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92nd Street Y Tours & Travel
The 92nd Street Y offers the most extensive tour program in New York, with hundreds of outings covering every aspect of city life and everything there is to see and experience in and around “the best of all possible cities.” Whether you’re interested in the arts, urban planning, gardens and parks, or grand homes; whether you’re eager to sneak a peak inside “members only” locations, visit off-the-beaten-path locales, look behind the scenes at New York’s theater, design, food and financial services industries, or check out the city’s many diverse, thriving neighborhoods, the 92nd Street Y has a tour to suit your taste.
Category: Tours
Subject: All Subjects
Time Period: All Time Periods
http://www.92ndsty.org

A Mikes NYC Tours
Garment/Fashion District Walking Tours. Finally, Here is a chance to learn all about the Fashion District and the apparel industry, from a tour guide who has studied and practiced in the schmatta trades since 1965! WOW!! When and How did it get here? Where did it come from? What does a real Factory look like? What about the "Fashion Walk of Fame"? Whats that sculpture all about on 7th and 39th st? What about the immigrants who were and are anchored in the USA via the Garment center? Visit a showroom, a sample sale, Mood fabrics, area art works, and much more, while learning all the facts plus a prediction as to where the next generation of garments will be manufactured. Meet 1411 Broadway/ NW cor. W 39th st @ Golda Meir Bust When: Fri Sept 18th, & Oct 2nd. @ 10am sharp. duration 1.5 - 2 hours rain or shine directrions; 3 blocks So. of Times sq. subways. cost $20pp CHEAP! This and many other NYC tours available, see website. Please call to register 212 370 4214 Check out www.mikesnyctours.com for more info.
Category: Tours
Subject: General NYC History
Time Period: All Time Periods
www.mikesnyctours.com

A Tour Grows in Brooklyn
Journey into the heart of BROWNSTONE BROOKLYN. Walk along Brooklyn's 5TH AVENUE, where trendy boutiques line the street. Learn about the history of THE WILLIAMSBURG BANK, the borough's tallest building. Visit THE OLD STONE HOUSE (pictured on this page), where George Washington's troops battled the British in 1776. See America's oldest piece of standing baseball memorabilia. Walk past the childhood home of AL CAPONE. See the beautiful architecture of the Raymond F. Almirall designed PUBLIC BATH NO. 7 where people bathed in the early 1900s. Visit the famous ARCH OF GRAND ARMY PLAZA. Enjoy beautiful PROSPECT PARK featuring the longest meadow of any park in AMERICA and over 200 documented species of birds! Also included with your tour is lunch at a real BROOKLYN PIZZERIA!
Category: Tours
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http://www.brooklynwalkingtour.com/

All About the Town
David Melville conducts extensive tours of the City that can be tailored to the needs of groups or individuals.
Category: Tours
Subject: General NYC History , General NYC History , General NYC History
Time Period: All Periods , All Periods , All Periods

Arthur Marx Unlimited Tours
The uniqueness of Mr. Marx's tours is due in large part to the fact that he sings as he describes the city.
Category: Tours
Subject: General NYC History , Cultural Production , Other
Time Period: All Periods , All Periods , All Periods

BERNIE'S NEW YORK
Architecture,Historic Districts,Famous Movie Stars etc.
Category: Tours
Subject: General NYC History
Time Period: All Time Periods

Beyond Times Square
Private historicaland architecture walking throughout the five boroughs
Category: Tours
Subject: All Subjects , Architecture
Time Period: All Time Periods
www.beyondtimessquare.com

Big Onion Walking Tours
Student and adult group tours and lectures on the neighborhoods and sights of NYC. Guides hold advanced degrees in American History. Can accomodate 1-200 participants per tour.
Category: Tours
Subject: Architecture , General NYC History , Cultural Production
Time Period: 20th Century since WW2 , 20th Century to WW2 , 19th Century since Civil War
http://www.bigonion.com/

Bravo New York!
Pam Erb leads these tours, which are geared toward students of New York theatre.
Category: Tours
Subject: Cultural Production , Cultural Production , New York & the World
Time Period: 20th Century since WW2 , 20th Century to WW2 , 19th Century since Civil War

Brooklyn Tours: Soho, Tribeca and more!
This tour has something for everyone, from Times Square to Brooklyn Heights, you will explore some of New York's most famous landmarks and exciting neighborhoods and communities. See the famous Greenwich Village and the trendy neighborhoods of Soho and Tribeca. Drive by the financial district and stop at the South Street Seaport where you can enjoy the ships sail into New York harbor. Discover the charm of Brooklyn Heights nestled in ivy covered brownstones. Catch an astounding view of the city from its famous Promenade. New York is filled with culture, history and excitement, and on this tour you'll get a taste of it all.
Category: Tours
Subject: , Other , Other
Time Period: , All Time Periods , All Time Periods
http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/NewYorkNY/activity/BrooklynTour.cfm

 

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