Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Venue: Various NYC Locations, New York, NY
Price: From $59
Category: Tours
This 2-3 hour guided walking tour around Madison Square Park seeks out what's left to be found of the Gilded Age city. On this tour we read the architecture and decode the street walls in a neighborhood that was once the New York's city center at the height of the Gilded Age. Where the city came from (Soho), and where it moved to (Times Square, Museum Mile, and the shops of Fifth Avenue) is integral to understanding how New York, and Madison Square, developed. You’ll learn answers to questions
About This Event
Discover New York City like never before. Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan is your chance to see New York City through fresh eyes, departing from Various NYC Locations. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this experience gives you access to the stories, hidden spots, and iconic landmarks that make NYC unlike any city on earth. Tickets start at From $59 — book yours through Viator. This 2-3 hour guided walking tour around Madison Square Park seeks out what's left to be found of the Gilded Age city. On this tour we read the architecture and decode the street walls in a neighborhood that was once the New York's city center at the height of the Gilded Age. Where the city came from (Soho), and where it moved to (Times Square, Museum Mile, and the shops of Fifth Avenue) is integral to understanding how New York, and Madison Square, developed. You’ll learn answers to questions. Planning to make a night of it? Hotels near Various NYC Locations fill up fast — especially on weekends. Book early to get the best rates within walking distance of the venue.