Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side

A guided tour through a couple of centuries of entertainment, criminal and general history. The criminal and entertainment history of the area between the old Bloomingdale Road (Broadway) and Riverside Drive. Starting at the Cathedral Of Saint John The Devine (the largest gothic structure in the world) tour highlights include Humphrey Bogart's childhood home, the building that inspired the spooky building in the original Ghostbusters, buildings designed by famous New York architects. Former homes of Hollywood legends, legendary writers, legendary composers and even a couple of legendary criminals. See sites that played host to battles during the Revolutionary War, while George Washington escaped north in September 1776.

1. 1

   Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

   15 min

   We will discuss the exterior and the construction of the largest Gothic structure in the world.

2. 2

   Columbia University

   15 min

   We can no longer walk through the heart of the campus due to security concerns.

3. 3

   Riverside Drive

   45 min

   The "Gold Coast", location of several movies and TV shows. We will see one of only 2 free standing mansions left on Riverside Drive and the building that was the inspiration for a spooky building in the original Ghostbusters.

4. 4

   Upper West Side

   30 min

   We will walk by the former homes of some iconic Americans and the birth place of a movie studio.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.