My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Holiday Tour in NYC
Join he most magical journey through the heart of NYC with the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour, where the festive spirit of New York comes alive in a spectacle of lights, decorations, and exclusive experiences. You will step into the enchanting Papillon Christmas Restaurant before its doors open to the public, capturing the beauty of its holiday decor in a serene, 30 minutes crowd-free ambiance. This unique opportunity allows you to not only marvel at the exquisite decorations but also to dine without the wait, skipping the infamous lines at New York’s premier Christmas-themed restaurant.
But that’s just the beginning. Our NYC Christmas Tour is the only one in New York that guides you through the most iconic Christmas-themed hotels, including the Plaza, Peninsula, and Lotte New York Palace, offering unparalleled access to their majestic Christmas trees and festive decorations. Relive the magic of “Home Alone 2” at the Plaza Hotel, wander beneath the hanging ornaments at the Peninsula Hotel, and gaze in awe at the Lotte Hotel‘s splendid courtyard tree and famous Gingerbread House.
During the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour we will also visit the most famous Holiday Windows, including Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany. We will also stroll like real New Yorkers on the 5th Avenue and discover its hidden Christmas lights and decorations.
The My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour is entirely organized and managed by Marco, owner of My Christmas in New York on Instagram. In 2023, Marco and his amazing Tour Guides welcomed more than 6,000 guests. Join us in 2024: you will love the organization and festive mood of Marco’s Tour.
Join My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour for an exclusive Holiday experience in New York
As we journey through the city, the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour brings the best NYC offers during the Holiday Season. On top of visiting the most famous Christmas-Themed Hotels and their Holiday Trees, skipping the line at Papillon Christmas Restaurant, and travelling on a comfortable minibus, during the NYC Christmas Tour we will visit the legendary Christmas window displays of Bergdorf Goodman, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany. This New York Christmas Tour will also include a special stop at Macy’s to immerse you in the quintessential New York Christmas experience. With transportation provided by minibus (maximum 38 passengers), you’ll enjoy a comfortable and informative ride through Manhattan’s winter wonderland, making stops to explore and capture the holiday spirit up close.
From the towering Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to the holiday window displays of Saks Fifth Avenue and the gleaming decorations of Radio City Music Hall, My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour offers an unparalleled holiday experience. Join us for an unforgettable experience as Marco from My Christmas in New York and his tour guides reveal the best of the city’s festive cheer, with insider tips to make the rest of your holiday season in NYC truly spectacular.
Key Highlights of this NYC Holiday Season experience
2024 Dates
From November 22 to December 29 including Christmas Eve
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 3 hours and includes 3 stops around Midtown Manhattan + Papillon Christmas Restaurant
COMBINE TOURS
Tour Stop #1
Plaza Hotel Christmas Tree, 5th Avenue Decorations, Tiffany, Bergdorf Goodman & Louis Vuitton Holiday Windows, St. Regis Hotel and Peninsula Hotel Christmas Tree
Tour Stop #2
Macy’s Holiday Windows on 34th Street with a great photo spot of the Empire State Building
Tour Stop #3
Lotte New York Palace Christmas with its amazing Christmas Tree in the courtyard and the Gingerbread House
PAPILLON PERK #1
We will enter in Papillon Christmas Restaurant 30 minutes before the other people to take pictures without crowds
PAPILLON PERK #2
All tour participants will have the right to sit for lunch at Papillon Christmas Restaurant skipping the long line at the entrance
EXCLUSIVE
My Christmas in New York is the only tour company in NYC that exclusively offers Papillon’s perks. Don’t miss this opportunity.
2024 Holiday Lights Tours Calendar
My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tours Vehicle
Experience the magic of My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour on our comfortable minibus. The minibus strikes the perfect balance between the spaciousness of a coach bus and the exclusivity of a luxury minivan, both in terms of cost and comfort. While it mirrors the external appearance of a coach bus, the minibus is more compact, seating up to 38 passengers compared to the coach bus’s 54. Additionally, each minibus is outfitted with convenient onboard restrooms.
Visit Papillon Christmas-Themed Restaurant exclusively with My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour
Papillon Bistro & Bar is undoubtedly the most famous Christmas-themed restaurant in all of NYC. Inside, you will find thousands of decorations and lights: dining here is like immersing yourself in a magical festive experience. With the “My Christmas Morning in Manhattan” tour, you will experience the magical atmosphere of Papillon Bistro & Bar with two exclusive perks. The first is the ability to enter the restaurant 30 minutes before it opens its doors to the rest of the public. The second is the ability to skip the line for lunch. Below, you will find all the information to better understand the significance and exclusivity of these two perks of My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour.
Visit Papillon Christmas-Themed Restaurant exclusively with My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour
Together with your tour guide, you will enter Papillon Christmas Restaurant at 11 in the morning. The restaurant opens to the public at 11:30 AM. This means that My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour participants will have 30 minutes without crowds to explore the restaurant and take many photos of its beautiful Christmas decorations. In all of NYC, no one except Marco’s My Christmas in New York Tour has this exclusive right. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Skip the Line at Papillon Bistro and Bar with My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour in NYC
After exploring the restaurant without the crowd, guests of My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour will have the ability to sit down and dine at Papillon by skipping the line. Being the most famous Christmas-themed restaurant in all of New York, the line to dine at Papillon can reach up to two hours. Papillon does not take reservations during the Christmas season, so sitting down by skipping the line is an unparalleled perk. Do not miss this opportunity to experience one of the most iconic Christmas locations in New York without stress. I look forward welcoming you on My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour and have lunch at Papillon Christmas-Themed Restaurant.
Visit the Christmas Trees of the Best Themed Hotels in NYC
My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour is the only experience in New York that allows you to visit all the best Christmas-themed hotels in just three hours. Indeed, during the tour, we will enter the following three hotels: Plaza, Peninsula, and Lotte New York Palace. In each of these hotels, we will have the opportunity to take exclusive photos of their Christmas trees and festive decorations.
Participants of the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour will experience a lot of emotions. In fact, the Plaza Hotel Christmas Tree will bring back memories of the iconic scenes from the movie “Home Alone 2”. At the Peninsula Hotel, in addition to admiring its beautiful Christmas tree, we will also explore the ceiling with hundreds of Christmas decorations. The Lotte New York Palace Hotel, finally, has a fantastic Christmas tree in its courtyard. When we are at the Lotte, we will also enter the hotel to take photos of its famous Gingerbread House. During the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour, we will also take photos, from the outside, of the St. Regis Hotel with its Christmas decorations.
Marco from My Christmas in New York has prepared the perfect itinerary for you. Explore NYC’s most famous Christmas-themed hotels by our side with the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour.
Discover the best holiday window displays in New York with My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour
The My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour will take you in front of the most iconic Christmas window displays in New York. Indeed, during the tour, we will walk past the Christmas window displays of Bergdorf Goodman, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany. Macy’s, with its Christmas window displays and festive decorations, will have a dedicated stop during the tour. You’ll feel like a true New Yorker as you stroll through the streets of Manhattan alongside our guide.
The My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour is special because it includes transportation by minibus and various stops around the city. Marco from My Christmas in New York believes this is the best way to explore the city. Indeed, while you are on the minibus, the tour guide will take care of you, giving you plenty of useful information for your trip to New York. During the stops, on the other hand, always alongside the tour guide, you will have the time and pleasure to explore the most famous corners of New York during the Christmas season.
The other Christmas decorations you'll see from the minibus windows
The My Christmas Morning in Manhattan tour doesn’t only include iconic stops like the one at the Plaza Hotel and the Peninsula Christmas Tree, the Macy’s Christmas Windows, or the final stop at the Papillon Christmas Restaurant. In fact, from the minibus windows, as we move from one stop to another, you’ll see many more iconic Christmas decorations in New York.
Among the symbols of Christmas in New York that you’ll see from the minibus windows, or our NYC Christmas Tour are the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the holiday window displays of Saks Fifth Avenue, Radio City Music Hall with its Christmas tree on the facade, the giant red Christmas balls on 6th Avenue, the Fox Square Christmas Tree, the Christmas markets of Bryant Park, Cartier on 5th Avenue, and many more. Marco from My Christmas in New York on Instagram designed the best and most complete itinerary for the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour.
As we travel from one stop to another, your tour guide will give you plenty of information about the Christmas symbols in New York that you’ll see from the minibus windows. Additionally, during the My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour you’ll receive numerous useful tips that will help you plan the rest of your holiday in NYC to the best.
Details of the Meeting Point of My Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour in Times Square
My Christmas Morning 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 Christmas Morning 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 Christmas Morning in Manhattan Tour 2024.
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.