Select Tue., Thu., Sat. and Sun.; 3 to 3.5 Hours, $39. Learn about the High Line, Death Avenue Cowboys, secrets of Washington Square Park, brownstones of Greenwich Village, and much more on a fun walking tour that combines history, culture, sightseeing, and tasty local flavor.
Select Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun; 3 to 3.5 hours, $39. Where do the huge rocks come from? What triggered Skating Mania? How did Cleopatra's Needle get there? And how is John Lennon's untimely passing connected to the Park's revival? This plus much more on a very scenic tour!
Public tours each Fri. at 10am - 3 Hours; $39. Why was the Brooklyn Bridge dubbed the "8th Wonder of the World" in 1883? We'll uncover its tragedies and triumphs, as we cross the oldest suspension bridge in New York. We'll also stroll through two of Brooklyn's most unique neighborhoods: D.U.M.B.O and Brooklyn Heights.
What's wrong with the constellations inside Grand Central Terminal? How did Disney replace drugs in Times Square? And why was opening night at Radio City Music Hall a huge flop?
Continue ReadingStuyvesant vs. Everyone, Hamilton vs. Burr, Van Alen vs. Severance, J.P. Morgan vs. the paparazzi, and that's just a sampler. Explore the rich history of Downtown Manhattan and Wall Street rivalries, as we travel in time from Mannahatta to New Amsterdam to New York.
Continue ReadingThis one is as “off the beaten path” as neighborhood walks get. Within an hour from Midtown Manhattan lies a vibrant ethnic neighborhood at the foot of the Atlantic Ocean. Brighton Beach, a.k.a. “Little Russia by the Sea,” borders Coney Island, the historic "Playground of the World," and we will explore both on this fun private tour.
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