
5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree
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4.5/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree worth booking?
5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree is a 1.5-hour experience in New York, United States, from $36 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $36 per person
Walk 5th Avenue with an expert guide and see for yourself why New York during the Holidays feels like one of the most magical places on earth. Check out the famous holiday window displays at luxury spots like Bergdorf G
What you get
About this experience
Walk 5th Avenue with an expert guide and see for yourself why New York during the Holidays feels like one of the most magical places on earth. Check out the famous holiday window displays at luxury spots like Bergdorf Goodman and Saks, plus flagship stores such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and more. Hear the stories behind the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the ice rink, and the Channel Gardens lined with rows of Angels. As you go, you’ll also pass the Plaza Hotel (seen in Home Alone 2), St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York’s parish church), and Radio City Music Hall, home of the Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular show. Visit the New York Public Library to see its iconic lions, Patience and Fortitude, dressed up with holiday wreaths before ending the tour at Bryant Park’s Winter Village, where you can shop, grab something to eat, or skate on the outdoor rink. Snap plenty of festive photos and share your New York holiday experience with friends on social media.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- 90-minute walking tour
Not included
- Gratuities for the guide
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
The Tour departs from outside the Paris Theater located a 4 W. 58th St., New York, NY 10019. Please meet the Attractions4Us Tour Guide at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time. Present your voucher on your phone or on paper.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The Tour departs from outside the Paris Theater located a 4 W. 58th St., New York, NY 10019. Please meet the Attractions4Us Tour Guide at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time. Present your voucher on your phone or on paper.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalksNYC, LLC
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The activities operate in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly
- The walking tour is a gentle stroll on flat land covering about 1 mile (1.6 km)
- The Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center lights up on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving and remains lit until the first week of January.
- Skating at Rockefeller Center has a fee, but skating at Bryant Park is free, although you have to pay for skate rental.
- Infants (0-1) are free
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very nice!
The guide was very helpful and took a few pictures for us. He took us to the New York Library which was super! We got to see the lions. If you are in touch with him I would love the Times Square Christmas at night and a resend of the clock/zodiac signs at night, too.
via Viator
Holiday Windows in NYC
Franco was a wonderful tour guide! Very knowledgeable about all of New York not just the areas he was showing us. He went out of his way to take pictures of me in front of the different locations we saw. I would request Franco again for any tour I was going on! Super job!
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us and we look forward to seeing you next holiday season
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $36 to $40
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree cost?
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Prices start at $36 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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