Walking Tours

Tours led by licensed tour guide.

Unlocking the Secrets of Gramercy

WHAT: Mini tour of landmarks in the area rich with history, drama, and artistic highlights

WHAT TO EXPECT: 2 hours in duration (Total: 0.51 mi/0.82 km)

Begins: Sidewalk in front of Blue Bottle Coffee
257 Park Ave South between 20th and 21st Streets

Ends: Sidewalk across from 34 Gramercy East

NOT INCLUDED: Inside access to Gramercy Park

Directions: 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W to Union Sq.

Minimum: 2 | Maximum: 20 guests

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Stroll amid Lower Manhattan’s public art scene

WHAT: With an urban art insider, take in modernist sculptures, uncover the surprising history behind the FiDi skyline, and hunt for secret spaces created by corporate compromise.

An Airbnb Originals Experience

WHAT TO EXPECT: 2 hours in duration (Total: 0.25mi/0.41 km)

Begins: 140 Broadway

Ends: Brookfield Place

Directions: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 to Fulton St.

Minimum: 1 | Maximum: 10 guests

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“I can enthusiastically recommend this experience. Erin is a knowledgeable and insightful tour guide. I was not only provided information about the public art we were seeing but also the social and historical context of the area. Erin also researched and showed us additional information about the artists and the buildings which was fascinating. Good for people visiting New York or like myself, based in the city, interested in art and architecture, and looking to know more. Tour was well organized, well timed and structured. Thank you Erin for a great experience! ★★★★★ February 2026”
— Felicity (New York, NY)

Guest Ratings

“Erin is well-versed and well-educated in art and architecture. She geared her tour to my slower pace and was accommodating to brief rests. She went in a full circle. I was happy the tour is near the 911 Memorial and lovely small parks. Thank you Erin for a special time. ❤️★★★★★ June 2026”
— Julie (Petaluma, CA)
“Our tour guide Erin was professional and very knowledgeable about the public and private art and buildings in the downtown/FiDi area. She could explain a range of topics from artists’ motivations to zoning regulations in a lively and engaging manner. We learned so much! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in art and architecture. ★★★★★ June 2026”
— Richard (Napa, CA)
“This was a really interesting and fun tour. We learned so much and Erin was so knowledgeable and nice. A great way to learn more about this part of the city.★★★★★ April 2026”
— Karen (New York, NY)

What people are saying

  • “Discover the rich history of the city and the gems of art which surround us! Erin gives a great walking tour. It's informative and fun! See parts of the city that maybe are not on the regular beat and path. The Big Red Thing Tour is great! I always wondered what the Big Red Thing sculpture was about and now I know, as well as some fun facts about the surrounding area. Learn interesting bits of architectural history and works of art we walk by every day. Art is all around us!” - Vincenza

  • “Erin is the BEST art walking guide – the tour was very informative with lots of materials and stories to share with the group! We really enjoyed it! Thank you Erin! You should run an architectural walking tour!!!” - Emily

  • “Great tour! Erin was very knowledgeable and gave a good overview of the various modern art sculptures in the neighborhood. Was great to learn about those, especially as someone that works in the neighborhood. Would love to do an even longer tour & cover more pieces!” - Esther

    ★★★★★

  • “It was such a great tour! I learned a lot that I didn’t know before.” - Yanfang

    ★★★★★

  • “Erin showed us places we most probably would not have discovered on our own and gave us a lot of background information on the architecture and art works. We really enjoyed it!” - Alex

    ★★★★★

  • “The tour was really good, I highly recommend going on one of them.” - Howard