New York Bowery Architectural Walking Tour

The Bowery is one of the most architecturally and historically diverse streets in New York City, comprising buildings from nearly every decade between 1800 and 1940. Home to theaters, grand bank buildings, education centers, and flophouses, the historic 1.5-mile Bowery had it all. One of the first major thoroughfare in New York City, a trail created by the Native Americans, the Bowery quickly earned a reputation as a place for wild fun and an anything-goes attitude. Join us and you’ll visit numerous sites including the grand Cooper Union building, the former sites of Amato Opera House and music venue CBGB, and much more.

Meeting Point

Chatham Square

Chatham Square, New York, NY, USA

Meet at the benches in Chatham Square Park which is the intersection of Park Row, Mott Street and the Bowery. Your guide will be holding a sign.

What's included:

• Guided Walking Tour

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Bowery

New York City, 10012-3857, New York

This mile-long stretch in Lower Manhattan was home to the city's original performing arts scene. From vaudeville to punk rock, the Bowery has played host to New York's edgiest acts.

30 minutes

New Museum of Contemporary Art

235 Bowery, , New York City, 10002-1218, New York

The former New London Theatre. See a new Museum that only display works of living artists.

10 minutes

Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden

Bowery and Houston Streets, , New York City, New York

There are over 450 community gardens in NYC – this is the first one that established these gardens in community throughout the city.

10 minutes

CBGB

315 Bowery, New York, NY 10003, USA

“Punk Rock” was born in the Bowery. Visit the site where it all started.

10 minutes

Cooper Union Foundation Building

East 7th Street to Astor Place, Cooper Square, New York City, 10003, New York

Many famous people gave speeches here including Abraham Lincoln and President Obama. Learn about the locomotive “Tiny Tim”.

10 minutes

Chatham Square

Chatham Square, New York, NY, USA

This is the beginning of Chinatown and the Bowery. It’s the home to Tattooing and has important statues in the park.

15 minutes

Edward Mooney House

18 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA

The oldest brick house in Manhattan which dates back to the late 18th century. It’s currently being restored

10 minutes

The Bowery Ballroom

6 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA

This was a 3,000-seat theater with an elaborate stage. It was where “blackface” started.

5 minutes

Bowery Mission - Food Distribution Center

227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA

This mission is over 130 years old and has been serving the community for years. It has a kitchen, housing quarters, and a place to pray.

10 minutes

Sohotel

341 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, USA

This is the site of the oldest running hotel in NYC

10 minutes