1 hour 58 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
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.
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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