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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

Sat 28 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

Sat 28 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)

Gilbert M

May 2017

This feels like I am giving up a long-held secret, or the combination to a safe of untold treasure. When you experience something this incredible, the natural instinct is to run in two directions. One is to secrecy and keeping it all to oneself. The other is to share it with everyone you know. Fortunately, this is something too good not to share. To say our experience was extraordinary is to say nothing much about it. From the moment we met our guide, we were whisked away in time, feeling as though we were seeing New York as it was during the founding of our country. We stood in exact places, walked exact streets, and touched exact things that were crucial parts of the American story. In the two hours of our walk, I learned more, felt more, and understood more than I had from all the history classes of my youth. The giants of our history are often mythologized and deified, made to be untouchable by us mere mortals. Our guide humanized them all, giving us a sense of which would be good for a beer, good for a meal, good for a conversation, or good for a fight. Alexander Hamilton, especially, was rendered as an ambitious family man, someone capable of both the great and small. By the end of the tour, one could not help but have sympathy for he and his family. Should you be considering a tour, I would look no where else. I cannot help myself from asking questions, about nearly everything, and our guide was quick to answer every one of them, from historical curiosities to architects of nearby contemporary buildings. It was like walking with a living Wikipedia. If you are lucky enough to get tickets to see Hamilton on Broadway, then I would doubly recommend their Revolutionary War and Alexander Hamilton tour the morning before showtime. It gives great context to the performances on stage, and allows your mind to wander even further into the characters and their emotions as America unfolds. If you have two free hours, you will not find a better value or better experience in town. I am forever grateful to New York Historical Tours, and when we return to town in coming weeks, I anticipate we'll be spending another two hours exploring the history of New York with them again. What a marvelous experience.

greg a

Apr 2017

Kevin Draper took four adults and one teen on a walking tour of NYC. He showed us parts of the city we would never have found on our own. His historical knowledge is deep and well researched. He was able to answer all our questions on the fly. We will be using him again for sure to further familiarize ourselves with our new home.

Tyler T

Apr 2017

I took my Dad on this tour for his birthday. Even as natives of the tri-state area we marveled at some of the buildings we never noticed prior to this tour. The stories and history of the Gilded Age in New York is absolutely fascinating. Our guide, Kevin, was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining. Would recommend this tour to anyone.