5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree
Overview
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
- 90-minute walking tour
- Professional guide
- Gratuities for the guide
Meeting Location
West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Stroll down 5th Avenue with an expert local guide and find out for yourself why New York City during the Holidays feels so magical.
Marvel at the festive window displays at luxury icons like Bergdorf Goodman and Saks, along with Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and other famous storefronts dressed for the season.
Hear the stories behind the legendary Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the world-famous ice rink, and the sparkling Channel Gardens lined with trumpeting Angels.
As you walk, pass landmarks like the Plaza Hotel (featured 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.
Continue on to the New York Public Library to see its beloved lions, Patience and Fortitude, wearing their holiday wreaths, before finishing at Bryant Park’s Winter Village, where you can browse the shops, grab a bite, or hit the outdoor skating rink.
Capture the moment with plenty of photos and share your New York holiday adventure with friends on social media.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Activity code: C-74526P7
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