Thing to do in New York at Christmas 2024
Best Walking Tours in New York City
Chinatown and Little Italy Food tour
Join Tours by Foot as we visit historic Mott and Mulberry Streets, check out the area’s latest in arts and architecture, and learn all about what life was like for immigrants arriving in the 1800’s, all while refining our palates with delectable treats from around the globe.
Ghosts of Greenwich Village
Walk through the haunted streets of Greenwich Village. Stand above the hidden tomb of 20,000 yellow fever victims, catch a glimpse of a turn-of-the-century revolution set on an endless loop, hear tales of modern tragedy and murder, and trace the steps of our famous forefathers, who tend to linger past their expiration date.
Midtown Manhattan: Times Square & Skyscrapers
Let a local guide you through the chaos of Times Square to see the tallest buildings, the most ornate architecture and the prettiest park in Midtown Manhattan. Meet the Lions at the NY Public Library and peer up at the constellations inside Grand Central Terminal.
Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge with a tour guide to explain the feats of engineering and point out the best photo stops of the Manhattan skyline. See the industrial gems of DUMBO, where the cardboard box was invented. Snap that famous selfie at DUMBO-Manhattan Bridge. Take the East River Ferry back to Manhattan at the end of the tour for stunning views of the city lit up at night. (tickets included!)
Harlem
Discover the streets where Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and other cutting-edge Harlem Renaissance players put American music on the world map. Harlem’s history is also one of the city’s most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years. This has resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes, and eating establishments.
Lower Manhattan: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial
Join us as we stroll through the ancient streets of Manhattan’s Financial District and explain the rich history of New York City. From a Dutch trading post to a world financial capital, no stone is left unturned. The US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights, and President George Washington took his first oath of office. You will see the world’s most important stock exchange.