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Overview
Step back in time and explore three of New York City’s most influential public spaces—Union Square, Madison Square, and Gramercy Park. Each of these iconic squares tells a story of how Manhattan transformed from a bustling 19th-century city into a modern metropolis.
Begin at Union Square, once the stage for political rallies, labor movements, and social reform, now a thriving hub of markets, art, and activism. Continue north to the refined enclave of Gramercy Park, Manhattan’s only private park, whose leafy streets and preserved architecture reflect the city’s aspiration for exclusivity, elegance, and community. Finally stroll past the "Ladies Mile" on route to Madison Square, where the elegant park was once home to the original Madison Square Garden and surrounded by Gilded Age hotels, theaters, and mansions.
Uncover stories of visionaries, politicians, artists, and everyday New Yorkers who shaped these squares into enduring landmarks of culture, history, and urban design.
What's included
Guided Walking Tour
Gratuities
What to expect
Union Square
25m
Tour Union Square and learn its history, explore the surrounding buildings, and learn about the famous monuments in Union Square
Irving Plaza
10m
Stroll down to Irving Place and see the historic sites including the presumed place where Washington Irving wrote several books, where O’Henry lived, and the historic Pete’s Tavern
Gramercy Park
15m
Tour Gramercy Park and learn its history.
Flatiron Building
25m
Stroll down a portion of the Ladies’ Mile and see former sites of Arnold Constable and Lord and Taylor and walk about the Flatiron Building
Madison Square Park
35m
Explore Madison Square Park and learn about its monuments
See the site of the first lite Christmas Tree and learn about the “Star of Hope”, a Holocaust Memorial and the the site of the two Madison Square Gardens
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet in front of Norstrom Rack
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
