North Pole Express Bus Tour NYC Christmas Lights Experience
Overview
Step aboard New York City’s most enchanting holiday experience — the North Pole Express! Unlike any ordinary bus tour, this is a moving Christmas story brought to life with live characters, caroling, treats, and a personal visit with Santa himself. Glide past Manhattan’s most iconic holiday lights — from Rockefeller Center to Radio City — all while sipping hot cocoa and wrapped in a cozy blanket. With guaranteed upper-deck seating, festive gifts, and a Golden Ticket to Santa’s magical North Pole, this is more than a ride — it’s a memory your family will treasure forever. Pajamas welcome. Holiday spirit required!
What's Included
- Guaranteed upper-deck seating aboard a decked-out double-decker holiday bus
- Meet the whimsical Express Conductor and Santa’s Elves, straight from the pages of a Christmas story
- A cozy winter hat and blanket to keep you warm and merry
- Front-row views of NYC’s most dazzling holiday lights
- Personal time with Santa at the North Pole — tell him your wishes and receive a magical sleigh bell
- Steaming hot cocoa to sweeten your ride
- A holiday cookie surprise (because no holiday is complete without one!)
- Golden Ticket to board NYC’s enchanted North Pole Express
- Hotel pickup and drop-off – guests must meet at the designated departure point
- Restroom access – there are no bathrooms onboard, so plan ahead
Meeting Location
New York
NY, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Rockefeller Center (Pass By)
Grand Central Terminal (Pass By)
Columbus Circle (Pass By)
Empire State Building (Pass By)
Radio City Music Hall (Pass By)
Bryant Park (Pass By)
St. Patrick's Cathedral (Pass By)
Chrysler Building (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour involves approximately 45 minutes on a double-decker bus with guaranteed upper-deck seating for optimal views.
- Suitable for all ages — infants under 2 ride free on a guardian’s lap (16+ years); a ticket is needed if a separate seat is required.
- No restroom facilities onboard; please plan accordingly.
- This is a non-stop driving tour with no off-bus stops; all sightseeing is done from the comfort of the bus.
- Pajamas and festive attire are encouraged to add to the holiday fun!
- For gluten-free or dairy-free treat options, please contact customer service before your tour date.
- Boarding is at 42nd St between 5th and 6th Ave, NYC; please arrive 15 minutes early.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-447125P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Guaranteed upper-deck seating aboard a decked-out double-decker holiday bus.
- Meet the whimsical Express Conductor and Santa’s Elves, straight from the pages of a Christmas story.
- A cozy winter hat and blanket to keep you warm and merry.
- Front-row views of NYC’s most dazzling holiday lights.
- Personal time with Santa at the North Pole — tell him your wishes and receive a magical sleigh bell.
- Steaming hot cocoa to sweeten your ride.
- A holiday cookie surprise (because no holiday is complete without one!).
- Golden Ticket to board NYC’s enchanted North Pole Express.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off – guests must meet at the designated departure point.
- Restroom access – there are no bathrooms onboard, so plan ahead.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the North Pole Express Bus Tour NYC Christmas Lights Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for North Pole Express Bus Tour NYC Christmas Lights Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Guaranteed upper-deck seating aboard a decked-out double-decker holiday bus
- Meet the whimsical Express Conductor and Santa’s Elves, straight from the pages of a Christmas story
- A cozy winter hat and blanket to keep you warm and merry
- Front-row views of NYC’s most dazzling holiday lights
- Personal time with Santa at the North Pole — tell him your wishes and receive a magical sleigh bell
- Steaming hot cocoa to sweeten your ride
- A holiday cookie surprise (because no holiday is complete without one!)
- Golden Ticket to board NYC’s enchanted North Pole Express
- Hotel pickup and drop-off – guests must meet at the designated departure point
- Restroom access – there are no bathrooms onboard, so plan ahead
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour involves approximately 45 minutes on a double-decker bus with guaranteed upper-deck seating for optimal views.
- Suitable for all ages — infants under 2 ride free on a guardian’s lap (16+ years); a ticket is needed if a separate seat is required.
- No restroom facilities onboard; please plan accordingly.
- This is a non-stop driving tour with no off-bus stops; all sightseeing is done from the comfort of the bus.
- Pajamas and festive attire are encouraged to add to the holiday fun!
- For gluten-free or dairy-free treat options, please contact customer service before your tour date.
- Boarding is at 42nd St between 5th and 6th Ave, NYC; please arrive 15 minutes early.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
