New York City & Philadelphia – A Tale of Two Christmas Cities

33 Hotel New York Seaport, New York City

The hotel hosts 66 finely appointed guestrooms including ten premium suites which boast panoramic balcony terraces, offering awe inspiring views of Lower Manhattan. The modern guestrooms feature luxe Casa Rovea Italian linens, flat screen televisions, media centre, luxurious bathrooms and La Bottega bathroom amenities.

33 Hotel New York Seaport, New York City

The hotel hosts 66 finely appointed guestrooms including ten premium suites which boast panoramic balcony terraces, offering awe inspiring views of Lower Manhattan. The modern guestrooms feature luxe Casa Rovea Italian linens, flat screen televisions, media centre, luxurious bathrooms and La Bottega bathroom amenities.

New York Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Explore New York City at your own pace with this combo tour, valid for 72 hours. Your pass includes a hop-on hop-off bus tour featuring three routes, a night bus tour, a hop-on-hop-off cruise, and a Liberty Island ferry. A ticket to either the Top of the Rock Observation Deck or the Empire State Building, plus entrance to the Museum of the City of New York is included.

• Take a Manhattan tour, Brooklyn tour and night bus tour
• Hop-on hop-off tours valid for three consecutive days
• A hop-on-hop-off cruise to the World Financial District, Pier 11 and Dumbo
• Visit the Top of the Rock Observation Deck or the Empire State Building
• Hop-on hop-off tour of New York City with Liberty Island ferry
• Gain admission to the Museum of the City of New York

Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.

Broadway Shows of New York

There’s nothing quite like seeing a Broadway show – it’s a great way of enhancing your New York experience. Whether you’re looking for a brand new show, a long-running musical or a few laughs at a comedy, we have a large selection of shows for you to choose from. So why not let us create your New York city break and include tickets to your favourite show?

There’s Beetlejuice, the ghost-with-the-most at the Winter Garden Theatre, the award-winning Book of Mormon at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, the stunning artistry of The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre and the glitz and glamour of the Moulin Rouge Musical at the Al Hirschfield Theatre – plus many more.

Top tips when considering a Broadway show

• For best availability, consider requesting the front mezzanine. Many Broadway theatres are smaller than you might expect, so sitting in the mezzanine can provide a great view and increase your chances of getting the show and date you want.
• The same goes for weeknight performances, which generally have better availability than weekends. Plus, some weeknight performances start a little earlier—just be sure to request a start time when speaking to one of our agents

Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.

One World Observatory Skip-the-Line, New York

See New York City at your feet with admission to the One World Observatory, a 3-story destination on top of the western hemisphere’s tallest building. Ride to the 102nd floor and watch the virtual city skyline transform across centuries of history. Learn about the construction of the skyscraper, which has sweeping views across the city, enjoying New York from a whole new perspective. Or choose from two upgrade options with benefits like skip-the-line security entrance and flexible admission.

• Skip-the-Line Admission to One World Observatory
• Upgrade to Priority Combo Ticket for Priority Access security line and Express elevator to the top
• Upgrade to All-Inclusive Flex Admission to arrive anytime on your selected date of travel with all the benefits of the Priority Combo ticket plus beverage of your choice
• Enjoy interpretive art installations that explore NYC history

Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is New York City’s most transformational experience and will change the way guests see cities, the environment and themselves through a collection of immersive, multi-sensory experiences.

Explore three levels of multi-sensory immersive experiences, a unique combination of art and design central NYC’s DNA.

Your journey at the top of One Vanderbilt starts in Transcendence: part of AIR, a story-driven immersive experience designed by Kenzo Digital, mixing transparency and reflectivity to create the illusion of boundless space.

Enjoy a beautiful art installation in Reflect: on display in the most famous art galleries across the world, “CLOUDS” is comprised of stainless-steel cloud-like shapes, designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

Your experience then evolves and becomes interactive and playful in Affinity where you are invited to connect physically to the space by playing with highly reflective orbs floating around the room.

Then it’s time for a thrilling experience at Levitation: the sky boxes allow you to step out from the envelope of the building and stand on transparent glass 1,070 feet (325 meters) above Madison Avenue, with the hustle and bustle of city streets directly beneath you.

In Unity: you are invited to become part of the space itself – your 3D face capture transformed into a cloud in a mesmerizing, infinite cloudscape display on a giant screen.

On the last floor of SUMMIT, you’ll find the sky-high lounge and café Après, featuring bespoke light fare and an innovative cocktail program curated by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events. Après’s offerings can be enjoyed inside the Nordic themed lounge and café or outside on the SUMMIT Terrace.

The SUMMIT Terrace wraps around the south and west sides of One Vanderbilt and is the perfect open air viewing spot to take in the incredible views for up to 80 miles while toasting your experience.

Ascent: the most daring can go even higher with Ascent. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s all glass elevators will take you from the terrace level up the side of the building to over 1,200 feet (364 meters), nesting at the highest viewing point in Midtown Manhattan.

Ascent is included with SUMMIT Ascent and Ultimate SUMMIT tickets only.

Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.

THE RIDE New York City

Get on THE RIDE a visitor, get off a New Yorker! THE RIDE is the critically and virally acclaimed attraction that uses New York City and its iconic landmarks as the backdrop for a theatrical event that blurs the boundary between sightseeing tour and performance and where the streets of NYC become a stage with a live show featuring fun facts, unparalleled technology and street performances.

Described by the Today Show as “the hottest way to see New York,” THE RIDE combines sightseeing, entertainment and hilarious people-watching in one fun, party-style ride. Lively hosts offer tips and video clips about Manhattan’s top attractions along the way, including Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, The Chrysler Building, Columbus Circle, Central Park and the Theater District.

As you face sideways out of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, this one-of-a-kind interactive entertainment experience unfolds the city’s iconic landmarks before your eye, delivering unparalleled panoramic and vertical views of Midtown Manhattan. With surprises around every corner, you will be left guessing who is a part of the show and who is just along for THE RIDE.

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The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour with a Private Guide

See New York through a different perspective in a tour that takes you out to the islands in Upper Bay. With visits to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, you will be able to see New York from the perspective of so many of the immigrants who helped grow the wealth and history of the United States.

• Visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island in just 3.5 hours, with tickets included
• Enjoy booked priority entry into the Liberty Island Ferry Screening Facility Queue in Battery Park.
• Sit back and relax as your local guide expertly navigates you between the islands’ must-see sights and best photo opportunities.
• See the Statue of Liberty up close, and learn of her remarkable story, as well as her significance to modern America.
• Explore Ellis Island and the story of US immigration.
• Enjoy the breathtaking view over the Manhattan skyline from the water.
• End the tour on Ellis Island, where your tour guide will give you the option to return with him/her to Battery Park or to stay longer on the island and take the 15 min Ferry back at a later time.

It is estimated that forty percent of the entire US population can trace at least one relative’s arrival to the US, through the port of New York and Ellis Island. At Ellis Island, you will discover the many extraordinary stories of families journeying to New York City since the earliest days of the United States’ founding. At the museum, your expert local guide will talk you through some of the exhibits on display.

You will also have time to properly enjoy the museum at your own pace, as you immerse yourself in a similar journey to that of a newly arrived person. You will be able to grab a bite to eat on the island, or alternatively, you may purchase some snacks on the ferry back to Manhattan.

You will begin your tour at Castle Clinton, a former Fort in Battery Park, where you will board the ferry to the famous Liberty Island. Along the way, you will learn about the remarkable history of the Statue of Liberty, as well as its significance to modern America. From here you will also be able to enjoy a breathtaking view over the Manhattan skylines and harbour.

Boarding at Liberty Island, you will hear all about the fascinating history of the Liberty figure, and how this 100th birthday gift to America from France was shipped from Paris to New York, and finally unveiled after 10 years of construction in 1886.

*Please note that tour guides are not allowed to guide inside the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Your guide will give you full information on each island and then silently accompany you through the museums. He/she will be able to answer questions you may have but not actually “guide” you through the museums.*

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Philadelphia Marriott Old City, Philadelphia

This historic hotel is decorated in warm colonial American-style and displays items found during its construction – which span over 200 years. Each of the 364 guestrooms boasts pillowtop beds, down comforters, designer duvets and fluffy pillows, as well as been air-conditioned and has a flat-screen television and coffee-maker.

Philadelphia Hop-on, Hop-off Tour

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit 27 of Philadelphia’s top attractions — like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — on a 1.5-hour loop. Select from a 1, 2 or 3-day pass. Board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live commentary. A route map and courtesy shuttle from Center City hotels are included.

• See Philadelphia at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off tour
• Visit 27 top Philadelphia attractions including the Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley and Independence Hall
• Enjoy great views from the open-top, double-decker bus, complete with live onboard narration
• A fun, fast and scenic way to explore the city

Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.

Best of Philadelphia Tour from Philadelphia

Your tour will begin with your guide picking you up from your hotel in downtown Philadelphia. You will enjoy passing by key historical points of interest throughout your tour such as the Betsy Ross House, the Ben Franklin Burial, the Barnes Foundation, Love Park, and more! Other inclusions:

• Visit the Liberty Bell, and pass by Independence Hall and the Second Bank of the United States
• Stop at the Rocky Steps, Washington Monument Fountain and The Oval
• Spend some time at the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
• Enjoy the Reading Terminal Market to grab a tasty snack
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from downtown Philadelphia hotels

This tour can also be taken in the evening. Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.

Flavours of Philly Food Tour

Bypass the overpriced tourist restaurants with lackluster food and eat your way through Philadelphia like a local on a 2.5-hour culinary walking tour. Follow your guide to the heart of the city and visit five distinctive eateries to sample iconic Philly favorites, such as cheesesteaks, tomato pie, and soft pretzels. Make sure to save room for not one but two desserts at the Reading Terminal Market.

Contact us for the operating schedule and pricing.

Philadelphia Marriott Old City, Philadelphia

This historic hotel is decorated in warm colonial American-style and displays items found during its construction – which span over 200 years. Each of the 364 guestrooms boasts pillowtop beds, down comforters, designer duvets and fluffy pillows, as well as been air-conditioned and has a flat-screen television and coffee-maker.