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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

Wed 25 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $150.00

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Wed 25 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)

marj1337

Sep 2018

A big thanks to Kevin, our tour guide, for making this a most interesting and informative tour. Being a native new yorker, yet not knowing much of the amazing history our city was founded on, made this tour even more fascinating for me!! Kevin was soooo knowledgeable (even about things not specific to the tour). I can't wait to take another tour :) I highly recommend this tour company.

mike23ray

Sep 2018

It wasn’t the need to escape a humid, late summer sizzle in Birmingham, Alabama, nor a case of ‘little town blues’ that motivated me and my wife, Cheryl, to travel to New York last week. I needed to see and feel the places where the great industrial barons lived, worked and strutted their successes. A personally guided tour from Kevin was an excellent choice. His knowledge of and passion for this glorious 50-year period in American history practically turned back time as we strolled along Central Park and its side streets near Columbus Circle. Kevin expertly revealed facts and places where a young country was being transformed into a global industrial power – a power fueled by eager immigrants seeking opportunity, and a handful of ambitious risk takers lucky enough to be young and present on this magic island. Walk down these streets around Central Park and see what remains of the homes, offices and grand hotels where aristocratic families reluctantly conceded that working class citizens, through hard work, a belief in self-sufficiency and education, were their equal. Visit the place where The American Dream was created, and was proven it could come true.

Rockcar

Aug 2018

My husband and I and our two teenaged boys did the Gilded Age tour on the upper east side recently with Richard. We were excited for this particular tour as it seemed like a natural progression from the Mansions tours we had just done in NewPort RI. Richard did not disappoint! He was incredibly knowledgeable and made direct correlations with modern times to add to the perspective. We saw many beautiful old mansions owned by famous American families and learned about how many of them eventually became Manhattan landmarks. I can not recommend this tour enough. At no point we any of us bored or disinterested. Richard answered all of our questions with eagerness and bottomless knowledge. If you are visiting New York this tour is a must!