Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk
Overview
Walk one of New York’s oldest streets. See how it evolved from a Dutch footpath to a cultural landmark filled with community gardens, historic theaters, and the birthplace of punk at CBGB. This eye opening experience changes everything you might have heard about New York’s iconic Bowery. This tour takes you through a 1.5-mile stretch filled with stories of theaters, grand bank buildings, and flophouses. Discover how this major thoroughfare, once a Native American trail, became a hub of wild fun and cultural significance.
What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Chatham Square
New York, NY, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
30 Cooper Square
New York, NY 10003, USA
Cooper Union is considered the end of the Bowery. It’s close to public transportation.
What To Expect
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Bowery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New Museum of Contemporary Art
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
CBGB Club
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cooper Union Foundation Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chatham Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edward Mooney House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Bowery Ballroom
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bowery Mission - Food Distribution Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sohotel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-327869P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Guided Walking Tour.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
