Tribeca Architecture And History Walking Tour

Overview

Whether you are visiting Tribeca for the first time or you've lived here your entire life, the Tribeca Architecture and History Tour has something for you. With over 300 years of history, Tribeca combines historical landmarks and brave architectural feats into one fascinating neighborhood. Tribeca has a distinct personality all on its own, so we decided to honor it with its own tour.

Join us to learn more about the buildings and sites you may otherwise walk past without ever knowing their stories. You'll quickly come to see that Tribeca, a former farmland, is now one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in New York City.

City: New York City

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $45.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Manhattan Recommendation Guides

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

What To Expect

TriBeCa

With over 300 years of history, Tribeca combines historical landmarks and brave architectural feats into one fascinating neighborhood. Tribeca has a distinct personality all on its own, so we decided to honor it with its own tour. And trust us, no architecture knowledge is needed to enjoy this tour. If you enjoy beautiful buildings, amazing history and hearing incredible stories about how a farmland turned into one of New York City's most famous neighborhoods, and the wealthiest zip code in the United States, this tour is for you! During our 2 1/2 hours together, we will visit over 15 locations, stopping for pictures and learning about how Tribeca got its name, how the neighborhood played a huge part in the formation of Manhattan, and seeing some of the most hidden, or easily missed, historical sights in the neighborhood!

GhostBusters Firestation

One of the most famous stops on our TriBeCa Architecture and History Tour is the GhostBusters Firehouse. You will learn how this firehouse is SO much more than just a movie prop!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (69)

Heejung M

Sep 2019

Our guide Jihae Simpkins gave us a fascinating tour of Tribeca by bringing us back in time to the 18th century and highlighting the importance of Tribeca in the evolution of Manhattan. I had no idea there were so many historic buildings in Tribeca. Each block was filled with history and Jihae did an amazing job of recounting the history and weaving it to current day Tribeca. Thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks so much for your review! We agree, there is SO much more to TriBeCa than most people would ever think... it's why we honored the neighborhood with it's very own tour! We are so glad you chose Metro Tours, come back and see us again soon!

Warren R

Sep 2019

Having been on many NYC walking tours with various companies, this one with Meghan of Metro Tours was among the most delightful. Our small group interacted with each other and with Meghan who was knowledgeable, pleasant, concerned with our experience and open to learning as we went along. Her training as a theater major in college showed through in her animated speaking style. Company owners, Justin and Laura, met our group at the start and are delightful people.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks for joining us on tour Warren! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your tour with us and we appreciate you taking the time to write a review.

DrMo1981

Sep 2019

I took the tour with a friend. We were hoping for a causal walk on which we'd be entertained by our guide as we learned of the history of the area, the buildings, and the architecture. Pace of the walk was great. Buildings we saw were interesting, even if you aren't a history or architecture geek. Our group was small - only 5 people. We did learn quite a bit about the buildings and the area. However, the delivery of the information was a little dry. Our guide didn't seem very enthusiastic and seemed hesitant in his knowledge of the information. We finished about 30 minutes ahead of schedule, likely due to the lack of engaging conversation with the group. Could have benefited from additional information shared as we walked between specific stops.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks for your review and your candid feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the content of the tour, we think TriBeCa is an amazing neighborhood with incredible stories! We are always striving to give the best tours we can and are very proud of our overall review rating, but it sounds like we missed the mark on this day and we appreciate you letting us know. And as a small, family-owned business, we have the ability to review this with the guide and quickly address opportunities for improvement. Thanks again, we are glad you joined us on tour!