July 28, 2009
Free weekly tours: Central Park to Governors Island
Among all the NYC tours for locals and novices, several are offered for free each week.
Many are sponsored by the city or federal parks department or a business improvement districts but led by certified guides. Here’s a list of several offered at the same time every week, followed by links to groups that frequently offer other free tours in New York.
Monday
New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building tour at 11 a.m. at 2 p.m. (NYPL)
Tuesday
“A Broader View: Exploring the African Presence in Early New York” walking tours 10 a.m. until Sept 30, when tours are by reservation only (National Park Service)
New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building tour at 11 a.m. at 2 p.m. (NYPL)
Wednesday
Central Park Summer Tours “From the Maine to the Mall” at 11 a.m. and “Strawberry Fields Forever” at 2 p.m. until August 15 (NYC Urban Park Rangers)
Governors Island National Historic Landmark District Walking Tour tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. until Aug. 27 (National Park Service)
“A Broader View: Exploring the African Presence in Early New York” walking tours 10 a.m. until Sept 30, when tours are by reservation only (National Park Service)
New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building tour at 11 a.m. at 2 p.m. (NYPL)
Grand Central Terminal 12:30 p.m. Tour has a suggested donation of $10 (Municipal Art Society)
Thursday
Central Park Summer Tours “From the Maine to the Mall” at 11 a.m. and “Strawberry Fields Forever” at 2 p.m. until August 15 (NYC Urban Park Rangers)
Governors Island National Historic Landmark District Walking Tour tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. until Aug. 27 (National Park Service)
Wall Street walking tour at noon (Downtown Alliance)
“A Broader View: Exploring the African Presence in Early New York” walking tours 10 a.m. until Sept 30, when tours are by reservation only (National Park Service)
New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building tour at 11 a.m. at 2 p.m. (NYPL)
Friday
Central Park Summer Tours “From the Maine to the Mall” at 11 a.m. and “Strawberry Fields Forever” at 2 p.m. until August 15 (NYC Urban Park Rangers)
Governors Island Introductory Walking Tours at 10:25 a.m., 12:25 and 2:25 p.m. through Aug. 30 (National Park Service)
Governors Island: Ranger’s Choice walking tour at 11:25 a.m., 1:25 and 3:25 p.m. through Aug. 30 (National Park Service)
Grand Central neighborhood 12:30 p.m. (Grand Central Partnership)
Times Square Exposé noon (Times Square Alliance)
New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building tour at 11 a.m. at 2 p.m. (NYPL)
Saturday
Union Square: Crossroads of New York led by Big Onion Walking Tours at 2 p.m. (Union Square Partnership)
Wall Street walking tour at noon (Downtown Alliance)
Governors Island Introductory Walking Tours at 10:25 a.m., 12:25 and 2:25 p.m. through Aug. 30 (National Park Service)
Governors Island: Ranger’s Choice walking tour at 11:25 a.m., 1:25 and 3:25 p.m. through Aug. 30 (National Park Service)
New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building tour at 11 a.m. at 2 p.m. (NYPL)
Sunday
Discover Flatiron 11 a.m. (Flatiron/23rd St. Partnership)
Orchard Street 11 a.m., until December (Lower East Side Business Improvement District)
Governors Island Introductory Walking Tours at 10:25 a.m., 12:25 and 2:25 p.m. through Aug. 30 (National Park Service)
Governors Island: Ranger’s Choice walking tour at 11:25 a.m., 1:25 and 3:25 p.m. through Aug. 30 (National Park Service)
“A Broader View: Exploring the African Presence in Early New York” walking tours 10 a.m. until Sept 30, when tours are by reservation only (National Park Service)
Varied free tours:
Central Park Conservancy offers free walking tours nearly every day
NYC Urban Park Rangers offers several free walking tours every day
City Hall and the Tweed Courthouse tours are available on weekdays (NYC Public Design Commission)
National Park Service frequently offers free tours at its New York City locations
Greenwich Village walking tour (every other Saturday through Oct. 10)
Bronx Culture Trolley first Wednesday of each month
Freshkills Park site tours are offered frequently through November (NYC Parks Dept.)
All Big Apple Greeter tours are free but must be booked in advance
Even with free tours, tips are likely appreciated.
Picture credit: Governors Island tour. Amy Langfield/NewYorkology.
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