Walk Amelia Earhart’s Midtown NYC with author Laurie Gwen Shapiro
2 hours
Guided walk, Live readings
Explore Amelia Earhart’s New York years on a guided walk led by award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author Laurie Gwen Shapiro. Hear stories, live readings, and see rare photos and memorabilia along the way.
This is an in-person event. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to meet the group and check in. Meet outside the InterContinental Hotel Barclay, 111 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017.
Full refund for cancellations made more than 24 hours before the tour. No refunds for late arrivals, no-shows, or cancellations within 24 hours of the start time.
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Arrive 10 minutes early to check in and meet the group. Tours start on time, and late arrivals may not be able to catch up.
Your guide stays at the meeting location for the first 10 minutes. After that, the tour starts moving, and you may not be able to join. No refunds or exchanges are offered for missed tours due to late arrival.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Outside the InterContinental Hotel Barclay, 111 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017
New York history comes alive on these tours, with guides like Richard, Ross, Justin, Laura, and Pete consistently earning praise for their depth of knowledge and engaging storytelling. From the Gilded Age mansions of the Upper East Side to the hidden details of Grand Central Terminal and the Woolworth Building, the tours cover fascinating corners of the city that most visitors never think to explore. Groups of mixed ages seem to enjoy these experiences equally, and several reviewers noted that the content never feels dumbed down or padded out. The guides are clearly passionate about their subjects and happy to field questions along the way. If you're looking for a tour that feels more like a conversation with a knowledgeable local than a scripted walk, this one delivers.
Our group had such a fantastic tour!
Mariclare Rethore
August 26, 2026
Our group had such a fantastic tour!
Mariclare Rethore
August 26, 2026
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