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Upper West Side: Your Guide to Understanding NYC
(8) Reviews
New York County
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Delve deep into New York City’s Upper West Side, an area rich in history, architecture, and cultural significance. This immersive tour, led by a local expert with over 35 years of experience in NYC, offers an insider’s view of this dynamic neighborhood. You’ll explore historic brownstones, European-style apartment houses, and hidden parks, as well as visit iconic film locations that have graced screens for decades. Discover how the Upper West Side has been shaped by waves of immigration, from its roots as an Irish and Italian enclave to its evolution into a backdrop for some of the most beloved TV shows and movies like You’ve Got Mail and Ghostbusters. Each tour is uniquely designed to combi...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visits to key cultural and historical landmarks
Guided walking tour of the Upper West Side with a professional NYC guide
Stops at unique film locations and cultural hotspots
You’ve Got Mail brownstone
Ghostbusters headquarters apartment building
Filming sites for Seinfeld, How I Met Your Mother, and Only Murders in the Building
20 minutes
2
Riverside Drive
West End Avenue – Stretches through the Upper West Side with grand pre-war buildings.
Riverside Drive – Parallel to Riverside Park with beautiful pre-war buildings.
20 minutes
3
Zabar's
Cultural Stops:
Century-old Italian market (likely Zabar’s: 2245 Broadway, NYC).
20 minutes
4
Verdi Square
Parks and Green Spaces: Hidden park shaped by Broadway’s curve
20 minutes
5
Broadway Theatre
Architectural Gems: Hidden bank with Grand Central-inspired architecture (e.g., Apple Bank for Savings: 2100 Broadway, NYC).
20 minutes
Upper West Side: Your Guide to Understanding NYC
(8) Reviews
New York County
About
Delve deep into New York City’s Upper West Side, an area rich in history, architecture, and cultural significance. This immersive tour, led by a local expert with over 35 years of experience in NYC, offers an insider’s view of this dynamic neighborhood. You’ll explore historic brownstones, European-style apartment houses, and hidden parks, as well as visit iconic film locations that have graced screens for decades. Discover how the Upper West Side has been shaped by waves of immigration, from its roots as an Irish and Italian enclave to its evolution into a backdrop for some of the most beloved TV shows and movies like You’ve Got Mail and Ghostbusters. Each tour is uniquely designed to combi...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visits to key cultural and historical landmarks
Guided walking tour of the Upper West Side with a professional NYC guide
Stops at unique film locations and cultural hotspots
