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Discover the fascinating history of 1840s New York on a private walking tour of SoHo with Manhattan Unlocked. Experience a day filled with captivating stories, historic sights, and vibrant city energy. Keep reading to find out what makes this tour a must-do adventure!
Discover the fascinating history of 1840s New York on a private walking tour of SoHo with Manhattan Unlocked. Experience a day filled with captivating stories, historic sights, and vibrant city energy. Keep reading to find out what makes this tour a must-do adventure!
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Operated by Manhattan Unlocked · New York, New York
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; comfortable walking required
The private walking tour typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours, depending on the pace and interest.
Yes, it is suitable for children with interest in history and comfortable walking shoes, but note it involves some walking over uneven streets.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast, with layers for temperature changes.
Yes, Manhattan Unlocked offers tailored experiences, so you can discuss specific interests or historical periods you'd like to focus on.
While the tour is mainly on paved and cobblestone streets, some areas may be uneven, so please inform us in advance for accommodations.
Manhattan Unlocked follows all local health guidelines to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all guests.
SoHo was originally called South Houston Street and became an artist enclave in the late 19th century, transforming from industrial warehouses into a vibrant neighborhood.
The tour emphasizes responsible tourism by celebrating historic architecture and encouraging respectful interaction with local residents.
Manhattan Unlocked is a New York City walking tour operator featured on The Adventure Collective. Based in New York, New York, the company offers focused, historically grounded walking tours and private guided experiences across Manhattan neighborhoods. Options include a reconstructed 1840s SoHo walking tour that recreates a most-requested historic route, a Midtown walking tour based on the book Holdouts by Alpern & Durst, and a Midtown art and architecture walking tour that explores landmark buildings and media history. Lower Manhattan offerings include a tenement history and immigrant life tour on the Lower East Side and a Gilded Age route that reveals the ruins and vivid scenes of 19th-century Manhattan. Private small-group experiences include a half-day private tour that blends neighborhood history with local food stops and finishes with a ferry back to Midtown, and a private full-day tour that combines walking, bus, subway, and ferry to show the city’s architecture and cultural highlights. Tour lengths range from approximately 2.5 hours to full-day programs. Descriptions for each trip emphasize historical context, neighborhood stories, and distinctive transport elements such as scenic ferry rides. As a featured provider on The Adventure Collective, Manhattan Unlocked provides transparent trip listings and clear itineraries so travelers can choose tours by theme, duration, and neighborhood. The company’s focus is on delivering historically informed, neighborhood-centered walking experiences across Manhattan. Booking details, group size options, meeting points, and accessibility notes are listed on The Adventure Collective listing for each trip. Photos and sample itineraries are available there for review.
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