Explore NYC's cultural and historical treasures with Mike, your expert guide, on the Upper West Side tour. Gain insider knowledge while visiting iconic landmarks and hidden gems.

Upper West Side: Your Guide to Understanding NYC

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Digital
360 minutes
English

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.

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Upper West Side: Your Guide to Understanding NYC

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From₱33,906.80Per Group

What's included in Upper West Side: Your Guide to Understanding NYC

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Itinerary

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

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.

Zabar's

Cultural Stops: Century-old Italian market (likely Zabar’s: 2245 Broadway, NYC).

Inclusions

  • Visits to key cultural and historical landmarks
  • Guided walking tour of the Upper West Side with a professional NYC guide
  • Stops at unique film locations and cultural hotspots
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

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New York City Explained