Holiday Movie Magic

Highlights

Description

Step into your favorite Christmas movies on the **Holiday Highlights in NYC Tour**, a three-hour guided walking adventure that blends film history, holiday spirit, and insider storytelling. Led by professional guides with backgrounds in TV and film production, this festive tour reveals how New York became Hollywood’s favorite winter set. Stroll through Central Park’s cinematic landscapes—spotting scenes from *Elf*, *Serendipity*, and *Mr. Popper’s Penguins*—before wandering along Fifth Avenue, where Bloomingdale’s, Tiffany & Co., and Bergdorf Goodman sparkle like movie marquees. Hear behind-the-camera stories about how crews transform Manhattan into a wonderland each December and why directors return here year after year to capture its magic. At Rockefeller Center, stand beneath the glittering Christmas tree made famous by *Home Alone 2* and *Noel*, then continue to Macy’s Herald Square, home of *Miracle on 34th Street.* Along the way, your guide shares trivia, production secrets, and fun photo tips. Equal parts film study and holiday celebration, this tour delivers a cinematic journey through New York’s most legendary holiday moments. Bring your camera, your favorite quote from *Elf,* and your best ugly sweater—you’ll leave feeling like the star of your own Christmas movie.

Itinerary

2:45 PM → Meet at The Maine Monument across from Columbus Circle. 3:00 PM → Walk through Central Park filming sites. 3:30 PM → Visit Fifth Avenue & holiday windows at Bloomingdale’s and Tiffany & Co. 4:15 PM → See Rockefeller Center tree & skating rink. 4:45 PM → Continue to Macy’s Herald Square for final movie moments. 6:00 PM → Tour ends near Times Square with return directions provided.

Price & Availability

Adults $55 / Children $45 (ages 6+). Operates rain or shine.

Food & Drink

Moderate walking distance (approx. 1.5 miles).

Instructions

Meet at The Maine Monument in Central Park West.