Upper Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY 10025-1747

Discover the Gothic beauty and impressive scale of America's largest cathedral located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan. Learn about the building itself and the Peace Fountain in its vicinity, which includes one of the most interesting sculptures in NYC.

Then, enjoy a tasty sweet treat on us from one of the neighborhood's most popular cafes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Riverside Park, 475 Riverside Dr, New York City, NY 10115-0002

Learn about a very important and virtually unknown statue of a Buddhist monk and its connection to the atomic bomb, developed as part of the so-called "Manhattan Project." While we are on the far upper west side of Manhattan, learn about Riverside Park and Boulevard and enjoy a quiet stroll through the beautiful green streets of this historic district that most visitors don't get to see.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Columbia University, 116th Street, New York City, NY 10027

Explore Columbia's classical campus and learn the history of the famous university, as well as some of its most important buildings, landmarks, and sculptures (including a replica of Rodin's The Thinker). Then, enjoy a relaxing coffee/bathroom break inside one of Columbia's new buildings. Coffee is optional and pay-as-you-go.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Riverside Church, Riverside Drive at 120th Street 91 Claremont Ave, New York City, NY 10027-5706

Discover and learn about America's tallest church, funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and built like a skyscraper.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: General Grant National Memorial, 122nd St And Riverside Dr Riverside Park, New York City, NY 10027

Learn about what was once of the most popular tourist attractions in New York City, Grant's Tomb, modeled on one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hamilton Grange National Memorial, 414 W 141st St At the intersection of Hamilton Terrace, New York City, NY 10031-9138

Explore the historic district of Hamilton Heights in Greater Harlem and learn about City College (aka "The Harvard on the Hudson") and Alexander Hamilton's Harlem Home, called The Grange.

Duration: 40 minutes