The Best NYC Christmas Tours

While it’s possible to enjoy Christmas in New York on your own, there are plenty of amazing tours that will really enhance your experience.

From walking tours to see the holiday windows, pedicab torus, party bus tours coach tours or private tours in a limo, there are just so many choices.  Here are my favorites.

However, there are tours to other key attractions in Ney York during the holidays.

My Top 3 Picks: Best Tours in NYC for Christmas

Simply want to book the best option? Save time with my top 3 picks below.

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Best Christmas Tours in NYC – Comparison Chart

I’ve summarized all the tours listed below in an easy-to-see chart to help make your decision easier.

Best NYC Christmas Tours

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Best Walking Tour of the New York Holiday Windows 

You can take my self-guided walking tour of the holiday windows, but if you prefer to go with an experienced guide, you can take a 1.5-hour guided walking tour. 

➡️ Book a guided walking tour here 💥💥💥

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Best New York City Holiday Markets Tour 

You can take a 4-hour tour of four holiday markets and some holiday lights. 

➡️  Book the holiday markets tour here 💥💥💥

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Best New York Christmas Lights Tours 

Part of what makes New York so magical at Christmas is the holiday lights.  There are several ways to see them.  My top guided tours of New York’s holiday lights are: 

💥💥💥 3-4-hour NYC Christmas walking tour of the holiday lights with a professional guide. 💥💥💥 ➡️ BOOK IT HERE 

45-minute tour of the Christmas lights highlights in a pedicab. ➡️ BOOK IT HERE 

3.5-hour private tour of the NYC holiday lights in a limousine (up to 5 people). ➡️ BOOK IT HERE 

6-hour private tour of the Christmas lights with driver and guide (up to 6 people). ➡️ BOOK IT HERE 

1-hour tour of the holiday lights in a horse drawn carriage. ➡️ BOOK IT HERE 

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Best Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tours 

An entire neighborhood in Dyker Heights try to outdo each other with insane Christmas decorations on their houses and front lawns.  It has to be seen to be believed.   

You can get there by yourself, but it’s deep in Brooklyn and requires a couple of subway trains and a longish walk.  It’s much easier to take a tour!  There are few options: 

💥💥💥 Take a bus tour from Manhattan to Dyker Heights with a guide. Meets at a standard pickup place. This is your basic option with ease of getting from Manhattan to Brooklyn. 💥💥💥 ➡️ BOOK IT HERE 

Take a private tour with a guide with pickup/ drop off at your hotel. This is your most comfortable and easiest option. ➡️ BOOK IT HERE 

Take a walking tour of Dyker Heights (meets in Dyker Heights). Take the subway there but have a guide to show you around. This is the most economical option. ➡️ BOOK IT HERE 

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Best NYC Cruise Tours at Christmas

The best way to see the iconic skyline of New York City is from the water.  And little is more festive than a holiday cruise.  You get to enjoy festive cheer from inside a cozy boat and marvel at the skyline at the same time. 

Take a morning or afternoon cruise and enjoy a warm beverage while admiring the Statue of Liberty and downtown Manhattan from a heated observatory.  ➡️ Book the New York City Christmas Holiday Statue and Skyline Cocoa Cruise here 

Take a 1.5-hour an evening boat cruise. The yacht is decked out in holiday decor and the cruise includes a complimentary beverage.  ➡️ Book the New York City Christmas Holiday Lights Sightseeing Cruise here 

💥💥💥 Enjoy a delicious multi-course brunch on yacht decorated for the holidays. 💥💥💥 ➡️  Book the New York City Holiday Brunch Cruise on Classic Boat here 

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Best Private Christmas Tours in NYC

Tours with other people can be a great way to meet fellow travelers and – of course – they’re cheaper.  But if you want to customize your tour and get the full attention of the guide, it can be worth the splurge to take a private tour.  There are several great options to choose from: 

💥💥💥 Get a driver and limo with door-to-door pickup and a completely customized itinerary. All day just for you.  The tour is 6 hours and up to 6 people for the same price. 💥💥💥 ➡️  Book a Private New York Christmas Tour with Driver and Guide here 

See the lights highlights in a two-hour private trip around the city in a limo or party bus. Complimentary champagne is included with the party bus option.  Includes Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and a stop in DUMBO Brooklyn for classic photos in front of the Manhattan Skyline and Brooklyn Bridge.  ️➡️  Book a NYC Private Lights Tour by limo or party bus here 

Go with an expert guide on a private evening walking tour around Midtown Manhattan, including the iconic Rockefeller Christmas tree, the Fifth Avenue shopfronts, historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral and shopping in the Bryant Park holiday market. ➡️ Book a Private New York City Christmas Walking Tour here 

Follow in the footsteps of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in this 3-hour private tour. This is a private walking tour with the use of the subway. ➡️  Book a Tour of Home Alone Lost In New York Filming Locations with Private Guide here 

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More Planning Resources for Christmas in New York

📃 Ultimate Guide to Christmas in NYC
🎄 New York City Christmas Tree Guide
🚶‍♂️ Ultimate New York Christmas Walking Tour
🏮 New York City Christmas Lights: Where to Find them
⛸️ Ice Skating in New York Guide
🛍️ The Best New York Holiday Markets
🎅 The 10 Best Things to Do in New York City at Christmas
🎆 10 Events Not to Miss in New York City During the Holidays
🏨 Best Hotels In New York City At Christmas
‼️ Tips for Visiting New York City at Christmas Time
🎁 Gift Guide of great New York City experiences

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