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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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $150.00

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Mon 23 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)

992jn1234

Jun 2019

Just Incredible. Kevin is extremely well versed in the history of early America and lower Manhattan. During the tour you could see the depth of his knowledge of all of New York City. We look forward to taking a tour of another area of New York City with him.

Carrie F

Apr 2019

I'm so enormously glad I arranged to take the Gilded Age tour led by Kevin Draper. He was a knowledgeable and personable guide (I felt comfortable as soon as I met him), and the tour he'd planned was filled with fascinating stops, insights and anecdotes about this larger-than-life period of American history, when the Astors, Carnegies, Rockefellers, and Company ruled New York. Highly recommended -- for newbies and history buffs alike.

Scenic761528

Mar 2019

Wow!! Our family vacation to NYC was spectacular - thanks in large part to New York Historical Tours! Our guide, Kevin, was phenomenal and somehow managed to captivate the attention of my 3 teenaged kids for a two hour walking tour in the rain!. The only time they reached for their phones was to take a picture (amazing in itself). We took the “Lower Manhattan and Financial District Tour” - opting for the private tour instead of with a group. The cost was actually the same for the five of us as if we had joined a larger group. As far as cost / value...it was worth every penny. Our guide works as a professional historian (and college lecturer) specializing in NYC history so he was able to answer every obscure question we could come up with. I can’t imagine anyone better to lead these amazing tours. We visited significant places in the American Revolution, the founding of our Republic, and details about the founding fathers that we never knew. We will not soon forget the experience and we plan to take another tour with this company every time we come to NYC. In fact, we liked it SO much that we are doing another private tour with Kevin tomorrow morning!! (Secrets of Central Park). Everyone MUST do this when visiting NYC.