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Tommy’s New York forms another exclusive partnership!
Tommy’s New York is delighted to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the
Bowery Alliance of Neighbors and Two Bridges Neighborhood Council, the sponsors of the Bowery Historic District’s successful placement on the National Register of Historic Places. This collaboration marks an exciting milestone as Tommy’s New York becomes the “official tour operator” of the Bowery Historic District, offering an immersive and captivating experience of New York City’s storied oldest thoroughfare.
Join us on a journey through over four centuries as we walk down New York City’s oldest street! Originally a Native American footpath and Dutch farm road, site of the
first free Black homesteads, and Washington’s triumphal march route during the British evacuation, it was the lower stretch of the Boston Post Road, one of America’s first highways. It witnessed 19th  century gang wars, the bloody Astor Place Riot, and the anti-slavery speech at Cooper Union that propelled Lincoln to the presidency. Though landed gentry like the Delanceys settled here, it soon became the working-class main street for sailors, shopgirls, gangs, gays, sporting men, and waves of immigrant Irish, Italians, Germans, Jews, and Chinese. NYC’s first entertainment district, it has seminal links to tap dance, vaudeville, Yiddish theater, Houdini, Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, Mae West, modern tattooing, Abstract Expressionism, Beat literature, improvisational jazz, and punk rock. Comparing it to the more upscale Broadway, Walt Whitman found it “more democratic, with a broader, jauntier swing.” Though it declined in the 1900s, when flop houses and dive bars proliferated, it nonetheless became home to affordable jewelry, lighting, and restaurant supply stores, and a live/work home for artists like Marc Rothko, Maya Lin, William Burroughs, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin and Debbie Harry. Despite the Bowery’s broad significance, it remains one of our most endangered historic streetscapes.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Bowery Alliance of Neighbors and the Two
Bridges Neighborhood Council to offer the official Bowery Historic District Tour,”; said Tommy Wilkinson, Founder and President of Tommy’s New York. “The Bowery has an unparalleled historical significance, and we are committed to bringing its vibrant past to life for visitors from around the world. Together with our partners, we look forward to providing an immersive and educational experience that celebrates the Bowery’s unique heritage.” This partnership represents a significant step forward in preserving the Bowery’s historical legacy and sharing it with a wider audience.
For more information about the Bowery Historic District Tour please visit
www.takeawalk.com.
Tommy’s New York and Fever Partner Up
Feverup and Tommy's New York Announce a new Partnership on Primary Sales of the Catacombs by Candlelight Tour.
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Fever, the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform and Tommy’s New York, premiere destination management company known for their behind-the-scenes walking tours and experiences, have announced a new partnership on the primary sales of the Catacombs by Candlelight Tour. The tour, offered exclusively by Tommy’s New York, is one of the most unique and popular walking tours in the city, taking visitors on a journey through the historic cemeteries and catacombs beneath the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral.
Under this new partnership, Fever will take over primary sales for the Catacombs by Candlelight Tour, allowing visitors to easily book through the Fever platform. The tour will continue to be led exclusively by Tommy’s New York’s team of expert tour guides, who will take visitors through the church grounds and catacombs, sharing their knowledge of the history and culture of what started off as the very first Catholic Cathedral of the Diocese of New York.
“We are thrilled to partner with Fever to offer our Catacombs by Candlelight Tour to a much wider audience,” said Thomas Wilkinson, founder of Tommy’s New York. “The catacombs are a hidden gem in New York City, and we are excited to share this experience with even more visitors.”
Fever’s platform will provide visitors with an easy and seamless booking experience, allowing them to quickly reserve their spot on the tour. The partnership will also enable Tommy’s New York to focus on delivering an exceptional tour experience for visitors, while Fever manages the booking process.
“We are excited to partner with Tommy’s New York and offer the Catacombs by Candlelight Tour to our community of event-goers,” said Ismelka Gomez, Senior Business Development & Partnerships Manager at Fever. “The tour is a unique and unforgettable experience, and we are thrilled to make it more accessible to visitors from around the world.” Said Diego Vega, Official Partnerships Project Manager at Fever.
The Catacombs by Candlelight Tour is available for booking now through Fever. For more information or to reserve a spot, please click https://catacombstournyc.com
Tommy’s New York relaunches the Official Chinatown and Little Italy Tours!
Tommy’s New York neighborhood tours are now Pass Attractions!
Tommy’s New York and Fever Partner Up
Tommy’s New York forms another exclusive partnership!
SHEEP IN THE CITY! 2023
Photos by Gina & Paul Brake of Street Photography NYC
Discover the most thrilling secrets hidden beneath New York’s oldest and very first Catholic Cathedral!
Go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Little Italy and see areas of the church grounds that are otherwise barred from the public during this 90-minute catacomb group tour.
For over 200 years, the catacombs of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral have served as the final resting place for the faithful departed. This historic place has witnessed the many struggles and accomplishments of prominent New York Catholics.
Gain access to off-limits areas, including the two walled cemeteries and narthex below the sanctuary. Experience the only active Catholic Catacombs in New York City. Â See where bishops rest alongside prominent New York Catholics, such as the Delmonico Family and the first resident Bishop of New York, Bishop John Connolly. This labyrinth of vaults belongs largely to bankers, lawyers, captains of industry, merchants, political candidates, and even to a Civil War-era general, Thomas Eckert.
Photos by Gina & Paul Brake of Street Photography NYC
Unveil the mysteries of one of the most alluring cultural enclaves in New York City
 Explore Manhattan’s Chinatown without worrying about getting lost along its narrow streets and corridors and visit spaces that are normally off limits to the public.  After checking in at the Chinatown Little Italy Information Kiosk on the corner of Baxter and Canal streets we will head down to the old Five Points neighborhood brought back to fame by Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York. This was the cauldron that gave birth to Manhattan’s Chinatown in the mid 1800’s. We tour the southern portion of Historic Chinatown as far south as Kimlau Square and wind our way through the labyrinth of winding roads stopping at places like Confucius Plaza, a Taoist Temple, the Famed Doyers street and see the largest Buddhist Statue in New York City. The grand finale is a visit inside the CCBA – The Chinatown Consolidated Benevolent Association where you may catch a glimpse of the Mayor of Chinatown. Â
This Official Neighborhood tour is in partnership with the Chinatown Little Italy Historic District Association and was developed in collaboration with the Historic Districts Council.
Photos by Gina & Paul Brake of Street Photography NYC
As Tommy describes it, “Little Italy is the grandmother of all neighborhoods.”
If you love New York City history or just want to take a deep dive into one of Manhattan’s most storied neighborhoods, you shouldn’t miss this guided tour of Little Italy. You’ll leave with a warm sense of nostalgia, as you walk the very lanes and avenues where so many American dreams were born.
This tour begins at the Chinatown Little Italy Information Kiosk on the corner of Baxter and Canal streets and will encompass the entire northern portion of Historic Little Italy all the way up to Houston Street and back. Learn about the very first American Catholic Church built specifically for the Italian American community, pay tribute to the haunts of the very first Italian American Police Sargeant Joseph Petrosino. See the streets where famed film producer/director Martin Scorsese grew up. Meet the neighborhood as we pay homage to all the Italian owned establishments. See locations of many famous films and tv shows. Don’t be surprised if your tour is taking place during filming of new productions.
This Official Neighborhood tour is in partnership with the Chinatown Little Italy Historic District Association and was developed in collaboration with the Historic Districts Council.
NEW YORK CITY'S OLDEST STREET!
Join us on a journey through over four centuries as we walk down New York City’s oldest street! Originally a Native American footpath and Dutch farm road, site of the first free African American homesteads, and Washington’s triumphal march route during the British evacuation, it was the lower stretch of the Boston Post Road, one of America’s first highways. It witnessed 19th  century gang wars, the bloody Astor Place Riot, and the anti-slavery speech at Cooper Union that propelled Lincoln to the presidency. Though landed gentry like the Delanceys settled here, it soon became the working-class main street for sailors, shopgirls, gangs, gays, sporting men, and waves of immigrant Irish, Italians, Germans, Jewish, and Chinese. NYC’s first entertainment district, it has seminal links to tap dance, vaudeville, Yiddish theater, Houdini, Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, Mae West, modern tattooing, Abstract Expressionism, Beat literature, improvisational jazz and punk rock. Comparing it to the more upscale Broadway, Walt Whitman found it “more democratic, with a broader, jauntier swing.” Though it declined in the 1900s, when flop houses and dive bars proliferated, it nonetheless became home to affordable jewelry, lighting, and restaurant supply stores, and a live-work home for artists like Marc Rothko, Maya Lin, William Burroughs, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin and Debbie Harry.
