Santa Claus in NYC Walking Tours
The true story of an immigrant who made it here and changed the world.
Yes, really — Santa is a New Yorker. This is the true story of an immigrant who made it here and changed the world, told through the streets and monuments where his American legend was born.
Santa's 3Ps: Patriotism, Peace & Prosperity. The tour starts in Lower Manhattan where Santa was 'born' and ends at Macy's (151 W 34th St) — the natural finale.
At a Glance
How the American Santa was made in NYC
It's a story of immigrants, publishers, cartoonists, and department stores — all right here on these blocks. Along the way we visit the churches, the printers, and the corners where Santa's American identity came together in the 19th century.
It's private, at a flat hourly rate, and appropriate for young believers with prior consultation (I promise not to break the magic).
Featured in The New York Times ("Santa's a New Yorker. You Got a Problem With That?", 2016) and The Jewish Daily Forward.
A Glimpse of the Walk
“Why is a nice Jewish boy doing tours about Santa? — Someone has to.”
— Jared
