New York Holiday Lights & Markets

Highlights

Description

New York’s holiday spirit shines brightest during this festive four-hour walking tour with Inside Out Tours. Led by expert local guides, the New York Holiday Markets and Christmas Lights Tour combines history, culture, and celebration into one unforgettable experience. Stroll through three of the city’s best-loved markets — including Columbus Circle, Bryant Park’s Winter Village, and Union Square — where hundreds of vendors sell artisanal gifts, handmade ornaments, and warm seasonal treats. Along the way, admire Fifth Avenue’s world-famous department store window displays and twinkling Christmas lights while learning how New York helped shape the story of Santa Claus and the traditions of Christmas in America. Visit the Rockefeller Center tree and skating rink, explore the charming Christmas Cottage, and stop for optional snacks or mulled cider. With insights into architecture, legends, and modern holiday customs, this tour offers a joyful and educational way to see New York City at its most magical.

Itinerary

2:45 PM Check-In → Meet your guide at the Shops at Columbus Circle main entrance. 3:00 PM Departure → Begin your journey through festive holiday markets. 4:15 PM Midtown Lights → Explore Fifth Avenue’s dazzling store displays. 5:00 PM Rockefeller Stop → Visit the iconic tree and skating rink. 6:30 PM Bryant Park → Conclude your tour among the Winter Village shops.

Price & Availability

Adults $55 | Children $45 | Under 5 free. Reschedules for weather or by request.

Food & Drink

Food and drinks available for purchase from market vendors.

Instructions

Arrive 15 minutes early at the Shops at Columbus Circle; ends at Bryant Park.

Restrictions

Moderate walking distance; not wheelchair accessible; operates rain or shine.

Transportation

Public transit and parking garages nearby at Columbus Circle.