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NYC Christmas Movie Tour

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NYC Christmas Movie Tour

On our brand new pay-what-you-like Holiday Movie Tour of NYC, you can visit some of the most iconic spots from favorite films such as Elf, Home Alone 2, Serendipity, Scrooged and Miracle on 34th Street.  
Schedule: Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Start Time: 2pm
Tour Language: English
Duration: 2 hours
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NYC Christmas Movie Tour Highlights

    • Wollman Rink

    • Gapstow Bridge

    • Plaza Hotel

    • Bloomingdales

    • Rockefeller Center

    • Radio City Music Hall

    • Macy’s

    • and much more!!

On our brand new pay-what-you-like Holiday Movie Tour of NYC, you can visit some of the most iconic spots from favorite films such as Elf, Home Alone 2, Serendipity, Scrooged, and Miracle on 34th Street.  

See the spot where Buddy the Elf triumphed in a snowball fight and where Kevin McAllister met the Pigeon Lady!  

Lorraine S.
5 days ago
Meredith, our tour guide, was a great communicator, even before the tour began. She led us through the streets of Greenwich Village on a thoroughly enjoyable evening ghost tour. We learned many interesting historical facts along with stories of haunted sites. She was friendly, knowledgeable, energetic, and enthusiastic—what more could you ask for?
Luke E.
6 days ago
Excellent tour! Great food recommendations and so so knowledgeable! Meredith was the best tour guide!
Steve H.
2 weeks ago
A great overall tour of Harlem. We go to NYC regularly but we haven't really seen Harlem. Wow, Ronald our guide was great..such a wealth of knowledge and taking us not only to the major highlights but some great unique spots like the urban garden and meeting Paul who told us how it started years ago and expanded to help the community in a variety of ways. It was a warm day but Ronald worked to find shade and indoor locations to help. Thank you and we plan to return to Harlem to explore more.
bi M.
2 weeks ago
We had the best time joining Courtney on her Lower East Side Food tour! Courtney told us so many fantastic stories and the time went by too fast! We had so much fun trying the delicious food, which was really well chosen to get to know the area! Thank you so much! We will be back for more 🤗😀
Mattie V.
2 weeks ago
Lady Altovise was EXCELLENT!! Well worth it 👍🏽
Kaya
2 weeks ago
Lady was AMAZING
Rachel N.
2 weeks ago
It was easy to find Michael and the tour group. Michael clearly loves New York and had lots of good info to share.
Anastasia N.
3 weeks ago
Our walking tour with Courtney was the highlight of our weekend. We're locals, and we got to know cool insights into local history and architecture while being guided us to some of our favorite food spots! The pace was perfect, Courtney was a great guide, and we left with a deeper appreciation for the neighborhood. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike!
Tyler S.
3 weeks ago
Michael was an amazing tour guide. So knowledgeable and passionate about NYC
Hillary C.
4 weeks ago
Easily recommendable! To see the places where real history took place and to learn of real people who came from Harlem and made changes in the world was very interesting and valuable. Lady Altovise knew her stuff! She was fun and engaging while telling true and inspirational stories. Gives me pride for Harlem and our country. A tour to do while you’re in NY!
greenback001
1 month ago
I took a Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO sightseeing tour with Renee from Tours by Foot, and she was absolutely incredible. As a New Yorker, I’m always curious to learn more about my own city, and I feel like I hit the jackpot with Renee as my guide. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating history and stories. In one fantastic walk over the bridge, I learned far more than I expected to in just a few hours. I highly recommend Renee to anyone looking for a memorable, informative, and enjoyable sightseeing experience.
Brendan C.
1 month ago
Michael was a fantastic tour guide. His enthusiasm and knowledge was so appreciated by all of us. He is definitely a great ambassador for the best of NYC.
Morna A.
1 month ago
Enthusiastic, informative and personable. Great knowledge of subject matter. Enjoyable!
Kim N.
2 months ago
Great tour! All the food was great. Tour guide was sweet and very knowledgeable.
Janna G.
2 months ago
Had the best experience with Lady Altovise on her Saturday afternoon tour of Harlem. My mother discovered her on YouTube and booked her for us to experience while my parents visited. I’ve lived in Harlem for 10 years and still learned so much. She was amazing!
Theresa G.
2 months ago
Lady Altovise did an outstanding & professional tour of Harlem! The Soul of Harlem Stroll: History & Heritage Tour was so entertaining and informative! You must take it if you’re visiting NYC! ATL Fans!
Robert Y.
2 months ago
Lady Altovise was great for our tour. Harlem is saturated in history and she shared the best with us.
giulia M.
2 months ago
jean J.
2 months ago
Sabrina B.
2 months ago
Anna
2 months ago
Joseph T.
2 months ago
Harlem’s favourite lady is our new favourite lady! A historical tour with sprinkles of entertainment and coherent, captivating story telling! 10/10.
Darian A.
2 months ago
Great overall experience. Miss Altovise was fun, funny, knowledgeable, welcoming during this walking tour. It was a beautiful day and we were able to see lots of sites, people, and street entertainment throughout the trip. She welcomes questions which was fun!
Zofia P.
3 months ago
awesome tour of Harlem with Lady Altovise! her spirit and knowledge of the neighbourhood is so impressive and so is her storytelling talent

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In addition to film sites, you will get to experience some of the beautiful holiday decorations and displays as we walk through the city. 

We will warm up with a hot chocolate during this tour and end with a subway ride to Macy’s to meet Santa Claus!  

(Don't fancy walking? Check the bus tour version).

Be sure to also check out our daily Holiday Lights and Window Display Tour as well as our Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour.


Sites we will cover on the tour include:

  • Wollman Rink
  • Gapstow Bridge
  • Plaza Hotel
  • Bloomingdales
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Radio City Music Hall
  • Macy’s
  • and much more!!
Christmas Movie Tour

Tour information

Reservations: REQUIRED. Click here to reserve.

Where: Meet in Columbus Circle, under the statue (map). It is located at the intersection of West 59th and 8th Ave/Central Park West.

The tour ends in front of Macy’s on 34th Street.

You will need to make your reservations to visit Santaland, as the tour will not go inside the store.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Approximately 1.5 miles (2k) in distance.

Cost: This tour is free to take, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's done. A name-your-own-price tour is a tour for every budget.

**You will need a MetroCard with $2.90 on it.  Bring some extra money for hot chocolate!**

Save more money with a tourist discount pass and our Guide to NYC on a Budget.

Language: The tour is in English.


Holiday Lights and Movie Sights Bus Tour

This 2.5-hour guided bus tour takes you to sites throughout Manhattan, which serve as the setting in holiday movies that you’ll recognize right away.

During the ride, clips from movies filmed at the sites are shown on TV screens so you can match the locations you visit with the movie scenes filmed there.

You’ll see sites from wonderful holiday films such as Scrooged, Home Alone, Serendipity3, Miracle on 34th Street,  Elf, New Year's Eve, Mr. Popper’s Penguin, Eloise at Christmastime and The Family Man.

Along the ride, you’ll the spectacular department store windows at Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, Barneys, Saks, Macy’s, and Tiffany & Co.

You’ll also get a glimpse of the giant Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.

The bus makes a few stops for you to de-board and see sights close-up and take pictures.

This tour has great reviews with guests saying that the guides are professional and entertaining.

Many guests took the tour as a family and said that it was “multi-generational” and that adults, teens, and children would all enjoy this tour.


Advance purchase required.

Availability: November 29th, 2024 to January 2nd, 2025

Hours: Daily at 5 pm and 8 pm.

Regular Tickets: $58 for adults and $32 for children 6-9, children under 5 ride free.

Priority Boarding Tickets: Pre-boarding and guaranteed seating in the first 4 rows. 

  • $68 for adults
  • $42 for children (ages 6 to 9)
  • Children under 5 ride free.
  • Click here to purchase. Use code OLT-FTBF to get 15% off on bookings.

Private Tours Tickets:

  • $135/person - Min 3 Max 22 Passengers
  • $160 - 2 People $65 per person (Minimum of two)
  • $110/person - Groups of 3
  • $95/person - Groups of 4-15
  • $75/person - Groups of 16 - 22
  • Click here to know more or to buy. Use code OLT-FTBF to get 15% off on bookings.

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