Tours

Reservations Required. This outing explores the deep impact of distilling and brewing on the history of Brooklyn, the historic liquor-making capital of New York City. . .

Reservations & Pre-Bookings Required New York’s first food & history tour! This tour combines the history of the diverse Lower East Side with a series. . .

Explore one of the most luxurious neighborhoods in the world as we delve into the personalities, scandals, and institutions that have made it so legendary.. . .

Harlem is the center of African-American history and culture not only in New York City but in the entire United States. Our tour explores the. . .

Originally founded in 1870 with 174 paintings, the Metropolitan Museum has grown to more than 2 million square feet – the same size as the. . .

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. . .

Our Brooklyn Bridge walking tour takes us across the landmark while we recount the dramatic story of how it was built and its significance in. . .

Explore New York City’s first Landmark District on a special tour co-sponsored with Brooklyn Historical Society. On this in depth walk we will discuss the. . .

Since the 1860s Central Park has acted as the “lungs” of the city, providing a refuge from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan life for. . .

Our tour explores the historic and architectural evolution of the area originally named for the London borough. Chelsea features a dynamic and rich history as. . .

Come explore the Brooklyn waterfront neighborhoods of DUMBO and Vinegar Hill. DUMBO was once the center of Brooklyn’s industrial era and later a thriving artistic. . .

Explore the area made famous by radicals and immigrants alike, the East Village is the lesser-known side of Broadway between Houston & 14th Streets. Our. . .

From the Dutch colonists trading with the island’s native inhabitants to the robber barons of the 19th century to the world financial center of the. . .

A walking tour exploring one of Brooklyn’s most diverse neighborhoods, and area remarkably historic and cutting-edge contemporary all at the same time.   Fort Greene boasts. . .

A tour that goes beyond Martin Scorsese’s landmark film Gangs of New York! Come explore the legends and lore of Five Points and Herbert Asbury’s. . .

Discover the many facets of lesbian and gay history as we trace the development of Greenwich Village. Stops could include: The Stonewall Inn/Uprising, The Duplex,. . .

NEW MEETING SITE: Beginning January 1, 2019 this tour has been completely re-designed and has a new meeting site. Constructed in the decades before the. . .

Our stroll through Greenwich Village, one of New York’s most picturesque neighborhoods, will take you on a journey from the bucolic 18th century village of. . .

Harlem is the center of African American history and culture not only in New York City but in the entire United States. Our historic Harlem. . .

The Original Big Onion Walking Tour! The City of New York has welcomed immigrants from throughout the world for centuries. Our walk, Immigrant New York. . .

Explore the former “Little Ireland” district of the Lower East Side, between City Hall and Houston Street. The 19th-century Irish were the first great wave. . .

Walk the Lower East Side as we explore Jewish immigration & history! Stroll through more than 150 years of Jewish history on the East Side.. . .

Discover what made New York City “the cradle of the American labor movement.” Walking the Central and East Villages between Washington Square Park and Union. . .

The Lower East Side has been undergoing a significant transformation over the past decade. Join us as we walk the neighborhood roughly bounded by Roosevelt. . .

Come tread in the footsteps of American legends like Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Winding our way through the twisted streets and remaining colonial past,. . .

When Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed Central Park, they were relative unknowns who had to comply with physical, budgetary and political restrictions. By. . .

Although we now know Times Square as “The Crossroads of the World,” this vibrant neighborhood has many layers of identity hidden beneath its shiny facade.. . .

Unlike Philadelphia or Boston, New York’s Revolutionary Era is hidden behind modern buildings and obscure signs. We’ll uncover layers of history to reveal the Patriot/Loyalist. . .

Explore the historic, architectural, and artistic area “South of Houston” and the neighborhood “North of Little Italy”. As we walk through these historic districts we. . .

Roam the cobbled streets of the oldest intact Manhattan neighborhood on this walking tour exploring the Seaport Historic District. Discover the neighborhood’s rise and fall. . .

For Groups A new Big Onion Tour for student groups! The foundations of education are shifting as teachers are challenging students to become problem solvers. . .

No tours are scheduled. Big Onion Tours is closed annually on Thanksgiving Day. Please come back tomorrow for our special Post-Thanksgiving Original Multi-Ethnic Eating tour.

The neighborhood of TriBeCa captures Manhattan Island’s constant reinvention within a single square mile. Our tour takes us through 350+ years of New York history. . .

In recent years, New York City has undergone an era of redevelopment unseen since the days of Robert Moses over a half century ago.  Our. . .

Created in conjunction with WNET New York Public Media, a walking tour based on the 2011 Ken Burn’s documentary “Prohibition”. On our walk we will. . .

Reservations & Pre-Bookings Required What better way to celebrate Mom than with food! This tour combines the history of the diverse Lower East Side with. . .

Reservations Required What better way to celebrate Love than with food? This tour combines the history of the diverse Lower East Side with a series of. . .

Stroll through New York’s unique and legendary home to artists and writers on a tour with a special emphasis on the history and architecture of. . .

Harlem is the center of African-American history and culture not only in New York City but in the entire United States. Our tour explores the. . .

Stroll Manhattan’s oldest settled neighborhood on the last day of they year! Meeting on the steps of the US Custom House, the former site of. . .

Used only when tours are canceled due to severe or dangerous weather.

Reservations & Pre-Bookings Required Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Big Onion Walking Tours! This annual “holiday” tour combines the history of the diverse. . .

A special tour for St. Patrick’s Weekend. Explore the former “Little Ireland” district of the Lower East Side, between City Hall and Houston Street. The. . .

A Big Onion Tradition. Come join us on a very special walk exploring the history and architecture of the Jewish East Side – one of. . .

Join us an a walk through more than 150 years of Jewish history on the East Side. Our tour combines historic and religious sites, politics. . .

Strolling Central Park on the shortest day of the year! Since the 1860s Central Park as acted as the “lungs” of the city, providing a. . .