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Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York

Scandals! Murder! Romance Architecture! Come step inside some of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions of Fifth Avenue and learn about the people who lived in and designed these masterpieces. If you're a fan of the HBO show The Gilded Age, you'll love this tour. During the Gilded Age New York City became home to the greatest concentration of wealth in human history. As America's new millionaires competed with each other to see who could have the most ornate mansion alongside the newly created Central Park they spent vast sums of money to hire architects inspired by European palaces to build structures the likes of which had never been seen in America. These men and women were as fascinating and complex as the homes they inhabited and we'll hear stories of power, greed, love and generosity from a time when America was quickly becoming one of the richest and most powerful countries in the world.
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911 Memorial Guided by Retired NYPD First Responders

We are retired NYPD first responders guiding this experience including areas of the 911 Memorial where we visit places tours have no idea exist. We use photographs we’ve personally taken from Ground Zero that will help you experience what it was like to be a first responder on that fateful day.
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Gangs of New York- Chinatown & Mafia Walk w/ Ret. NYPD Detective

Why our experience over all others? We LIVED this firsthand. We are Born and raised in Little Italy or worked in the area as NYPD Officers. We go to places the tour companies don't know exist and see things often missed while meeting locals along the way. Visit Little Italy, Five Points & Chinatown guided by a retired NYPD Detective a NYC Mafia experience from a true “insider’s perspective” of the East Village NYC mafia & Crime history as well as Chinatown Gang history. Enjoy a FULL-SIZED Cannoli from local shop est 1924. Having consulted for TV and major film productions on both crime and law enforcement, makes this a unique tour no other company can offer. Starting at a famous Mafia "Red Sauce Joint" as seen in Soprano's and "Get Gotti" this experience starts in the East Village, ends in Little Italy, You will visit notorious Mafia and Crime locations, share true crime stories, visiting crime locations in the neighborhood including Chinatown gang history & locations.
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American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity Church and the City Hall. Extended options: visit Federal Hall and the National Museum of American Indian. 2-hour: Downtown Highlights Choose this tour to visit Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, Fraunces Tavern, and more. 3-hour: Downtown Highlights & Federal Hall Choose this tour to visit Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, and more. 4-hour: Downtown, Federal Hall & American Indian Museum Choose this tour to visit the National Museum of American Indian, Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery, and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC.
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Gritty NYC True Crime Tour with a Lawyer

NO Mafia stories...no ghost stories...no olde, moldy "Gangs of New York" stories. We will visit the actual locations of 4 bizarre murders - all of which occurred during the gritty heyday of sleazy old New York City - the 1960s - 1990s. If you're a fan of fascinating true crime books + podcasts + docu-series - then you've found the right tour - this is for you. One of the murders has a strange occult/satanic backstory - which I'm able to relate in detail as I lived for a decade in the building where this murder occurred. For each of the murders we'll discuss, I've gone well beyond standard research and dug up surprising details buried in the actual case files, forgotten magazine articles, out-of-print books, and other resources. Please join me as we revisit a pre-gentrification New York - a city where anything could happen - and often did. ***** Please note: 1. This tour may not be appropriate for young children. Parental guidance is suggested. 2. We will take one short NYC bus ride.
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Mafia History in Little Italy, New York City Walking Tour

Take a thrilling journey though mob history on this walking tour in New York's Little Italy, where some of the most notorious events in American gangster lore took place. Start with the violent tactics of early black hand gangs and the battles to control the liquor trade during prohibition, leading to the rise of Joe "The Boss" Masseria. Learn how Lucky Luciano revolutionized organized crime with The Commission of Five Families and his unlikely deal with the government during World War Two. See the infamous Ravenite Social Club and follow the rise and fall of Dapper Don John Gotti. Meet Lieutenant Petrosino, an early crime fighter, and Frank Serpico, who risked his life to expose police corruption. End with visits to the spots where mobsters "Sally Bugs" Briguglio and Crazy Joey Gallo met their bloody demise. Optionally, see locations from The Godfather and continue to Five Points, the notorious neighborhood popularized by the film Gangs of New York. Distance: 1 mile / 1.5 km
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Greenwich Village Historic Walking Tour in New York City

Epic Walking Tours offers two walking tours in Greenwich Village. The Greenwich Village Historical Walk Tour focuses on the impact of historic people and events from the 1620s to the 1960s. You will be inspired by the courage of enslaved people, women, immigrants, actors, writers, political leaders, animal advocates, and human rights activists. This tour also includes stories about public hangings, criminal trials, assassinations, bank robbers, and mobsters in the Village. You can book this tour on Trip Advisor. The Greenwich Village Variety Walking Tour explores the musicians, artists, writers, actors, athletes, comedians, rebels, architects, entrepreneurs, and innovators who lived and worked in the Village. You will learn about what inspired them and how they impacted our culture. This potpourri tour also includes a haunted house and stories about murderers and mayhem in the Village. You can book this tour on my website.
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Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC

Discover the forgotten history of the African slave trade economy in Downtown New York. See the former slave market at Wall Street, Trinity Church and Fraunces Tavern. Extended option: visit the African Burial Ground National Monument. Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. 2-hour: Slavery-themed Tour of Downtown Manhattan Choose this tour to discover the history of African Americans and slavery in Downtown New York, and see the City Hall, Trinity Church, Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern and more. 3-hour: Slavery-themed Tour & African Burial Ground Choose this tour to discover the history of African Americans and slavery in Downtown New York and visit the African Burial Ground National Monument. This original tour is your chance to discover history that is barely mentioned in school textbooks. Join an Expert Guide on the African American history tour of Lower Manhattan to Learn about the city’s colonial past.
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Five Points Haunted Tour

All Haunted Manhattan tours are led by entertaining, performative tour-guides knowledgeable of the histories and stories covered on our routes!
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NYC Little Italy Gangs and Crime Private Walking Tour

Experience the suspense and thrill in Little Italy! Discover the dark secrets of New York’s mafia and gangs. See highlights such as Mare Chiaro, ‘Bootleggers Corner’, and old Police Headquarters. Immerse yourself in the history of American crime. Highlights: Explore Little Italy with a 5-Star Private Guide See sites connected to the most powerful gangs of New York City Familiarize yourself with the names of famous mafia members, gangsters and mob Learn about the Prohibition era and gang related crimes Get tips on the best local restaurants, clubs and bars Join our exclusive Little Italy Tour to discover the dark secrets of New York City. Explore the neighborhood that was once the playground of all things gang and mob related. Learn about the origins, history and culture of NYC’s mafia!
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Explore NYC- Tour of Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

Discover the greatest of New York City on this half-day guided tour that visits the most well-known sites in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn in addition to the breathtaking vistas of Manhattan. Discover more about the local way of life in these colorful and varied boroughs, which have two of America's finest baseball stadiums, jazz, theater, and street art, among other things! This inspirational tour of the Big Apple offers something for everyone to appreciate, since living in NYC is all about the contrasts of cultures.
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9/11 World Trade Center Walking Tour with Museum Tickets

Experience the darkest moment in NYC history on a guided tour of Ground Zero, the site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Visit the memorials and St. Paul’s Chapel. Extended options: skip-the-line tickets to One World Observatory and the National 9/11 Museum. Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. 2-hour: 9/11-themed Walking Tour Choose this tour to visit St. Paul's Chapel and the WTC memorial sites, including Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial. 3-hour: 9/11 Tour & One World Observatory Choose this tour to visit One World Observatory, St. Paul's Chapel and the WTC memorial sites, including Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial. 4-hour: 9/11 Tour, One World Observatory & 9/11 Museum Choose this tour to visit One World Observatory, St. Paul's Chapel and the WTC memorial sites. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. Includes skip-the-line tickets to the National 9/11 Museum (audio guide tour).
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Times Square After Dark: the Red Light Secrets Unveiled

Explore the captivating allure of 1970s and 1990s Times Square on our exclusive tour, "Times Square After Dark." Discover the hidden history and forgotten secrets of the infamous Red Light District, unlike any other tour in NYC. Led by our expert guide, journey through neon-lit streets once filled with theaters, peep shows, and adult bookstores. Delve into the vibrant but tumultuous atmosphere that thrived after sunset. With tasteful storytelling, we shed light on provocative tales of prostitution, drug dealing, and organized crime that coexisted amidst the neon glow, vintage signs, and the allure of a bygone era that shaped the city's transformation. This 18+ journey unveils a time when forbidden desires and secrets lurked in the shadows. Join us on the only tour of its kind, offering a unique exploration into NYC's past. Book now and embark on an unforgettable adventure through the captivating essence of "Times Square After Dark: Unveiling Forbidden Secrets."
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Haunted Village Walking Tour in New York City

New York City’s beautiful, historic Greenwich Village neighborhood is one of the most haunted areas in America. Your guide has personally conducted extensive research to uncover stories that will not be heard on any other haunted tour of New York. Come explore a church graveyard haunted by the spirit of Peter Stuyvesant, director- general of this colony from 1647-1664. Experience the supernatural stirrings of those killed in the bloodiest riot in New York City history. Step inside one of the oldest and most haunted bars in New York City. Walk in a popular park built over the unmarked graves of thousands of destitute New Yorkers and feel the eerie sensation emanating from a tree known as the Hangman’s Elm. The tour ends at the most haunted house in New York City inhabited by 22 different ghosts and the site of a grisly murder. Find all this and more on this Haunted Tour of Greenwich Village. Come. if you dare!
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See NYC Across the Hudson from NJ

See NYC from Jersey City, NJ. Also find out how this NJ side of the Hudson prospered in the past and today because of the proximity to NYC. Much history is here, too, with the American Revolution, Escaping Slaves, World War I and the onetime biggest passenger area in America. End the tour at Hoboken where Frank Sinatra was born and baseball started. Eat at Carlo's bakery.
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