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New York Soho and the Village Art and Architecture Tour

New York Soho and the Village Art and Architecture Tour

Overview

From the historically diverse communities to cosmopolitan hot spots, the West and East Villages, Lower East Side, Bowery, and SoHo have a fascinating history captured by the area’s architecture. During this tour, we discover this history by looking at some of the defining architectural typologies of these neighborhoods including the cast iron industrial spaces of Soho and tenement apartments of the LES as well stand-out contemporary buildings such as the New Museum by SANAA, Prada flagship boutique by Rem Koolhas, and Copper Union by Morphosis. We'll also visit Washington Square and some of the NYU buildings in the area.

City: New York City

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $49.00

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Tue 13 May

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Guide In-person

Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest

Additional Info

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
Travel time is included in the tour duration.

What To Expect

Washington Square Park

Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral

Visit NY's old cathedral.

New Museum of Contemporary Art

Visit the New Museum by SANAA.

Cooper Union Foundation Building

Visit the Cooper Union.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (2)

Happiness496841

Dec 2024

Ivan was incredibly knowledgeable about architectural design and history of the buildings we toured, and the urban planning of the city. The tours are intimate so you get a chance to ask lots of questions, and Ivan really is a well of answers. He’s also really friendly and charismatic, so even if you zone out for a bit it’s still fun! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique way to learn about New York City.

donnawO5241DT

Oct 2024

Insightful, informative and individualized tour of the Village and SoHo. Ivan was a terrific guide. He tailored the tour to our interests. I have new respect for the beauty and history of buildings I pass often. Ivan reminded me to look up and around!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you, dear Donna! It was wonderful showing you and your daughter the city in a new way. I'm so happy to have a new appreciation for New York and it's architecture even if you lived here for many years. I look forward to welcoming you again to some of our next tours. Best wishes, Ivan