Free tour
Roosevelt Island: A Vacation for the Mind
4.92
Excellent (12 ratings) Guru: Christopher
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Registered on 29 January 2024
I am a professional wedding celebrant who has officiated weddings all over New York City, and in many other cities. Now, I also do walking tours, as a Licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide. I love meeting new people, walking around and sharing my knowledge of NYC. I've lived in NYC since 1992. I have traveled all over Europe and done walking tours in many cities. I like to keep my tours fun. I'm also involved with the Guides Association of NY and with Big Apple Greeter.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
Roosevelt Island: Manhattan's Australia.
Years ago, Manhattan sent their psychos and criminals over to Roosevelt Island (aka Blackwell's Island, aka Welfare Island, aha Hog's Island). There was a lunatic asylum, hospitals, a workhouse and an Alms house. Now there's a college campus and pretty parks.
And it has always had incredible views of NYC.
It's an incredible escape from the craziness of the city - this is what we call irony. The air is clearer, the sun isn't blocked by high rise apartments. You can get close to the water. Boats pass on either side. It's peaceful. It has parks, it has a church, it has one really awesome diner. A day walking around Roosevelt Island is like a vacation. You'd be nuts not to visit.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Tramway Plaza, 254 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
We meet near the entrance of the Tram to Roosevelt Island, on the Manhattan side at East 60th st/2nd Avenue. I will have a colorful hat and a black bag strapped across my chest.
254 East 60th St - on 2nd Ave, Tram Station. We will all board the Tram together! Have $2.90 ready on your Metro or Omni card. (Any debit card.)
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Outside visit
Tramway Plaza
Tramway Plaza is at 2nd Avenue and 60th street. This is where we will all board the Tram for glorious views of NYC, the East River, and Roosevelt Island.
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Outside visit
West Loop Road
West Loop road runs down the western side of Roosevelt Island. Here are great views of NYC.
3
Outside visit
Southpoint Park
Not only is this park gorgeous, but it has a restroom! We'll see the FDR Hope Memorial.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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Professionalism
4.92
Fun
4.92
Expression
4.83
Quality
4.92
Route
4.75
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
