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1040 Park at 86th -- the meeting point

Explore the vibrant world of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote on this captivating 2.5-hour walking tour through Manhattan's Upper East Side. Discover the roots of their iconic friendship as you visit significant locations, including Warhol's first studio in an old firehouse and the exterior of the famed Breakfast at Tiffany's townhouse. Engage with their lasting influence on culture and the Swans and Superstars who inspired their work, all while strolling through the elegant streets that shaped their lives. This tour offers a unique blend of art, literature, and history, perfect for fans of both figures. - 2.5-hour walking tour focusing on the friendship of Warhol and Capote - Visit key sites including Warhol's townhouses and Tiffany’s exterior - Learn about their muses and ongoing cultural impact - Tour starts at 86th and Park Avenue, ending at the Plaza Hotel at 59th Street and 5th Avenue

Upper East Side Icons Andy Warhol Truman Capote Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experiencing the world of stories through works of art on “The Art of Stories” tour.

The Art of Stories: A Literary Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

Sample local brews and learn about local literary icons during this half-day combo walking tour of Greenwich Village in New York City. Follow your local guide through city streets and learn where writers, poets, and playwrights lived, wrote, drank, and partied. Enjoy time to relax at each stop—purchase a drink if you'd like—while your guide shares details about some of the city's most influential minds.

Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Cheers at a Bar

Explore the literary side of Brooklyn on a 3 hour walking tour with an informative guide. Visit Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, stopping at bars that were favorite watering holes for renowned writers. Purchase a drink to sip while hearing passages of the writers' work read aloud and learning about the history of the the bars, the neighborhoods and New York City as a whole. You'll gain insight into the urban planning of Robert Moses, and check out architectural and historical points of interest on this fun and fascinating tour.

Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Checking out "super" locations on Wall Street

Public Super Tour of NYC: Heroes, Comics and More!

2 hours 30 minutes

Magical goings-on in the galleries!

Experience the magical side of The Metropolitan Museum of Art on a tour inspired by a famous book series about witches and wizards. From parts of a real castle to mythical creatures not unlike those in the books, you’ll see artifacts from around the world and learn the stories behind them. Take part in a fun activity and feel very free to dress up in your robes for the occasion. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Griffins, Goblet & Gold: An Interactive Magical Arts Museum Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

New York Fashion Walking Tour of the Upper East Side

Join a veteran producer of Project Runway and discover the fascinating journey of New York’s fashion history on this guided walking tour through Manhattan’s East 60s and 70s - where Gilded Age mansions share sidewalks with Tom Ford, The Row, and Ralph Lauren boutiques. Explore the blend of cultures, artistry, and innovation that shaped the world of fashion. Find out how and why New York became the birthplace of Vogue, Fashion Week, the Met Gala, Bergdorf Goodman, Studio 54, hip-hop street style, and Project Runway. We'll talk about designers like Halston, Betsey Johnson, Christian Siriano, Ralph Lauren, and more. At the end of the tour, you'll be conveniently close to Central Park, Bergdorf Goodman, The Plaza Hotel, Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co, The Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Mood Fabrics, and more.

New York Fashion Walking Tour of the Upper East Side

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The City Speaks: Experience the Languages of New York City

The City Speaks: Experience the Languages of New York City

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Joan Didion's Manhattan Life: Self-Guided Audio Tour in New York

Joan Didion's Manhattan Life: Self-Guided Audio Tour in New York

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Empire State Building and New York City at sunset, USA

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Atlas bronze statue at Rockefeller Center in NYC

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Rockefeller Center

Virgil quote on the wall of National September 11 Memorial & Museum in NYC.

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National September 11 Memorial & Museum

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