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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Delve into Queens with an excursion through Long Island City – one of NYC’s hottest new districts. Experience the unique vibe on a 2 hour walk through the neighborhood. Feel the ongoing transformation: a vast forgotten industrial zone revitalized into a top place to live, work and play. See how old factories and infrastructure are now giving way to parks, hi-rise towers and cultural institutions. By the end of this tour you will have discovered why Queens is quickly and quietly becoming the new cool!
What's included
Local, professional guide
Food and drinks
What to expect
Queens
5m
Welcome to NYC’s largest and most diverse borough!
10m
Pass through this busy multi-tiered transit district which serves as the primary gateway from Manhattan to Queens
Queensboro Bridge
Pass by
View this historic cantilevered bridge from down below
5m
Pass by this historic courthouse that harkens to before Long Island City became part of NYC. See the surrounding streets fill with new residential towers
Gantry Plaza State Park
10m
Marvel at this new waterfront park and the views of Midtown Manhattan which it provides
Pass by
View from outside the deconstructivist architecture of this new public library edifice
Pass by
Historic industrial remnants serve as a milestone in the park - a testament to the homing industry of a past era
Pepsi Cola Sign
2m
Iconic Pepsi-Cola sign overlooking the East River
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet in front of Starbucks
End point
We will end by a convenient subway station (VERNON BLVD - JACKSON AVE on the 7 line)
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions
Not recommended for children or young teens
Walking distance approximately 2 miles / 3 km
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
