New York City during the Christmas season is nothing short of magical. The city sparkles with holiday lights, from the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to the dazzling department store displays along Fifth Avenue. 

The air buzzes with excitement as ice skaters glide across rinks at Bryant Park and Central Park, while festive markets offer unique gifts and warm treats.

How Ylore works

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Places you can see

>Rockefeller Tree

Big and fabulous, this tree is the centrepiece of Rockefeller over the Christmas season.

>Saks Fifth Ave Holiday Windows

5th Avenue window tradition. Elegant and capturing the New York vibe.

>Cartier building

An exterior light show. Everything sparkles, just like a diamond in the sky (Rhianna quote).

>Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows

Decorative windows at an upmarket department store. So fancy.

>Macy’s Letters to Santa

Tell the big guy what you want and post it to him. You’ll find out on December 25 whether you’ve been naughty or nice.

>Woolman ice skating rink

A paid event, skate against the backdrop of the NYC skyline. 

>Macy’s Holiday Windows

The first themed windows in New York, that delight children and adults.

>Macy’s Santaland

A paid event. Have your photo with Santa. Smiles or cries it’s captured in a photo. Reservations required.

>Bryant Park winter village

Ice skating, winter village and a big tree. It dosn’t get more Christmasy than that.

>Dyker Heights Brooklyn

The Griswolds light show pales in comparison. A Brooklyn Christmas extravaganza so well lit, they have to fire up a nuclear power plant to cope with the demand. 

>Madison Square Park

A quieter, less busy celebration but elegant, surrounded by one of the best parks in New York.

>The Met Neapolitan Baroque Crèche

A unique seasonal viewing of rare 18th century items.

>Santa Con

A paid event. A pub crawl for the ages. Festive Santa’s and magical elves engage in much adult liquor and merriment.

Plus much, much more. 

See how Ylore works

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Start

The tour start point is nominal. It’s your tour, your way. You can re-order tour points and start close to you. Long press the tour marker and adjust up/down in the itinerary.

End

Tour your way. You can choose to end the tour as per the tour itinerary OR you can delete tour markers that aren’t of interest or don’t fit your time schedule. Simply long press the tour marker.

Inclusions

All sights are free. No additional access tickets are required.

Authentically us

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Getting around

Transport

We create our tours with accessibility in mind. Our goal is to start tours close to public transport. You will need to make payment for any public transport you use.

Comfort

With so much to see, comfort is key. Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. 

Safety

Navigating unfamiliar locations can be chaotic. It's essential to stay safe by always looking both ways before crossing the street and obeying traffic laws. You are responsible for your own safety and well being. 

Travel usually involves crowds, particularly during peak times. Keep calm and carry on.

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