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New York Upper West Side Walking Tour 2 hr
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- New York City
- 2 hrs 15 min
- Updated October 31, 2026
Explore the Upper West Side’s history on a relaxed 3-mile walk from the American Museum of Natural History to Lincoln Center.
About this tour
Walk through the Upper West Side and watch New York history unfold along its streets. This 135-minute tour begins near the American Museum of Natural History, across Central Park West from the park-side flagpole, and follows a roughly 3-mile route at a relaxed pace.
Hear about the neighborhood’s Indigenous roots, the railroad expansion and row houses of the 1800s, and the immigrants who helped shape its growth. Along the way, discover stories of artists and activists and admire celebrated landmarks such as the Dakota and the Ansonia. The walk concludes at Lincoln Center, a symbol of the area’s transformation. A few spots offer a chance to sit and take in the surroundings; comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour does not enter buildings or institutions, and there are no additional fees beyond the tour price.
Join this New York Upper West Side walking tour to explore the history and architecture that give the neighborhood its distinctive character.
Highlights
- Trace the Upper West Side’s evolution from wilderness to a vibrant neighborhood
- Admire landmark buildings including the Dakota and Ansonia
- Hear how Indigenous communities, immigrants, artists, and activists shaped the area
- Walk from the American Museum of Natural History to Lincoln Center
What's included
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- No additional fees beyond the tour price
Not included
- Entry to buildings or institutions
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Important information
- Meeting point: Across Central Park West from the American Museum of Natural History, opposite the park-side flagpole
- Route: About 3 miles at a relaxed pace, with a few places to sit
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
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- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Nearby public transportation is available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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