Flatiron District Historic Walking Tour

Explore the rich history of New York City on this engaging walking tour through the Flatiron District. Discover the stories behind iconic landmarks and pivotal moments in American history as you explore the area’s remarkable architecture, influential figures, and dramatic events.

Highlights of the tour include the Flatiron Building, the original Madison Square Garden, Holocaust, Gilded Age, Fifth Avenue Hotel, MetLife Tower, Westminster Dog Show, "Murder of the Century," Jerome Mansion, September 11 attacks, New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, and Lincoln assassination.

You'll walk in the footsteps of legendary figures such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, Stanford White, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Ulysses S. Grant, Cass Gilbert, P.T. Barnum, Henry Bergh, and Edith Wharton.

This fun and informative two-hour experience takes place in and around the scenic Madison Square Park. The tour features a short, comfortable walking route, more than 100 historical photographs from the Library of Congress and New York Historical, and plenty of opportunities to sit and relax along the way.