Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side
Duration: 2 hours
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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Itinerary
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Stops at: Cathedral Church of Saint John the DivineWe will discuss the exterior and the construction of the largest Gothic structure in the world.Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Not Included
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Stops at: Columbia UniversityWe will walk through the heart of the campus.Duration: 15 minutes
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Stops at: Riverside ChurchIf there is no service or event happening in the Church we can PROBABLY get in to see the Nave.Duration: 15 minutes
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Stops at: Riverside DriveThe "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.Duration: 45 minutes
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Stops at: Upper West SideWe will walk by the former homes of some iconic Americans and the birth place of a movie studio.Duration: 30 minutes
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- ME! One of the greatest tour guides in New York City.
Does not include:
- Any admission or "suggested donation" to a site, souvenirs or snacks are client responsibility.
Additional Information:
- 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
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