Highlights
🎄 Uncover forgotten rituals and winter traditions from NYC’s past
📜 Walk through historic colonial streets and churchyards
🕰️ Discover how conflict and reinvention shaped the city´s idea of Christmas
General Info
📍 Location: Starts at the National Museum of the American Indian, ends near City Hall Park
⏳ Duration: 90 minutes
🚶 Distance: Covers approx. 1 mile at a relaxed pace
🌧️ Weather: Rain or shine – dress accordingly
👤 Age: Designed for adults and older teens
🧒 Not recommended for young children (contains complex/historic content)
Description
Discover the darker side of New York’s holiday season on this 90-minute walking tour that explores how faith, folklore, and social change shaped the city´s idea of Christmas. From colonial customs to moderntraditions, this immersive experience uncovers the complex history behind the celebration we know today. Get your tickets for The Dark Christmas Tour now!
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