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"So exiting! I literally traced the foot steps of Lucky Luciano and all the greats -- and heard the colorful stories behind them. It was truly facinating!"
-Alan Corvin, Washington

"Every American owes it to themself to take this tour... (our guide) passionately detailed the birth of a modern nation... It was incredible story-telling; thank you!"
-Susan Bishop, TX

"Whether you're into punk rock or the immigrant history of the Lower East Side, (this tour) offers a wealth of insight into the history and culture of this diverse New York City neighborhood."
-About.com review

"Our guide was a 4th generation Lower East Sider. This is the most authentic tour in NYC. Treat yourself to this tour if you want more than someone reading to you from a script!"
- Anne G., Boston, MA

"This was really enjoyable. I have lived here for over 20 years and it turns out I didn't know anything about my own neighborhood before this tour..."
-Stephen L., East Village, NY

"All the legendary bad guys did time on the Lower East Side: Lucky Luciano, Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel. Instead of trying to figure them out with movies-on-demand and pulp bios, follow in their footsteps, literally."
-Staten Island Advance

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East Village | Alphabet City | Astor Place | The Bowery | Little Italy | Chinatown | City Hall | Two Bridges
The historic Lower East Side, America's original "melting pot", includes many diverse and exciting neighborhoods.
GROUP TOUR SCHEDULE Contact Us

We offer the most authentic walking tours in NYC. All of our guides are native and veteran New Yorkers who are active community members and passionate historians. A portion of our proceeds are reinvested in our community. We are proud of our neighborhood, and eager to share it with you!

Reservations not required. Tours are free w/ donation suggested if you enjoy!

DATE: TIME:
TOUR:
     
Thursday, Nov 20 11:00am
Friday, Nov 21 1:00pm
Saturday, Nov 22 11:00am
Saturday, Nov 23 1:00pm
Sunday, Nov 23 2:00pm
Monday, Nov 24 11:00am City Hall to Brooklyn Bridge
Tuesday, Nov 25 11:00am
     
Thursday, Nov 27 11:00am
Friday, Nov 28 1:00pm
Saturday, Nov 29 11:00am
Saturday, Nov 29 1:00pm
Sunday, Nov 30 2:00pm
     
December 2008
     
Monday, Dec 1 11:00am City Hall to Brooklyn Bridge
Tuesday, Dec 2 11:00am
Wed, Dec 3 11:00am Women Movers & Shakers (new!)
Thursday, Dec 4 11:00am
  3:30pm Sacred Spaces (new!)
Friday, Dec 5 1:00pm
Saturday, Dec 6 11:00am
  1:00pm
Sunday, Dec 7 2:00pm
     
     
Monday, Dec 8 11:00am City Hall to Brooklyn Bridge
Tuesday, Dec 9 11:00am
Wed, Dec 10 11:00am Women Movers & Shakers (new!)
Thursday, Dec 11 11:00am
  3:30pm Sacred Spaces (new!)
Friday, Dec 12 1:00pm
Saturday, Dec 13 11:00am
  1:00pm
Sunday, Dec 14 2:00pm
     
     
Monday, Dec 15 11:00am City Hall to Brooklyn Bridge
Tuesday, Dec 16 11:00am
Wed, Dec 17 11:00am Women Movers & Shakers (new!)
Thursday, Dec 18 11:00am
  3:30pm Sacred Spaces (new!)
Friday, Dec 19 1:00pm
Saturday, Dec 20 11:00am
  1:00pm
Sunday, Dec 21 2:00pm
     
     
Monday, Dec 22 11:00am City Hall to Brooklyn Bridge
Tuesday, Dec 23 11:00am
Wed, Dec 24 11:00am Women Movers & Shakers (new!)
Thursday, Dec 25 11:00am
Riots, Protests & Rebellion - no tour today
  3:30pm Sacred Spaces - no tour today
Friday, Dec 26 1:00pm
Saturday, Dec 27 11:00am
  1:00pm
Sunday, Dec 28 2:00pm
     
     
Monday, Dec 29 11:00am City Hall to Brooklyn Bridge
Tuesday, Dec 30 11:00am
Wed, Dec 31 11:00am Women Movers & Shakers (new!)
Thursday, Jan 1 11:00am
Riots, Protests & Rebellion - no tour today
  3:30pm Sacred Spaces (new!)
Friday, Jan 2 1:00pm
Saturday, Jan 3 11:00am
  1:00pm
Sunday, Jan 4 2:00pm
     
     
 
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