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    Guided Amelia Earhart Walking Tour in NYC

    Walk Amelia Earhart’s Midtown NYC with author Laurie Gwen Shapiro

    4.9 stars• 188 reviews
    From$41/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guided walk, Live readings

    Highlights

    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.

    • Walk Midtown sites tied to Amelia Earhart’s NYC life
    • Meet author Laurie Gwen Shapiro for live readings and stories
    • Visit a landmark publishing building linked to Earhart and George Putnam
    • Stop at the site of a lost theater with an Art Deco Earhart mural
    • Step inside Earhart’s first NYC building, now marked with a preservation plaque
    • See rare photos and memorabilia from Earhart’s New York years

    Things to know

    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.

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

    FAQs

    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.

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    $41.34

    Ages 13 to 64

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    188 reviews•Google Maps

    Visitors consistently rave about the exceptional tour guides here, particularly Richard, who leads several different walking tours including Grand Central Terminal, Gilded Age mansions, and Fifth Avenue experiences. People describe him as incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and engaging, with one reviewer noting he knew so much that guests didn't even have questions. The tours reveal hidden secrets and fascinating historical details that bring iconic NYC locations to life, and guides come prepared with visual aids and even hearing devices for elderly participants who need them. The variety of themed tours appeals to history buffs and casual tourists alike, from New Amsterdam colonial history to Gilded Age architecture. Justin, who created and leads the New Amsterdam tour, receives special praise for his depth of knowledge and passion for the subject. Other guides like Ro also get mentioned for keeping groups engaged throughout multi-hour walking experiences. Expect about 90 minutes to two hours of walking, but reviewers consistently say the time flies by thanks to intriguing stories and enthusiastic guides who handle questions graciously.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Great walking tour by Richard! Insight into history and art.

    Photo of kazumi ehara

    kazumi ehara

    April 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great walking tour by Richard! Insight into history and art.

    Photo of kazumi ehara

    kazumi ehara

    April 1, 2026

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