Join Untapped New York this week as we uncover secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge, track down physical remnants of Manhattan's first colony, spend Christmas Eve inside Grand Central, and more!
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Members get $10 off all public Untapped New York walking tours!
Thursday, December 19th - Virtual New York City Holiday Decoration Stroll
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This talk is free for Untapped New York Members at the Fan tier and higher! - This event was previously scheduled for December 18th.
Join us for an Untapped New York holiday tradition started in 2020! Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer, Justin Rivers, would like to send his virtual holiday greetings to our wonderful members by taking you on a live-streamed stroll to look at New York City’s iconic holiday decorations in midtown. Join Justin as you get a live glimpse at the Rockefeller Tree and Channel Garden angels, along with the Fifth Ave snowflake and others. Tune in for a dose of holiday cheer New York style and who knows, maybe we’ll even spot a Santa or two along the way!
Friday, December 20th - Explore the Gilded Age Mansions of Fith Ave
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This tour runs on Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays!
Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street. As you revisit Millionaire’s Row, you will discover works of architecture lost to time and some that remain today with a new purpose. This tour will resurrect some of the magnificent mansions that no longer stand bringing those glamorous abodes back to life with stunning historical images and scintillating stories of the affairs that took place inside. We will have the opportunity to peek inside two of those gilded Age mansions, one currently used as a retail store and another used as an embassy’s cultural services.
Saturday, December 21st - Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO
Beyond the Brooklyn Bridge’s stately exterior lies an epic origin story. Now over 130 years old, the granite and limestone structure dazzles both tourists and residents alike. On the other side of this iconic span lies a transformed industrial waterfront now one of the most visited neighborhoods in all of New York—complete with a beach, roof-top parks, and great dining. Our unique walking tour will combine a walk across the bridge with a walk through the heart of DUMBO to give you a whole new appreciation for one of New York’s most iconic landmarks and the now-famous Brooklyn neighborhood right under it.
Take a one-hour tour and experience the magic of seeing the world-famous national landmark of Carnegie for yourself! Enjoy an insider’s view as knowledgeable tour guides share more than 130 years of Carnegie Hall history. Hear stories about legendary music moments, learn little-known fun facts, and uncover secrets about the Hall’s famous acoustics. Members save 25% off!
Discover a 19th-century stone cottage from Ireland in the heart of downtown Manhattan, raise a pint of light or dark ale at the city's oldest Irish pub, and learn about the impact Irish immigrants have made on life in New York as you trace the Irish-American experience from the shores of Cobh to the streets of New York City with Irish podcaster Ashley Cathaláin, a Long Beach resident who hails from county Armagh!
Sunday, December 22nd - Remnants of New Amsterdam Tour
Explore where New York began and see what is left of Dutch New Amsterdam in today’s lower Manhattan! Hear about New York’s founding myths and facts while standing in the very spots where they all happened. With New York City’s first map in hand, you will trace the streets of Manhattan in 1667 while discovering hidden relics. Physically touch history as you learn how Bowling Green got its name, see the foundations of New York City’s first City Hall (which was also a tavern!), stop at the long-forgotten oyster pasty cannon, and more.
Tuesday, December 24th - Uncover the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal
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This tour runs every day of the week!
Our award-winning Secrets of Grand Central Tour lets you peer into hidden tennis courts, find out what’s hiding beneath the iconic clock at the center of the main concourse, visit an office-turned-speakeasy, locate a forgotten celestial mural, and so much more! Discover hidden gems that daily commuters walk past each day inside the historic train terminal. Spend Christmas Eve in one of the most magical landmarks in New York City!
