Adventure Brief
Discover Washington Heights through a compelling walking tour blending street art and nature. Learn about endangered birds and visit Audubon’s resting place with Untapped New York.
2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Discover Washington Heights through a compelling walking tour blending street art and nature. Learn about endangered birds and visit Audubon’s resting place with Untapped New York.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves steady walking on flat urban terrain.
Wildlife
History
Washington Heights holds rich immigrant heritage and is the final home of John James Audubon, who revolutionized American natural history.
Conservation
The Audubon Mural Project highlights the threats climate change poses to native bird species while raising community awareness through street art.
Untapped New York
Discover Washington Heights through a compelling walking tour blending street art and nature. Learn about endangered birds and visit Audubon’s resting place with Untapped New York.
Untapped New York is a specialist tour operator based in Jersey City, New Jersey, offering immersive, history-focused experiences across the New York metropolitan area. The company curates guided walking tours, hard hat access trips, private tours, and urban exploration itineraries that reveal hidden architecture, abandoned spaces, and lesser-known cultural stories. Signature experiences include private tours of remnants of Old Penn Station with photographic documentation from noted photographers and railroad historians; Secrets of Grand Central led by award-winning guides; and multiple Ellis Island Hospital hard hat tours that explore century-old contagious disease wards, autopsy rooms, and JR’s "Unframed" exhibition. Other offerings include underground subway explorations, Gilded Age mansions walks along Fifth Avenue, and thematic cultural routes such as NYC’s Irish History Tour.
Tours are presented as focused, small-group experiences—private and public—designed for visitors and locals who want deep historical context and rare access. Untapped New York highlights tangible artifacts and architectural remnants, combining storytelling with visual materials to enrich each tour. The company works with specialist guides, photographers, and historians to document locations factually and compellingly. Booking options include private tours and scheduled public departures for select trips. Whether exploring abandoned hospital wards, hidden stations, or the opulent façades of Millionaire’s Row, Untapped New York emphasizes archival research, expert-led narration, and unique on-site photographs to convey the layered history of New York’s built environment. Scheduled experiences feature Remnants of Penn Station, Secrets of Grand Central, Ellis Island Hospital Hard Hat Tours, NYC’s Underground Subway Tour, Fifth Avenue Gilded Age mansion walks.
Tours Offered
11 Tours
Diverse urban and historical experiences.
Private Options
Available
Private and group bookings offered.
Expert Guides
Award-winning
Guides, historians, and photographers collaborate.
Locations
Jersey City, NJ + NYC
Based in Jersey City, tours across NYC.
Book a private tour or join a scheduled departure to explore Penn Station remnants, Grand Central secrets, Ellis Island, and more.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
Expect about two hours of walking on city sidewalks; sturdy shoes will keep you comfortable.
Bring Water and Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Carry water and dress for the day’s conditions as much time is spent outdoors.
Be Prepared for City Noise and Traffic
Washington Heights is a bustling neighborhood with active streets—stay aware of your surroundings.
Consider Public Transit for Access
Parking is limited; using NYC subway or buses simplifies getting to and from the tour start point.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Supportive footwear is key for 2 hours of urban walking.
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is important regardless of season.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Dress in layers or breathable fabrics depending on the weather.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Portable Phone Charger
Ideal for capturing photos and accessing maps or transit info.