Join us this week as we uncover New York City’s Irish roots, uncover a massive art installation inside and abanadoned hospital, get a sneak peek at the Waldorf Astoria conversion, and more! Don’t forget, Untapped New York Insiders get $10 off any Untapped New York public walking tour.
“Unframed” JR Tour of Ellis Island’s Abandoned Hospital
Thursday, September 12th – An Almanac for New York City Talk
Join Susan Gail Johnson and Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers for a preview of big annual events and quirky festivities happening in New York in the coming months! You’ll get a sneak peek inside Johnson’s latest almanac which contains weather and fashion predictions, book and movie recommendations, information about the night sky, fun historical facts, and a jam-packed calendar of events.
Thursday, September 12th – “Unframed” JR Tour of Ellis Island’s Abandoned Hospital
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of “Unframed,” an immersive art installation by world-renowned artist JR, on an exclusive hard hat tour inside the abandoned Ellis Island Hospital, presented in partnership with Save Ellis Island! On this tour, you’ll gain access to buildings usually off-limits to the public to view larger-than-life images pasted onto the walls, floors, and furniture as you hear stories of immigrants, doctors, and nurses.
Friday, September 13th – Admire Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue
Step inside a bookstore hidden within a former mansion, hear about outrageous parties and scandalous society feuds, and see stunning images of lost “Millionaire’s Row” mansions as you stroll along Fifth Avenue and stop outside the opulent facades that remain. Your expert guide will unveil the history of these former single-family homes now operating as stores, cultural institutions, museums, and more.
This tour runs every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
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!
This tour runs at multiple times on Saturday & Sunday!
Saturday, September 14th – Underground Subway Tour
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.
Saturday, September 14th- Abandoned Hospital Hard Hat Tour
Explore buildings usually off-limits to the public on a hard hat tour of the abandoned hospital on the island’s lesser-traveled south side. In partnership with Save Ellis Island, this tour grants you access to spaces that have been closed off for decades including an autopsy theater, contagious disease wards, and laundry facilities. Learn about the immigrants who passed through and discover other surprising uses for the 29-building complex.
Sunday, September 15th – Hoaxes, Hotels, and Humbugs Tour
Dive into the most sensational headlines of 19th century New York City as you track down remnants of Newspaper Row, an area around City Hall that was home to multiple newspaper headquarters where the stories were printed. Hear about P.T. Barnum’s very first attraction, the construction of the richest man in America’s grand hotel, unbelievable reports of life on the moon, dueling penny paper publishers, and more!
Monday, September 16th – Uncover the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal
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.
Tuesday, September 17th – Tour the Waldorf Astoria Residential Gallery
See Cole Porter’s piano and more historical artifacts of the historic hotel inside Waldorf Astoria New York’s Residential Gallery and learn about the building’s conversion from a hotel to a residential tower. You’ll hear stories of the hotel’s legendary guests, see a model unit, and check out a 3-D replica of the landmarked building.
