NYC: Holiday Lights Guided Bus Tour

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Experience dazzling light displays, iconic sights, and holiday cheer on a guided bus tour of the city's holiday light displays. See iconic sights like Madison Square Garden and Rockefeller Center all lit up for the season.

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Highlights

See New York City's dazzling holiday light displays and iconic sights
Admire the spectacular 'Shine Bright Only ay Hudson Yards' light show
Experience New York City's festive spirit on a bus tour around the city
Pass by major New York landmarks such as Madison Square Garden
Take in breathtaking nighttime views of the Brooklyn Bridge as you pass by

Description

Embark on a magical evening with a bus tour of New York City's holiday lights. See the city’s festive best from Times Square to Rockefeller Center. Journey through Manhattan’s holiday splendor, starting at The Winter Garden Theater, nestled between 51st and 50th Streets on 7th Avenue. Your adventure takes you south through the vibrant Times Square and the Garment District, leading to the first stop at Hudson Yards. Witness the mesmerizing “Shine Bright Only at Hudson Yards” light show, where two million Christmas lights dance in harmony with music, both inside and across the public plaza. Marvel at this dazzling spectacle and explore the High Line Park, one of NYC’s most captivating attractions. Next, visit the World Financial Center at Winter Garden Hall to experience the enchanting Luminaries Light Show. The third stop takes you on a walk to see the Wall Street Christmas Tree, standing proudly by the Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, the first House of the U.S. Congress. The journey continues to the South Street Seaport area, offering a breathtaking view of the Brooklyn Bridge at night. As you head north, the weather will dictate whether you walk or drive by the fifth stop at Gramercy Park, an exclusive private park in New York City. See landmarks like the National Arts Club, The Players Club, Stuyvesant Fish House, Brotherhood Synagogue, Irving Place, The Block Beautiful, Pete’s Tavern, and Scheffel Hall. The sixth stop is at the iconic Grand Central Terminal, a crown jewel of NYC architecture. Finally, the tour concludes with a drive along Madison Avenue, leading you to the majestic Rockefeller Center, a mere block and a half from where our magical journey began.