Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour
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Is Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour worth booking?
Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour is a 3-hour experience in New York, United States, from $47 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (18)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $47 per person
This holiday tour is jam-packed with fun facts, stories of holiday traditions, visits to view NYC's most spectacular holiday decorations and lights, sing-a-longs, and is guided by a fun and lively Guide. Your expert, li
What you get
- Professional, Local, Licensed Tour Guide
About this experience
This holiday tour is jam-packed with fun facts, stories of holiday traditions, visits to view NYC's most spectacular holiday decorations and lights, sing-a-longs, and is guided by a fun and lively Guide. Your expert, licensed, local Guide knows all the top spots for viewing the absolute best decorated sites. They will provide expert commentary for all sites visited along the route and may assist with photo taking, if help is needed. The style of the tour is lighthearted and gay and with a genuine Christmassy vibe. All along the route, you are encouraged to take lots of memorable photographs while reveling in all the amazing sights and sounds of the holidays in super-sized, New York City style!
What's included
Included
- Professional, Local, Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
- Subway transportation (MTA MetroCard) 1 Fare Required - To Be Purchased Prior To Tour Experience
- Gratuity For Guide (OPTIONAL) Generally 15-18% Of Full Tour Price
What you'll see and do
Macy's Herald Square
Feel like a kid again as you feast you eyes on the magnificent holiday window displays that adorn 'The Largest Store In The World". Each year, Macy's creates a wonderful new theme for it's holiday window displays. It takes 8 months to create displays for an upcoming season. These spectacular window displays are sure to bring out the child in each of us. Drawing an average of 10,000 passersby per hour, Macy's is apparently delivering on bringing the magic of the holiday season to its windows.
15 minutes here
Christmas Village in NYC
No visit to NYC during the holidays would be complete without a visit to the Winter Village At Bryant Park! This is truly a NYC hotspot at Christmastime as thousands visit the park to skate on NYC's largest outdoor ice rink, enjoy their big and beautiful Christmas tree or visit any of over 100 outdoor pop-up shops for unique gifts, warm beverages and food. You'll be given a little time here to revel in the beauty of this magical Christmas Village.
45 minutes here
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue may be famously known for it's many high-end, expensive retailers that are overflowing with fancy designer goods, but it's also known for it's magnificent window displays. From 57th St to Rockefeller Center, you will have an opportunity to delight in some truly serious eye candy! You'll want to remember your cameras or camera phones, for this!
40 minutes here
See this beautiful and historic hotel (from the outside) and the annual festive annual holiday display that adorns the fountain that sits in front of this famous hotel.
5 minutes here
Trump Tower
Regardless of political affiliations, as many of our tour Guests inquire about knowing where our 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump once lived at and operated out of whenever in NYC, we will be pointing this building out while on tour.
5 minutes here
Saks Fifth Avenue
Sak's seemingly spares no expense on decorating their windows for the holiday season. In addition to incredibly magnificent window displays which will undoubtedly be the highlight of all of your photo opportunities, Sak's also entertains passersby with a musical light show displayed on the building's facade. Incredible, does not begin to describe what you will see and hear. We promise that you are going to LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
30 minutes here
St. Patrick's Cathedral
This Roman Catholic church is architecturally stunning from the outside with an equally stunning nave and interior. The church was constructed in the 1800's and it is certainly one of NYC's most impressive cathedrals, attracting millions of visitors each year.
15 minutes here
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The real, 70-100ft donated Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree is quite possibly the most famously lighted Christmas tree, in the world! Decorated with 50,000 LED lights and topped with a 9 ft., 70 spike, 3-million-Swarovski crystal tree topper, seeing it will definitely be a highlight of your holiday tour experience! If the spirit moves you, perhaps you'll participate in sings a few holiday tunes with your fellow patrons and Guide. What better way to get in the mood of the joyous holiday season than to sing by the greatest tree in the world in the greatest city, in the world!
30 minutes here
Bergdorf Goodman
Each year, Bergdorf Goodman, a very prestigious retailer on Fifth Avenue, unveils over-the-top holiday window displays. It is rumored that Bergdorf pays their designers between $40K-$100K PER WINDOW, to appoint their huge windows with unique holiday themes that wow thousands of passersby. These are usually some of the most spectacular windows providing wonderful holiday photo opportunities.
15 minutes here
Radio City Music Hall
Very near to Radio City Music Hall, there are several really terrific holiday photo opportunities that we will not let you miss! As your tour concludes we are ending just across from Radio City Music Hall; home to the beautiful, talented, high-kicking precision dancers known as the Radio City Rockettes. Although the cost for attending the Radio City Christmas Spectacular is not included in the cost of this tour, we urge you to book a performance. It's also been a pretty amazing show that most certainly lives up to its name.
15 minutes here
Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas)
NYC's over-the top holiday decoration do not stop at Rockefeller Center! Other extravagant holiday displays can be found along 6 Ave and you will see them on this tour.
15 minutes here
Tiffany & Co.
Famous for the movie "Breakfast At Tiffany's" starring Audrey Hepburn, Tiffany's has been thrilling passersby with their frosty, blueish, holiday themed windows featuring their extraordinary jewelry amid whimsical and fantastical mice-laden holiday settings.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Tour will meet directly outside of the Starbuck's Coffee Shop at 977 6 Ave (aka Avenue of the Americas), near to the corner of W 36 St & 6 Avenue.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Tour ends near Radio City Music Hall at W 50 St & 6 Avenue. This location is conveniently located between the Times Square and Rockefeller Center areas. The following subway stations are close by within 2 avenues of walking: B, D, F, N, R, Q, W, A, C, E, 1
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
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- My NY Tours, LLC
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Holiday light tour
Debra was a great tour guide. She showed us the sights and the lights and gave us a lot of history and interesting stories along the way. She navigated us to and through the best spots for lights and pictures.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking time to review your tour experience. We love what we do and we take pride in showcasing this great city with our travel guests. We are elated that you enjoyed your tour. We would be honored to serve you again on one of the many tour experiences that we offer, should you find yourself on a return visit the NYC; the Big Apple! From our family to yours we wish you an extraordinary holiday season and a New Year blessed with great health, happiness, prosperity, fun times and amazing memories! Happy Holidays!
via Tripadvisor
City Christmas Light walking Tour
Debbie was great! This was my wife and I first time to New York. We wanted to see as many Christmas lights and displays in the city as we could. It was a cold night and she still made it fun and lively. She was always willing to take pictures and get us to the right spots. She had a good balance of factual sharing and allowing us to soak in the amazing views of the city. We would highly recommend!
Response from the operator: We are thrilled to hear just how much you enjoyed both your experience and your Guide, Debbie. We take a lot of pride in what we do and in the quality delivered for each tour experience. Your feedback, helps us to stay on track in meeting our goals of providing these great tour experiences which we feel are led by some of the absolute best NYC Guides . We genuinely appreciate the time that you've taken to write this review. We look forward to serving you again on another of our tour offerings should you find yourself revisiting the Big Apple. From our family to yours we wish Happy Holidays amd all the best in 2026!
via Tripadvisor
City lights extravaganza 12.8.24
Excellent tour of the city lights and Christmas decor. Debbie, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and helpful. Friendly and a joy to be with
Response from the operator: We are so very happy to hear just how much you enjoyed your experience and your Guide, Debbie. We take a lot of pride in what we do and in the quality of the family-friendly experiences that we offer. Your feedback, helps us to stay on track in meeting our goals of providing great tour experiences led by some of the very best Guides in the City. We genuinely appreciate the time that you've taken to write this review. We look forward to serving you again on another of our tour offerings should you find yourself revisiting the Big Apple. From our family to yours we wish you all the best in 2025!
via Tripadvisor
Great Christmas Tour
We had an absolutely wonderful tour with Debbie as our tour guide. She was fun and informative and she ensured we felt safe. A true New Yorker who showed us all the sights we wanted to see and helped us capture amazing photos. We would definitely book again! Great tour awesome company! There is nothing like New York for Christmas!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to review your experience. We take a lot of pride in delivering experiences of the highest quality to each and every one of our tour guests. We are always elated to know that we've delivered as promised. Should you find yourself revisiting New York City at some future time we would be genuinely honored to serve you, again. We wish you all the best in 2025...and beyond!
via Tripadvisor
Christmas light tour Dec 24
Great experience, learned a lot of history about Christmas & NewYork while on this tour. Tour guide was very helpful when we asked her questions outside of the tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us on this tour of NYC's holiday lights and for taking the time to review your experience. We are delighted to hear that your enjoyed both your experience and guide. We offer an array of additional tour experiences throughout the year. It was a privilege to serve you on this tour and we would welcome the chance to serve you again, should you revisit the Big Apple. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a spectacular holiday season. We also send heartfelt wishes for a New Year filled with promise, great health, abundant happiness, prosperity and love! Happiest Holidays, from our family, to yours!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $47 to $62
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $47 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 Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 18 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 Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour?
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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 Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour?
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Around 6 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour 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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