The Bowery Official Historic District Tour

New York, US
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Highlights

  • Walk down NYC's oldest street
  • Witness historic events and landmarks
  • Experience the diverse cultural history
  • Discover iconic sites and buildings
  • Learn about influential artists and musicians

Meeting Point

Please meet in front of the Confucius Statue on corner of Bowery and Division Streets

Meeting point

1-9 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 , United States

End point

End Point

Tour ends at the Cooper Union Foundation Building

Meeting point

7 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Statue of Confucius

Meeting point is at the Confucius Statue at Confucius Plaza, corner of Bowery and Division Street

Duration 5 minutes
2

Doyers St

We'll stop at the entrance to Doyers Street, aka Murder Alley and the Bloody Angle during the 19th Century

Duration 5 minutes
3

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

Duration 5 minutes
4

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

Duration 5 minutes
5

New Museum of Contemporary Art

Stopping near the New Museum of Contemporary Art Building we will talk about the Bowery Mission, Italian Opera Houses, Yiddish Theatre and more

Duration 5 minutes
6

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)

Duration 5 minutes
7

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

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Tommys New York

What our experts say

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    Try local dumplings at Vanessa's.
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    Visit the Bowery Poetry Club post-tour.
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    Check out the New Museum nearby.
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    Grab a coffee at the historic McSorley's.
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    Explore Cooper Union’s stunning architecture.

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