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Check out some of our favorite other experiences for things to do in New York City!
Holidays in NYC! 🎁
Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall 🩰
You simply cannot visit NYC during the holidays without seeing this legendary show. The Radio City Rockettes deliver a dazzling performance that includes the iconic Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and the moving Living Nativity. The sheer scale and tradition make this an unforgettable NYC Christmas experience. This is a major ticketed event; secure your seats early!
NYC Holiday Lights Carriage Ride Down Fifth Avenue 🐴
Glide past the most iconic decorations in timeless elegance. This VIP Christmas Lights Carriage Ride offers a romantic, cozy, and crowd-free way to see the best of Fifth Avenue lights. Highlights include the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Saks Fifth Avenue light show, and the stunning windows of Cartier, Bergdorf Goodman, and The Plaza Hotel.
Bonus: Includes a photo stop at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree!
Manhattan 2025 NYC Christmas Lights Tour (4-Hour Bus Experience) ✨
Want to cover maximum lights in one night? This 4-hour luxury bus tour is your answer. Starting in Times Square, you’ll visit Union Square Holiday Market, see the Wall Street Christmas Tree, marvel at Hudson Yards’ 2 million lights, and cap it off by skipping the line at the 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar for incredible Empire State Building views from a heated igloo.
Fifth Avenue Walking Tour: Windows, Tree & Bryant Park 🚶♀️
For those who prefer to explore on foot, this 90-minute walking tour covers the glittering essentials. An expert local guide will share the story behind the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, decode the artistry of the luxury department store windows (Saks, Bergdorf Goodman), and finish at the bustling Bryant Park Winter Village. Available in English or Spanish!
Holiday Donut Tour in Midtown (Grand Central & Rockefeller Center) 🍩
Deck the halls with scrumptious donuts! This unique 2-hour tour pairs spectacular holiday decorations with the city’s best artisanal donuts and hot chocolate. You’ll start at Grand Central Terminal, see the lions at the New York Public Library in their holiday finery, and finish by the Rockefeller Center Tree.
Holiday Wine, Cheese & Small Bites Pairing Cruise 🍷
Set sail on the Yacht Manhattan for a sophisticated 90-minute cruise past Lower Manhattan sights like the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s a guided tasting of festive wines paired with artisanal cheeses. Perfect for a unique NYC date night!
Dyker Heights Luxury Bus Tour: Brooklyn’s Ultimate Display 🏡
Head to Brooklyn to witness the legendary Dyker Heights holiday lights. This 3-hour luxury bus tour takes you through the neighborhood where houses are decked out with life-sized Santas, animated reindeer, and synchronized decorations. A true over-the-top Christmas spectacle!
Holiday Lights Walking Tour including Market Shopping (3.5 - 4 Hours) 📸
This extended walking tour dives deep into the festive overload, hitting Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and more, plus dedicating time for a 45-minute shopping excursion at an outdoor holiday gift market. Great for shoppers wanting a structured look at the best displays.
Virtual Stroll: Christmas in Old New York 📜
For those who can’t be there in person, this virtual experience is perfect. Learn how New York helped create the modern American Christmas tradition through photos of Herald Square, Bryant Park, and historic department store windows.
Eldridge Arts & Learning: Chanukah Celebration 🕎
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Museum at Eldridge Street in the historic Lower East Side. This in-person event (Ages 5+) features a family-friendly retelling of the Chanukah story, dreidel spinning, games, and craftingChanukah cards. A wonderful way to honor a different holiday tradition.
Year Round
Grand Island Helicopter Tour
You will revel in the delight of seeing New York’s harbors and beaches in their entirety, from a bird’s eye view!
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding
Enjoy priority boarding access to the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island after taking an orientation walking tour of Battery Park with a live guide.
Architecture Boat Tour around Manhattan
Board the Manhattan and Manhattan II, elegant 1920s style yachts with beautiful teak decks, and enjoy NYC’s architectural landmarks – as best seen from the water.
Secrets of Grand Central Tour
Close to a million people pass through Grand Central Terminal every day, yet very few know the many stories and secrets which you will learn on this tour.
Sail aboard the Clipper City
Take a step back in time on New York’s only passenger tall ship. You’ll enjoy the sailing experience of a lifetime aboard this majestic topsail schooner as we unfurl her canvas and set sail through the harbor.
Bar and Lounge Night Tour
This night-out Experience is a hosted group tour that takes guests to three or more nightlife venues including trendy pubs, chic cocktail bars, modern speakeasies, and a high-end rooftop lounge in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City.
Central Park Bike Rental
Explore the city sights on bike! Your rental includes a helmet and a map.
Museum at Eldridge - Docent led Tour
guided by a Museum at Eldridge Street docent as you explore the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent National Historic Landmark, and step back in time to learn about immigration at the turn of the 20th century, Jewish immigrant life, architecture, and historic preservation.
Brooklyn Seltzer Museum
Located within the oldest seltzer works in New York City (a family run business now in its fourth generation), the Museum celebrates the production of seltzer, the science of seltzer, its cultural importance, and the value of local, family-run businesses.