Flavors & Stories of Washington Heights

4 hours

The George Washinton Bridge — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Pastelitos — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take one of our most popular tours to discover one of Manhattan’s Latino hubs on the far north side of Manhattan, including the neighborhoods of Inwood and Washington Heights.

You will discover a very rich area little known to tourists!

Small businesses flourish in this area, we will pass by the numerous hairdressers, restaurants, juice carts and street vendors, and the very important bodegas. If you visit in the afternoon, you can stay and party in the many bars and restaurants at the famous Dyckman street, beware you might be dancing merengue or bachata!

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: French
Operated by: MAD Tours and Events

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: Virgin Margarita tasting
Included: Snacks: Pastelitos and Dominican specialties tasting

Itinerary

Sylvan Terrace

15 min

A stretch of perfectly preserved 19th-century wooden townhouses in NYC.
Morris-Jumel Mansion

15 min Admission not included

It was built in 1765 by Roger Morris, a British military officer, and served as a headquarters for both sides of the American Revolution. We will walk by the garden but do not enter the Mansion.
Stop 3

Passing by

This used to be the Audubon Ballroom where Malcolm X was assasinated.
New York City

10 min

Dominican pastelitos tasting. Best way to discover a neighborhood!
Stop 5

Passing by

We will pass by the top 4th hospital of the United States where numerous Presidents have been cared for there. We will then continue the visit and immerse in the lively 181st street for some shopping
J Hood Wright Park

Passing by

Filming location of "In The Heights".
Heather Garden

45 min

One of the city’s most beautiful and well-maintained gardens enhances the stunning views.
United Palace

Passing by

The United Palace (originally Loew's 175th Street Theatre) is a theater at 4140 Broadway in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The theater, occupying a full city block bounded by Broadway, Wadsworth Avenue, and West 175th and 176th Streets, functions both as a spiritual center and as a nonprofit cultural and performing arts center.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Take the C Train to 163th Street

End point

The A train - Subway is on the corner and plenty of places to eat and have a drink and immerse in the culture.

Using your ticket

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Cancellation

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