New York City
Walking Tours
Listed below are some of the most popular New York
City walking tours offered. There are a variety of
tours, some are not available year-round. The
completeness and accuracy of our listings is not
guaranteed. You must check with
the bike tour operator for the most current and
detailed information.
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Guided NYC
Food-Tasting and Cultural Walking Tours |
| Since 1999
Foods of New York Tours has been offering unique food-tasting and cultural
walking tours through Greenwich Village, SoHo, Meatpacking District, Chelsea
MKT, and Nolita. We provide a non-touristy experience so you feel like a
native New Yorker! Check
out Foods of NY Tours! |
| SPECIAL SEASONAL TOURS - None |
Bonnie’s Lost NY
Walks & Talks
Specializing in “Then & Now” Walking Tours
All tours are rain or shine and you do not need a
reservation.
Licensed guide Bonnie Young conducts all tours.
Call (212) 594-8039, email:
lostnywalkstalks@verizon.net.
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Central Park Sunset Tours
The Arsenal @ Central Park Zoo
Year-Round, 2.5 Mile Walking Tour lasting 2.5 hrs. costing
$50 per person
The most extensive walking tour of Central Park offered
in the city at the most beautiful time of the day.
You’ll discover New Yorker’s favorite places, learn the
history of the park and its significance to the city,
and see locations from your favorite films. Featured
attractions include Strawberry Fields, the Central Park
Zoo, the Carousel, Tavern on the Green, Wollman Rink,
Belvedere Castle, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Fountain, The
Lake, the Shakespeare Garden and more… |
CityListen Audio Tours
Download a CityListen audio tour and map; turn your
iPod into your own personal tour guide.
email:
info@citylisten.com
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Central Park: A Marvel of Urban Design
See Central Park as you never have before. Whether you
come to the park every weekend or are visiting New York
City for the first time, you will come away from this
tour with a true appreciation of why this park is among
of the greatest achievements in landscaping and urban
development. |
East Village Historical Walking Tours
Tour one of the most infamous and historical
neighborhoods in the world with an experienced and
knowledgeable guide. For one and a
half hours, our fun and informative staff will touch on
some of the most interesting sites in the East Village.
We have four generations of Lower East Side roots and
insight and have consulted with some of the area's top
historians to bring you a fun-filled, dynamic and
educational experience. We are proud of our neighborhood
and excited to share it with you. (weather permitting)
MORE INFORMATION:
Call: 347-465-7767
Email: info@leshp.org. |
East Village Walking Tour
308 Bowery, NY NY 10012
phone: 347-465-7767, email:
info@leshp.org
The East Village of New York City earned its
reputation as a countercultural haven in the
years following WWII, however the
neighborhood's distinct progressive
character dates back to the mid-seventeenth
century as host to one of America's earliest
"mixed" neighborhoods, Bouwerij Village.
Join Eric Ferrara, author and director of
the Lower East Side History Project, and
explore the 400 years of radical history
which makes this district so unique to the
rest of city. $20pp, RSVP REQUIRED
Every Saturday at 2:00pm from January 7,
2012 through March 31, 2012 |
Foods of New York Tours, Inc.
Offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours
through New York City's most delicious and historic
neighborhoods. Providing a non-touristy experience so
you feel like a native New Yorker. Each tour includes
classic food tastings from one-of-a-kind specialty food
shops and ethnic eateries as well as an
off-the-beaten-path glimpse of "Life in New York City"—
the history, culture, architecture, entertainment
offerings, and neighborhood restaurants. |
Free Tours by Foot, New York Tours
New York City
phone: 646.450.6831, email:
info@nycbyfoot.com
Free Tours by Foot is pleased to present
the only Free, tip-based New York walking
tours. These interesting and informative
tours will take you through many of the
city's most famous neighborhoods. Part New
York food tours, part New York sightseeing
tours, they're one of the best free things
to do in New York. Tour locations include:
Central Park, Greenwich Village, Lower
Manhattan, Midtown, SoHo/ Little
Italy/Chinatown, Harlem, and Brooklyn
Bridge/Brooklyn Heights. |
Ground Zero Museum
Workshop
Images & Artifacts from the Recovery
420 West 14th Street, Floor 2
New York, NY 10014
Phone: 212-209-3370
Before you visit the 9/11 Memorial, make sure and visit the "Biggest LITTLE Museum
in New York," a little gem in the Meatpacking District that often sells out their
daily 2-hour tours well in advance. Incredible artifacts and images by the Official
Photographer at Ground Zero, Gary Marlon Suson. "Rare Photos" (New York Times).
Guests listen to the amazing stories behind 100 Images & Artifacts from the Ground
Zero "Recovery" Period. |
Inside CNN Studio Tour
Go behind the scenes with CNN, the world's news leader.
The Inside CNN Studio Tour is a 50-minute guided walking
experience of the CNN studios located on the 3rd floor
of the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. Take a
journey through the history of journalism, learn about
the news gathering process, discover exciting facts
about CNN journalists and the coverage of events, and
see an actual CNN newsroom and studios. |
Lower East Side Walking Tour
SE corner of Worth and Centre Streets
phone: 347-465-7767, email:
info@leshp.org
One of the most historically significant and
complex neighborhoods in the country, this
fabled provenance of the urban Industrial
Era provided decades of shelter for the
world's castaways who in turn introduced
radical new ideas which influenced the
character of our nation.
The Lower East Side offers much more than
the "immigrant experience." Go beyond the
familiar narrative and take a truly unique
and comprehensive tour of our neighborhood,
exploring over a thousand years of important
New York City history with author/ director
of the Lower East Side History Project, Eric
Ferrara. $20pp, RSVP required. Every
Saturday at Noon, Jan. 7, 2012 thru Mar. 31,
2012 |
Mafia Walking Tour of Little Italy
235 Bowery, New York, NY 10012
phone: 347-465-7767, email:
info@leshp.org
This popular and exciting weekly tour through Little
Italy explores the former social clubs, homes and haunts
of some of the most powerful 20th century mobsters, and
uncovers the truth behind many Mafia legends.
Every Saturday at 2:00pm |
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New York City Photo Safari
Various Meeting Points around New York City, NY
phone: 718-268-9634, email:
info@NewYorkCityPhotoSafari.com
New York Photo Safaris are one-of-kind photography
classes designed for small groups & individuals who want
to learn how to capture the life and allure that's
distinctly the Big Apple. While using New York City as
both backdrop and classroom, these photography workshops
provide unique photographic opportunities to sharpen
your photography skills and capture memories for a
lifetime. Groups are small, so you’ll get hands on
instruction from an experienced professional. These
classes are also a great way to go on a Safari Manhattan
style. New York City Photo Safaris are similar to
walking tours with an added bonus of a photography
class. |
PhotoTrek Tours
209 West 42nd Street NY, NY 10036
Phone: 212-209-3370, E-mail:
info@phototrektours.com
The goal of PhotoTrek Tours is to provide our clients
with a private 2 or 3 hour walking tour of NYC, while
creating priceless photo memories. The clients' are
presented with professional quality photos on a CD-ROM
which include them in all the photos and great NYC
landmarks as a backdrop. |
Saint Patrick's Cathedral Offers Free of
Charge Tours
St. Patrick’s Cathedral- 5th Avenue between
50th and 51st St.
Times: Tours begin at 10:00am, unless
specified otherwise
Cost: Free
Details: Please visit
http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/visit_tours.php for
tour dates, times and more information.
Enjoy a free, guided
tour of one of New York City’s most beloved
landmarks, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Currently undergoing a restoration, learn
about the Cathedral in person as a specially
trained guide will explore the history and
traditions that have made St. Patrick’s a
favorite destination for millions of
worshippers and visitors, alike. For a taste of what you'll find,
take a
mini virtual tour, or take the much better
Google Places Tour of St.
Patrick's Cathedral. |
Seek NY-Personalized New York City Shopping Tours
Manhattan
phone: 888-274-8580, email:
info@seeknewyorkllc.com
Seek NY offers a range of small, highly personalized
shopping and sightseeing experiences. Whether you're
looking to explore the trendy shops in SoHo, learn about
the history of the Garment District, or buy new pointe
shoes while discovering what it's really like to star on
Broadway, we have a tour for you! We offer private,
semi-private, and small group (up to 10 people) outings,
individually crafting each itinerary with the specific
customer in mind.
All Seek tours are led by a licensed NYC Sightseeing
Guide who is also a professional stylist. Can't decide
whether you want to shop or sightsee? With a Seek guide,
you can do both! |
Sidewalk Surprises in Lincoln Square
The Lincoln Square Business Improvement District
presents Sidewalk Surprises in Lincoln Square – the
highly popular FREE outdoor neighborhood weekly walking
tour through Lincoln Square, the trendy and spirited
neighborhood that extends along Broadway from Columbus
Circle and 58th Street to 70th Street, and includes
portions of Central Park West, Columbus Avenue, and the
east side of Amsterdam Avenue. This is the seventh
season of what some people have called “the Best Walking
Tour in New York!”
All New Yorkers and visitors are invited to stroll
through Lincoln Square and learn from a top-notch urban
historian why the neighborhood known as “the gateway to
the Upper West Side” is one of Manhattan’s most exciting
- then and now. Immerse yourself in the history and lore
of the past, while discovering Lincoln Center for the
Performing Arts, the chic Time Warner Center and the
Lincoln Square neighborhood’s many fine restaurants and
shops.
For more information please call the Lincoln Square BID
at (212) 581-3774 or visit our website at
www.lincolnbid.org . No reservation is necessary. |
Walking Tours
Manhattan
SoHo/Little Italy/Chinatown Food Tour/Others
Spring Street, New York
phone: 917-842-4319, email:
bruce@walkingtoursmanhattan.com
Have a full-lunch from 4 unique stores and restaurants in 3 neighborhoods. In SoHo
we start with a mouth-watering thin-crust pizza with fresh tomato sauce and cheese.
Crossing into Little Italy it's Alleva's for fresh cheese, plus soppressata, an
Italian salami. Across the street is Ferrara, the oldest bakery in Little Italy,
where we'll have their original chocolate eclair, and a cannoli. In Chinatown we'll
have pan-seared pork dumplings.
We'll see historic cast-iron buildings and the home to art galleries in SoHo, and
the beautiful Police Building Condo, in Little Italy. In Chinatown we'll visit
Columbus Park, once part of Little Italy, now home to the Asian community. |
Walkin' Broadway
Guided Audio Tour of Times Square
New York
phone: 212-997-5004, email:
info@walkinbroadway.com
A unique walking guided audio tour 90 minutes tour including 30 stops Explore Times
Square and the Theater District Dance down Broadway to the original cast recordings
Listen to the stories from the stars of Broadway A guide who shares the personal
backstage insights Audio headsets included |
Wall Street Walks
55 Wall Street, New York, NY, 10005
phone: 212-666-0175, email:
tours@wallstreetwalks.com
Wall Street Walks takes visitors through the
historic capital of world finance - the
one-square-mile of downtown Manhattan known
as "Wall Street". Our visitors learn about
people, places and events comprising over
200 years of history, as they walk among
locations where it all happened.
Wall Street Walks caters to individuals and
groups from around the world. We welcome
tourists looking for a unique New York City
experience, as well as corporate outings,
and student groups of all ages. |
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