Private Historic Tour of the Bronx from Manhattan
New York, New York
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 6 hours
Enjoy a full-day excursion via air-conditioned vehicle from your pickup site in Manhattan to the Northeast Bronx to visit the historic Bartow-Pell Mansion, Carriage House and Gardens. The tour continues to quaint City Island (NY's answer to Cape Cod). Learn about its history at the Nautical Museum followed by a scrumptious seafood dinner before returning to Manhattan.
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Enjoy a full-day excursion via air-conditioned vehicle from your pickup site in Manhattan to the Northeast Bronx to visit the historic Bartow-Pell Mansion, Carriage House and Gardens. The tour continues to quaint City Island (NY's answer to Cape Cod). Learn about its history at the Nautical Museum followed by a scrumptious seafood dinner before returning to Manhattan.Meet your guide at the SE corner of 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, a short train ride from most Midtown hotels. You'll be directed to the waiting air-conditioned vehicle to take you to the Bartow-Pell Mansion and City Island, in the Northeast Bronx.
As you travel over the RFK-Triborough Bridge, your guide will comment on various points of interest. Upon arrival, you will meet the docent who will conduct a tour of the historic mansion and carriage house, with extra time to visit the gardens on your own.
The tour continues to City Island, a quaint community that is likened to Cape Cod. After a brief walking tour, which includes incredible views of Long Island Sound, you will learn more about the island's past at the Nautical Museum. Spend time at the exhibits that feature the history of the island’s importance in the sailing and fishing industries.
For the finale, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner (limited menu) before returning to Midtown Manhattan.
As you travel over the RFK-Triborough Bridge, your guide will comment on various points of interest. Upon arrival, you will meet the docent who will conduct a tour of the historic mansion and carriage house, with extra time to visit the gardens on your own.
The tour continues to City Island, a quaint community that is likened to Cape Cod. After a brief walking tour, which includes incredible views of Long Island Sound, you will learn more about the island's past at the Nautical Museum. Spend time at the exhibits that feature the history of the island’s importance in the sailing and fishing industries.
For the finale, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner (limited menu) before returning to Midtown Manhattan.
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