Take a Walk on the Wild Side: An East Village Self Guided Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   You'll start at the storied St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.

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2. 2

   Roosevelt Island

   And hear the story of Elizabeth Stuyvesant's son named after a founding father.

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3. 3

   St. Mark's Place

   We'll walk the area of Saint Marks Place, and hear how the name came from a fancy branding exercise.

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4. 4

   Roosevelt Island

   We'll pass by the house Alexander Hamilton's son grew up in.

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5. 5

   Roosevelt Island

   We'll pass by the spot that housed the iconic fashion store, SEARCH & DESTROY.

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6. 6

   Roosevelt Island

   We'll pass by the Ottendorfer Library, and hear about Oswald Ottendorpher, and his famous newspaper.

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7. 7

   Roosevelt Island

   We'll pass by the Orpheum Theatre, and hear about some of the famous plays that were staged there.

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8. 8

   Roosevelt Island

   We'll pass by the Little Missionary Day Nursery and hear about the fascinating Sara Curry.

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9. 9

   Roosevelt Island

   We'll pass the building used in the iconic Led Zeppelin album cover.

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10. 10

    Roosevelt Island

    We'll pass by the iconic Please Don't Tell bar and hear the story of how Blondie formed.

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Meeting point

This tour starts at St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.