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Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour

Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour

Overview

This is an expert led private tour to experience the magic, spectacle and spirit of the holiday season on an enchanted journey through the history of holiday traditions. This first class tour of Christmas in New York takes you to the most spectacular seasonal sites in the heart of Manhattan and reveals the inspired stories behind them. Get ready to enjoy the festive tales and stories behind time honored traditions that will bring the spectacle of the city to life for an unforgettable holiday treat.

- Discover the history and secrets behind the many merry customs we associate with season.

- Learn the magic behind Macy’s and uncover the miracles of 34th street.

- Stroll by a popular ice rink through to a local holiday village market

- Encounter the dazzling holiday displays along Fifth Avenue.

- Delight in the magnificence of Rockefeller Center

- Experience the true spirit of Christmas at St Patrick’s Cathedral.

- Take iconic holiday pictures of your unforgettable experience

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Expert local guide

Private tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour conducted at a leisurely pace
Dress appropriately for the winter weather
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
Children 7 and under are free per accompanying adult
Masks are recommended but not required outdoors. Masks and/or proof of vaccination may be required to enter any indoor facility

What To Expect

Macy's Herald Square

Worlds Largest Department store

New York Public Library

Discover the stories that inspired holiday traditions

Bryant Park

Stroll through the winter village

Fifth Avenue

World class shopping and holiday displays

Rockefeller Center

Iconic art deco complex and home to the most popular christmas tree

Radio City Music Hall

Home of the Rockettes and Christmas Spectacular

St. Patrick's Cathedral

The largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States

Show 4 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (104)

NC_TravelLight

Oct 2018

We had another fantastic walking tour with Kevin Draper this week. Kevin has a great way of weaving history with architecture and interesting vignettes of the characters of the gilded age. Even though we grew up in the New York area, we never understood how much the “robber barrons” shaped the city to be the cultural Mecca it is today. We would highly recommend you take this tour!

Len R

Oct 2018

Kevin (founder and owner) is a historian with an encyclopedic knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, New York City history. We did a combination "lower Manhattan" and "Hamilton" tour with Kevin. Although we have both read a great deal about both subjects, we learned a great deal we didn't know from a passionate and very personable guide. We polan do do other of his tours on our next trip!

Catmandu333

Oct 2018

We are New Yorkers and were looking for a more in-depth walking tour than the average tourist drive-by. Enter Ken and the Gilded Age walking tour from Plaza hotel up 5th Ave to Cooper Hewitt museum on 90th street. Our guide new intimate details of NYC and those who built it in the 18th and 19th centuries. From Astors to Waldorfs and their mansions, he covered it all. The 2-hour tour ran long because Ken was so engaged in his subject matter. No complaints here! (Caution: not for those looking for hop on, hop off trivia or Trump Tower stops).