Explore the amazing NYC holiday lights like the locals do - late at night! - Walk the city streets and learn the history of iconic shops like Macy's. - Feel the holiday warmth and excitement - NYC comes alive at Christmas time. - Capture photos of all the sparkly lights of the iconic fashion houses of 5th Avenue! Your guides: Daria, a 20+ year New Yorker who has a history of working on displays for Tiffany, Ralph Lauren & Macy's! Rebecca, a 20+ year New Yorker who loves karaoke & recommending the best foodie spots! Capture stunning photos and enjoy the atmosphere while visiting highlights like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Saks 5th Avenue, and Macy's Herald Square. New York is absolutely magical at Christmastime! Please Note: This tour is a good bit of outdoor walking - and it's worth the sights you'll see, we promise!! Wear good, comfy shoes and dress warmly.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
We'll talk about the incredible history of Macy's and see their animatronic holiday windows, then drop inside quickly to experience the country's only still-existing wooden escalator, and to use the restrooms before our experience.
The Bryant Park Holiday Market is an amazing spot to see the Christmas spirit of NYC - you'll have 30 minutes of time to explore and pursue local vendors!
See the beautiful architecture of the New York Public Library as we work our way up 5th Avenue!
The dramatic and always-stunning Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows draw visitors from all over - and keep them in competition with other local faves like Bergdorfs!
See Louis Vuitton's giant suitcase building! It's stunning when lit up at night.
Bergdorf Goodman is an incredible piece of early 1900s architecture - AND, their store display artists are some of the most competitive to ever do it! Check out these OVER THE TOP window displays!!
We will see the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - this is an outdoor stop with an optional restroom break.
Who doesn't love diamonds, and Tiffany is well-known for them! See their gorgeous displays of blingy goodness with a snowy holiday theme!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
NYC Christmas Lights At Night Walking Tour - with Rockefeller Ctr lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $55 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet in front of the Hollister store, 130 West 34th Street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Strange & Unusual NYC Tours.
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Rebecca my guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was the only person who booked so received a personalized tour. She even bought my a hot chocolate which was a nice touch.
Brian, sorry for the very belated response, but we are so delighted that you booked this tour, and we're happy you had a positive experience. All the best to you in 2026!!
As a New York City native I was BLOWN AWAY by all the gems Daria shared on the tour! I tend to avoid midtown Manhattan during the holidays but this tour piqued my interest and I’m glad I booked. We did lots of walking but Daria kept it entertaining, lively, and as bright as the lights on display!
So glad to hear you enjoyed this tour - thank you for joining, and for taking the time to leave this lovely review!
We had a fantastic NYC walking tour! Our guide was flexible, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable, tailoring the experience to our interests while keeping the pace relaxed and engaging. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring the city with a friend. Highly recommend for anyone wanting an enjoyable and personalized way to see NYC.
Lovely to meet you and your family - thanks so much for joining on the tour, and I hope you had a great holiday season overall! Thank you for the kind review.
We did this tour on a Tuesday night after Christmas. It was cold but we dressed warmly so it was good. We ended up being only two on the tour. Daria was an excellent leader on this tour. She knew exactly where to go to see everything we wanted to. She gave us a lot of information about all we saw. Well worth the time and walk. Very enjoyable.
Thank you so much for the kind review! It was lovely to spend the evening with you both - I hope the remainder of your trip was amazing!
A wonderful tour of all the holiday sites in midtown Manhattan. I learnt information about each stop you’d never learn elsewhere. Recommend, even for locals! Hot chocolate was a nice touch.
Thanks so much for joining this season - lovely walking on a chilly evening with you!! Wishing you all the best in 2026.
Great walking tour experience. Our guide, Daria, was very knowledgeable and made our evening walk very enjoyable.
Ruby, it was so wonderful to meet you and your husband! Thank you for the very kind review, and happiest of New Years to you both.
Excellent and joyous way to see the best and New Yorkiest holiday things! A perfect length. A perfect guide. Daria's background in the holiday window world gave such a unique angle on the iconic windows, and the little stories about the NY Public Library, Salvador Dali, and Bryant Park were like little Christmas bedtime stories. Loved it. No better way to go see the things you want to see. Highly recommend!
Thanks so much for joining us on the tour, and for the kind words! Wishing you and your fam the brightest of holiday seasons.
We did the Christmas Lights tour in NYC with Daria and honestly loved it. We are locals and still found it incredibly enjoyable and well put together. The route covered all the big highlights like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and the Saks Fifth Avenue light show, but what really stood out were the lesser known hidden gems we would never have thought to visit ourselves. Daria shared loads of stories and bits of history along the way that we genuinely did not know, which made the whole experience feel fresh even as New Yorkers. Daria was a fantastic guide. She was accommodating, kept the pace comfortable, and clearly cared about everyone having a good time. The little touches made a big difference too, with hot chocolate and disposable hand warmers provided, which were very much appreciated on a cold night. The tour runs for about 2 to 2.5 hours and you are outside the whole time, so our advice would be to wear as many layers as possible, especially if the weather is cold. Overall, an amazing experience and a solid 10/10. Would absolutely recommend this tour, whether you are visiting NYC or already live here.
Thanks so much for the very kind review! Lovely to have you join last night - what a fun group! I wish you and yours the best of holidays.
The tour was very good. Daria was well informed about the history of the stores that we toured. We toured all the sites that was on the itinerary. I was do the tour again.
Gwen, Thank you so much for the kind review - it was so lovely to meet you, and I hope you had the best holiday trip to NYC!! Best wishes to you and yours.
Rebecca was a wonderful Tour Guide! She was very knowledgeable and shared the history and background of many of the sights. We spent two and a half hours delighting in the holiday lights, the Rockefeller Center tree and fantastical shop windows! She timed it perfectly so that we could enjoy the Saks light show set to music in its entirety. We enjoyed a half hour browsing the very charming Bryant Park market and purchased some great Christmas gifts. I would highly recommend this Tour to any visitor looking to experience the holiday magic of NYC at night.
So thrilled that you loved this experience with Rebecca - she will be so happy to see your kind words. Happiest of holiday seasons to you and your family!
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