Holiday Spirit in Manhattan NYC Christmas Lights Tour
Experience the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan with our fully guided bus tour this Christmas in New York 2024. Marco and the dedicated team at My Christmas in New York are thrilled to whisk you through Manhattan’s festive highlights on our first-class buses, which are equipped with onboard bathrooms and led by expert tour guides. During this NYC Christmas Lights Tour, we will make three stops:
- At the Union Square Christmas Market, where participants will have 45 minutes to stroll around, do some festive shopping, and grab something to eat or drink.
- In Lower Manhattan, where participants can experience the historic and festive blend of NYC’s Financial District: Wall Street Christmas Tree, Zuccotti Park, the Oculus, and the 9/11 Memorial.
- At Hudson Yards and the iconic Vessel, where tour guests will see more than two million twinkling lights.
A grand finale awaits you at the end of the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour: skip the line at the 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar to enjoy an unobstructed view of the Empire State Building and enjoy food or drinks in one of their festive heated igloos.
Join My Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour for an exclusive Christmas experience in New York
Marco from My Christmas in New York has crafted the perfect itinerary for you to discover the best lights and decorations in Manhattan outside the main tourist area of Midtown. With our first-class bus, we’ll start at the tour meeting point in Times Square and make three stops: Union Square Holiday Market, Financial District Walking Tour, and Hudson Yards & the Vessel 2 Million Lights. Finally, Marco has an agreement with the 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar to skip the line and enjoy an unobstructed view of the Empire State Building.
This Christmas Tour in New York is 100% complementary to the other two experiences organized by Marco. The first is the Dyker Heights & DUMBO Tour, and the second is the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour. By joining the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour, you’ll discover something new at each of its stops.
As you plan your holiday visit to NYC in 2024, don’t forget to connect with My Christmas in New York on Instagram. For any queries, just drop a message: Marco is ready to ensure your holiday journey in Manhattan is nothing short of magical. Join the most amazing NYC Christmas Lights Tour—the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour awaits you this 2024 festive season in New York!
Key Highlights of the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour
Meeting point
In Times Square, tourist friendly, easy to find. Full info in the booking confirmation and HERE
FULLY GUIDED
You will always be with my Tour Guide, both on the bus and during each stop. All my tour guides are licensed
Tour Lenght
The tour lasts about 4 hours and includes 3 stops around Manhattan + 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
COMBINE TOURS
Tour Stop #1
45 Minutes at the Union Square Christmas Market, perfect for Christmas Shopping, get something to eat or a hot chocolate
Tour Stop #2
Walk in the Financial District: Wall Street Christmas Tree, Fearless Girl, Trinity Church, Zuccotti Park, Oculus Christmas Lights, 9/11 Memorial at night and the Survivor Tree
Tour Stop #3
Shine Bright at Hudson Yards & the Vessel with 2 million Christmas Lights and the gigantic hot air balloon
ROOFTOP BAR
Skip the Line at the 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar and enjoy an unobstructed view of the Empire State Building at Night
CHILDREN POLICY
Children are always welcome on my tour but cannot access the rooftop bar on Fridays and Saturdays. Click HERE for more info
REFUNDS
As with all my tours, you can enjoy excellent free cancellation policies. Click HERE for more info.
2024 Holiday Lights Tours Calendar
Our Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour starts on November 29th, 2024. Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the My Christmas in New York Team takes guests on a Guided Bus Tour of the best Christmas Lights in Manhattan.
Below, you will find the calendar with the live availability for my Christmas tours.
Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour Vehicle
The Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour is conducted on a first-class coach bus that accommodates up to 54 people. All my coach buses are equipped with onboard bathrooms. Additionally, all my buses are of top quality and equipped with power outlets to recharge your phone during the journey.
The seating arrangement on the bus includes 18 Priority Seats in the first 5 rows and 36 General Seats throughout the rest of the bus.
The entire 2024 Christmas Tour is fully guided, ensuring you have the expertise of my tour guides both on the bus and during the stops around NYC.
Details of the Meeting Point of My Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour in Times Square
My Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour 2024 kicks off in Times Square, the vibrant heart of NYC.
I will be waiting for you in front of the Starbucks located about halfway between 7th and 8th Avenue on 45th Street. This Starbucks is situated right under the pedestrian tunnel of the Marriott Marquis Hotel and opposite Junior’s Cheesecake Restaurant. You’ll find this meeting point easily accessible.
How can you recognize my guide for the My Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour? Look for a bright umbrella, our symbol of recognition.
Once check-in is completed, the guide will direct you to your bus. Take your seat, and as soon as everyone is checked in, you will depart with your Tour Guide on our bus journey to the best Holiday lights and decorations in Manhattan.
The tour departs precisely at the time indicated in your booking. We adhere strictly to our schedule and cannot wait for latecomers. For this reason, I recommend arriving at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. My bus and tour guide will be at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure. NYC in December is bustling with tourists, and the streets are crowded with traffic. Arriving early at the Christmas Tour meeting point will help you avoid unnecessary stress and ensure you’re ready to fully enjoy My Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour 2024.
Tour Stop #1: Union Square Holiday Market
The first stop on my Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour is the Union Square Holiday Market, where we pause for 45 minutes to explore the best Christmas market in New York City. This stop gives you ample time to browse the stalls, shop for unique gifts, and savor the treats from over 100 vendors. You’ll find a diverse range of items for sale, including decorations, crafts, and handmade gifts. When it comes to food, there’s something for everyone—burgers, crepes, tacos, hot chocolate, and more!
Marco, the founder of My Christmas in New York, selected this stop because he believes Union Square Holiday Market is the most beautiful Christmas market in NYC. This stop provides a fantastic opportunity to soak in the holiday spirit and discover unique finds in the heart of Manhattan.
Tour Stop #2 – Walking tour in the financial district
The second stop, also lasting 45 minutes, is a beautiful walking tour in Manhattan’s Financial District. We start by visiting the Wall Street Christmas Tree, as beautiful as the one at Rockefeller Center but without its crowd, and then walk past the historic Trinity Church. In front of the Wall Street Christmas Tree, you’ll also capture a photo of the Fearless Girl statue, which stands small but powerful in front of the New York Stock Exchange.
Our walk continues through Zuccotti Park, a small park decorated with thousands of Christmas lights! During this stop of the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan tour we will also enter the Oculus to take photos of this stunning architectural structure, adorned with numerous lights and Christmas ornaments. Our stroll then continues to one of NYC’s historic sites: the 9/11 memorial with the 2 pools where the Twin Towers once stood. This mix of Christmas and historical landmarks makes this stop, in my opinion, a must-do on your trip to NYC. Before we get back on our bus and continue with the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour, we’ll take a photo with the iconic Survivor Tree, which endured the tragedy of September 11.
Tour Stop #3 - Hudson Yards and the Vessel 2 million Lights
Stop number three of my Holiday Spirit in Manhattan tour, lasting approximately 30 minutes, will take you to explore Hudson Yards and the Vessel. This area of Manhattan is decorated for Christmas with over 2 million lights! You will have time to take many photos, enter the shopping center to immerse yourself in its Christmas lights and sounds. Your tour guide will make sure you won’t miss the gigantic hot air balloon at the entrance of Hudson Yards. Also, your Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour Guide will give you lots of tips to make the most of this stop, including unique photo spots.
End of the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour - Times Square or Rooftop Bar?
After getting back on our Coach Bus, you’ll have 2 options to conclude the tour. The first is to return to Times Square, at the intersection of 42d Street and 7th Avenue. Alternatively, you can stay on the bus which will take you in front of the 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar. This rooftop bar has a massive panoramic terrace with the best view of the Empire State Building! We have an agreement with the Rooftop Bar to skip the line. This way, you can go straight to the top floor and enjoy a memorable view and get something to eat or drink.
You don’t need to choose in advance when booking the tour. After leaving Hudson Yards, your tour guide will ask the participants whether they prefer to end the tour at Times Square or continue the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour to the 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar. If you choose to finish the tour at the Rooftop Bar, you’ll be responsible for your own transportation back to Times Square or to your hotel or wherever else you might be staying in the city.
Rooftop Bar – Children & Minors Policy
Children and minors (under 21 years old) are always welcome on my Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour. However, children and minors are welcome on the Rooftop Bar of the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan tour only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, the Rooftop Bar is only accessible to those who are over 21 years old.
It is very important that everyone, adults and children, always have an ID to present at the entrance of the Rooftop Bar.
Cancellations and Refunds of My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour
Need to cancel or change the date of your My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour? It’s possible and free of charge. Below you will find the 3 available options: choose the one that best suits you and your travel plans. Considering the free cancellation, my advice is to book your My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour in advance. In fact, waiting until the last minute might leave you finding everything sold out. In 2023, we hosted over 6,000 people on my Christmas tours. My Instagram page, “My Christmas in New York,” the only place where you can purchase my tickets, continues to grow. I look forward to seeing you in 2024 on one of my New York Christmas Tours.
OPTION 1 - FREE CANCELLATION up to 72 HOURS from YOUR TOUR DEPARTURE
If you cancel up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of your tour, you will receive a full refund of your ticket price at no extra cost. For example, if you book a tour for December 5th at 4:30 PM, you can cancel and receive a full refund at no additional cost until December 2nd at 4:30 PM. After that time, the tour cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, unless you have purchased one of the two Tour Booking Insurances (see below).
‼️ IMPORTANT ‼️ To cancel your booking, send an email to info@discovernyc.tours. Due to the large volume of messages, cancellations are not processed via Instagram or WhatsApp but ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY via email to info@discovernyc.tours.
OPTION 2 - CANCELLATION up to 24 HOURS from YOUR TOUR DEPARTURE
If you purchase the 24-Hour Booking Insurance for $4.99 per person, you can cancel your tour and receive a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of your tour. For example, if you book a tour for December 5th at 4:30 PM, you can cancel and receive a full refund until December 4th at 4:30 PM, provided you have bought the 24-Hour Booking Insurance at $4.99 per person. After this period, the tour cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, unless you have purchased the 1-Hour Tour Booking Insurance (details below).
‼️ IMPORTANT MESSAGE #1 ‼️ To cancel your booking, send an email to info@discovernyc.tours. Due to the large volume of messages, cancellations are not processed via Instagram or WhatsApp but ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY via email to info@discovernyc.tours.
‼️ IMPORTANT MESSAGE #2 ‼️ In case of cancellation, you will be refunded 100% of the price of your ticket, but not the $4.99 per ticket insurance fee.
OPTION 3 - CANCELLATION up to 1 HOUR from YOUR TOUR DEPARTURE
If you opt for the 1-Hour Booking Insurance at 25% of your ticket price, you’ll have the flexibility to cancel your tour and receive a full refund up until 1 hour (60 minutes) before your tour starts. For instance, if your tour is scheduled for December 5th at 4:30 PM, you can cancel and get a full refund until December 5th at 3:30 PM, if you’ve purchased the 1-Hour Booking Insurance for 25% of the ticket price. Beyond this timeframe, the tour can no longer be cancelled or rescheduled.
‼️ IMPORTANT MESSAGE #1 ‼️ To cancel your booking, send an email to info@discovernyc.tours. Due to the large volume of messages, cancellations are not processed via Instagram or WhatsApp but ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY via email to info@discovernyc.tours.
‼️ IMPORTANT MESSAGE #2 ‼️ In case of cancellation, you will be refunded 100% of the price of your ticket, but not the 25% of your ticket price per insurance fee.