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New York City Holiday Tour With Empire State Building

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 42% in New York City

2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

See Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree, explore festive Manhattan landmarks, and enjoy Empire State Building Observatory admission.

About this tour

See New York City dressed for the holidays on a guided walk through some of Manhattan’s most beloved seasonal landmarks. This New York City Holiday Tour with Empire State Building admission pairs festive streetside sights with sweeping views from the observatory.

Begin at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where your guide shares stories about the landmark’s history. Continue to Rockefeller Center to see its famous Christmas tree, then pass Radio City Music Hall and its seasonal decorations. At Bryant Park Holiday Village, take in the lights, market stalls, and lively rink area. Along the way, your guide brings the city’s holiday traditions and iconic sights to life in a small group of no more than 12 guests.

The walk ends at the Empire State Building entrance. Explore the museum exhibits, then head to the observatory for views across New York City in the holiday season. With admission included and a live English-speaking guide, this New York City Holiday Tour makes it easy to enjoy both festive street scenes and a classic skyline finale. Meet your guide at Paley Park and discover Manhattan at its most celebratory.

Highlights

  • Admire the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree up close
  • Pass St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Radio City Music Hall
  • Browse Bryant Park Holiday Village and its winter market
  • Take in seasonal city views from the Empire State Building Observatory

What's included

Included

  • Guided and narrated tour
  • Empire State Building Observatory admission
  • Small-group format, maximum 12 guests

Not included

  • Tips

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Important information

  • Meet your guide at Paley Park; look for company-branded clothing
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 42% in New York City means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in New York City by this score.

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