"Best Place To Take Out Of Town Guests" - The Village Voice, 2014
"Great way to experience the city" - TripAdvisor Review, May 2016
"Best Place To Take Out Of Town Guests" - The Village Voice, 2014
"Great way to experience the city" - TripAdvisor Review, May 2016
Whether you are thinking of the Ashcan Artists of the early 20th century or the punk rockers of the 1970s, New York is a city that has been on America’s cutting edge for over a century. New York City has been instrumental in shaping the world’s cultural landscape, often by pushing the boundaries of respectability. Join us as we explore New York’s cultural edge beyond Greenwich Village, from the site of Stanford White’s 1890 Madison Square Garden (and where he was murdered) to Hilly Kristal’s mecca of punk rock, CBGB. Along the way we will explore the many waves of artists, musicians, and cultural figures who have found creative expression in the City. Stops could include: The Palladium/Academy of Music, Paresis Hall, the 69th Regiment Armory, and Max’s Kansas City, as well as sites associated with Alfred Stieglitz, Patti Smith, Led Zeppelin, Evelyn Nesbit, and Bill Graham’s “Church of Rock and Roll.” This walking tour does contain mature content within a historic discussion.
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| Wednesday, June 20 | 1:00 pm |
| Saturday, June 30 | 2:00 pm |
| Friday, July 13 | 1:00 pm |
| Thursday, July 19 | 1:00 pm |
| Saturday, July 28 | 1:00 pm |
| Wednesday, August 8 | 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday, August 14 | 1:00 pm |
| Sunday, September 2 | 11:00 am |
| Sunday, September 9 | 1:00 pm |
| Friday, September 21 | 1:00 pm |
| Friday, September 28 | 12:00 pm |
Big Onion happily accepts walk up participants. However, many Big Onion customers prefer to pay in advance. Prepayment also helps us determine group size and appropriate guide numbers.
NOTE: You will select your date in the next step.
Consider a private tour!
We’ve done tours for school example, group example and corporate example. Whether you are looking to integrate a tour into your academic curriculm or entertaining out-of-towners, a Big Onion walking tour is a great way to experience the city.
Private tours can be arranged for a weekday, weekend, day or evening. We can accommodate up to 500 walkers. We work closely with you to create an enjoyable experience for your group.
Please call us at (212) 439-1090 ext 5 or email us for more information or to arrange.
Location:
The intersection of Fifth Avenue & 25th Street, at the edge of Madison Square Park.
Finding Your Guides
All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Big Onion Walking Tours”.
Subway Trains
F/M/R/6 to 23rd Street.
Time & Distance
All tours last approximately two hours. We start on time and walk between one
and two miles at a moderate walking pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.
Rain/Inclement Weather
Big Onion generally presents tours rain or shine. In the event of inclement
weather please check our home page for notifications or call our hotline
[(888) 606-WALK (9255) ext. 1], to confirm our schedule.
Guides
The finest group of tour guides in the city. Most of us are full-time graduate
students researching and writing doctoral dissertations in history passionate
about the history, architecture and people of New York.
More about our guides.
Tips
Gratuities are always appreciated, but never expected.
Helpful Links
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Refund Policy
Full refunds are available by request up until 72 hours prior to a walking tour. Between 72 and 24 hours prior to the scheduled tour we offer credit to be used on any future walk. Cancellations with less than 24 hours prior to the tour or no shows will not be refunded.
Walks are held rain or shine, but may be cancelled for severe weather or if museum is closed. No shows are considered last-minute cancellations and are non-refundable. In the event of a Big Onion cancellation or museum closure, full refunds or rescheduled tickets will be offered.
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