New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour

4.4
(51 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get into the spirit of the holiday season by visiting four of New York’s most attractive traditional holiday markets. Soak up the festive atmosphere of the Big Apple around Christmas time, when the city is at its most magical.

What's Included

Christmas Cottage, the oldest Christmas Shop in New York City
The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Skating rink
Professional guide
Magnificent window displays at big department stores
Optional traditional Christmas food and warm drinks
New York’s traditional Christmas markets
Please purchase Metro Subway card prior the tour.
Gratuities
Food

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the MAIN ENTRANCE of the Shops at Columbus Circle, located at 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Christopher Columbus is being honored here by a monument located in the center of a traffic circle that circles around the monument to go either north, south or east.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This is the first Holiday market that is being visited with many kiosks offering food, drink, arts and crafts and full of Holiday Gift ideas.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This is the first public park in America with over 42 million visitors each year. This 843 acre park took 15 years to complete and was designed by famed architects Olmstead and Vaux. Home to the Wollman Rink, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Tavern on the Green.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the borough of Manhattan. It stretches north from Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village to West 143rd Street in Harlem. It is one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Bergdorf Goodman Inc. is a luxury department store based on Fifth Avenue. This exclusive store always retains the highest quality and fashion. Christmas time brings their beautiful and avant-garde window displays.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    St. Patrick's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Midtown. It is the seat of the Archbishop of New York as well as a parish church. St Patrick opened its doors in 1879.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    (Exterior Visit) Rockefeller Center is a large complex consisting of 19 commercial buildings. The holidays in NYC begin at Rockefeller Center. Whether it’s a visit to the iconic Christmas Tree, a skate on the ice at the Rink, or exploring attractions and fun things to do, there’s a magic here that can’t be denied.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Shop the best designer clothing arrivals at Saks Fifth Avenue. During the Christmas season, they offer some of the most breathtaking decorations and window displays.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The European-inspired open-air market curated by Urbanspace features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall hosts this enduring holiday market, where booths featuring artisans, jewelers & home goods vendors draw shoppers beneath the iconic Beaux Arts chandeliers.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Inside Out Tours LLC

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Christmas
Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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