Come along on an engaging Upper West Side walking tour as we cover all things baseball, books, history, and the Jazz Age. Not only will you get a taste of New York history, but you’ll get to stroll the streets of one of the most charming neighborhoods in Manhattan.
We will visit the former residences of some of New York’s greatest personalities of the past, including Babe Ruth, George and Ira Gershwin, William Randolph Hearst, Mary Pickford, J.D. Salinger, and more. We’ll learn all about their cultural impact, rarely known facts, idiosyncrasies, and of course their connection to NYC.
You’ll visit more than thirty locations starting from the General Grant National Memorial (Grant’s Tomb) to see many notable Upper West Side NYC attractions. It’s a great way to learn about the past and also see how little has changed in more than two hundred years. Perfect for all types of groups, you’ll come to learn about local legends and walk away with a new appreciation for the area.
Daily
February – October
2 hours
Gratuities for superior service
Licensed and expert tour guide to lead you safely around Manhattan
…It was a very informative and interesting tour of the “secret islands” in the Long Island sound along Pelham Bay and New Rochelle. We saw Pea Island, Hart Island, Columbia Island, the Expedition Rocks Lighthouse, and some others. It was a really fun tour and a good value. Would highly recommend!
Absolutely lovely sea adventure. Everyone on board enjoyed an informative and detailed historical account of the Port Washington coastal area! Would go again in a heartbeat! Kudos to a wonderful staff.
Lots of fun history about the islands we visited. We heard some great stories relating to the places we were visiting. Guide was very knowledgeable.
…I came away with a new understanding about the changes in the East Village, went to some fun places for drinks, and met a lot of new people. I recommend this for locals and tourists, the guides know a lot about these subjects and were very good. Even if you think you know New York City, you’ll learn something and have fun doing it.
…the East Village Dive Bar is the perfect walking tour. Our tour guide, Kevin, is an authority on New York history and literary culture, as evidenced by his other tours. But he’s also well versed in the dive-bar and rock music scenes… This was the most fun I had learning about something. And the best part is, I now have a three places to hang for the rest of my trip.
