Artful Holiday Lights & Sights

Overview

Experience the best of the NYC holiday lights & sights — through the lens of art & design! This tour focuses on the fashion & history of the holiday windows, with a nod to the (often behind-the-scenes) contributions of women.

You will experience all the best Holiday window displays, including Saks Fifth Ave and Bergdorf Goodman, while also learning about the artists who make them come to life. You can choose to stay for a curated walk-through of the Bryant Park Winter Village, highlighting some of the best female artisans.

What makes this tour unique:
- a Designers' eye on the holiday windows & displays
- a secret art oasis hidden in amongst all the holiday bustle
- recommendations for further exploration

This is a great tour for locals and visitors alike. Locals will learn about the holiday light displays and decor they often rush past and take for granted, while visitors will get to experience the best of the Holidays in NYC without doing the research.

City: New York City

Mon 09 Sep

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Starting at $45.00

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Mon 09 Sep

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

1 hot cocoa + 1 snack

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

What To Expect

Bergdorf Goodman

These holiday windows are the creme de la creme of NYC window displays - you will learn about this year's theme and the hours of work that goes into designing and creating these masterpieces.

Bloomingdale's

Bloomingdale's has gone above and beyond with their holiday displays this year. We're take a look at some of their displays past and present and learn more about this year's theme.

Christmas Cottage

One of the oldest Christmas stores in NYC - complete with holiday ornaments galore!

Rockefeller Center

No holiday visit to NYC is complete without a visit to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and skating rink. We won't go out on the ice but will learn more about the origins of this holiday tradition.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is the original Cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York. Since its construction 200 years ago on the corner of Mott and Prince, it has stood as the heart of old New York; a beacon for the Catholic faithful and an American symbol of religious freedom. And the holidays are the best time to experience it full of festive decor.

Saks Fifth Avenue

A beloved holiday tradition since 2004, the Saks Fifth Ave light show is made up of hundreds of thousands of LED lights synchronized to holiday music projected onto the side of its flagship store on 5th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets. We will also experience their holiday window displays.

Bryant Park

The Bryant Park Winter Village is a European-insured holiday market featuring over 170 vendors, positioned around a 17,000-square-foot ice-skating rink. I'll point out a few of my favorites and can reserve you time a time to skate after the tour is over. Skating is free, though you have to pay for rentals.

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