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Gotham Walking Tours of New York City


Type: Tours
Cost: Fee
New York City, NY 10282
646 645 5782
Owner description: Gotham Walking Tours conducts private tours of New York City (Manhattan and Brooklyn), with an emphasis on the extraordinary historical, cultural,...... more » Owner description: Gotham Walking Tours conducts private tours of New York City (Manhattan and Brooklyn), with an emphasis on the extraordinary historical, cultural, architectural, ethnic, and culinary traditions that have made New York City one of the greatest and most diverse cities in the world. Experience New York City on foot. Experience New York City up close and personal with a licensed guide who has been researching New York City history for over twenty years and who has a passion for this incredible City. All tours are conducted by Lina Viviano, the founder of Gotham Walking Tours. Walk Gotham! « less
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Janine264...
Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2011 - NEW

It's one thing to visit New York, but another to be guided through this amazing city by a New Yorker. Lina's tour was a day filled with major attractions, unique and quirky destinations, food samplings, historical facts, fascinating insights, tips on shopping and public transport. It gave us an understanding and appreciation of what makes this exciting city tick. The...

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afidler1
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2011

I highly recommend Gotham Walking Tours. Lina does all the tours herself and she is absolutely delightful. Having lived in this city for almost a decade, including the neighborhood we toured, and being a student of architecture and design, I didn’t expect to learn that much new information but I was so wrong! She discussed history, design, and stories that...

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NYer5
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2011
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We bought this tour as a surprise for out father as an early father's day gift. My dad already had a list of places he wanted to see (and researched) and besides being an Army veteran, he has had his nose in history books for as long as I can remember. In fact, I called him up once in undergrad...

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DavidDelm...
Weehawken, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2011

Lina was a wonderful and informatice tour guide. She gave me insight into the history of the various areas we walked through...like Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village...that I either didn't know or had never noticed. I've lived in New York most of my life and feel like I have a better understanding of the how and why of it all....

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ttorrence
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2011

For those of you who are history intellectuals,fashion extrodinairs or just plain old factual buffs this tour is perfect for you! If you thought you knew new york before I can asure you that you will revisit landmarks that will have you gasping "wow i never knew that!" Its truly fun and the guide Lina is terrific! Enjoy guys! Tioshi

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dkdelp
Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2011

We have toured NYC with Lina on every recent trip and highly recommend her service. Her insight into the history of the city and ability to tailor tours to your individual interests are outstanding. Lina's tours are always one of the high points of our visits to NYC, and we look forward to exploring every city block with her. Forget...

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MandMNew2...
Fair Haven, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2011

On May 14, 2011 my hubby and I spent 6 fascinating, fact filled hours with Lina. We started at Central Park, then a short subway ride to the Village and surrounding neighborhoods and eventually the financial district. Lina transported us back to the late 1800's and early 1900's. Her vivid descriptions of those eras made history come alive. We saw...

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Cruise_Sp...
Southern California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2011

We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Lina through Greenwich Village...the two hour tour felt like 30 minutes! My husband is not a walking tour fan, but after our morning with Lina, he had nothing but raves about our walking tour. We are anxious to return to NYC to explore another part of the city. Thanks to Lina, I now...

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jeast202
Knoxville, Tennessee
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2011

We took the villages tour May 3, 2011...When planning my sister-in-law's 40th birthday celebration trip to NYC I first booked Lena, then planned the rest of the trip.This is my second tour with her. With every turn of a block Lena, has a history lesson, Places without her we would have just walked by without even noticing the rich history...

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sharonmcg...
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2011

We recently went on a walking tour of lower Manhattan (the Financial District) with Lina of Gotham Walking Tours, and even though I live in Battery Park City, and have spent a great deal of time in lower Manhattan, I learned so much. My favorite part, was learning about the history of the infamous, brass bull at the foot of...

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