SoHo and the Village NYC Architecture Walking Tour

5.00

5.0(6 reviews)

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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Overview

2 hours

Mobile ticket

From the historically diverse communities to cosmopolitan hot spots, the West and East Villages, Lower East Side, Bowery, and SoHo have a fascinating history captured by the area’s architecture. During this tour, we discover this history by looking at some of the defining architectural typologies of these neighborhoods including the cast iron industrial spaces of Soho and tenement apartments of the LES as well stand-out contemporary buildings such as the New Museum by SANAA, Prada flagship boutique by Rem Koolhas, and Copper Union by Morphosis. We'll also visit Washington Square and some of the NYU buildings in the area.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is included in the tour duration.

What To Expect

Cooper Union Foundation Building

Visit the Cooper Union.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Visit 40 Bond St. residences by Herzog and deMeuron.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

SoHo and the Village NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Private 2h Tour

Private Tour Duration: 2 hours

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Guide In-person

Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest

Tips

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A tour native New Yorkers will love as well as visitors
D3104OQreneeg,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is the second tour I have booked and the entire family, who are life-long New Yorkers, loved learning about the history and architecture of this great city. Perfect tour for visitors and locals alike!
Group tour with individual feel
429tilmannp,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Ivan, enthusiastic about not just facts, he shows each person special attention according to their interests.
Excellent Tour of the Village
jasonbH7474SR,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ivan provided a great tour that balanced with architectural details and area history. Ivan knows his craft and his neighborhood well. He revealed fascinating structures and the stories behind them. Our family enjoyed the tour immensely.
amazing!!
dianasP9196PM,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ivan was amazing at showing us everything in the neighbourhoods we visited, it was all extremely interesting and never boring!! 100% recommend it to anyone local or not that wants to get to know the city better!
Do it!
Happiness496841,Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ivan was incredibly knowledgeable about architectural design and history of the buildings we toured, and the urban planning of the city. The tours are intimate so you get a chance to ask lots of questions, and Ivan really is a well of answers. He’s also really friendly and charismatic, so even if you zone out for a bit it’s still fun! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique way to learn about New York City.
Really see the City!
donnawO5241DT,Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Insightful, informative and individualized tour of the Village and SoHo. Ivan was a terrific guide. He tailored the tour to our interests. I have new respect for the beauty and history of buildings I pass often. Ivan reminded me to look up and around!