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45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Rockefeller Center
Drive by the heart of NYC’s holiday celebration — the world-famous Christmas tree, twinkling lights, and skating rink all sparkle with seasonal joy.
Grand Central Terminal
Catch a glimpse of this historic station decked out in wreaths and garlands, with its celestial ceiling glowing behind winter windows.
Operated by North Pole Express