I cannot put into words how great the Algonquin Round Table tour with Kevin Fitzpatrick was but I’m sure going to try!… He was an absolute pleasure to work with and his vast knowledge of the dynamic topic at hand was beyond impressive… I would highly recommend participating in any tour that Kevin offers as a fun and engaging way to learn more about New York City’s rich history and cast of vivacious characters…
Iconic Locations
Expert Accounts
Exciting Neighbourhoods
Enjoy a Taste of New York History on This Manhattan Sightseeing Tour, the Only One Available on This Subject!
The Algonquin Round Table comes alive in the only New York walking tour devoted to the famed literary group. Having met from 1919-1929 and remembered as America’s most well-known group of writers, you’ll explore the architectural and historical stories of the buildings and landmarks still famously linked to them to this day.
Walk in the footsteps of the legendary wits Franklin P. Adams, Robert Benchley, Heywood Broun, Marc Connelly, Edna Ferber, George S. Kaufman, Harpo Marx, Dorothy Parker, Harold Ross, Robert Sherwood, Alexander Woollcott, and the rest of the “Vicious Circle.” We’ll begin and end inside the world-famous Algonquin Hotel, a national literary landmark. This 2-hour tour encompasses twenty blocks to explore notable locations, inside and out.
Perfect for tourists, locals, families, and groups of friends. You’ll visit more than thirty locations and come away with a new appreciation for the area and stories that last a lifetime. You will not find anything like this elsewhere, no sirree!
Why Choose Our Tour?
Explore the Theatre District and the landmark Broadway playhouses
Visit the locations of the former speakeasies of Rockefeller Center
Take pictures of Times Square and learn its history
Discover where the Round Table lived in Hell’s Kitchen during Prohibition
See where The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and Vogue magazines began
Listen to an expert guide, Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, who literally wrote the book on these subjects
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Trip Details
Trip details
Price
- Adults – $50
- Students – $40
- Youth – $25
Day of the week available
Daily
Meeting point
Availability
Year round
Duration
2 hours
Group size
- Min – 2 people
- Max – 25 people
Included
- Walking tour
- Knowledgeable & licensed guide
Not included (but available for purchase onboard)
Gratuities for superior service
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sun hats
- Sunglasses
- Bottled water
- Cash for snacks & beverages
- Cash for crew gratuities
Tour staff
Licensed and expert tour guide to lead you safely around Manhattan
Kevin’s Book List
Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, founder of Big Apple Fanatics Tours, has written and edited nine books. A few of them, on this very topic!
- Dorothy Parker’s New York Expanded Edition (2025)
- The Algonquin Round Table New York: A Historical Guide (2015)
- Dorothy Parker Complete Broadway, 1918-1923 (2014) editor
- Under the Table: A Dorothy Parker Cocktail Guide (2013)
- The Lost Algonquin Round Table (2009) co-editor with Nat Benchley
- A Journey Into Dorothy Parker’s New York (2005)
See What Our Customers Say About Us
…You are so knowledgeable about the literary scene in NYC during The Algonquin years, and obviously your range of knowledge goes far beyond that…
Big Apple Fanatics’ Algonquin Round Table tour is a terrific experience for anyone interested in either American literary history or merely curious about the personalities that made New York famous to others for its literary, theatrical, movie and other artistic lights from the 1920s to now…
…Kevin’s knowledge is encyclopedic…The facts and trivia he knows are mind-blowing, even to longtime New Yorkers who consider themselves well-informed about their city. His stories are fascinating, and he has a knack for detail that sticks with you. He also shares generously from the historic photos and images he’s amassed in his research…
Kevin not only gave our group all he had promised… We found him informative and entertaining, and even enjoyed stopping for a restorative drink at a treasure of a bar in the middle of the tour. I highly recommend any of his tours.
…Kevin was very knowledgeable on all things Dorothy Parker(and friends), The Algonquin Hotel and The New Yorker Magazine… Kevin was the best tour guide and I highly recommend this tour when visiting NY(or even if you already live there-as we do).
