Artful Holiday Lights & Sights

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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The holidays truly are the most wonderful time of the year in NYC, and this guided walk will help you experience the best of the holiday windows and delightful decorations in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, with a focus on the artists and creatives that make it all happen.

Join us to experience the best of the Holiday window displays, including Saks Fifth Ave and Bergdorf Goodman, while also learning about their history and the artists who make them come to life.

You'll get to bask in the glow of the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and marvel at the dazzling display of lights and decorations that adorn the buildings all along 5th Ave, with a few surprises you might not find on your own.

This insightful, art-full tour is sure to help shake off any winter blues and get you into the holiday spirit. It is great for locals and visitors alike and also can be tailored for private groups. A great team-building outing or alternative to a holiday party!

What's Included

  • Snacks 1 hot cocoa + 1 snack

    Meeting Location

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    East 60th Street
    New York, NY 10022, USA

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    6th Avenue
    New York, NY 10020, USA

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    What To Expect

    Bergdorf Goodman

    These holiday windows are the creme de la creme of NYC window displays - you will learn about this year's theme and the hours of work that goes into designing and creating these masterpieces.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rockefeller Center

    No holiday visit to NYC is complete without a visit to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and skating rink. We won't go out on the ice but will learn more about the origins of this holiday tradition.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. Patrick's Cathedral (Pass By)

    The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is the original Cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York. Since its construction 200 years ago on the corner of Mott and Prince, it has stood as the heart of old New York; a beacon for the Catholic faithful and an American symbol of religious freedom. And the holidays are the best time to experience it full of festive decor.
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    Saks Fifth Avenue

    A beloved holiday tradition since 2004, the Saks Fifth Ave light show is made up of hundreds of thousands of LED lights synchronized to holiday music projected onto the side of its flagship store on 5th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets. We will also experience their holiday window displays.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bryant Park

    The Bryant Park Winter Village is a European-insured holiday market featuring over 170 vendors, positioned around a 17,000-square-foot ice-skating rink. I'll point out a few of my favorites and can reserve you time a time to skate after the tour is over. Skating is free, though you have to pay for rentals.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lotte New York Palace Spa

    Beautiful decor in the old Villard mansion, slightly away from the crowds, plus a giant gingerbread house inside
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Radio City Music Hall

    Home to the Rockettes as well as beautiful decor & photo opps
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tiffany & Co.

    Ten floors of opulence designed by Peter Marino and including art by everyone from Keith Haring to Jean Michelle Basquiat
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Artful Holiday Lights & Sights?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Snacks1 hot cocoa + 1 snack

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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