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NYC Manhattan Private Custom Christmas Tour with a Local Guide

NYC Manhattan Private Custom Christmas Tour with a Local Guide

Overview

'Tis the season to be jolly and nowhere is jollier over Christmas than New York. Well, Manhattan if we are going to be specific. Discover just how magical this place can be over the festive time with one of our hosts. Stroll through Manhattan and along Fifth Avenue, stopping by the Rockefeller Centre to see the dazzling Christmas tree and St Patrick’s Cathedral, which will be decorated in all its festive glory. Head off to Central Park to see the famous ice-skating rink then browse a Christmas market and warm up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Your meeting time and place as well as your itinerary are flexible.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $111.27

Make a reservation

Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $111.27

Make a reservation

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What's Included

2 to 4 hours with a host

Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

A cup of hot chocolate, mulled wine, or a soft drink per person

Private and personalised experience

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
Please book at least 48 hours in advance so that we can build the best experience for you
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
City Unscripted and all City Unscripted hosts follow the WHO (World Health Organization) and local government’s health and safety recommendations at all times. To keep up to date with the latest news we recommend visiting these World Health Organization (WHO) website pages.

What To Expect

Fifth Avenue

Join one of our hosts on an exciting adventure, strolling through Manhattan and along Fifth Avenue to discover picture-postcard NY at Christmas and see the incredible Christmas window displays - it’s a local Christmas tradition to come and see them every year! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Stop by the Rockefeller Centre to see the dazzling Christmas tree (this is the Christmas tree of all Christmas trees) IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Take in the sites of the incredible St Patrick’s Cathedral, which will be decorated in all its festive glory IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Central Park

Stroll through Central Park and see the ice-skaters floating across the ice - or join in on the fun! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Bryant Park

Browse a Christmas market and warm up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine - FYI: Bryant Park’s Winter Village is one of the prettiest markets, we think IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1)

Rosa L

Dec 2021

Mei was a truly amazing guide, she taylored the trip to our needs and age group, she took us through public transportation and taught us how to use the subway, it was wonderful and interesting we experienced NY like locals do. She is friendly, easy to talk to and she makes sure your trip is memorable. Thank you Mei for everything. ( bonus she takes amazing pictures)

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Hello Rosa L Thank you for the lovely review. I am so glad to hear you had such a memorable exprience in New York city with Mei. One of our main aims to to have you feel like you are exploring the city with a friend and that the experience is unforgettable. If you are in New York again ask for Mei as there is still so much she can show you. Looking forward to hosting you again. Liezel