Upper West Side: Your Guide to Understanding NYC

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3 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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 combine cultural landmarks, architectural beauty, and local insights into the neighborhood’s ever-changing social fabric. We cater to both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers looking for an authentic NYC experience that goes beyond the typical tourist path.

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
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Manhattan
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Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • 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 • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Zabar's

    Cultural Stops: Century-old Italian market (likely Zabar’s: 2245 Broadway, NYC).

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Verdi Square

    Parks and Green Spaces: Hidden park shaped by Broadway’s curve

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Broadway

    Architectural Gems: Hidden bank with Grand Central-inspired architecture (e.g., Apple Bank for Savings: 2100 Broadway, NYC).

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by New York City Explained

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

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