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History and Culture Tour by HI New York City, New York City

New York City, New York, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By HI New York City
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Opens instantly on your phone
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
4
Route
2.2 km
Starts at
HI New York City
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in New York City, United States, made by HI New York City. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Immerse yourself in the intellectual and spiritual heart of Morningside Heights. This tour guides you through the grounds of a world-renowned university and to the steps of one of the largest cathedrals on the planet. Prepare to be awed by grand architecture and the palpable sense of history that defines this iconic neighborhood.

Where it starts

The tour starts at HI New York City and covers about 2.2 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Cathedral of St. John the Divine
  • Columbia University
  • HI New York City

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by HI New York City
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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