Edison, Tesla & NYC Electric Grid Walking Tour
Trace NYC’s first electric grid in Lower Manhattan
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guided walking tour, History talk
Highlights
Walk through Lower Manhattan to learn how Thomas Edison launched the world’s first commercial electric grid and how Nikola Tesla’s early work shaped New York City. Hear the real story behind the rivalry and the rise of electrified skyscrapers.
- Stand at the site of Edison’s first central power plant
- Uncover Tesla’s legacy at the location of his first laboratory
- See the 1892 building with the City’s first electric elevator banks
- Discover how electricity helped create Manhattan’s modern office district
- Untangle the drama between Edison, Tesla, and J.P. Morgan
Things to know
Meet your guide in front of the Pearl Street playground on Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund up to 48 hours prior to the start of your tour.
FAQs
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in and meet your guide. The tour starts on time and does not wait for late arrivals.
Your guide stays at the meeting point for the first 10 minutes. After that, the tour starts moving and you may not be able to catch up.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Meeting details
In front of the Pearl Street playground on Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan.
