Walk from Astor Place to Five Points and trace 1840s New York
3 Hours
Follow a 3-hour walking route that recreates a popular 1840s visitor stroll from Colonnade Row and Washington Square down to Five Points. Along the way, compare early residential streets to Broadway’s changing city center.
Cancellations are fully refundable up to 72 hours before tour departure time. Tour does not operate in bad weather and is at the discretion of tour operator.
Arrive 15 minutes early.
Dress for weather.
The tour does not operate in bad weather, and the decision is up to the tour operator.
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003 US
Rob is an excellent tour guide! We took his Gilded Age tour today. He is knowledgeable and thoughtfully answered our questions throughout the 3 hours we were together. He was very intune with our surroundings, blending us in with the ebb and flow of pedestrian traffic. He drew on his experience living in and observing the history of the city and combined it with thorough research into the development and changes of New York City through the c. 1840s-1900s. He shared a lot of salient photos, drawings, maps, and even directory listing to showcase the businesses and homes. We would recommend his tours!!
Kathleen Forste
August 29, 2025
Rob is an excellent tour guide! We took his Gilded Age tour today. He is knowledgeable and thoughtfully answered our questions throughout the 3 hours we were together. He was very intune with our surroundings, blending us in with the ebb and flow of pedestrian traffic. He drew on his experience living in and observing the history of the city and combined it with thorough research into the development and changes of New York City through the c. 1840s-1900s. He shared a lot of salient photos, drawings, maps, and even directory listing to showcase the businesses and homes. We would recommend his tours!!
Kathleen Forste
August 29, 2025