Greenwich Village e o Tour da Comunidade LGBTQ+

Take this fun and informative tour to learn the history of the LGBTQ community in NYC! On this tour of Greenwich Village, we’ll visit historic sites where revolutions began, riots were started and history was made. Explore the commonalities of the LGBTQ generations who have lived in New York City and shared their stories. You’ll learn about queer activists and the major political and social movements that have shaped the LGBTQ community over time. On this tour, you’ll pass by the historic Stonewall Inn, a gay tavern and bar where the Stonewall riots of 1969 occurred. Most people considered that violent incident to be the key event that led to the gay liberation movement and today’s ongoing struggle for gay rights across the United States. The surrounding area is designated as the Stonewall National Monument. We’ll also stop by Christopher Park, the New York AIDS Memorial and the LGBT Community Center.

TYPE OF TOUR

Group tour: From 6 to 15 people walking tour.
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be offered to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.
Days: Saturday
Times: From 3pm to 5pm.

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 2hrs.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Times: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $60 per person.
Children: $45 per child from 6 to 11 years old.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private tour: $550 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.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 2-hour walking tour with a licensed guide

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rates and logistics.
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.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 7 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 7 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.

Cancellation Policy Group Tour: If you cancel more than 3 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel 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 3 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

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.

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Williamsburg: Onde o Hipster Encontra o Hasídico

Williamsburg: Hipsters meets Hasidic

Private Williamsburg: Hipsters meets Hasidic

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Williamsburg is a unique enclave. This neighborhood has been taken over by artists and hipsters alike. With its rich architecture, artistic reputation, and vibrant music scene, this neighborhood is a magnet for anyone looking for a trendy address. Williamsburg is also home to a large Hasidic Jewish community. After World War II, various European populations flocked to Brooklyn as refugees. Among them were Hasidic Jews who were fleeing persecution in Germany and other countries. They’re immediately recognizable due to their tall hats and long beards and sideburns worn by the men and long dresses worn by the women. According to Urban Dictionary, “North Williamsburg (near the L train) is generally filled with trustafarians, overpriced bars, and vintage clothing stores, where South Williamsburg (near the JMZ train) is still home to a large Hasidic and Hispanic population.” It’s fascinating to witness how these two populations coexist today in a new life in Williamsburg. This educational tour will transport you to another world and time in our history.

TYPE OF 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 go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.
Days: Thursday
Times: From 1pm to 5pm.

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.

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $60 per person.
Children: $45 per child from 6 to 11 years old.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private tour: $450 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.

CONDITIONS

services included: 4-hour walking tour with a licensed guide

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

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.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

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Wall Street e o Memorial do 11 de Setembro

Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial

Private: Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial

Privado: Wall Street y el Memorial del 11-S

Private: Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial

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Lower Manhattan is home to iconic landmarks including the Financial District and Wall Street, the world’s most famous stock exchange, as well as Trinity Church and its cemetery, where great figures like founding father Alexander Hamilton are buried. Your friendly guide will be happy to tell you all sorts of stories about the stops along the way and to insightfully answer your questions.

The south of Manhattan is also known for the enormous bronze “Charging Bull” sculpture that depicts the symbol of aggressive financial optimism and prosperity and the “Fearless Girl,” a bronze sculpture installed in 2017 to promote female empowerment. This tour gives you the chance to walk through the narrow streets of this neighborhood and learn first-hand about the beginnings of US history.

We’ll make a stop at Federal Hall, where George Washington made his first acceptance speech for the presidency and St. Paul’s Chapel where he attended Mass. Then we’ll show you the magnificent Wall Trade Center Station, featuring the Oculus, an architectural marvel.

It’s a customary gesture of respect and humanity to make a contribution to the 9/11 Memorial. Stand before the dizzying One World Trade Center tower, a most spectacular observatory. To top off this tour in the Winter Garden, you’ll enjoy a view of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty!

TYPE OF TOUR

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people.
Duration of the tour: 2h30 to 3hrs.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $60 per person.
Children: $45 per child from 6 to 11 years old.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

Services included: 2h30 to 3h walking tour with a licensed tour guide

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 3 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

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.

No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

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Tour de Graffiti em Bushwick e Williamsburg

Brooklyn Graffiti Tour

Private: Brooklyn Graffiti tour

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Bushwick is a working-class neighborhood in northern Brooklyn. The town was first founded by the Dutch in the 17th century. In the 19th century, German immigrants moved into the area, followed by Italian-Americans in the 20th century. By the late 20th century, the neighborhood was predominantly Hispanic. In recent years, the Bushwick neighborhood has transformed into an epicenter of graffiti artists. Artists from all over the world come here to leave their print, even though street art is ephemeral!

Let’s go on a walk in Brooklyn and discover the captivating world of taggers and street artists. You’ll witness the most incredible murals in New York City while learning about contemporary urban artists and their lifestyles, styles and techniques.

Brooklyn is teeming with creative graffiti artists. The Bushwick Collective is home to a stunning open-air gallery featuring street art from local and international artists. Joe Ficalora founded the collective in 2011. He used street art to help heal and deal with the deaths of his parents and to transform the neighborhood of Bushwick with vivid, meaningful street art.

We’ll finish the tour in Williamsburg to explore this trendy community and its lively nightlife. This Brooklyn neighborhood is home to communities of Italians, Jews, Latinos, Poles—and plenty of hipsters of all shapes and sizes.

TYPE OF TOUR

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.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $60 per person.
Children: $45 per child from 6 to 11 years old.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 4-hour walking tour with licensed guide, visit of Bushwick and Williamsburg.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rates and logistics.
This tour is available for hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

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.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

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Os Heróis de Nova York: NYPD & FDNY

The heroes: NYPD & FDNY

Private: Our heroes NYPD & FDNY

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Are you captivated by series and movies featuring New York’s bravest and finest—the city’s firefighters and police officers? Come on this tour and meet them in person! You’ll look great in photos taken with these stoic characters who are an integral part of the New York City scene.

As you pass through select Manhattan neighborhoods, you’ll see police stations where you may interact with one of the 35,000 NYPD officers who make up this massive force essential to maintaining order in this vast megalopolis. We may be able to visit a fire station* where you’ll learn about the basics of the job and the equipment they use. You’ll also have the opportunity to pay your respects to the hundreds of firefighters who selflessly sacrificed themselves during the sinister attacks of September 11, 2001 and learn many anecdotal history from someone who has been on the job and also more in-depth history of the department while we finish at the Museum with a fireman guide! Ask all the questions you want!

One thing is for sure—after this visit, you will be able to define the acronyms NYPD and FDNY without hesitation! So, get ready to pose in front of a giant red fire truck or the NYPD mini car. Depending on their availability at the time, you’ll get to chat with a policeman or a fireman about their work experiences and their daily life. If you’re curious about the public servants of New York, don’t hesitate to book this tour to learn more!

*We can not certainly confirm that a firehouse will be available to welcome us as it depends on the emergency of the days!

TYPE OF TOUR

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $95 per person.
Children: $75 per child from 6 to 11 years old.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private tour: $950 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.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 4-hour tour with licensed guide, meet and discuss with a FDNY fireman and a NYPD officer ( Retired or active).

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

Cancellation Policy: If you send us a cancellation request more than 15 days before the day of your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 15 days 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.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

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Tesouros Escondidos da Grand Central Station e Midtown

Grand Central Station & Midtown

Private: Grand Central Station & Midtown

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Discover one of the most emblematic places in New York with a walking tour of midtown Manhattan. You’ll feel like you’re in a movie. The tour starts on dazzling Fifth Avenue to admire its luxury stores and continues with a visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, renowned worldwide for its gothic style. We’ll visit Rockefeller Center, home of Rockefeller Plaza, in front of which its famous ice-skating rink opens to the public every winter. We’ll then venture to the Top of The Rock observation point (note: the price of this visit is not included in the tour fee) and finally Radio City Music Hall—nicknamed “the Showplace of the Nation”—which is the headquarters of the Rockettes dance company.

We’ll take a break at Bryant Park, which boasts beautiful photo ops! Then, discover a masterpiece of fine arts, the magnificent NY Public Library with its majestic lions enthroned at the entrance. You’ll see why this building is called “the People’s Palace.” If the library hours allow, we’ll enter and admire the interior. We’ll finish this splendid walk at Grand Central Station and discover the hidden treasures of the second-busiest train station in North America.

TYPE OF TOUR

Private tour: From 1 to 10 people maximum per private tour.
Duration of the tour: 4hrs.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $60 per person.
Children: $45 per child from 6 to 11 years old.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private tour: $450 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.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 4-hour walking tour with licensed guide, visit of Midtown and Grand Central

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

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.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 3 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

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Lower East Side e Essex Market

Lower East side & Essex Market

Private: Lower East side & Essex Market

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Manhattan’s Lower East Side (LES) has a reputation for being ahead of the curve. Feisty and vibrant, the LES takes the nickname “the city that never sleeps” as a challenge—and its music venues, bars and restaurants never fail to live up to it. The neighborhood retains its Jewish heritage with the LES Tenement Museum on Orchard Street, old-world fabric stores, and traditional delis like Katz’s where the famous scene from the movie “When Harry Met Sally” was shot.

Foodies will delight in a visit to the Essex Market. It has been a staple of the LES since 1818, when it began as a covered market on Grand Street between Essex and Ludlow streets. For over 200 years, locals and visitors have gathered to buy goods from vendors hawking meat, fish, cheese, produce and other specialty foods. The Essex Market vendors all have colorful stories and distinctive personalities that add flavor to their delicious offerings. They give a true neighborhood feel to this historic public market.

TYPE OF TOUR

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $60 per person.
Children: $45 per child from 6 to 11 years old.
Free for children under 5 years old.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 4-hour walking tour with licensed guide

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

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.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 3 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

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Tour Guiado em SoHo, Little Italy e Chinatown

Guided Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown tour

Private: Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown

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Discover three amazing neighborhoods with this immersion into the melting pot of New York!

SoHo
SoHo is named for its geographical location—SOuth of HOuston Street. (Pro tip: In NYC, Houston is pronounced “How-sten,” rather than “Hyoo-ston.”) Its vast buildings house hip studios and lofts. SoHo’s architectural beauty made it a National Historic Landmark in 1973 and earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. SoHo is bursting with designer boutiques alongside clothing, jewelry, home décor, and textile giants. SoHo is without a doubt an incredible New York shopping destination to experience. Explore its picturesque cobblestone streets on this memorable tour.

Little Italy
There was a time when Manhattan’s Little Italy lived up to its name. Its noisy streets were full of Italian-run shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Little Italy today has shrunk a bit, but the neighborhood still retains its charm and good humor. Not to be missed is the Feast of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples. From a small single-day celebration in 1926, the event has grown into a marvelous 11-day festival every September.

Chinatown
Like most of NYC, Chinatown is bustling with activity and constantly on the move. Between seeing the signs in Chinese and hearing the inhabitants speak Cantonese and Mandarin on the streets, the change of scenery is total! Many residents don’t speak English and rarely venture beyond the “borders” of Manhattan’s Chinatown. This densely populated neighborhood attracts foodies and travelers to its loads of Chinese restaurants, souvenir shops, bubble tea cafes, and markets. You’ll catch a glimpse of locals in Columbus Park doing tai chi or playing chess and mahjong.

TYPE OF TOUR

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $60 per person.
Children from 6 to 11 years old: $45 per child.
Free for children under 5 years old.

Private tour: $490 per walking 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.

CONDITIONS

Services included: 4h tour with a licensed guide, visit of Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 3 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.

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.

Health Protocols – Covid 19
Complies with local legislation and the latest health and safety recommendations to prevent the spread of disease.

No show:Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

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Bronx Little Italy

Bronx Little Italy

Private: Bronx Little Italy

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Since its founding, the Belmont section of the Bronx—affectionately known as “Little Italy”—has played a vital role in the development of the borough and the city. The Italian immigrants who moved to this Manhattan neighborhood in the late 19th century brought their customs, food and language. To this day, Little Italy’s streets are lined with quaint Italian restaurants with red-and-white checkered tablecloths.

According to Nova Iorque magazine, “Once, Little Italy was like an insular Neapolitan village re-created on these shores, with its own language, customs, and financial and cultural institutions.”It’s the home of the fictional Corleone crime family depicted in the three “Godfather” films. In “The Sopranos” finale, a character walks down a block and finds himself in Chinatown, which conveys how Little Italy has shrunk.

Arthur Avenue in the heart of Little Italy features world-class restaurants, top-notch artisanal food stores and specialty stores carrying handmade local and imported items. A charming old-world atmosphere emanates from the generations of Italian families who continue to give this neighborhood a welcoming small-town feel. It’s an absolute must to visit this vibrant community while you’re in NYC!

TYPE OF TOUR

Group tour: From 6 to 15 people by minivan
Minimum 6 guests
Maximum 15 guests
If this number is not reached, you will be offered to go on a private tour or to cancel. If you choose the latter option, you will be fully refunded.
Days: Wednesday
Times: From 9am to 1pm

Private tour: From 1 to 12 guests
Duration of the tour: 4h
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us

RATES STARTING FROM

Group tour:
Adult: $165 per person.
Children under 11 years old: $145 per child

Private tour with transportation and a tour guide:
From 1 to 2 people by sedan: $790.
From 3 to 6 people by SUV: $990.
From 7 to 12 people by Sprinter: $1150

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.

CONDITIONS

Services included:4h tour with a licensed guide by minivan for the group tour.

Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway to meeting location.

Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rates and logistics. This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you cancel more than 15 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 7 days prior to your tour, no refund will be given.

Cancellation Policy Group Tour: If you cancel more than 7 days prior to your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you cancel less than 3 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.

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.

Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.

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Descubra os Segredos e a Vida de Washington Heights

"In the Heights"

Private: "In the Heights" with “pastellitos” tasting

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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 :-).

TYPE OF 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.

RATES STARTING FROM

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

CONDITIONS

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.

Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.

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.

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