Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour
Travel through Manhattan by bus to visit iconic holiday landmarks and filming locations from beloved seasonal movies like Elf, Home Alone 2, and Miracle on 34th Street. The tour makes several stops along the way, allowing guests to step outside, explore featured locations, and admire department store holiday window displays. Sights along the route include Central Park's Wollman Rink, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, Lincoln Center, and Serendipity 3.
What to Expect
Bus tour exploring iconic New York City holiday movie filming locations.
Event Details
Duration
Public tours are approximately 3 hours; small private tours are typically approximately 2–2.5 hours.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Manhattan
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
On Location Tours
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday movie fans and festive city sightseers
Vibe
Festive and cinematic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Public tour: adults $72; children $57; adults premium seating $82; children premium seating $42. Private tour: up to 22 passengers, 3-person minimum, $160 per person; high-end van, reserve for 2–5 close family or friends, $950. – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available upon request by emailing office@onlocationtours.com at least 72 hours in advance.
Tips & Advice
- Email office@onlocationtours.com at least 72 hours before your tour if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, so one can be arranged.
- Wear comfortable shoes and warm layers, since the bus stops several times so you can get off and walk around the locations.
- Book a private tour if you want the guide to give your group extra attention, take your questions and help you get the best photos.
- Get in touch with the tour company ahead of time if your private group has five or more people, since the standard private tour holds four.
- Have your camera ready at the Lincoln Center tree, where the tour stops so you can pose in front of a scene from Scrooged.
Special Events & Promotions
- Premium seating is available on public tours for an extra charge.
- Private tours are available in a sedan, SUV, sprinter or limo, depending on group size.
- A high-end van can be reserved for a private tour for 2 to 5 close family or friends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we meet the guide?
Meet your guide at 63rd Street and Broadway, near Columbus Circle.
Do we get off the bus?
Yes. The vehicle stops a few times so you can get off, walk around and visit some of the locations, including Serendipity 3 and the Lincoln Center tree.
How long does the tour take?
Public tours take about 3 hours. Small private tours usually take about 2 to 2.5 hours.
Can kids come?
Yes, the tour is for all ages. Anyone under 18 must be with an adult.
Is it a double-decker bus?
No. Depending on your group size, you'll ride in a coach bus, mini bus, sedan, SUV or sprinter.
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