Private or Group | New York Holiday Markets and Christmas Lights Walking Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & In-person

⌛ Duration: 4 hours

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season in New York City on this enchanting walking tour of the city’s most beloved holiday markets and festive lights. Experience the warmth, creativity, and sparkling energy that transforms NYC into a winter wonderland each year.

Tour Highlights

  • Three Iconic Holiday Markets:
    Visit three of New York’s most attractive traditional holiday markets, each brimming with hand-crafted gifts, local art, desserts, seasonal treats, and fashionable winter attire. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you browse unique finds perfect for holiday gifting.

  • Traditional Food & Warm Christmas Drinks:
    Savor classic holiday flavors with tastings of traditional foods and cozy up with warm Christmas drinks as you stroll through the bustling market stalls.

  • Dazzling Christmas Lights:
    Marvel at the city’s twinkling lights and festive decorations, from sparkling trees to elaborate window displays, that bring the holiday spirit to life.

  • Expert, Inclusive Guides:
    Tours led by licensed local guides with deep knowledge of NYC’s holiday traditions, history, and hidden gems. Bilingual guide options available for a welcoming, accessible experience.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience:
    Go beyond the typical tourist trail and discover the most magical holiday spots in New York City.

  • Award-Winning, Inclusive Approach:
    Offered by Inside Out Tours, a certified Black- and woman-owned company recognized for celebrating NYC’s diversity and untold stories.

  • Perfect for All Audiences:
    Ideal for families, friends, visitors, and locals looking to experience the best of NYC’s holiday cheer.

What’s Included

  • Guided walking tour of three major holiday markets and festive light displays

  • Tastings of traditional food and warm holiday drinks

  • Licensed, bilingual tour guide (English and additional languages upon request)

  • Opportunities for discussion and Q&A throughout the tour

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Highly Recommended

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If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

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So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

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