New York City: Superheroes of NYC Guided Walking Tour

235 Reviews WHEN Saturday 16 November to Fri Nov 22nd 2024

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ADDRESS , 42nd Street

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COMPANY New York City: Superheroes of NYC Guided Walking Tour

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Highlights

• Learn about the history of some of your favorite comic book characters
• See the sites where your favorite superhero movies were filmed
• Visit iconic New York City landmarks and learn why they are important in comic book lore

Description

Learn where Batman was saved from being canceled and how Kryptonite was created. Visit the site where Christopher Reeve first flew as Superman.  See where The Avengers left a keepsake for the city of New York. Get a unique and unforgettable view into the comic book industry and the characters that make it extraordinary.  Your 2-hour tour starts in front of the Headquarters of the United Nations and as you walk down 42nd Street, you’ll see the Green Goblins apartment, go inside the Daily News building and stop at a bar where some of comics’ greatest artists used to hang out. Check out the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal and the site where Stark Tower is supposed to be. As you take a left down Park Avenue, you’ll walk along historic Publishers Row. See where some of the world’s most iconic comics were first created and the offices of Will Eisner and Bob Kane. You guide will point out where TV shows like Gotham and Netflix’s Daredevil were filmed, where the first man to play superman lived, and much more. Have a fun walk, see great sites, hear amazing stories and discuss the history of all the characters that made you to believe a man could fly!

Includes

Local guide

Important Information

• A moderate amount of walking is involved, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund