Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts
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Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts is a 1-hour experience in New York, United States, from $15 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 55 / 100
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- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $15 per person
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the Flatiron District's breathtaking landmarks and experience the 19th-century charm of Gramercy, a neighborhood that many tourists don’t get to see. The tour starts in f
What you get
About this experience
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the Flatiron District's breathtaking landmarks and experience the 19th-century charm of Gramercy, a neighborhood that many tourists don’t get to see. The tour starts in front of the Flatiron Building, from where you‘ll amble around Madison Square Park. As you walk, you'll discover a few of the district‘s secret places, including Worth Monument (a gravesite on Broadway), a statue that kept losing its glasses, and a truncated skyscraper that was supposed to tower over the world. Your walk continues to Gramercy, an upscale neighborhood developed in the 1800s and is largely unchanged today. As you stroll around the perimeter of the exclusive Gramercy Park, you’ll pause in front of a few private clubs and residences to hear about the actors and politicians who lived here in the 1800s. The tour ends at Pete‘s Tavern, one of the oldest bars in the city that lived through Prohibition as a speakeasy.
What's included
Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Transport
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Flatiron District
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the Flatiron District's breathtaking landmarks. The tour starts in front of the Flatiron Building with a view of the area‘s magnificent skyline.
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The starting point is right across from Eataly - an amazing food market where you can get coffee, pastries, gelato, homemade pasta, pizza, etc. If you are starting in the morning, it's a perfect place to get breakfast. During warm weather, it's a special pleasure to get food from Eataly and sit at one of the outside tables with a view of the Flatiron Building.
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MetLife Building
You'll see the MetLife Tower as you walk around the Madison Square Park. This gorgeous building was once the tallest in the world!
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Madison Square Park
This lovely urban oasis has been here since the mid 19th century. Not only that It's charming, it also hosts a number of historic sculptures. From this park, you can see stupendous views of surrounding skyscrapers.
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This is a lesser known landmark, but a must-see for architecture lovers. The Beaux-arts masterpiece is embellished with about 30 statues!
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This very unusual and beautiful building was made famous by being featured in the popular Netflix series "Inventing Anna" about a fake German heiress who picked this building for her exclusive social club.
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Gramercy Park
The charming park is the only private park in Manhattan. You won't not be able to enter, but you'll walk around it and will soak it the atmosphere and learn its history.
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One of the private clubs of Gramercy neighborhood, The Players deserves a special stop. It was formed to promote communication between the actors and the art patrons. The Club was formed by Edwin Booth - a famous actor and a brother of John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated President Lincoln.
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Not only an excellent restaurant, but a historic spot that was once a speakeasy and the place where O. Henry wrote some of his most famous works. This is the end of the tour, and a great time to stop by the Tavern for food and drinks.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Your tour starts in at the pedestrian aisle, wedged between 5th Avenue and Broadway, facing the Flatiron building. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your tour end outside Pete's Tavern on the corner of 18th Street and Irving Place.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Self-Guided Walk of New York's Gramercy and Flatiron Districts start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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