Holiday Tea Experience & NYBG Holiday Train Show
Overview
This isn’t just another ride through New York — it’s a holiday experience that blends sightseeing, tea, and festive magic. Step aboard a signature pink bus and enjoy a guided journey from Central Park South to the New York Botanical Garden. Sip up to three fine teas, savor sweet and savory bites, and listen to live commentary filled with fascinating stories about New York City’s history and landmarks.
What makes this tour truly unique is the combination of a cozy tea service and one of NYC’s most beloved seasonal traditions: the Holiday Train Show at NYBG. Travelers are treated to round-trip transportation, admission to the garden and its Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition, plus festive onboard entertainment with Elves on every trip — and Santa himself on select holiday departures.
It’s the perfect way to see the city in comfort, celebrate the holiday season, and create memories you won’t find on any other tour.
What's Included
- Taste up to three premium teas served onboard during your journey
- Souvenir TAT tumbler to take home as a keepsake of your experience
- Roundtrip transportation from NYC to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)
- Sweet & savory bites to enjoy alongside your tea service
- Seasonal entertainment featuring an Elf on every journey and Santa on select holiday dates
- Ride in style aboard a signature pink, temperature-controlled bus
- Admission to NYBG including the Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Central Park South
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Central Park (Pass By)
Harlem (Pass By)
Yankee Stadium (Pass By)
New York Botanical Garden
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Experience Duration: Approx. 5 hours 30 minutes. Depart at 11:00 AM, arrive at NYBG by 12:30 PM, enjoy 2.5 hours at the Holiday Train Show, and return to NYC by 4:30 PM.
- Departure Point: Central Park South bus stop (59th St between 6th Ave & 7th Ave, off 6th Ave).
- How to Board: Scan your e-pass directly from your mobile device — no print-out required.
- Boarding Notice: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. The bus leaves promptly and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. All guests, including children (ages 0+), must have a ticket to board.
- Tickets Include: Roundtrip transportation to/from the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), admission to NYBG, and entry to the Holiday Train Show exhibition.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-431175P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Taste up to three premium teas served onboard during your journey.
- Souvenir TAT tumbler to take home as a keepsake of your experience.
- Roundtrip transportation from NYC to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG).
- Sweet & savory bites to enjoy alongside your tea service.
- Seasonal entertainment featuring an Elf on every journey and Santa on select holiday dates.
- Ride in style aboard a signature pink, temperature-controlled bus.
- Admission to NYBG including the Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Holiday Tea Experience & NYBG Holiday Train Show is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Holiday Tea Experience & NYBG Holiday Train Show will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Taste up to three premium teas served onboard during your journey
- Souvenir TAT tumbler to take home as a keepsake of your experience
- Roundtrip transportation from NYC to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)
- Sweet & savory bites to enjoy alongside your tea service
- Seasonal entertainment featuring an Elf on every journey and Santa on select holiday dates
- Ride in style aboard a signature pink, temperature-controlled bus
- Admission to NYBG including the Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Experience Duration: Approx. 5 hours 30 minutes. Depart at 11:00 AM, arrive at NYBG by 12:30 PM, enjoy 2.5 hours at the Holiday Train Show, and return to NYC by 4:30 PM.
- Departure Point: Central Park South bus stop (59th St between 6th Ave & 7th Ave, off 6th Ave).
- How to Board: Scan your e-pass directly from your mobile device — no print-out required.
- Boarding Notice: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. The bus leaves promptly and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. All guests, including children (ages 0+), must have a ticket to board.
- Tickets Include: Roundtrip transportation to/from the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), admission to NYBG, and entry to the Holiday Train Show exhibition.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
