Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street
Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are led by lantern) through Bethlehem’s Historic District that explores the city’s 280-plus years of history starting with its founding in 1741.
You’ll be led by a guide dressed in 18th-century Colonial attire as you pass by historic landmarks such as the 1741 Gemeinhaus, the oldest building in Bethlehem; beautiful Central Moravian Church; built in the early 1800s; and the Colonial Industrial Quarter, widely recognized as the nation’s first industrial center, a thriving community of approximately 50 crafts, trades and industries during its heyday in the mid-1700s.
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street
Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the city’s Historic District and SouthSide. Led and narrated by a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites guide dressed in Colonial attire, you’ll travel down Church Street through the heart of the new Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site, take in the sights of Historic Main Street beautifully decorated for the holidays and more. While you’re on the city’s SouthSide, you’ll learn about Bethlehem Steel and the city’s rich industrial past as you pass within sight of the towering, illuminated blast furnaces that stand as a reminder of the steel icon’s role in building our nation.
The Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour culminates with the popular climb to the top of South Mountain, where you’ll see the 91-foot-tall, illuminated Star of Bethlehem before descending the hill, complete with a stunning view of the city below, all aglow with the twinkle of holiday lights and decorations.
Discover Bethlehem’s holiday spirit in a uniquely festive way on the Spirits of Christmas walking tour. Led by a certified guide in 18th-century attire, you’ll journey along Main Street and stop at historic taverns and landmarks, including McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, Lost Tavern inside the nation’s oldest continuously operating bookstore, and the famed Sun Inn once host to notable guests like George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Ben Franklin. Your tour concludes inside the beautifully decorated Historic Hotel Bethlehem, named USA Today’s Best Historic Hotel & Resort where you’ll enjoy a warm glass of Moravian Gluhwein. This exclusive access is only available through the tour, making for a truly special holiday finale.
Get ready to laugh and learn with our fun-filled sourdough bread workshop. Not only will we dive into the art of making this deliciously crusty bread, but we’ll also explore how it benefits our gut health and overall wellness. Bring your curiosity, questions, and appetite for both knowledge and carbs!
Experience Bethlehem’s holiday magic on the Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour. Guided by a costumed Colonial-era host from Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this narrated tour takes you through the Historic District and SouthSide, showcasing the city’s Moravian heritage, festive Main Street, and storied industrial past including views of the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. The tour culminates with a scenic ride up South Mountain to view the 91-foot illuminated Star of Bethlehem, followed by a breathtaking overlook of the city glowing with holiday lights. A must-see tradition in Christmas City USA.
Experience Bethlehem’s holiday magic on the Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour. Guided by a costumed Colonial-era host from Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this narrated tour takes you through the Historic District and SouthSide, showcasing the city’s Moravian heritage, festive Main Street, and storied industrial past including views of the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. The tour culminates with a scenic ride up South Mountain to view the 91-foot illuminated Star of Bethlehem, followed by a breathtaking overlook of the city glowing with holiday lights. A must-see tradition in Christmas City USA.
Experience Bethlehem’s holiday magic on the Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour. Guided by a costumed Colonial-era host from Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this narrated tour takes you through the Historic District and SouthSide, showcasing the city’s Moravian heritage, festive Main Street, and storied industrial past including views of the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. The tour culminates with a scenic ride up South Mountain to view the 91-foot illuminated Star of Bethlehem, followed by a breathtaking overlook of the city glowing with holiday lights. A must-see tradition in Christmas City USA.
Experience Bethlehem’s holiday magic on the Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour. Guided by a costumed Colonial-era host from Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this narrated tour takes you through the Historic District and SouthSide, showcasing the city’s Moravian heritage, festive Main Street, and storied industrial past including views of the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. The tour culminates with a scenic ride up South Mountain to view the 91-foot illuminated Star of Bethlehem, followed by a breathtaking overlook of the city glowing with holiday lights. A must-see tradition in Christmas City USA.
Experience Bethlehem’s holiday magic on the Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour. Guided by a costumed Colonial-era host from Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this narrated tour takes you through the Historic District and SouthSide, showcasing the city’s Moravian heritage, festive Main Street, and storied industrial past including views of the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. The tour culminates with a scenic ride up South Mountain to view the 91-foot illuminated Star of Bethlehem, followed by a breathtaking overlook of the city glowing with holiday lights. A must-see tradition in Christmas City USA.
Experience Bethlehem’s holiday magic on the Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour. Guided by a costumed Colonial-era host from Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, this narrated tour takes you through the Historic District and SouthSide, showcasing the city’s Moravian heritage, festive Main Street, and storied industrial past including views of the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. The tour culminates with a scenic ride up South Mountain to view the 91-foot illuminated Star of Bethlehem, followed by a breathtaking overlook of the city glowing with holiday lights. A must-see tradition in Christmas City USA.