Experience Manhattan at the most magical time of year on a guided tour of the festive lights and Christmas decorations of the holiday season. Look at the amazing shop window displays and much more.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Take a once-in-a-lifetime photo in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
See the holiday lights of Radio City Music Hall
Look at the Christmas window displays of the 5th Avenue stores
Go inside St. Patrick's Cathedral to see its Christmas decorations

Full description

Meet your guide in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral and get the chance to go inside to see the interior decorated for Christmas. Continue to the Rockefeller Center, famous for its winter ice rink and magical Christmas tree. Learn how the complex of buildings became such a popular place for holiday celebrations. Take a souvenir photo of the famous Christmas tree. Then, walk to Radio City Music Hall, where the Rockettes create magic every day. Move down town to the Bryant Park Holiday Market and walk past the window displays of the 5th Avenue shops. End in front of Macy's and learn the history of the world's largest department store.

Includes

Local guide

Gratuities
Tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Entrance to the ice skating rink at the Rockefeller Center

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Avenue, New York.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Weapons or sharp objects
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

Please note that admission to St. Patrick's Cathedral is not available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear appropriate shoes
There is no need to confirm your reservation with the office
This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.3/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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We had a very nice tour guide named Samantha. She had a lot of knowledge about NYC and was good at telling. She also gave enough time to see the places and to take pictures. Nice girl! We had already seen many places in NYC, so we did not see any new places during the tour.

December 28, 2019

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January 2, 2020

New York Christmas Holiday Tour of Manhattan

New York Christmas Holiday Tour of Manhattan

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