Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side

July 3 1888, Looking at West End Avenue from the roof of 890 Boulevard.

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Once the tallest building on Riverside Drive. This building has an incredible architectural pedigree and was the inspiration for a "spooky building" in one of the biggest movie comedies ever.

Part of the plaque on his childhood home. If they used what I wrote in its entirety, the plaque would have pulled the building down.

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Duration2h 30m

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Overview

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.

What's included

ME! One of the greatest tour guides in New York City.

Any admission or "suggested donation" to a site, souvenirs or snacks are client responsibility.

What to expect

Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
15m · Admission ticket not included

We will discuss the exterior and the construction of the largest Gothic structure in the world.
Columbia University
15m

We can no longer walk through the heart of the campus due to security concerns.
Riverside Drive
45m

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.
Upper West Side
30m

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

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Additional information

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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