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New York Holiday Lights Walking Tour

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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22 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore New York City's dazzling holiday lights with a lively local guide, festive stories, sing-alongs, and memorable photo stops.

About this tour

See New York City sparkle on a holiday lights walking tour filled with festive stories, seasonal traditions, and dazzling decorations. A lively, licensed local guide leads the way to standout displays and shares commentary about the sights along the route.

Expect a cheerful mix of fun facts, holiday sing-alongs, and photo-worthy scenes, with plenty of time to take in the city's larger-than-life seasonal spirit. Your guide may also help with photos. The tour meets outside the Starbucks at 977 6th Avenue, near West 36th Street; one subway fare is required and is not included.

From glowing decorations to the sounds of the season, this New York holiday lights walking tour offers a spirited way to experience the city at its most festive. Bring your camera and join the walk to discover the holiday sights and stories that make New York shine.

Highlights

  • Admire New York City's spectacular holiday lights and decorations
  • Hear festive stories and fun facts about holiday traditions
  • Join cheerful sing-alongs along the route
  • Capture memorable photos of the city's seasonal displays

What's included

Included

  • Professional, local, licensed tour guide

Not included

  • Subway fare; one MTA MetroCard fare is required and must be purchased before the tour
  • Guide gratuity; optional, generally 15–18% of the full tour price

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Important information

  • Meet outside the Starbucks at 977 6th Avenue, near West 36th Street
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.61 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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