Off the beaten track: Flatiron/Gramercy History Tour
Discover New York that most tourists don't usually get to see.
This tour is about the fascinating history of New York City and its striking eclectic architecture. We will explore two neighborhoods: Gramercy, tranquil and dignified, with the feel of the 19th century, and glorious Flatiron with soaring skyscrapers of a different era. A few minutes' stroll between them feels like walking through time.
We'll stroll through Gramercy where we'll see the only private park in Manhattan and 19th-century mansions, then walk over to Flatiron district for the city's most iconic views. I'll share some of my favorite New York tales filled with daring, ambition, movie characters, famous architects, writers, lost presidential elections, love, murder, Prohibition, and ladies skirts.
I like to start this tour in a historic tavern and spend some time talking about prohibition (the place was a speakeasy!), as well as O. Henry who wrote his masterpieces right there. It's the best place in town to soak up the atmosphere of old New York. This is optional and will depend on the day and time of the tour.
We'll stroll through Gramercy where we'll see the only private park in Manhattan and 19th-century mansions, then walk over to Flatiron district for the city's most iconic views. I'll share some of my favorite New York tales filled with daring, ambition, movie characters, famous architects, writers, lost presidential elections, love, murder, Prohibition, and ladies skirts.
I like to start this tour in a historic tavern and spend some time talking about prohibition (the place was a speakeasy!), as well as O. Henry who wrote his masterpieces right there. It's the best place in town to soak up the atmosphere of old New York. This is optional and will depend on the day and time of the tour.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
PRICE: $80 per person USD (2 people minimum)
NOTE: The tour is customizable. The walking portion usually takes about 1.5 hours. I like to start at the old-timey tavern and then walk, but we could visit at the end of the tour instead. If it's closed, we will have to just look in from the outside...
PRICE: $80 per person USD (2 people minimum)
NOTE: The tour is customizable. The walking portion usually takes about 1.5 hours. I like to start at the old-timey tavern and then walk, but we could visit at the end of the tour instead. If it's closed, we will have to just look in from the outside...