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, equipped with onboard bathrooms and led by expert tour guides. During this NYC Christmas Lights Tour we will make 3 stops: 1. Discover the Union Square Christmas Market, where the season’s joy is palpable with unique gifts and treats. 2. Feel the historical and festive blend of Lower Manhattan and the Financial District of NYC: Wall Street Christmas Tree, Zuccotti Park, the Oculus, and the 9/11 Memorial. 3. Finally, let Hudson Yards and the iconic Vessel mesmerize you with a staggering two million twinkling lights. As you plan your holiday visit to NYC in 2024, don’t forget to connect with My Christmas in New York on Instagram. Dive deep into videos, reviews, and exclusive details of the renowned Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour. And for any queries, just drop a message; Marco eagerly awaits 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!
Holiday Spirit in Manhattan: Tour Highlights
Our Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour starts on December 1st, 2024. Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the My Christmas in New York Team takes many guests on a Guided Bus Tour of the best Christmas Lights in Manhattan. Our bus, with restrooms on board, departs directly from Times Square (scroll down for datailed info on the meeting point). The Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour 2024 lasts 4 hours and includes 3 stops.
STOP#1 - Union Square Holiday Market
The first stop is at the Union Square Holiday Market. Here we stop for 45 minutes for a leisurely stroll through the best Christmas Market in New York. You will have time to explore the Union Square Christmas Market, go shopping, and taste the delicacies from over 100 stalls at the Christmas Market. Here you will find many ideas for beautiful Christmas gifts. As for food, there’s a bit of everything: Burgers, Crepes, Tacos, Hot Chocolate, and much more! I chose to include a stop here because, in my opinion, the Union Square Christmas Market is the most beautiful in all of NYC!
STOP#2 - Wall Street Holiday Tree and Lower Manhattan
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. Our walk continues through Zuccotti Park, a small park decorated with thousands of Christmas lights! We will then 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.
STOP#3 - Hudson Yards and the Vessel 2 million lights
Stop number 3, 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. Don’t miss the gigantic hot air balloon at the entrance of Hudson Yards. Our tour guide will give you lots of tips to make the most of this stop, including unique photo spots! I love the Holiday Spirit tour stop in Manhattan at Hudson Yards and the Vessel!
End of the 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 interesection 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.
IMPORTANT: on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays everyone is welcome at the Rooftop Bar, including families with children under 21 years old. 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.
2024 Christmas Lights Tour Key Info
🗓️ Every Tuesday, Thursday Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from December 1st to December 22nd, 2024
🚌 In Times Square, between 7th and 8th Avenues, on 45th Street, under the pedestrian tunnel of the Marriot Marquis Hotel, next to the Starbucks and on the other side of Junior’s Restaurant on the 45th Street.
🎄 Fully Guided tour 🧭 of the best Christmas Lights in Manhattan 🏙️
🛑 STOP #1 Union Square Christmas Market
A 45-minute stop to freely admire the most beautiful and complete Christmas market in all of New York. Over 120 stalls, plenty of gift ideas, and places to taste delicious specialties or drink a hot chocolate. The Tour Guide will accompany you to the entrance of the Christmas Market and will always be available should you have any questions.
🛑 STOP #2 Financial District Walking Tour
The second stop of our tour is one of the most iconic walks to do in NYC. We start from the Wall Street Christmas Tree and the Fearless Girl, then take an iconic photo at the “Wall Street” street sign. After walking past Trinity Church, we will cross Zuccotti Park, decorated with thousands of yellow lights. Then, we’ll enter the Oculus to take a photo from above of its Christmas markets and festive decorations before walking through the 9/11 Memorial with the two commemorative pools of the Twin Towers and seeing the tree that survived that tragic event. All of this at night, which creates an even more unique and memorable atmosphere.
🛑 STOP #3 Huson Yards & the Vessel 2 Million Lights
Stop number 3 on our “Holiday Spirit in Manhattan” tour is at Hudson Yards, a shopping center that has been decorated with over 2 million yellow lights since 2020. Together with the tour guide, we will visit the gigantic hot air balloon filled with lights and take photos of the Vessel, which is also fully illuminated. The stop at Hudson Yards lasts about 30 minutes.
🌃 Admire the NYC Skyline & Empire State Building from the 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
🌟 Unforgettable journey through the city’s festive lights and sights
Our amazing First Class Coach Bus
The NYC Coach Bus Tour from Times Square to explore the best NYC Christmas Lights.
All our buses accommodate a maximum of 54 passengers and a tour guide. Each bus on our Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour 2024 is equipped with an onboard restroom. Moreover, all our buses are top quality. In fact, we use suppliers with decades of experience in the tourism sector, such as Academy Bus. On all our NYC Holiday Lights Tour, you will also find power outlets to recharge your phone during the journey. The seats on the bus are divided as follows: 18 Priority Seats in the first 5 rows of the bus and 36 General Seats for the rest of the bus.
Below is the updated calendar for the 2024 Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour with the Coach Bus.
Meeting Point in Times Square, NYC and Check in with your Holiday Lights Tour Guide
Our Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour 2024 begins in Times Square, the pulsating heart of NYC.
Our tour guide and first class bus will wait for you in front of the Starbucks located about halfway between 7th and 8th Avenue on 45th Street. This meeting point is very easy to find for everyone: it’s just in front of the Marriot Marquis Hotel and Junior’s Cheesecake Restaurant. How do you recognize our guide for the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour? A bright green umbrella is our symbol of recognition.
There’s no need to print your ticket for the 2024 Holiday Spirit Christmas Bus Tour in NYC. In fact, at the time of check-in, you will only be asked for the name of the person who made the booking. Your tour guide will have all your details on their phone. In this way, we allow you to have a quick and efficient check-in.
Once the check-in is completed, the guide will point you to your bus. Take your seat on the bus and as soon as the check-in is complete, we will depart for our bus journey to discover the best Christmas Lights in NYC.
The tour departs exactly at the time indicated in your booking. We have a schedule to follow and we can’t wait for any latecomers. For this reason, we recommend that you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure of your Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour. Our bus and tour guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point already 30 minutes beforehand. NYC in December is a city with millions of tourists, the streets are crowded and full of traffic. For this reason, we advise you to arrive in the area of the Christmas Tour meeting point in advance. In this way, you will avoid unnecessary stress and prepare to fully enjoy our Holiday Spirit in Manhattan Tour 2024.
FAQ: NYC Christmas Lights Tour Questions & Answers
If you have any inquiries about this incredible Christmas journey in New York City, you can easily reach out to Marco. For prompt communication, send a message via WhatsApp to +1(332) 733-7705. Alternatively, you can contact us through Instagram at My Christmas in New York. However, during the bustling Holiday Season, we highly recommend using WhatsApp as your primary means of contacting Marco. This is due to the high volume of messages on our Instagram page, which includes inquiries not solely related to the Christmas Tours.
Every time Marco receives an interesting question, he will update this section of the website. This way, your question will benefit the entire My Christmas in New York community interested in booking the Holiday Spirit in Manhattan 2024 Tour.
Cancellation & Refunds
Do you need to cancel or reschedule your tour? You have 3 options:
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).
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).
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, as long as 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 ‼️ To cancel your booking, send an email to info@discovernyc.tours. Due to the large volume of messages, cancellations are not processed via Instagram but ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY via email to info@discovernyc.tours.
Questions? Whatsapp with Marco