The Superhero Walking Tour of New York
Duration: 2 hours
New York, Gotham, Mega City, no matter what your favorite superhero franchise calls the Big Apple, one thing is for sure, it's home to more heroes, villains, henchmen, and sidekicks than any other metro area in the world, and has been since the mid-1930’s. This one of a kind adventure tour takes you through the streets to see the homes, the lives, the origin stories, and of course the filming locations of your favorite superheroes (or maybe anti-heroes if you are a member of the Villains League).
From Batman to Spiderman, from the Fantastic Four to the Avengers, and even a weird time when Superman was accidentally in the wrong city, New York has been the backdrop for some of the biggest superhero adventures across all major Comic Book Universes. See the Empire State building, which has been involved in several superhero movies, and the Flatiron building which served as the Daily Bugle Building in the Spider-Man movies. Pass the Park Avenue offices of Batman Creator Bob Kane. See the gothic mansion of the Green Goblin from Spider-Man, and the United Nations building, where TV’s Batman from the 60’s defeated the “Fearsome Four” of The Penguin, Catwoman, The Riddler, and The Joker in the smash hit BATMAN: THE MOVIE.
You will get to step into the New York Daily News Building, which served as the “Daily Planet” in the 1980’s Superman movies. This tour also includes visits to some of the most popular NYC landmarks such as the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, The New York Public Library, and even Grand Central Station. You will even head over to Marvel Enterprises Headquarters to find out more about the Marvel Universe and what the Disney Corporation has in store next to blow your mind, and perhaps level the Big Apple once again! Near the end of the tour, you will also have a once in a lifetime chance to step inside the super exclusive hidden tavern that has served as the secret waterhole, a fortress of solitude if you will, for comic book artists to gather and interact outside of the sight of the public since the 1960s. Check out some of the vintage cartoons that have been doodled on the walls of the bar over the years for a “super” surprise!
Gather at the designated departure point 15 minutes early to meet your tour guide, don’t worry, you won't have to follow a Bat Signal to find it, the location will be printed on your ticket. This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes. There will be plenty of options for restroom access along the tour route. This tour operates in more weather conditions, but should severe weather be in the forecast please check with the tour operator to ensure the activity is proceeding. Should the tour be canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances (such as villain attack or superhero battle) you will be given a choice of either an alternate time/date or a full refund. You can present either paper or electronic tickets for this tour.
This tour is sure to interest superheroes of all ages! Explore the city streets of New York on this unique Superhero walking tour! See for yourself the stunning film locations from today's Hollywood blockbusters and learn how comic books and superheroes were created in NYC way back in the 1930's! You'll also visit historical New York landmarks such as the Empire State Building, The Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library.
New York City serves as inspiration for many superheroes, including Batman, Superman, Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four, and this is your opportunity to discover the origins of these legendary superheroes as we bring the comics and films to life while you explore the real-life Gotham City and Metropolis!
Your walking tour includes stops at famous New York landmarks, such as the Empire State Building, which has featured in countless superhero adventures and films, and the Flat Iron Building, which was The Daily Bugle in the Spider-Man movies. You'll also see the magnificent Chrysler Building, a skyscraper where Spidey regularly perches to use his spider-sense, and learn about the history of Marvel Comics at Marvel Enterprises Headquarters.
You'll walk by the former Park Avenue offices of Batman creator Bob Kane, the Green Goblin's Gothic Manhattan mansion from Spider-Man, and the United Nations Building, where Batman and Robin overcame the Joker, Penguin, the Riddler and Catwoman, also known as the 'fearsome four.' You will also have the opportunity to actually step inside Clark Kent's workplace, the News Building, where The Daily Planet offices are located, and Grand Central Station,where you'll learn about the exciting Superhero battles that took place there.
As a bonus, see the hidden bar in New York, where comic book artists have been drawing cartoons on the walls since the 1960s.
This New York City tour encompasses an educational and exciting walk through the lives of all your favorite superheroes, from their comic book origins to their Hollywood blockbuster status today!
