Bowery Boys Walking Tours

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Expert-guided tours through 400 years of New York City history. Small groups, licensed guides, unforgettable stories.

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Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue Tour $50
Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue Tour

Walking Tour Overview This tour focuses on the design and history of the great mansions of Fifth Avenue…

Next:May 30 · Jun 1 · Jun 3

Grand Central History Tour $50
Grand Central History Tour

See an iconic train station in a whole new light Immediately recognizable as a masterpiece of beaux-arts design,…

Next:May 30 · Jun 20

19th Century NoHo: Glamour, Greed, Money, and Murder $50
19th Century NoHo: Glamour, Greed, Money, and Murder

Step back in time to discover the amazing history of 1800s New York City Our walk will dive…

Next:May 30 · Jun 21

Little Syria and Lower West Side $50
Little Syria and Lower West Side

Remembering a vital immigrant neighborhood Immigration is the classic New York City story, and when we think of…

Next:May 30 · Jun 27

American Revolution Tour $50
American Revolution Tour

If you’re looking for a Revolution… 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the country! Dive into the history…

Next:May 31 · Jun 6 · Jun 8

The Hidden History of Greenwich Village $50
The Hidden History of Greenwich Village

Join us, as we trace Greenwich Village’s history from the Dutch days to Gilded Age New York, to…

Next:May 31 · Jun 7

The Other Side of the Gilded Age $50
The Other Side of the Gilded Age

Explore New York’s Gilded Age, far from the palaces of Fifth Avenue The Gilded Age is synonymous with opulent…

Next:Jun 5

An Insider’s Tour of the Met Museum $50
An Insider’s Tour of the Met Museum

The Met as Seen by a Longtime Guard and Author Join Patrick Bringley, New York Times bestselling author of All the…

Next:Jun 5

Tastes of Chinatown: Neighborhood History and Food Tour $95
Tastes of Chinatown: Neighborhood History and Food Tour

Enjoy delicious cuisine while learning the compelling stories of Chinatown’s history Take a field trip into the alleyways…

Next:Jun 6 · Jun 12 · Jun 19

New York World's Fair Tour $50
New York World's Fair Tour

Walk through the “World of Tomorrow” and see remnants of the World’s Fair! What’s better than reliving a…

Next:Jun 6

New York City Subway Secrets $50
New York City Subway Secrets

See the subway in a whole new way! Explore the history, design, and inner workings of New York…

Next:Jun 6

Jane Jacobs vs Robert Moses $50
Jane Jacobs vs Robert Moses

Follow the story of two New Yorkers who changed the city forever This walking tour tells the story…

Next:Jun 7 · Jun 20

The Gilded Age Mansions and Memorials of Riverside Drive $50
The Gilded Age Mansions and Memorials of Riverside Drive

Discover stunning architecture and Gilded Age stories on the Upper West Side In the 1880s, the newly opened…

Next:Jun 7

Midtown Art Deco Tour $50
Midtown Art Deco Tour

See stunning Art Deco architecture and design up close New York in the 1920s and 1930s gave us…

Next:Jun 11

Lower East Side Tour $50
Lower East Side Tour

Discover the neighborhood that transformed America For over two centuries, the Lower East Side has been home to…

Next:Jun 12

Turtle Bay Walking Tour $50
Turtle Bay Walking Tour

“I am still not clear how I got here. There are no turtles. There is no bay.” –…

Next:Jun 12

Bob Dylan's Greenwich Village $50
Bob Dylan's Greenwich Village

See where Bob Dylan lived, performed and hung out in New York In January of 1961, Bob Dylan…

Next:Jun 13

Tiffany to Sargent: Highlights of the Gilded Age at the Met Museum From $70
Tiffany to Sargent: Highlights of the Gilded Age at the Met Museum

Explore furniture, decorative arts and paintings of the Gilded Age Join Carl Raymond, host of The Gilded Gentleman…

Next:Jun 14

Victorian Flatbush: Brooklyn's Gilded Age $50
Victorian Flatbush: Brooklyn's Gilded Age

Brooklyn’s Gilded Age comes to life on this unique walking tour Toward the end of the 19th century,…

Next:Jun 14

New Amsterdam Walking Tour $50
New Amsterdam Walking Tour

When New York was Nieuw Amsterdam! 2025 is the 400th Anniversary of when Fort Amsterdam was built across…

Next:Jun 14

Green-Wood Cemetery Tour $55
Green-Wood Cemetery Tour

Strolling through a historic landscape in Brooklyn With great views, amazing architecture, and deep links to the 19th…

Next:Jun 20

Gay Bars That Are Gone Tour $50
Gay Bars That Are Gone Tour

Celebrate Pride and see the historic gay bars of New York! From discos and dive bars to piano…

Next:Jun 24

Coney Island Walking Tour $50
Coney Island Walking Tour

Hello, my Coney Island baby! Every year, millions of people descend upon this Brooklyn beach neighborhood to experience the beach and…

Next:Jun 26

East Village Food and History Tour $95
East Village Food and History Tour

Taste your way through the #1 food neighborhood in NYC as you learn about its vibrant history and…

Next:Jun 27

Cast-Iron Architecture Tour of Ladies' Mile $50
Cast-Iron Architecture Tour of Ladies' Mile

Cast-Iron Tour overview Join us on a tour of Ladies’ Mile, 19th-century New York’s most famous shopping district,…

Next:Jun 28

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Bus Trip $169
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Bus Trip

Visit one of the most important 19th-century house museums — see another side of the Gilded Age  Join The…

West Village Walking Tour $50
West Village Walking Tour

Discover incredible history and hear dramatic stories on a walk through the West Village The West Village is…

South Street Seaport Tour $50
South Street Seaport Tour

Experience New York’s maritime heritage Come explore the old and the new at South Street Seaport, featuring the…

The Gaslight Neighborhoods of Old New York $50
The Gaslight Neighborhoods of Old New York

Get an intimate look at the gaslight neighborhoods of 19th-century New York In the second half of the…

Historic Hotels of Midtown from the Gilded Age to the Jazz Age  $50
Historic Hotels of Midtown from the Gilded Age to the Jazz Age 

Opulent design and unforgettable stories This outside walking tour tells the story of the famous hotels of Midtown…

Walking Chelsea and the High Line $50
Walking Chelsea and the High Line

Take a walking tour of the vibrant neighborhood and the High Line Together with your guide, historian, preservationist…

New York Newspaper History Tour $50
New York Newspaper History Tour

Trace the turbulent history of newspapers in New York It is impossible to tell the story of New…

East Village History Tour $50
East Village History Tour

Explore an iconic and exhilarating neighborhood Around the middle of the 20th century, the area east of Third…

Brooklyn Bridge History Tour $50
Brooklyn Bridge History Tour

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge with a one-of-a-kind storyteller Kriss Roebling has a real-life New York tale to tell.…

Ghosts of the Elevated Railroads Tour $50
Ghosts of the Elevated Railroads Tour

Elevated Railroads Tour Overview Join us for a very special tour that will dive into the history of…

Central Park History and Landscape Tour $50
Central Park History and Landscape Tour

This walking tour, led by Emma Guest-Consales, focuses on the history, planning, and natural and man-made beauties of…

The Gilded Age World of Edith Wharton $65
The Gilded Age World of Edith Wharton

A very special tour with Carl Raymond, host of the Gilded Gentleman Join Carl Raymond, Bowery Boys Walks…

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Penn Station & Moynihan Train Hall Tour

See remnants of the old Penn Station and the brand-new Moynihan Train Hall When Pennsylvania Station opened its…

Central Harlem Walking Tour

Take a walk through historic Central Harlem Harlem is a cultural hub and a significant center of African-American…

Manhattan Cemetery Stroll

Take a walk through Downtown Manhattan with a cemetery expert This tour explores the burial history and practices…

Follow the Money in Lower Manhattan

Take an unforgettable stroll through the financial capital of the world This walking tour explores the oldest parts…

Central Park North: A Historic Oasis In the Heart of NYC

Discover the natural beauty and stunning landscapes in upper Central Park The north end of Central Park offers…

New York in Neon Walking Tour

See historic neon signs as dusk falls in New York City Greenwich Village is blessed with an especially…

Broadway History Tour

Broadway History tour overview Developed by the Bowery Boys and long-time Broadway insider/guide Jeff, this tour traces the…

Walking Staten Island

Explore an important historic district on Staten Island just steps from the ferry terminal Join the Preservation League…

Tribeca: Markets, Murder, Celebs, and Scandals

Discover the untold secrets of Tribeca Explore the historic neighborhood that is home to some of NYC’s finest…

Christmas in Old New York Tour - Walking Tour and Webinar

“Christmas in Old New York” Walking Tour 2025 Get into the holiday spirit with a merry in-person or…

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