The Bowery Official Historic District Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $38 / person
- Location
- New York City
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 20 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 50
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tommys New York
- Meeting point
- Please meet in front of the Confucius Statue on corner of Bowery and Division Streets
Description
Join us on a journey through over four centuries as we walk down NYC’s oldest street! Originally a Native American footpath and Dutch farm road, site of the first free Black homesteads, it witnessed gang wars, the bloody Astor Place Riot, & Lincoln’s famous anti-slavery speech at Cooper Union. It was the working-class main street for sailors, shopgirls, gangs, gays, and waves of immigrant Irish, Italians, Germans, Jews, and Chinese. NYC’s first entertainment district, it has seminal links to tap dance, vaudeville, Yiddish theater, Houdini, Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, Mae West, modern tattooing, Abstract Expressionism, Beat literature, improvisational jazz and punk rock. Though it declined in the 1900s, when flop houses and dive bars proliferated, it nonetheless became home to affordable jewelry, lighting, and restaurant supply stores, and a live-work home for artists like Marc Rothko, Maya Lin, William Burroughs, Robert Frank, and Debbie Harry.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon and Tue
- Start times
- 3:30 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 26
- Adult (ages 13–64)
- $38
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $32
- Child (ages 4–12)
- $32
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:51 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Statue of Confucius
Meeting point is at the Confucius Statue at Confucius Plaza, corner of Bowery and Division Street
We'll stop at the entrance to Doyers Street, aka Murder Alley and the Bloody Angle during the 19th Century
Manhattan Bridge
We'll pass by the Triumphal Arch and Colonnade of the Manhattan Bridge, we'll stop to talk about the Original Diamond District on Bowery and Canal, the old Citizens Bank Building, Confucius Plaza and former sights of the German Winter Garden and Windsor Theatre
The Bowery Ballroom
We will stop near the old Bowery Ballroom, one of the last music vestiges of the Bowery, we'll also talk about the old LIncoln Hotel, former site of one of the Germania Bank Buildings and more
New Museum
Stopping near the New Museum of Contemporary Art Building we will talk about the Bowery Mission, Italian Opera Houses, Yiddish Theatre and more
Bowery Poetry Club
We will stop near the Bowery Poetry Club and talk about the Punk Rock era of Bowery. Right across the street was the location of the famous CBGB's. We are not far from Electric Ladyland and former residence of Deborah Harry (Blondie)
Cooper Union Foundation Building
As we approach the Cooper Union Foundation Building we will also have a few stops along Cooper Square including the old Village Voice Building, Carl Fischer Music Building, McSorley's Ale House, and more
What's included
Included
Sightseeing Guide
Not included
Gratuity
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
20 reviews
How it compares in New York City
- Starting price $38 is 37% below the typical $60 for tours of similar length in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,430 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Bowery Official Historic District Tour take?
The Bowery Official Historic District Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does The Bowery Official Historic District Tour cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Bowery Official Historic District Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays and Tuesdays, starting at 3:30 PM.
How much does The Bowery Official Historic District Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–12 pay from $32, adults from $38.
Can I cancel The Bowery Official Historic District Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet in front of the Confucius Statue on corner of Bowery and Division Streets. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Bowery Official Historic District Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(20)
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