Discover the secrets and life of Washington Heights
Take one of our most popular tours to discover one of Manhattan’s Latino hub on the far north side of Manhattan, including the neighborhoods of Inwood and Washington Heights.
We will see George Washington Headquarters during the Battle of Harlem and where Lin Manuel Miranda wrote his award-winning play “Hamilton”. We will take you to the various locations of his 2021 blockbuster film “In the Heights” starring Lin Manuel-Miranda and the 174th Street block party. We’ll even stop in at the bodega from the movie for a special virgin margarita tasting! While strolling down our streets and sampling some of the neighborhood’s delish Dominican specialties, you will discover the cuisine influences with pastelitos and more.
Let’s not forget that Malcolm X was assassinated in the area, in 1965, he was one of the pillars of the Civil Rights movement. We’ll continue walking by the United Palace which functions both as a spiritual center, and a non-profit performing arts center, between historic architecture, amazing views with a gorgeous park that’s a fusion of natural and highly landscaped terrain nestled amid tranquil wooded slope, this area has his feet etched in the past with battles, castles and the first complex built for the middle class in a lush garden and views on the New Jersey Palisade. You will discover a very rich area little known to tourists!
Small businesses flourish in this area, we will pass by the numerous hairdressers, restaurants, juice carts and street vendors, and the very important bodegas. If you visit in the afternoon, you can stay and party in the many bars and restaurants at the famous Dyckman street, beware you might be dancing merengue or bachata!
We’ll explore this colorful ethnic neighborhood that’s off the beaten path! It transports you to another world with its vivacious people, lively music, and multicultural restaurants, interesting subway tunnels filled with graffiti. This is also the story of immigrants, Germans, Jewish, Polish, and Dominicans! You will discover what a community feels like full of joy.
If you have time and did not watch the movie yet < In the Heights >, we recommend you do so before this tour :-).
Group tour: From 6 to 15 people.
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be offered to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.
Days: Monday to Saturday
Times: From 11am to 3pm.
Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 4hrs.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Group tour:
Adult: $125 per person.
Children: $65 per child from 6 to 11 years old.
Free for children under 5 years old.
Private tour: $790 per group.
Larger groups: Please contact us.
It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.
Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate
Services included: 4-hour walking tour with a licensed Tour Guide. 3 Dominican specialties. 1 tasting of a virgin margarita and 1 bottle of water.
Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.
Accessibility: This tour is not available for people with disabilities in wheelchairs.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.
Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.
Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.
Cancellation Policy for the private tour: If you send us a cancellation request more than 7 days before the day of your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 7 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.
Cancellation Policy for the public tour: If you send us a cancellation request more than 3 days before the day of your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 3 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.
Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 72 hours prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.
Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photographies in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.
Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.
Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.
Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.
No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ):
Please let us know in advance how many people in your group are vegetarian or do not eat certain meats or fish and shellfish.
At this time, we are not able to serve gluten-free meals, vegan diets, Kosher, or strict food allergies.
We will need to receive an email at least 12 hours prior to the event at contact@madtoursandevents.com to inform us of your specific diet. If we are not notified within the 12-hour time frame prior to the visit, this may result in an additional cost, as we pay for the meals in advance. If you do not notify us, your special diet meal may not be available. In this case, no refunds will be given.
