The History and Secrets of the Bowery

Trip Highlights

  • Visit the grand Cooper Union building

  • Learn about the famous Bull’s Head Tavern

  • See the site of the Bowery Mission

Description

Explore the rich history and hidden secrets of the Bowery, one of New York City's most architecturally and historically diverse streets. This tour takes you through a 1.5-mile stretch filled with stories of theaters, grand bank buildings, and flophouses. Discover how this major thoroughfare, once a Native American trail, became a hub of wild fun and cultural significance.

Itinerary

Visit the historic Cooper Union building, a landmark of education and architecture.

Learn about the famous Bull’s Head Tavern on Canal Street.

Visit the site of the Bowery Mission, which still operates today.

 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Up to 8
Price starts at
$300
Languages
English
Meeting Point

Chatham Square

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Dropoff location

Cooper Union

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Why take this tour?

The Bowery is one of the most architecturally and historically diverse streets in New York City, comprising buildings from nearly every decade between 1800 and 1940. Home to theaters, grand bank buildings, education centers, and flophouses, the historic 1.5-mile Bowery had it all. One of the first major thoroughfare in New York City, a trail created by the Native Americans, the Bowery quickly earned a reputation as a place for wild fun and an anything-goes attitude. Join us and you’ll visit numerous sites including the grand Cooper Union building, the former sites of Amato Opera House and music venue CBGB, and much more.

Included

  • Guided Tour

Excluded

  • Transportation to the starting point

  • Gratuity

Frequently asked questions

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Yes, children are welcome and there is a reduced rate for them.

Things to know

Tour Duration

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Group Size

Tours can accommodate up to 8 people.

Tours can accommodate up to 8 people.

Pricing

The cost is $35 for adults and $25 for children.

The cost is $35 for adults and $25 for children.

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From $300

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