On Location Tours' 'Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour' is a holiday spectacle that whisks you away on a magical journey through Manhattan's most iconic sites. The two-and-a-half-hour tour, led by actress Lou Matthews, takes you through the streets of New York City where your favorite holiday classics were filmed.
As the warm glow of twinkling lights dances across 63rd Street and Broadway, Matthews regales you with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, production insights, and historical context. From Lincoln Square to the Metropolitan Opera, Bloomingdale's to Macy's Herald Square, each stop is a treasure trove of cinematic history. The tour weaves an enchanting spell, transporting you between reality and movie memory.
You'll stroll through the snowball-fight scene from Elf, step into Buddy's father's apartment from the same film, and revisit Wollman Rink where John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale starred in Serendipity. The Plaza Hotel, immortalized in Home Alone 2, is another stop on this festive journey.
The tour culminates at Rockefeller Center, the iconic Christmas tree that lights up the city's holiday season. Onboard video clips seamlessly blend reality with movie magic, allowing you to relive your favorite cinematic moments amidst the bustling streets of Manhattan.
Consistency remains a hallmark for On Location Tours. Their tours offer an engaging bridge between entertainment and urban exploration, giving both visitors and locals a fresh perspective on New York City's cultural landscape. By the tour's end, you'll feel as though you've traversed not just holiday cheer but also cinematic history.
The Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour is a must for movie fans or anyone in the holiday spirit. With its winning blend of nostalgia, entertainment, and city exploration, it leaves you yearning for the next excursion – eager to discover which beloved stories you'll get to walk into next.
As the warm glow of twinkling lights dances across 63rd Street and Broadway, Matthews regales you with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, production insights, and historical context. From Lincoln Square to the Metropolitan Opera, Bloomingdale's to Macy's Herald Square, each stop is a treasure trove of cinematic history. The tour weaves an enchanting spell, transporting you between reality and movie memory.
You'll stroll through the snowball-fight scene from Elf, step into Buddy's father's apartment from the same film, and revisit Wollman Rink where John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale starred in Serendipity. The Plaza Hotel, immortalized in Home Alone 2, is another stop on this festive journey.
The tour culminates at Rockefeller Center, the iconic Christmas tree that lights up the city's holiday season. Onboard video clips seamlessly blend reality with movie magic, allowing you to relive your favorite cinematic moments amidst the bustling streets of Manhattan.
Consistency remains a hallmark for On Location Tours. Their tours offer an engaging bridge between entertainment and urban exploration, giving both visitors and locals a fresh perspective on New York City's cultural landscape. By the tour's end, you'll feel as though you've traversed not just holiday cheer but also cinematic history.
The Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour is a must for movie fans or anyone in the holiday spirit. With its winning blend of nostalgia, entertainment, and city exploration, it leaves you yearning for the next excursion – eager to discover which beloved stories you'll get to walk into next.
i'm a total movie buff and nyc is like, my fave place on earth 
️ the idea of getting all these iconic spots in one tour is like, perfect for me 
i can already imagine strolling through lincoln square as elvis (from christmas with the kris kripps) and feeling like i'm part of that movie magic 
63rd street and broadway looking all festively lit up? 
i need to book this tour ASAP, it's going to be such a fun night out!
. As someone who's always wanted to visit NYC during the holidays, this tour sounds like a dream come true 
. The attention to detail and behind-the-scenes stories must make it an even more special experience 
. I'd totally book this tour for Christmas next year! 
! they had this super cool ice skating rink with a giant Christmas tree in the middle, and it was like stepping into a winter wonderland 
! but you know what's also amazing? those old-school NYC hot chocolate carts 
... have you ever tried one of those? i swear they're a thing of beauty 
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And what about the tourists who are gonna be walking around in a group, taking it all in? Doesn't that just clog up our streets and make a mess? I dunno, maybe On Location Tours is onto something here... but at what cost to our city's character? 
Anyway, if you're into that sorta thing, go for it! 
and I'm still thinking about those trails... have you guys ever noticed how the trees change color at different times of the year? Like, one day they're all green and lush, and then BAM! They turn these gorgeous shades of orange and red. It's like nature's own light show 
. Anyway, got me thinking about how much I love fall in NYC... there's something about walking through Central Park during autumn that just feels magical 
, but at the same time it could be kinda cool if they did it in a more chill way, like a low-key movie trivia thing with a local guide 
. I dunno, I'd need to see some vids or pics before I believe it's worth the $$$ 
. And what's up with the actress leading the tour? doesn't she have any other gigs 
?