
Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk
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Is Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk worth booking?
Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $249 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 44 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $249 per person
Walk one of New York’s oldest streets. See how it evolved from a Dutch footpath to a cultural landmark filled with community gardens, historic theaters, and the birthplace of punk at CBGB. This eye opening experience cha
What you get
About this experience
Walk one of New York’s oldest streets. See how it evolved from a Dutch footpath to a cultural landmark filled with community gardens, historic theaters, and the birthplace of punk at CBGB. This eye opening experience changes everything you might have heard about New York’s iconic Bowery. 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.
What's included
Included
- Guided Walking Tour
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Bowery
This mile-long stretch in Lower Manhattan was home to the city's original performing arts scene. From vaudeville to punk rock, the Bowery has played host to New York's edgiest acts.
30 minutes here
New Museum
The former New London Theatre. See a new Museum that only display works of living artists.
10 minutes here
Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden
There are over 450 community gardens in NYC – this is the first one that established these gardens in community throughout the city.
10 minutes here
“Punk Rock” was born in the Bowery. Visit the site where it all started.
10 minutes here
Cooper Union Foundation Building
Many famous people gave speeches here including Abraham Lincoln and President Obama. Learn about the locomotive “Tiny Tim”.
10 minutes here
This is the beginning of Chinatown and the Bowery. It’s the home to Tattooing and has important statues in the park.
15 minutes here
The oldest brick house in Manhattan which dates back to the late 18th century. It’s currently being restored
10 minutes here
This was a 3,000-seat theater with an elaborate stage. It was where “blackface” started.
5 minutes here
This mission is over 130 years old and has been serving the community for years. It has a kitchen, housing quarters, and a place to pray.
10 minutes here
This is the site of the oldest running hotel in NYC
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Meet at the benches in Chatham Square Park which is the intersection of Park Row, Mott Street and the Bowery. Your guide will be holding a sign.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Cooper Union is considered the end of the Bowery. It’s close to public transportation.
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
- Richard Soden
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent and vibrant
Ramona was just exceptionnal and so enthusiastic! She made us share her love for this neighborhood. So just do it! Sylvie Paris
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 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 44
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk cost?
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Prices start at $249 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 Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk take?
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Plan for about 2 hours 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 Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk?
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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 Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk?
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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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk 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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