Tribeca Architecture And History Walking Tour
Overview
Join us to learn more about the buildings and sites you may otherwise walk past without ever knowing their stories. You'll quickly come to see that Tribeca, a former farmland, is now one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in New York City.
Inclusions
- Manhattan Recommendation Guides
What to expect
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Stop At: TriBeCa, TriBeCa, New York City, New York
With over 300 years of history, Tribeca combines historical landmarks and brave architectural feats into one fascinating neighborhood. Tribeca has a distinct personality all on its own, so we decided to honor it with its own tour. And trust us, no architecture knowledge is needed to enjoy this tour.
If you enjoy beautiful buildings, amazing history and hearing incredible stories about how a farmland turned into one of New York City's most famous neighborhoods, and the wealthiest zip code in the United States, this tour is for you!
During our 2 1/2 hours together, we will visit over 15 locations, stopping for pictures and learning about how Tribeca got its name, how the neighborhood played a huge part in the formation of Manhattan, and seeing some of the most hidden, or easily missed, historical sights in the neighborhood!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: GhostBusters Firestation, 14 N Moore St TriBeCa, New York City, NY 10013-2413
One of the most famous stops on our TriBeCa Architecture and History Tour is the GhostBusters Firehouse. You will learn how this firehouse is SO much more than just a movie prop!
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Our tourguide was excellent! She was very engaging, informative and friendly. We are locals but learned so many new things.
Our tourguide was excellent! She was very engaging, informative and friendly. We are locals but learned so many new things.Our tour was chocked full of the history of Tribeca, from it's time as a marketplace to the present upscale residential neighborhood! Highlights--Western Union brick building, Jenga building, Various Mercantile buildings, ATT-brutalist concrete building...all beautiful and amazing and with their...
Our tour was chocked full of the history of Tribeca, from it's time as a marketplace to the present upscale residential neighborhood! Highlights--Western Union brick building, Jenga building, Various Mercantile buildings, ATT-brutalist concrete building...all beautiful and amazing and with their own histories!Megan was outstanding....enthusiastic/energetic throughout the whole time and a lot of interesting information
Megan was outstanding....enthusiastic/energetic throughout the whole time and a lot of interesting informationBetter than Rick Steves! Meghan Sara was terrific -- she knew so many interesting facts and had a deep knowledge about the history and architecture of the area. Thank you Meghan for a great experience. Highly recommend.
Better than Rick Steves! Meghan Sara was terrific -- she knew so many interesting facts and had a deep knowledge about the history and architecture of the area. Thank you Meghan for a great experience. Highly recommend.Wow! This was sooo fun and interesting! Learned so much and saw a LOT of things. Inclusive of finding a superb cup of homemade hot chocolate. Megan is wonderful. Well worth it!
Wow! This was sooo fun and interesting! Learned so much and saw a LOT of things. Inclusive of finding a superb cup of homemade hot chocolate. Megan is wonderful. Well worth it!Meghan was a terrific architectural tour guide. She provided both historical context and insights into architectural details and design rationales. We learned a lot and got some great pictures. As Meghan knew the best vantage points.
Meghan was a terrific architectural tour guide. She provided both historical context and insights into architectural details and design rationales. We learned a lot and got some great pictures. As Meghan knew the best vantage points.