Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Guided Holiday Tour

New York City1 hourFrom$60

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Highlights

Follow a one-way holiday walk from Macy's Herald Square to Hudson Yards.

Hear neighborhood stories as you walk through Midtown West with your guide.

See Shine Bright's illuminated trees, outdoor decorations and glittering indoor displays.

Pause for photos by Vessel's exterior and The Shops' suspended balloon centerpiece.

Add Edge admission for immersive installations and panoramic views of Manhattan after dark.

See two sides of New York's holiday season on a guided walk from Macy's Herald Square to Hudson Yards: the city's department-store tradition and a neighborhood glowing with more than two million lights.

Begin outside Macy's, where your guide introduces the area and its place in New York's holiday celebrations. When the seasonal windows are installed, pause to enjoy their details before heading west through Midtown. Along the way, hear stories about the neighborhood as the bustle of Herald Square gives way to the towers of Hudson Yards.

At Shine Bright, step into a scene of illuminated trees and glittering displays. Stop for photographs near Vessel, then continue inside The Shops to see the holiday decorations and the enormous glowing balloon suspended above the Great Room. Your guide brings the route together in approximately one hour, leaving you at Hudson Yards to continue your evening.

Choose the Edge admission option for a finale high above Manhattan. After your guide brings you to check-in, explore Edge independently: move through immersive installations of light and reflection, then take in the city's illuminated skyline from its observation areas. Allow another 60–90 minutes for this part of your visit. Outdoor sky deck access depends on weather and operating conditions.

The walking-tour option includes the guided route and public seasonal displays. Edge admission is included only when you select the Edge package. Macy's window displays follow the store's seasonal installation dates.

Photography credits

Hudson Yards The Vessel Snowstorm December 2020 — Anthony Quintano, licensed under CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. No creative edits; the booking platform may resize the image. Photographed December 16, 2020; snow and identical holiday decorations are not guaranteed.

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards December 2021 036 — Kidfly182, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. No creative edits; the booking platform may resize the image. Photographed December 6, 2021; holiday decorations may change.

Skyline photograph by Haotian Zheng on Unsplash , used under the Unsplash License .

What's included

Approximately 60 minutes of guided walking through Herald Square, Midtown West and Hudson Yards.
A stop outside Macy's, including seasonal window viewing when the displays are installed.
Photo stops and viewing of the public Shine Bright displays.
Timed standard Edge admission and a self-guided visit only with the Edge package .

Not included

Edge admission with the walking-tour-only option.
Admission inside Vessel.
Hotel pickup, drop-off or transportation.
Food and drinks.
Guide service inside Edge, priority admission or skip-the-line access.
Gratuities.

Before you go

This is a walking experience with outdoor and indoor stops. Wear comfortable footwear and clothing suited to a winter evening.
Macy's windows are viewed from outside and are included when installed for the season.
Edge guests should allow additional time for check-in and security. Large luggage is not permitted at Edge, and the attraction has no luggage storage.
Outdoor Edge access may be restricted during severe weather; indoor experiences remain subject to the attraction's operating rules.
This tour does not include entry inside Vessel, Santa visits or separately ticketed events.
Season and schedule: Season November 16, 2026–January 7, 2027. Proposed guided departures 5 p.m., with a later 6:30 p.m. Monday–Saturday departure subject to venue hours and guide coverage. Times are local to New York. Holiday exceptions apply.

What to bring

Warm layers and comfortable footwear with good grip.
Arrive at the confirmed meeting point before the scheduled tour start.

Departure locations

Outside Macy's Herald Square, 151 West 34th Street, New York, New York

Inclusions, departure location and cancellation terms can depend on the ticket option. Review your selected option before paying and follow the meeting instructions on your confirmation.