The Bowery Historic District Walking Tour

1 hr 30 min · typically 1–2 hours total

Journey over four centuries on a walking tour of New York's most historic street.

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Adult 13–64 years

$33.00$36.67

Child 4–12 yearsi

$23.10$25.67

Estimated total · $33.00

The Charging Bull statue in New York's financial district.

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Overview

Originally a Native American footpath and Dutch farm road, the Bowery encapsulates Manhattan's rich history. The main road has played a central role in the development of the city, all of which your expert guide will tell you about on your tour of the area.

This tour is perfect for history-loving vacationers. You'll march down the same triumphal route that Washington made during the British evacuation and listen to juicy tales of gang wars and riots. You'll stroll down to the Cooper Union, where Lincoln made the anti-slavery speech that propelled him to presidency, and see how the Bowery became the main street for sailors, gangs, sportsmen and waves of immigrants from all over the world.

Location

Corner of Bowery and Division St.
10002 New York

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Hanna G.
Oct 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Maya R.
Apr 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Queues moved faster than expected, and overall it was one of our favorite stops. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Leo Z.
Oct 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Felix V.
Jan 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. Queues moved faster than expected, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Emma F.
Feb 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Sofia T.
Jan 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Theo R.
Mar 2026
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, — glad we prioritized it.

Oliver C.
May 2026
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Highlights matched what was advertised, even though it was a busy day.

Felix P.
Jun 2025
Well organized from start to finish. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Chloe A.
Apr 2026
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Queues moved faster than expected, with straightforward entry.

Ada L.
Apr 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. worth blocking a half-day for.

Yuki Y.
Mar 2026
We’d happily do this again. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Ada P.
Jan 2025
The pace worked well with kids. (Queues moved faster than expected, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.)

Leo X.
May 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. even though it was a busy day.

Felix T.
Aug 2025
We’d happily do this again. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

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