Gotham SideWalks
make New York City's history relevant through themed, community-based tours that
reflect the contributions and diversity of notable
and everyday New Yorkers.
"The Gotham SideWalks tour I took is one
of the MOST memorable things I have ever done in NYC..." -TripAdvisor review, 3/2010 by "MaryjBoston"
If our tour schedule does not fit your schedule, simply request a tour when you want it!
Our ever-expanding tour selection offers a unique look at neighborhoods and themes. Explore pivotal points of
history while absorbing the flavor and feel of modern Gotham. Tours
reconstruct the architecture of the past through carefully designed routes. They are personal and interactive, and utilize members of each community to help us illuminate the dark corners of our big city.
WHICH TOUR? * Bike Brooklyn Baseball
* North Brooklyn Heights: Writers & Religion
* South Brooklyn Heights: Sailors & Scholars
* Historical Greenwich Village
* Folk to Punk, West to East Village
* The Roots of Carroll Gardens * Women & Immigration in the Lower East Side
* The Lo-Down: LES Art Gallery Hop
* Street Art, Lower East Side
* Coney Island's Talking Boardwalk
WHERE?
We currently explore Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan.
WHO?
Rich Garr and Megan Patrick are two licensed New York City tour guides, graduates of its universities, and long time appreciators of Gotham.
We look forward to your comments, ideas, and questions as we develop our company!
Please inquire about tours by emailing us atGothamSideWalks@gmail.com
or call Rich (718-938-1400) or Megan (646-266-1264)
WHY? Gotham SideWalks
provides an exciting and inexpensive activity for both locals and
visitors to Gotham. Family, friends, colleagues, and students will
enjoy learning about history through real interaction with the art and
architecture of the City and its people. Tours can act as a unique
supplement to books, clubs, fundraisers, mission statements, or
corporate goals; and as a refreshing alternative to traditional
museums, movies, and theater.
HOW MUCH? Walking Tours are just $15 if you pre-pay online, or $20 cash just prior to the tour. The Bike Tour is $20 pre-paid, and $25 cash. Excellent Group Rates are available upon request.
For Fundraiser and Partnership opportunities, visit our COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP page, and contact us soon.
There is never a charge for inquiries, so let us know what you are thinking!
WHEN? Our
walking tours are between 1.5 to 2 hours, and our bike tour is about 3 hours. Please see our CALENDAR for our
current schedule, or contact us to arrange a tour. Meeting points & other tour details are on our TOUR SELECTION page.
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