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Private tour in New York City Laura C
The Magic of Christmas in New York - Full Day Tour
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Ciao! I'm Laura, a Sicilian jazz vocalist & songwriter turned New Yorker tour guide. I'm a total extrovert, I love meeting people and sharing not only the Highlights of this magical city but also my personal experiences as an immigrant to the Big Apple. I am always up for a heart-to-heart conversation, funny jokes and to take your pictures ;) What are you waiting for? Come discover NYC with me! About me: I'm an award-winning songwriter and jazz singer born and raised in Sicily, Italy. I landed in New York City in 2010 and fell in love with its rough and electric vibe. I moved to the Big Apple to work as a performer, and to make ends meet I've also held jobs as a private teacher, baby sitter, waitress, translator, personal assistant at the university level, and columnist, until in 2018 I started working as a tour guide. That was a game changer for me, for in tourism I found a great new love! I am a licensed NYC sightseeing tour guide and have been working regularly since 2018 with a variety of companies from the US & around the world. Italian is my first language but I'm also fluent in English and Spanish. My love for languages, history and art, mixed with my 20+ years of professional experience on stage and my outgoing, friendly personality make me a warm and fun tour guide who can connect with people from all walks of live to provide an AUTHENTIC and UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. I am a proud Sicilian, wife to my wonderful husband and best friend Joe, a dog and cat mom with a deep love for pets and animals in general. I am a foodie and a bit of a goofball. I am a Buddhist and I'm very passionate about social justice. You can say I'm radically inclusive :) I believe happiness is true only if shared and I look forward to sharing my happiness with you! My tours: I offer a variety of walking tours that can be customized to fit your curiosity and desires. When you book a tour with me you know that's YOUR tour and that in me you will find a guide and a friend who's flexible to accommodate your needs. I'll share tips with you on what to do in your free time, where to eat or shop and how to maximize your time making the best of your visit. I truly enjoy my work as a tour guide & taking people around the city I love and that I call home. I'm confident I can make you fall in love with it too. I can't wait to meet you! - NYC Licensed Tour Guide - Batchelor Degree in Music - Professional performer for 20+ years I do not drive in NYC and I don't have a car, but what's more New Yorker than that? We can take the Subway, call Uber or stop a taxi with a finger just as seen on TV :)
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Laura C.
Enjoy This Real Life Winter Wonderland!
Overview of your New York City tour
Christmas in the Big Apple is the busiest season for tourism and with reason: There is nothin like the magic of Christmas in New York! Join me as we discover the many seasonal attractions, colorful lights and markets of Midtown Manhattan that will fill you with a sense of wonder. You'll have time to do your Christmas shopping, take photos and make memories that will last you a lifetime! The tour also includes a visit to the neighborhood of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, certainly a must for everyone who wants to dive into the holiday spirit and enjoy the over the top decorations that cover entire houses, yards and sidewalk trees. The tradition of the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights started in the '80s and it's a draw for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Tap into your inner child and let's enjoy this unique real life Winter Wonderland!
Your New York City tour itinerary
- Meet in Bryant Park, at your hotel or at any preferred location - Shop at the Bryant Park Holiday Market - Walk up 5 Avenue to enjoy the beautiful light displays - Stop at Rockefeller Center, with its famous skating rink, the huge Christmas tree and the well-known F.A.O. Schwarz toy store - Check out Central Park with amazing views of the surrounding skyscrapers and skate at the Wollman Rink (optional and your own expense) - Get a Uber, taxi or public transportation (at your own expense) to reach Dyker Heights in Brooklyn - Leisurely walk around the neighborhood to enjoy the Christmas decorations, take photos and make unforgettable memories - Stop at a local pastry for a sweet Christmas treat (optional and at your own expense) - Get a Uber, taxi or public transportation (at your own expense) back to your hotel or preferred ending location
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Transport details
Type: Walking
This is a walking tour. Wear comfy shoes! Public and/or private transportation to and from Dyker Heights is not included in the price of the tour.
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New York, New York, United States
The tour can start from Bryant Park in Manhattan, from your hotel or I can meet you anywhere you prefer. Just let me know!
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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