Festive Season · CHRISTMAS WALKING TOURS IN NEW YORK CITY
Good christmas walking tours in New York City fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights Christmas walking tour, with practical tips on transport, cold weather, walking distance, guides, and value.
“Very enjoyable tour. The guide shared nice background stories in a funny way. He took good care that all group members could follow during the walk and listen to his interesting stories.”
Review of New York’s $28 Christmas walking tour, covering Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park, guides, crowds, timing, and value.
“My experience for the New York Christmas small group Luke was awesome. Luke is very outgoing and cool too.”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights on a guided Brooklyn walk with local stories, festive music, subway access, and practical cold-weather tips.
“Excellent experience and must do if in NYC for the holidays! I would highly suggest using a tour guide as you learn so much about the history and houses in Dyker Heights.”
Review of NYC’s Christmas lights and markets walking tour, with Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue windows, holiday shopping tips, and practical advice.
“La guide a été extraordinaire très généreuse de ses explications et de son temps malgré un froid polaire sur NY”
See New York’s holiday lights, Bryant Park, Macy’s windows, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center on this affordable two-hour walking tour.
“My experience with Mike was excellent. He made sure the team had the context of places and spots he was taking us through.”
Review of the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights walking tour, with pricing, route, transport concerns, photo tips, and advice on who should book.
“The tour guide was so nice and fun and gave a lot of information about NYC on the bus. The part when we walked around Dyker Heights was crowded with other groups and it was difficult to keep together with our group and tour guide. The Christmas lights were pretty though.”
Review of a private NYC Christmas walking tour featuring Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue displays, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Bryant Park.
“Didn’t get to go because plane and traffic made our arrival at hotel to late no refund given very disappointed couldn’t reschedule. Too late.”
See New York’s Christmas lights, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Bryant Park on a guided two-hour walking tour.
“Tour guide Jared was great. Knowledgeable of history and of area. It definitely was fast paced so a little difficult to maneuver with children.”
Explore NYC’s Christmas lights with Daria, from Macy’s windows to Rockefeller Center, on a festive three-hour night walking tour.
“Daria’s Christmas window tour was absolutely magical! As a New Yorker, I’ve always loved the holiday windows, but hearing the history and insider stories made it such a unique and special experience. A perfect festive night out with friends—I’d recommend it to both locals and visitors!”
Pick a market, a lights route or a sled team.
