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Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side

3.7 (3 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side

About this activity

A guided tour through a couple of centuries of entertainment, criminal and general history.

The criminal and entertainment history of the area between the old Bloomingdale Road (Broadway) and Riverside Drive. Starting at the Cathedral Of Saint John The Devine (the largest gothic structure in the world) tour highlights include Humphrey Bogart's childhood home, the building that inspired the spooky building in the original Ghostbusters, buildings designed by famous New York architects. Former homes of Hollywood legends, legendary writers, legendary composers and even a couple of legendary criminals. See sites that played host to battles during the Revolutionary War, while George Washington escaped north in September 1776.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
New York Tours by Gary

What is included

Included

  • Included: ME! One of the greatest tour guides in New York City.

Not included

  • Not included: Any admission or "suggested donation" to a site, souvenirs or snacks are client responsibility.

Itinerary

  1. Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

    15 min Admission not included

    We will discuss the exterior and the construction of the largest Gothic structure in the world.

  2. Columbia University

    15 min

    We can no longer walk through the heart of the campus due to security concerns.

  3. Riverside Drive

    45 min

    The "Gold Coast", location of several movies and TV shows. We will see one of only 2 free standing mansions left on Riverside Drive and the building that was the inspiration for a spooky building in the original Ghostbusters.

  4. Upper West Side

    30 min

    We will walk by the former homes of some iconic Americans and the birth place of a movie studio.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

3.7 out of 5 · 3 reviews
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Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side

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