Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

ME! One of the greatest tour guides in New York City.
Any admission or "suggested donation" to a site, souvenirs or snacks are client responsibility.

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Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

    We will discuss the exterior and the construction of the largest Gothic structure in the world.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Columbia University

    We will walk through the heart of the campus.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    If there is no service or event happening in the Church we can PROBABLY get in to see the Nave.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Riverside Drive

    The "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.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Upper West Side

    We will walk by the former homes of some iconic Americans and the birth place of a movie studio.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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