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New York Holiday Lights Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10

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22 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Midtown’s holiday lights, festive window displays, and the Rockefeller Christmas Tree on a guided 120-minute New York walk.

About this tour

See Midtown Manhattan glow with holiday lights, festive window displays, and the famous Rockefeller Christmas Tree on this New York Holiday Lights Walking Tour. In December, the city turns into a winter wonderland, and this 120-minute outing brings its seasonal sights to life.

Meet your guide at the Patience and Fortitude lions in front of the New York Public Library, then explore the displays while hearing about the artists and stories behind them. The tour also uses the subway to get around Midtown, helping you avoid street traffic, stay warm, and catch underground holiday music. A donation to Toys for Tots is included with every ticket; the tour provider reports donating more than $18,000 since 2018.

Choose this New York Holiday Lights Walking Tour for a festive look at the city’s seasonal traditions and iconic decorations. Book your spot and enjoy the holiday sparkle of Manhattan.

Highlights

  • Admire Midtown Manhattan’s festive holiday lights and window displays
  • Learn about the artists and stories behind the decorations
  • See the famous Rockefeller Christmas Tree
  • Ride the subway to avoid street traffic and hear underground holiday music
  • Support Toys for Tots with a donation included in every ticket

What's included

Included

  • Lighting and window displays visited on the tour
  • Donation to Toys for Tots

Not included

  • Gratuity
  • Subway ride

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Important information

  • Meet at the Patience and Fortitude lions in front of the New York Public Library at 41st Street and Fifth Avenue; when facing the library, meet at the lion on the right side of the stairs
  • Service animals are allowed
  • 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 4.59 from 22 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
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  • 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 6.6.

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