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We’ll walk and spill tea on the most jaw-dropping scandals, affairs, misdeeds, and yes, even murders, that took place on the streets of NYC.
Walking Tours are curated and custom NYC walking tours for curious locals and New York-minded guests led by Melissa Friedman, a licensed NYC tour guide, masters candidate in urban planning, and lifelong lover of this magical and complicated city, and obsessive long distance walker.
On a tour, you’ll learn, laugh, and get your steps in. Most importantly, you’ll never look or feel like a clueless tourist.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet at the south entrance of Bowling Green park!
We'll meet at the south entrance of Bowling Green park!
We will end the tour at the beautiful Manhattan Municipal Building, close to transit and other local attractions!
Itinerary
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1Battery Park
We will spend some time setting the foundation for the crazy world of NYC in the place where it all began as New Amsterdam: downtown.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2City Hall Park
We will stop here to discuss some top-notch political gossip, especially covering the Night Mayor, Jimmy Walker.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Columbus Park
We'll stop here to discuss how New York became the melting pot it is, and how that ties into the mob and the world of organized crime.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We'll stop here to cover the Trial of the Century - the juiciest love-triangle-meets-crime story in New York City history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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