and drinks are optional and are not included in the price of your... 5. **Pier 17** (20m) - Experience amazing views of the Brooklyn Skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge! 6. **Wall Street** (20m) - Visit the Christmas Tree outside the NYSE & Federal Hall. 7. **Grand Central Terminal** (30m) - As we head back to our starting location on Times Square, our next stop is Grand Central Terminal for a quick indoor tour of this iconic NYC landmark and the views of the Chrysler Building and NYC's newest skyscraper - One Vanderbilt! 8. **Chrysler Building** (pass by, no stop) - View From the Bus 9. **St. Patrick's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - View From the Bus 10. **New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building** (pass by, no stop) - View From the Bus 11. **We finish at the iconic Christmas tree celebrated worldwide, where we can vis...** (20m) - We finish at the iconic Christmas tree celebrated worldwide, where we can visit the ice-skating rink and storefronts for Radio City and the Today Show, among others. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point On 7th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets (middle of the block) in Manhattan Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Night Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #35 of 37** | €81 | 4h 30m | 4.59 (663) | shared | | [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared | | [Central Park Pedicab Tour– Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-pedicab-tour-top-highlights/?format=md) | €35 | 1h | 4.99 (185) | private | | [Late Night Rat Tours](/usa/new-york/tours/late-night-rat-tours/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (133) | shared | Ranked #35 of 37 in Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €246, median €60; typical length 2h 30m. 8 of 37 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/nyc-night-tours/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-city-holiday-lights-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md