Upper West Side: Your Guide to Understanding NYC

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3 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Visits to key cultural and historical landmarks
  • Stops at unique film locations and cultural hotspots
  • Guided walking tour of the Upper West Side with a professional NYC guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Manhattan
NY 10036, USA

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Manhattan
New York, NY, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Broadway
New York, NY 10023, USA

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What To Expect

225 W 86th St

You’ve Got Mail brownstone Ghostbusters headquarters apartment building Filming sites for Seinfeld, How I Met Your Mother, and Only Murders in the Building
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riverside Drive

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zabar's

Cultural Stops:Century-old Italian market (likely Zabar’s: 2245 Broadway, NYC).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Verdi Square

Parks and Green Spaces: Hidden park shaped by Broadway’s curve
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broadway

Architectural Gems: Hidden bank with Grand Central-inspired architecture (e.g., Apple Bank for Savings: 2100 Broadway, NYC).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Upper West Side: Your Guide to Understanding NYC?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Guided walking tour of the Upper West Side with a professional NYC guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).

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