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Recreate the Most Requested Walking Tour of 1840s New York

New York City, USA
A Walk Through 1840s New York City
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Step back in time, and immerse yourself in a bygone New York, when you embark on a small-group, history-themed walking tour. With a guide to lead the way and share historical details, you can learn of the social changes, architecture, and culture that shaped today’s SoHo. The tour is ideal for history buffs and those who want to see a side of the city most tourists miss.
  • Step off the typical tourist trail on a history tour of Lower Manhattan
  • A guide shares details you would not discover on your own
  • A walking tour lets you get up close and personal with the sights
  • Follow in the footsteps of the Astors, Roosevelts, and Delanos

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Public Theater
    425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003, USA

    We meet inside the Public Theater, New York's first public library. (Bathrooms are available)

End point

  • 169 Worth St, New York, NY 10013, USA

What To Expect

The Public Theater

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Noho

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bayard–Condict Building

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

SoHo (Pass By)

Canal Street (Pass By)

Foley Square

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Columbus Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Fantastic!
Julie_S, Apr 2024
This is my second tour with Manhattan Unlocked and both have been spectacular! We learned so much and saw things we would never have noticed (or understood the significance of) on our own. I highly recommend these tours!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
It was great to see you and thank you for looking out for me!!! Hope to see you again
Experience Historical New York with an Expert!
Khushbu_G, Nov 2023
I had the most wonderful time learning about the history of New York & SoHo from Rob. He has done thorough research of the city and patiently answered all of my questions. It was a real treat to walk through a city I’ve been to numerous times with someone with a such wealth of knowledge. I would definitely take another tour with Rob next time I’m in the city!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you!
Walking tour of New York City in 1840s
Elizabeth_W, Jul 2019
Robert was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable and fun to be with! We learned so much history on the tour and can’t wait to book him again the next time we are in NY.
Response from Host, Aug 2019
Thank you Beth, you also made it a great afternoon!
My wife and I very much enjoyed our...
GUTS, Nov 2017
My wife and I very much enjoyed our 1840's NY tour. The history, the architecture, the neighbors, all made for a fascinating morning!. Further, our guide was fabulous, with his detail, knowledge, and caring that we enjoyed our tour
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and...
sgkroth, Jul 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and learned alot. We do, however, think the description of the tour should include a note that the tour emphasizes the architectural aspects of 1840's NYC rather than the history of 5 points and the gangs of NY.
My friend and I are both history...
Kristina R, May 2017
My friend and I are both history geeks and have been looking for a tour of NYC for a while that would provide more than just pointing out the well-known attractions. Well, this was exactly it. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about NYC's history, weaving it in the architectural peculiarities of the buildings we saw and explored, while also not losing sight of the constant hustle and bustle that NYC has been since its creation. We learned a ton of interesting historic facts and have a newly developed admiration for NYC architecture. The tour covers some distance but it is not a fast-paced walk with plenty opportunity to stop and rest while listening to fascinating tid-bits about your surroundings. I would highly recommend it for those who want to dive in and truly learn to appreciate NYC.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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