New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour
Overview
About
Experience the magic of New York City during the Christmas holiday season. Join our guided walking tour to explore the city's most iconic holiday lights and markets.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Itinerary
New York City City Walking Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour in New York City, United States. This city walking tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
The Shops at Columbus Circle
Christopher Columbus is being honored here by a monument located in the center of a traffic circle that circles around the monument to go either north, south or east.
Columbus Circle
This is the first Holiday market that is being visited with many kiosks offering food, drink, arts and crafts and full of Holiday Gift ideas.
Central Park
This is the first public park in America with over 42 million visitors each year. This 843 acre park took 15 years to complete and was designed by famed architects Olmstead and Vaux. Home to the Wollman Rink, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Tavern on the Green.
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the borough of Manhattan. It stretches north from Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village to West 143rd Street in Harlem. It is one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world.
Rockefeller Center
(Exterior Visit) Rockefeller Center is a large complex consisting of 19 commercial buildings. The holidays in NYC begin at Rockefeller Center. Whether it’s a visit to the iconic Christmas Tree, a skate on the ice at the Rink, or exploring attractions and fun things to do, there’s a magic here that can’t be denied.
Bryant Park
The European-inspired open-air market curated by Urbanspace features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall hosts this enduring holiday market, where booths featuring artisans, jewelers & home goods vendors draw shoppers beneath the iconic Beaux Arts chandeliers.
This concludes the tour.
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