Christmas in New York: Holiday Traditions Tour

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Experience the magic of Christmas in New York on a private holiday history tour. Discover the secrets behind holiday traditions, visit iconic sites, and capture unforgettable memories.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Manhattan - 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…

What's Included

Expert local guide
Private tour

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Join our expert-guided private excursion to immerse yourself in the enchantment and grandeur of the festive season through a historical exploration of holiday traditions. Our exclusive Christmas in New York tour showcases the most stunning Yuletide landmarks in the heart of Manhattan and unveils the fascinating stories behind them. Prepare to soak up…

Location

Herald Square

West 35th Street

In front of the James Gordon Bennett Memorial Monument in the park at 35th street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Joseluispalacios

Jan 19, 2024

Bad Iberojet Christmas billing experience - IBEROJET Departure from Madrid on 12/22/2023 with Iberojet destination Cancun. How has this company changed, especially the ground staff (check-in) and not the cabin staff, the personal treatment is still wonderful, I mean the check-in staff, having preferential billing and seeing how this staff is leaving you behind and moving ahead from your nose people who are friends or family when you protest tell you that even if you have paid for that service you have no right to protest in your own face I say that a lot has changed because I have flown with them since they were Evelop and four times a year but I think that It was the last one and by the way we were not the only ones who had this problem, many people with this type of billing had the same problem. For the cabin staff, everything is the opposite, kindness and impeccable service, very very good.

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Diane_k

Dec 21, 2022

Worth every penny !! - Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun !! I’ve been to NY many times but it was great to hear the history behind it.

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Drbleecker

Jan 9, 2022

Kevin Draper is a New York treasure! - Kevin Draper (a noted Historian) of New York Historical Tours is truly a New York treasure! It was such a pleasure to roam the historic streets of New York learning about our ancestors and the forefathers of our nation. From the oldest stone street in New York to an authentic American Revolutionary hangout for General George and his men, it was a glorious experience! Kevin told us stories we will never forget, bringing the history alive! We learned, we laughed, we got amazing photo memories, and Kevin answered all of our endless questions. He is so incredibly knowledgeable. I cannot recommend Kevin Draper’s private tours more. It was undoubtedly the highlight of our time in New York City!

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Kelly_k

Dec 15, 2021

Awesome Tour a must do when in New York - Had a great time learned so much from one tour guide to another well done my friend looking forward to seeing you again perhaps in Philly -Highly recommend you will be amazed thanks Kevin !

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Lauradx7654bp

Aug 5, 2021

The Gilded Age, a New York Historical Tour not to miss! - Really, I can’t say enough good things about Kevin Draper and New York Historical Tours. As a NYC native I love deepening my knowledge of my beloved city. Kevin is a real New Yorker with a total zest for the City and for sharing with others what makes New York so special. Having already greatly enjoyed Kevin's on line talks during this past year, it was a real pleasure to take my first in-person tour, The Gilded Age: The Heyday of High Society Tour, and to be with Kevin Draper. On our walk up Fifth Avenue from the Plaza to beyond the Guggenheim Museum, Kevin's knowledge and enthusiasm were real and totally entertaining. I enjoyed this tour and know that Kevin and his company can take your anywhere which is what I expect to do in the coming year.

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Sherrypandfamily

Jan 3, 2021

Excellent Gilded Age Tour in Upper East Side - My (adult) family and I took an exceptional two hour private "gilded age" tour with Kevin yesterday and had the most wonderful time. We have done walking tours when visiting other cities but, as native New Yorkers, had never taken the opportunity to do so here. With my birthday falling in the winter and the pandemic causing us to shy away from indoor activities to celebrate, we determined to do this tour- and it was a wise choice. Kevin led us from the Plaza up Fifth Avenue to 90th Street, providing fascinating information about the period, showing us the mansions that were built and what became of them, and sharing stories about the prominent families of that time. He also alerted us to various public art pieces and events that are held around the city (in non COVID times), as points of interest, unrelated to the subject of the tour. We were all masked and felt totally safe during the tour, with Kevin navigating us away from any crowded spots. I highly recommend this tour company, with Kevin as guide, for a completely enjoyable experience. Whether from out of town, or local, it is well worth it

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Amsmrii

Sep 25, 2020

AMAZING. - Best tour I ever did! I did the Highlights of Harlem Tour, our tour guide Kevin was amazing! My friend and I learned so much about the history of Harlem. The second the tour ended, i started telling everyone I knew to do it! During this time (covid), they offer private tours only. The price was good, you can bring up to 6 people, and masks were on the entire time. Our guide, again, was really incredible. He was extremely insightful, and kept my friend and I engaged the entire time. I had to choose any walking tour in new york to do for a class. So honestly, neither of us were expecting this great of an experience. We HIGHLY recommend!

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Jackinmd

Mar 11, 2020

The Best GUILDED AGE tour in NYC !! - Kevin Draper has to be one of the most informed New York Tour guides. We took this fascinating 2 hour walking tour of Fifth Avenue this morning and were blown away by the quality of the information that Kevin imparted to us. We highly recommend this tour and Kevin.

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Travelingtrayci

Dec 30, 2019

Christmas In New York - Went to New York for Christmas and we had an excellent time. More scammers than we encountered on before trips. Careful with the characters in time square they will rip you off, they should be regulated better. Other than that there was a lot of people there and now with permits they allow vendors to sell purses on the streets, loved it....

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Benjamin_p

Dec 13, 2021

Kevin was amazing !! You... - Kevin was amazing !! You can tell he’s a New Yorker . Only thing however is it needs more information on this tour regarding what’s “included” and what were actually “doing”. Could of showed me more for the price of $200.

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up to 15 guests

1 Adult