Join Untapped New York this week as we raise a pint to Manhattan's Irish history, reach out and touch the physical remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam, sip our way through the oldest cafes in Greenwich Village, and more!
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Members get $10 off all public Untapped New York walking tours!
Friday, January 10th - 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!
On this special hybrid experience, Untapped New York Members will join Sara Caples and Everardo Jefferson, principals of Caples Jefferson Architects, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the recently completed Louis Armstrong Center. Learn how the award-winning architects brought their visionary designs to life, creating a vibrant cultural space that honors the legendary musician's legacy while serving as a hub for education and community engagement. Then, head across the street to Louis Armstrong's home which has been meticulously preserved just as it was when he lived there with his wife Lucille.
Discover the largest art installation in the subway system, see architectural ghosts of partially abandoned stations, and use the subway as your own time machine as you explore the evolution of the underground system from its opening in 1904 to today! Led by an expert New York City tour guide, you’ll discover hidden art and features of the subway that everyday commuters walk right by.
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, January 12th - Greenwich Village Coffee Tasting Tour
Drink your way through the surprising history of coffee in New York City! On this tour, you will uncover the surprising history of coffee in New York City while exploring Greenwich Village, its iconic birthplace. You will learn how New York and coffee go hand-in-hand both in cultural and economic development. By the end of this experience you will have tasted: an espresso, a drip coffee, chocolate-covered coffee beans, and a cappuccino… so you will be caffeinated!
Sunday, January 12th - 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.
Join photographer Emon Hassan for an exclusive evening at his new exhibit inside a historic Washington Heights church! The photographs featured are from Hassan's first book, a collection of photography and poetry, called I Dream of the Heights. Hassan will share insights about the photographs on view, revealing the inspiration behind his work and the process of transforming the images into ethereal, dream-like scenes.
Wednesday, January 15th - Explore the Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth 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.
