- Bus/Vehicle Tour Tour Type Bus/Vehicle Tour
- 2 hours for public tours Duration 2 hours for public tours
- All ages Ages All ages
A look at TV & movie locations above Times Square.
Quick Details
Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour by On Location Tours
See how New York City sparkles during the holidays as you spot iconic landmarks and you’re guided to some of the city’s hidden gems all from the comfort of a nice warm bus.
Visit the locations where your favorite holiday movies were filmed throughout Manhattan!
Whether you’re visiting New York or looking for a unique holiday experience in your hometown, this sightseeing excursion is sure to spread holiday cheer!
Your NYC holiday sightseeing adventure begins at 63rd and Broadway near Columbus Circle where you will meet your tour guide. From there, we’ll hop on the warm tour bus and head around Columbus Circle and take a look up Central Park West, home to the annual commencement of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, where you’ll reminisce on filming locations featured in Elf, Mr. Popper’s Penguins and more!
Your guide will lead you through the Upper East Side to Serendipity 3 before making a stop at Bloomingdales to take a peek at the department store’s celebrated holiday window displays, featured in Serendipity.
When you return to the bus, you’ll continue the tour through midtown Manhattan to view more of the city’s most renowned displays of the season that you’ll recognize from Eloise at Christmastime, The Family Man and much more while making your way right through Rockefeller Center for a spectacular view of the most famous Christmas tree in New York featured in Home Alone 2, Noel and Elf.
You’ll continue down Fifth Avenue before ending the tour at Bryant Park, home to the charming ice skating rink seen in many Christmas films.
What Will You See On This Tour?
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Peek into the brilliant holiday windows at Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, and the same Macy’s you’ll remember from Miracle on 34th Street
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Catch a glimpse of the famed tree in Rockefeller Center, featured in Home Alone 2
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Pass through Central Park and watch some ice skaters at Wollman Rink, as seen in Serendipity
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See the apartment building featured in Elf
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Witness the electrifying storefront displays as you’re guided down Fifth Avenue, passing swanky shops like Tiffany & Co. featured in New Year’s Eve
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Enjoy a photo-op in front of the tree at Lincoln Center featured in Scrooged
Meeting Location
Private Tours
Our private tours have a more intimate vibe, where you can ask our tour guide more questions about their experiences while being on a set. The guide can personalize the tour by paying extra attention to your group and helping you get the best photos!
We have various size vehicles to accommodate your private tour. Depending on the size of your group, your tour might be in a Sedan, an SUV, a sprinter or a limo.
Covid-19 Precautions
Although there are no known cases of illnesses at On Location Tours, we are responsible for keeping an active stance in preventing the spread of any diseases. We are following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention along with Federal and State guidelines on stopping the spread.
For this reason, we require all guests to wear a face mask for the entire duration of the tour. Thank you for your cooperation.
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While driving around this area, you will see locations from Ghostbusters, Elf and Mr. Popper’s Penguins. One of these locations is Tavern on the Green, a well-known restaurant featured in many movies that were filmed in New York City. While going back down towards Columbus Circle, you will pass by Lincoln Center. The world’s leading performing arts center and home to scenes of Moonstruck and New Year’s Eve.
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Central Park is the most filmed location in New York City. It is a combination of lush woodland, lakes, gardens and rocky areas. One of the famous locations is Bethesda Terrace. The Christmas movies Elf and Home Alone 2 were also filmed here. On 59th Street on the South Side of Central Park is The Plaza located. Also known from Home Alone 2 and many more movies.
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While this tour does not go into the Upper East Side, it does quickly swing by Serendipity: Movie location and restaurant with frozen hot chocolate. We will also make a stop by famous shopping windows that are fully decorated in Holiday style.
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Heading into midtown traffic you’ll pass by The Rockefeller Center. Home to the famous Christmas Tree and Christmas spectacular The Rockettes. When we head back to the west side, you will come by 34th Street where the famous Macy’s from A Miracle on 34th Street was filmed.
TOUR STOPS AND DETAILS
FAQS
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This tour is for all ages.
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Yes, the vehicle will stop a few times throughout the tour to let guests off and walk around, as well as visit some of the locations.
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No, our buses do not have two decks. Depending on the size of your group, your tour might be in a coach bus, mini bus, Sedan, SUV, or sprinter.
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Please email [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the tour to request a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.