New York Legendary History Walking Experience

A guided tour through a couple of centuries of entertainment, criminal and general history.
The criminal and entertainment history of the area between the old Bloomingdale Road (Broadway) and Riverside Drive. Starting at the Cathedral Of Saint John The Devine (the largest gothic structure in the world) tour highlights include Humphrey Bogart's childhood home, the building that inspired the spooky building in the original Ghostbusters, buildings designed by famous New York architects. Former homes of Hollywood legends, legendary writers, legendary composers and even a couple of legendary criminals. See sites that played host to battles during the Revolutionary War, while George Washington escaped north in September 1776.

Meeting Point

Cathedral of St. John the Divine

1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA

What's included:

• ME! One of the greatest tour guides in New York City.

Not included:

• Any admission or "suggested donation" to a site, souvenirs or snacks are client responsibility.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

1047 Amsterdam Ave, , New York City, 10025-1747, New York

We will discuss the exterior and the construction of the largest Gothic structure in the world.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Columbia University

116th Street, , New York City, 10027, New York

We will walk through the heart of the campus.

15 minutes

The Riverside Church

Riverside Drive at 120th Street, 91 Claremont Ave, New York City, 10027, New York

If there is no service or event happening in the Church we can PROBABLY get in to see the Nave.

15 minutes

Riverside Drive

Riverside Drive, New York City, New York

The "Gold Coast", location of several movies and TV shows. We will see one of only 2 free standing mansions left on Riverside Drive and the building that was the inspiration for a spooky building in the original Ghostbusters.

45 minutes

Upper West Side

New York City, New York

We will walk by the former homes of some iconic Americans and the birth place of a movie studio.

30 minutes