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Secrets of the Bowery Tour
- 2 hours
- $29 to $39
- Up to 15 guests
- Flexible Cancellations
Tour Highlights
Learn about the famous Bull’s Head Tavern on Canal Street where George Washington set up headquarters
Visit the spot where P.T. Barnum opened his first store in 1839
Stop at the site of the Bowery Mission, a mission started in the 1870s and still operates today
Pass by the old Amato Opera house, constructed in 1899
Learn about The Bowery’s infamous flophouses
Find Manhattan’s oldest brick building and learn about its fascinating history and bright future
Uncover a rare Beaux-Arts treasure hidden in plain sight
Make this tour private, schedule it anytime. Starts at $312
About This Tour:
Lower East Side residents, along with folks from all over the city, would flock to the Bowery to hear song buskers like Irving Berlin, see moving pictures, open a bank account, or get a bowl of soup when falling on hard times.
Home to theaters, grand bank buildings, education centers, and flophouses, the historic 1.5-mile Bowery had it all. Originally part of the Mohican or Wickquasgeck Trail, which connected Algonquin territory spanning all the way to Montreal, the Dutch settled their New Amsterdam bouweries, or farms, along the trail, further cementing the land as a major thoroughfare.
The Bowery was officially given its name in 1813, and earned a reputation as a place for wild fun and an anything-goes attitude. Visit numerous sites including the grand Cooper Union building, the former sites of Amato Opera House, music venue CBGB, and much more.
Ear pieces are provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance!
Cancellation Policy
Meeting Location
How to Get There?
FAQ
Cancellation Policy
100% refund up to 72 hours prior to the start of your tour.
When canceled less than 72 hours before the start of your tour, we will do our best to reschedule you or issue you a credit to use on any of our upcoming tours. This credit won’t expire until you use it!
Meeting Location
The group meets at the Kimlau War Memorial on Chatham Square in Lower Manhattan.
How to Get There?
By Subway: B, D to Grand Street or J, Z, N, Q, R, W, 6 to Canal Street then a 10 minute walk
FAQ
How long is the tour?
This tour is 2 hours long.
Where does it end?
This tour ends at Cooper Union at the Bowery and E. 5th Street.
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate.
Is this tour ADA accessible?
Yes, it is! You can email us at [email protected] in order for us to best prepare your visit.
Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly outdoors.
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