Top New York Holidays

See New York City during its glittering, festive best—and enjoy a romantic way to explore—on a private, 45-minute horse-and-carriage ride. Meet your driver in Midtown Manhattan for a prompt departure at your predetermined time, and set off after dark to make the most of the twinkling lights. You’ll see many Central Park highlights before heading down Fifth Avenue to admire the holiday window displays, glimpse the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and more.

Get into the festive spirit aboard a holiday-themed cruise in New York City. Set sail aboard an elegantly decorated yacht from Chelsea Piers. Along the way, see the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, and other scenic vistas. You can also sing along to carols played by the live jazz band, nibble on Christmas cookies, and enjoy a cup of spiked hot cocoa from the bar.

Experience the magic of the holidays, New York City–style—and discover a festive attraction many other visitors miss—on this guided tour of Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood. Long celebrated for its over-the-top Christmas lights and installations, this residential neighborhood is a great place to get into the holiday spirit. Your guide takes you to the best viewing spots; then, explore the neighborhood independently before heading back to Manhattan.

Discover New York City at its most festival on this holiday tour to southern Brooklyn's Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge neighborhoods where holiday lights are taken to a whole new level. Admire the most dazzling festive neighborhood displays, learn insider stories about the tradition, and enjoy views of the lit-up Manhattan skyline on the way back.

Celebrate the holiday season with a tour of the elaborate Christmas lighting in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Wind through the colorfully lit homes of Dyker Heights to experience an American Christmas tradition in New York City. Hear commentary from your onboard guide about the city on a bus tour that provides pickup and drop-off at a central location in Manhattan.

Enjoy a fun night out in New York City, while discovering hidden bars and speakeasies, on this hosted bar crawl in Midtown Manhattan. Meet your group of soon-to-be friends, get introduced to historical pubs and self-styled speakeasy bars; and enjoy a fun night enriched by tales of Prohibition from your guide.

Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood is one of New York City’s most impressive areas for Christmas lights but navigating the busy area on your own can be difficult. This Dyker Heights Private Christmas Lights Tour takes you with a private guide and private, round-trip transport to Dyker Heights. A guide leads the way through the streets as you enjoy the lights, music, and treats the homeowners set out for the public.

Journey through the history of New York City via its pubs, bars, and speakeasies—without spending hours researching—on this cultural tour and night out in Midtown. Get a taste of the city's nightlife offerings as you walk through Hell's Kitchen and the Theater District. Drink cocktails, meet new people, and mingle with locals.

Don’t settle for seeing Central Park through the window of a non-stop tour bus. Instead, make the most of good weather and enjoy a tour of the park in one of New York City’s iconic horse-drawn carriages. Hear about the history of Central Park and the Big Apple from your driver and take advantage of photo stops at park highlights made famous in so many movies, books, and television shows.

Enjoy a guided tasting tour around Seneca Lake, in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. Visit four different wineries, enjoy educational tours, and sample diverse regional varietals while enjoying scenic views. Leave the driving to someone else so you can fully enjoy your day of wine tasting. An added lunch option is also available.

Celebrate a glamorous Christmas Day you’ll never forget. Enjoy a delicious three-course festive meal on board a boat with unforgettable views over the iconic New York City skyline. Soak up the sights as they pass by your window, sip moreish cocktails, and listen to the band play. Don’t forget to dress for the occasion.

This small-group walking tour of Ground Zero and the National 9/11 Memorial offers a more personal way to experience the moving landmarks. See the former World Trade Center; hear stories of tragedy and heroism from a guide with a personal connection to the day; and gain a deeper understanding of the events that took place. Upgrade to add admission tickets to the National 9/11 Museum, or a guided tour of its collections.

Avoid the mobs of people sightseeing on land, and opt for this Manhattan architecture yacht cruise instead. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the "Around Manhattan" narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Many of New York City’s most popular tourist attractions take on a new life around the holiday season. On this festive walking tour, take in the opulently decorated window displays of the Herald Square Macy’s store, snap photos of the New York Public Library’s lion statues wrapped up in Christmas wreaths, and see the Central Park duck pond illuminated beneath the crisp winter night sky.

Pedal around Central Park on a guided tour and cover more ground than you could on foot. This small-group cycling tour takes you around New York City's most-loved green space in the company of a guide who reveals the stories behind the landmarks, from Belvedere Castle to the Lennon Memorial at Strawberry Fields. Avoid the risk of getting lost and learn more than you would with independent bike rental.

While Prohibition made alcohol illegal in 1920s New York, the city still retained an illicit bar scene. This Prohibition-themed walking tour visits some of Midtown Manhattan's self-styled “speakeasies” and historic watering holes to enjoy drinks (own expense, with credit card and processing fees at most venues). Savor each bar's atmosphere alongside stories of bootleggers and the Gilded Age from your licensed guide.

The Dyker Heights Christmas displays are a must-see attraction if you’re in New York City over the holidays. While many tours only focus on the Brooklyn neighborhood, this festive tour also covers holiday attractions in Manhattan, including the spectacular Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Get into the holiday spirit, with a convenient combination of on-foot exploration and comfortable transportation by bus.

Get scenic views of New York City that you won't get anywhere else from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at the Rockefeller Center. Soak up the sweeping views of the city's landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building, from three indoor and outdoor viewing areas. Choose from four options: timed admission ticket, admission to the SKYLIFT, admission to the Beam, or an all-inclusive package with all three tickets.

See the highlights of New York City at your own pace and schedule with a hop-on hop-off tour. Relax and enjoy the sights from an open-top double-decker bus. Depending on the option you pick, access both Downtown and Uptown routes in Manhattan, a Brooklyn tour plus other extras. Along the way, hop off to see the attractions that interest you most.

Prebook your ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City and guarantee your admission to the institution that tells the stories of that fateful day in 2001. Explore the museum's collection, including artifacts, first-person accounts of the day, exhibits on the history of the World Trade Center, and exhibits commemorating the 2,983 people who lost their lives, at your own pace.

Enjoy a uniquely New York way to ring in the holidays when you book a special Christmas Day Bateaux cruise. Departing from Chelsea Piers, set off to admire views of the city’s skyline, get up close to the Statue of Liberty, and more. Along the way, enjoy a 3-course, plated holiday brunch menu, complete with drinks and bottomless mimosas. As you go, music from an on-board pianist helps set a festive mood.

Niagara Falls is an impressive sight no matter the day, but during the wintertime it’s especially astounding. Join this guided tour of Niagara Falls at night and see it as a winter wonderland. When the sun goes down, the Falls are illuminated by artificial light, turning the waters into cascades of color. This tour takes you to multiple vantage points on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls, giving you plenty of chances to appreciate and photograph its beauty.

Make the most out of your visit to Lake George by booking a wine tasting session with the region's first Winery and top rated attraction in the area! During your visit to the Adirondack Winery Tasting Room, a knowledgeable wine tasting associate will lead you through a tasting of the local winery's hand-crafted award-winning quality wines in a laid-back atmosphere.... no pinkies in the air here! Not into wine? Try our Extreme Heights Hard Ciders or American Oak Whiskey and Bourbons instead!