10 Cool NYC History Tours

Learn a thing or two about the city through these historic walking tours.

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10 Cool NYC History Tours

New York City is home to over 8 million people, and an unlimited collection of cool buildings, cuisine, histories, and stories. Whether you're a native, or plan to visit in the future, there's always something to learn about the world's greatest city.

From Uptown, Downtown, to Brooklyn there's plenty of knowledge to soak up, so click through to find out more about these 10 Cool NY History Tours worth checking.

The Flamboyant and the Bohemian — Greenwich Village and How It Became Famous

The Flamboyant and the Bohemian — Greenwich Village and How It Became Famous

Next Tour: Sunday, August 7, 1 p.m.
Where: Washington Arch, 5th Ave. south of 8th St.
Website: nyctours.com
Tickets: $15


This stroll through the Village explores the neighborhood's transformation from its early years as a refuge from the yellow fever epidemic, to its status as a hub for artists and protesters for gay and women's rights. The landmarking and preservation controversies of today will also be covered. The walk pays homage to the artists the area has produced by taking you through the coffeehouses of the Beat Generation, among other locations.


The Financial District Transformed

Gangs of New York and The Bloody Five Points

Downtown: Where New York Began

The History of Art, Crime, Drugs and Punk Rock on the Lower East Side

Immigrant Foodways Tour

Central Park Movie Sites

Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour

Grand Central Terminal

Coney Island History Project Walking Tour

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