Upper West Side Historical Walking Excursion

The Upper West Side (UWS) is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan. The architecture Is magnificent, and the history is fascinating. This tour will cover sights along Central Park and Riverside Park and between 72 and 90th Street. You will learn how this section of the Manhattan was transformed from farmland to its current pleasant and desirable area. We'll pass by museums, gardens, statures, food establishments and much more. We'll walk through Riverside Park and learn about the "Sailor and Soldiers" monuments and the "Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza."

Meeting Point

The New York Historical

170 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024, USA

Meet in front of the New York Historical Society on the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West. Your guide will be holding a sign.

What's included:

• Guided Walking Tour

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

The New York Historical

170 Central Park W, New York City, 10024-5152, New York

Meeting Point
The New-York Historical Society is an American history museum and library in New York City, along Central Park West between 76th and 77th Streets, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum.

10 minutes

The Dakota

1 W 72nd St, , New York City, 10023-3486, New York

The Dakota is where John Lennon live and was assassinated. You’ll learn about other famous residents.

5 minutes

The San Remo

145 Central Park W, New York City, 10023-6296, New York

Learn about the famous who the other famous residents who lived here.

10 minutes

Verdi Square

3942 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, 10023, New York

We’ll explore a famous square on 72nd named for the famous composer Verdi.

5 minutes

Beacon Theatre

2124 Broadway, , New York City, 10023, New York

Learn the history of the famous Upper West Side theater.

5 minutes

The Ansonia

2109 Broadway, New York City, 10023-2138, New York

This hotel had a vegetable garden on the roof along with exotic animals in the hotel. We explore the various secrets of the hotel.

10 minutes

Zabar's

2245 Broadway, At 80th St, New York City, 10024-5806, New York

We’ll visit a world-famous gourmet store on the Upper West Side.

5 minutes

The Belnord Apartments

225 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA

Visit the apartments where “Murders in the Building” took place.

5 minutes

Riverside Drive

Riverside Drive, New York City, New York

This Park on the UWS side is famous for its walking path, statues, and gardens. You’ll learn the history of this park.

15 minutes