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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 14 Jun
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Starting at $165.00
Sat 14 Jun
Starting at $165.00
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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
What To Expect
1
Macy's Herald Square
Worlds Largest Department store
2
New York Public Library
Discover the stories that inspired holiday traditions
3
Bryant Park
Stroll through the winter village
4
Fifth Avenue
World class shopping and holiday displays
5
Rockefeller Center
Iconic art deco complex and home to the most popular christmas tree
6
Radio City Music Hall
Home of the Rockettes and Christmas Spectacular
7
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 (107)
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.
Jane_Tremy
Mar 2019
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour this week of the New York Mansions of the Gilded Age with historian Kevin Draper. We were both keen to learn the social and architectural history of this fascinating period. We saw and learned about buildings, the personalities of the builders and how they function today. Highly recommended!

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