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Upper Westside - The old village of Bloomingdale |
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The General, Entertainment and Criminal History |
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The criminal and entertainment history of the area between the old Bloomingdale Road (Broadway) and Riverside Drive. Starting at the Cathedral Of Saint John The Devine (the largest gothic structure in the world) tour highlights include Humphrey Bogart's childhood home, Victor Herbert's home, buildings designed by famous New York architects. Former homes of Hollywood legends, legendary writers, legendary composers and even a couple of legendary criminals. See sites that played host to battles during the Revolutionary War, while George Washington escaped north. |
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| We begin at the Cathedral of Saint John The Divine, wind our way through the old village of Bloomingdale. Stops for "snacks" can be made. |
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Meet up location: Cathedral Of Saint John The Devine
112th Street and Amsterdam Avenue |
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| End location: West 103rd Street and Broadway |
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| Duration: 2 hours |
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| Tour may run between 1 and a half to 2 and a half hours. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| Guided tour of the neighborhood as described. There are no entrance fees to worry about on this tour. |
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| Up to 6 people the price is $250. Groups over 6 the price is $300. Any other extras would be any meals you wish to have before or after the tour. |
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| Tour #: 6718 |
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| Tour Type: City, Cultural, Youth and Family |
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| Transportation Method: Walking |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
| The only building we go in is Saint John The Devine |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 6 |
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