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ViatorNYC Private Walking Tour: Local Insights, History & Food
5.0(43)6 Hours - 7 Hours- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$475
Viator
Viator
Delve deep into New York City’s Upper West Side, an area rich in history, architecture, and cultural significance. This immersive tour, led by a local expert with over 35 years of experience in NYC, offers an insider’s view of this dynamic neighborhood. You’ll explore historic brownstones, European-style apartment houses, and hidden parks, as well as visit iconic film locations that have graced screens for decades. Discover how the Upper West Side has been shaped by waves of immigration, from its roots as an Irish and Italian enclave to its evolution into a backdrop for some of the most beloved TV shows and movies like You’ve Got Mail and Ghostbusters. Each tour is uniquely designed to combine cultural landmarks, architectural beauty, and local insights into the neighborhood’s ever-changing social fabric. We cater to both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers looking for an authentic NYC experience that goes beyond the typical tourist path.
Ghostbusters headquarters apartment building Filming sites for Seinfeld, How I Met Your Mother, and Only Murders in the Building
Riverside Drive, New York City, United States
West End Avenue – Stretches through the Upper West Side with grand pre-war buildings. Riverside Drive – Parallel to Riverside Park with beautiful pre-war buildings.
2245 Broadway, At 80th St, New York City, United States
Cultural Stops: Century-old Italian market (likely Zabar’s: 2245 Broadway, NYC).
3942 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, United States
Parks and Green Spaces: Hidden park shaped by Broadway’s curve
1681 Broadway, , New York City, United States
Architectural Gems: Hidden bank with Grand Central-inspired architecture (e.g., Apple Bank for Savings: 2100 Broadway, NYC).
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