Stroll through New York City’s neighborhoods and learn about the architecture in detail on this on-demand video and self-guided walking tour. Hear stories about how the city grew from a small Dutch settlement to a major metropolis and about the architects who influenced its ever-evolving skyline. Plus, get an understanding of how urban planning affects neighborhoods, parks, and public transportation systems.
Explore NYC at your own pace with this self-guided tour
Learn how to identify architectural designs and building materials
A document of the virtual tour can be downloaded to your device
Both first-time visitors and local New Yorkers will gain insight
What To Expect
Castle Clinton National Monument
From the time Henry Hudson sailed into New York’s Harbor, the City has been a hub of trade and commerce. See how New York’s architectural styles changed over 400 years from Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Romanesque Revival, Italianate, Renaissance Revival, Gothic Revival, “Queen Anne”, Neo-Classic to the modern period we see today. We’ll look at the future of New York City through zoning and the needs of the people who work and live side by side in towering skyscrapers and landmarked neighborhoods. See how the waterfront has been transforming from industrial to recreational neighborhood by neighborhood and how public and private partnerships are creating new destinations.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Electric wheelchairs may have difficulty navigating some corners of NYC’s streets.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
PDF of self-guided walking tour of the sites mentioned in the virtual tour.