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See a Different Side of Christmas in New York

Leave Midtown’s gridlock behind and experience Lower Manhattan’s Christmas lights aboard a heated minibus—with guided walks, festive photo stops and complimentary hot chocolate along the way.

This four-hour small-group experience takes you from Madison Square Park and Greenwich Village to Wall Street, the World Trade Center and the South Street Seaport. You’ll step off the minibus to explore the places that deserve more than a view through a window, while staying warm as we travel between neighborhoods.

Tour at a Glance

Duration: Approximately four hours
Price: $89 per person
Group size: Maximum 28 guests
Transportation: Heated minibus
Meeting point: Near Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District
Format: Scenic ride with multiple guided walking and photography stops
Included: Professional local guide, transportation and one complimentary hot chocolate

Why Guests Choose This Tour

Stay warm while traveling between neighborhoods
Explore on foot instead of spending four hours behind a bus window
See Christmas locations beyond the standard Midtown route
Visit Wall Street, Greenwich Village and the downtown waterfront
Enjoy dedicated time for photographs
Warm up inside the Oculus, Brookfield Place and Conwell Coffee Hall
Leave shopping bags aboard the minibus while we explore

Christmas Tour Highlights

Madison Square Park and Washington Square Park
Begin near Madison Square Park, site of the country’s first public Christmas-tree lighting ceremony in 1912. We then travel to Greenwich Village for a guided walk and photographs beneath the Washington Square Arch and its neighborhood Christmas tree.
South Street Seaport and Brooklyn Bridge Views
Stroll along the historic Seaport waterfront, where nineteenth-century buildings, decorated streets, tall ships and nighttime views of the Brooklyn Bridge create one of New York’s most memorable Christmas scenes.
World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial
Visit the 9/11 Memorial for a respectful introduction to the reflecting pools, Survivor Tree and symbolism incorporated into the Memorial’s design. You’ll also have time to step inside the Oculus for restrooms and a chance to warm up.
Brookfield Place Luminaries
Walk through the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place beneath hundreds of colorful suspended lanterns. This distinctive indoor installation is one of Lower Manhattan’s most beautiful holiday settings.
Zuccotti Park
Step beneath a glowing canopy of thousands of white lights surrounded by Lower Manhattan’s skyscrapers—one of downtown’s loveliest hidden Christmas displays.
Charging Bull, Fearless Girl and Wall Street
Meet two of the Financial District’s most recognizable sculptures and hear the stories behind them before visiting the Wall Street Christmas Tree outside the New York Stock Exchange.
Historic Stone Street
Walk through one of New York’s oldest streets and enjoy a little free time for photographs or an optional quick drink inside one of its atmospheric taverns. Additional food and beverages are not included.

What’s Included

Approximately four-hour guided Christmas experience
Transportation aboard a heated minibus
Professional local New York City guide
Multiple guided walking portions
Dedicated photography opportunities
Complimentary hot chocolate
Indoor warming and restroom stops
Maximum group size of 28 guests

Meeting and Return LocationThe tour begins and ends near Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District. Your exact meeting instructions will be included in your booking confirmation.Madison Square Park is seven short blocks north of the Union Square Holiday Market. Browse the market beforehand, bring your purchases with you and leave your shopping bags aboard the minibus while we explore.

Before You BookThis experience includes several short outdoor walking portions. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes and dress for December conditions.The itinerary and order of stops may change because of traffic, street closures, weather, special events or venue operating conditions. The experience lasts approximately four hours, although the return time may vary slightly because of holiday traffic.

Food and beverages purchased during the Stone Street stop are optional and are not included.

Ready to see the Christmas most visitors miss? Choose your date and reserve your seat.

Pickup and Drop-Off

The tour begins and ends near Madison Square Park in the historic Flatiron District. Your exact meeting location will be included in your booking confirmation.The park is conveniently located near multiple subway lines, including the R and W trains, which provide a direct connection toward Times Square. If you would like to spend more time in the neighborhood before the tour, request our complimentary Flatiron District guide after booking. It includes nearby landmarks, restaurants, architecture, and places worth visiting before departure.

What’s Included

Four-hour guided Christmas tour
Transportation aboard a heated minibus
Maximum group size of 28 guests
Professional local New York guide
Multiple hop-off walking portions
Dedicated photography opportunities
Complimentary hot chocolate at Conwell Coffee & Cocktail Hall
Restroom and warming stops
Complimentary Flatiron District guide upon request

Important Information

This experience includes several short walking portions, so comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes are strongly recommended.The route and order of stops may change because of traffic, street closures, weather, special events, operating hours, or holiday-market schedules.

Food and beverages purchased during the Stone Street stop are not included.

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