New York City Christmas Holiday Small-Group Walking Tour
by Top Dog Tours
Overview
This two-hour small-group walking tour covers New York City during the holiday season with a local guide. Participants visit major holiday attractions starting at Rockefeller Center, where the famous Christmas tree (decorated and lit from early December) is located. The tour continues with stops at Radio City Music Hall, home of the Rockettes, and St. Patrick's Cathedral, a well-known Catholic church (note that admission is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). The route includes Bryant Park and its Winter Market, Macy's Herald Square - the largest department store in the world - and other shopping districts such as Herald Square and 5th Avenue. Along the way, the group passes landmarks like the New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Saks Fifth Avenue, 30 Rock, the Diamond District, and the Empire State Building. Walking is moderate and appropriate footwear is recommended. The tour departs promptly and guests should arrive 15 minutes early. It operates in all weather conditions, with options for rescheduling or refunds in case of dangerous weather. The operator may alter the route due to events such as marches or parades. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older. Included is a local guide; transportation, gratuities, and admission fees for attractions like the Radio City Christmas Spectacular or Rockefeller Center skating rink are not included.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Rockefeller Center
Visit one of New York's most famous complexes, including the location of the Christmas tree.
15 min
Radio City Music Hall
Stop at Radio City, known as the home of the Rockettes.
5 min
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Drive-by the famous Catholic Church.
5 min
Bryant Park
Visit Bryant Park, which hosts a Winter Market during the holiday season.
25 min
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Drive-by America's most famous Christmas Tree.
10 min
Macy's Herald Square
Stop at the largest department store in the world.
10 min
Herald Square
Walk through the shopping district known as Herald Square.
5 th Avenue
Pass along the well-known shopping district of 5th Avenue.
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Drive-by the second largest library in the US.
Saks Fifth Avenue
See the famous retail store Saks Fifth Avenue.
30 Rock
Pass by the landmark known as 30 Rock.
Diamond District
Stop at New York's Jewelry District.
10 min
Empire State Building
View the famous New York City skyscraper.
Meeting point
The tour meets in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral at 5th Avenue between 50th and 51st. Our guide will be there to greet you 15 minutes before the tour, which begins promptly at 6:00pm. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at the number on your voucher. Although we do not guarantee that you will catch up with the group, we will do our best to accommodate you.
End point
Macy's Herald Square
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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