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Walk the Upper East Side and trace addresses, brownstones, and meeting places tied to Nazi sympathizers and WWII spies. This two-hour private tour pairs street-level sleuthing with historical context and practical tips for navigating Manhattan on foot.
Walk the Upper East Side and trace addresses, brownstones, and meeting places tied to Nazi sympathizers and WWII spies. This two-hour private tour pairs street-level sleuthing with historical context and practical tips for navigating Manhattan on foot.
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Operated by Nerd Herd Tours · New York, New York
Step off a Lexington Avenue subway into a neighborhood where limestone facades and brownstone stoops still hold the addresses of secret meetings and reluctant propagandists.
easy.
2 hours.
Light walking ability; suitable for most adults and older children who can manage sidewalk distances.
Yes—this particular itinerary is marked as wheelchair accessible and stays on paved sidewalks; notify the operator of mobility needs when booking.
Yes—families can attend, but the tour deals with adult historical topics and moves at a steady walking pace.
Photography is allowed from public sidewalks; avoid photographing people at private entrances and be courteous to residents.
Full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure; check operator terms for last-minute changes due to weather or group size.
In the 1930s and early 1940s the Upper East Side hosted both wealthy cultural institutions and pockets of political organizing; the Duquesne Spy Ring was exposed in 1941 and remains the largest espionage case in U.S. history.
This is an urban heritage route—minimize impact by staying on sidewalks, respecting private property, and supporting local museums and businesses that preserve neighborhood history.
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