Expert-guided tours through 400 years of New York City history. Small groups, licensed guides, unforgettable stories.
$50
Step back in time to discover the amazing history of 1800s New York City Our walk will dive…
Next:Nov 8
Walking Tour Overview This tour focuses on the design and history of the great mansions of Fifth Avenue…
Next:Nov 8 · Nov 9 · Nov 10
Before the Vanderbilts built their palaces uptown, New York’s newest fortunes were made and spent on the brownstone…
Next:Nov 11 · Nov 14 · Nov 18
Celebrate America 250! Revolution in Old New York: Soldiers, Spies and Statesmen If you’re looking for a Revolution……
Next:Nov 11 · Nov 14 · Nov 15
See stunning Art Deco architecture and design up close New York in the 1920s and 1930s gave us…
Next:Nov 12 · Dec 3
Discover incredible history and hear dramatic stories on a walk through the West Village The West Village is…
Next:Nov 12 · Nov 21 · Dec 13
See where Bob Dylan lived, performed and hung out in New York In January of 1961, Bob Dylan…
Next:Nov 13
The bridge took 14 years, three Roeblings, and hundreds of workers laboring inside pressurized underwater chambers to build…
Next:Nov 14 · Nov 20
Exploring Robert Moses’ impact in Upper Manhattan Walk the island of Manhattan at its thinnest point in Washington Heights Robert…
Next:Nov 14
Grand Central opened in 1913 as the most sophisticated rail terminal ever built — and 50 years later…
Next:Nov 14 · Nov 21 · Dec 4
Explore furniture, decorative arts and paintings of the Gilded Age Join Carl Raymond, host of The Gilded Gentleman…
Next:Nov 14 · Dec 12
The Battle for New York’s Soul: Jane Jacobs & Robert Moses Walking Tour Follow the story of two…
Next:Nov 14 · Nov 18 · Dec 2
Stop the Presses! The NY Newspaper History Tour with a Former Journalist Trace the turbulent history of newspapers…
Next:Nov 14
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When New York was Nieuw Amsterdam! 2025 is the 400th Anniversary of when Fort Amsterdam was built across…
Next:Nov 14 · Nov 28 · Dec 6
Opulent design and unforgettable stories This outside walking tour tells the story of the famous hotels of Midtown…
Next:Nov 15
See the subway in a whole new way! Explore the history, design, and inner workings of New York…
Next:Nov 15 · Dec 12 · Dec 20
Discover the neighborhood that transformed America For over two centuries, the Lower East Side has been home to…
Next:Nov 15 · Dec 6 · Jan 3
Enjoy delicious cuisine while learning the compelling stories of Chinatown’s history Take a field trip into the alleyways…
Next:Nov 20 · Nov 21 · Nov 25
“Christmas in Old New York” Walking Tour 2026 Get into the holiday spirit with a merry in-person or…
Next:Nov 28 · Dec 6 · Dec 12
Explore the rich history of Greenwich Village, New York’s first “suburb” Join us, as we trace Greenwich Village’s…
Next:Nov 29 · Dec 12 · Dec 27
The Met as Seen by a Longtime Guard and Author Join Patrick Bringley, New York Times bestselling author of All the…
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Join us on a tour of Ladies’ Mile, 19th-century New York’s most famous shopping district, where splendid commercial…
This walking tour, led by Emma Guest-Consales, focuses on the history, planning, and natural and man-made beauties of…
Coney Island: Exploring Brooklyn’s Famous Beach Neighborhood Hello, my Coney Island baby! Every year, millions of people descend upon this Brooklyn…
Taste your way through the #1 food neighborhood in NYC as you learn about its vibrant history and…
Explore an iconic and exhilarating neighborhood Around the middle of the 20th century, the area east of Third…
Take a walking tour of the vibrant neighborhood and the High Line Together with your guide, historian, preservationist…
Elevated Railroads Tour Overview Join us for a very special tour that will dive into the history of…
Strolling through a historic landscape in Brooklyn With great views, amazing architecture, and deep links to the 19th…
Discover amazing history and hear spooky tales on a walk through Lower Manhattan Join Bowery Boys Walks for…
Remembering a vital immigrant neighborhood Immigration is the classic New York City story, and when we think of…
Celebrate Pride and see the historic gay bars of New York! From discos and dive bars to piano…
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Walk through the “World of Tomorrow” and see remnants of the World’s Fair! What’s better than reliving a…
Experience New York’s maritime heritage Come explore the old and the new at South Street Seaport, featuring the…
Get an intimate look at the gaslight neighborhoods of 19th-century New York In the second half of the…
Discover stunning architecture and Gilded Age stories on the Upper West Side In the 1880s, the newly opened…
$65
A very special tour with Carl Raymond, host of the Gilded Gentleman Join Carl Raymond, Bowery Boys Walks…
Explore New York’s Gilded Age, far from the palaces of Fifth Avenue The Gilded Age is synonymous with opulent…
“I am still not clear how I got here. There are no turtles. There is no bay.” –…
Brooklyn’s Gilded Age comes to life on this unique walking tour Toward the end of the 19th century,…
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Broadway History tour overview Developed by the Bowery Boys and long-time Broadway insider/guide Jeff, this tour traces the…
Take a walk through historic Central Harlem Harlem is a cultural hub and a significant center of African-American…
Discover the natural beauty and stunning landscapes in upper Central Park The north end of Central Park offers…
Take an unforgettable stroll through the financial capital of the world This walking tour explores the oldest parts…
Take a walk through Downtown Manhattan with a cemetery expert This tour explores the burial history and practices…
See historic neon signs as dusk falls in New York City Greenwich Village is blessed with an especially…
See remnants of the old Penn Station and the brand-new Moynihan Train Hall When Pennsylvania Station opened its…
Experience an iconic neighborhood through music and see the homes of the stars! Join musical historian, singer (NYCGMC),…
Discover the untold secrets of Tribeca Explore the historic neighborhood that is home to some of NYC’s finest…
Explore an important historic district on Staten Island just steps from the ferry terminal Join the Preservation League…
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