Superheroes in New York Walking Tour
Description
Calling all True Believers! Dive into the incredible world of superheroes on a tour that could only exist in New York City—the real-life inspiration for so many comic book adventures. On this action-packed walking tour, you’ll explore the places where the comic book industry was born and where legendary creators brought your favorite heroes to life. Walk along historic Publisher’s Row, see iconic filming locations from superhero movies, and visit sites connected to the artists and writers who built the Marvel and DC universes. Along the way, you’ll discover the stories behind characters created by legends like Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, while standing in the very city that inspired the skylines of both Gotham City and Metropolis. From famous comic book landmarks to recognizable movie locations, this tour is the ultimate experience for comic fans, movie lovers, and anyone who’s ever wondered: Is New York really Gotham… or Metropolis? Excelsior!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Seat of the UN
The building that "played" the Daily Planet in the Superman movies
Iconic NYC skyscraper
World's busiest train station
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- 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
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour's designated start time. The tour departs promptly and no refunds will be given for guests who miss the tour due to being late
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear appropriate footwear
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
- Please note: the operator reserves the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond their control
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Once the tour begins, if you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions, we cannot guarantee we can reunite you with the group.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
Reviews(601)
Great tour! Very great information on super heroes and history behind them!
Excellent walking tour! Learned a ton of great things about comics and super heroes and how it all ties to NYC. Conner was amazing!
Joel was very friendly and made us a beautiful tour of the city. He had a lot of patience because he knew I was Spanish-speaking and was always watching that I could understand him. The experience was really good, so I recommend the tour!!!
The entire family enjoyed this! We have kids ages 12, 15, and 18. All enjoy superhero movies, but a couple are into the comics. As someone who isn't as into the superheroes, I also enjoyed the tour. Michael provided great information and stories. I learned a lot! Our tour was about 90 minutes, which was just the right amount of time.
Very good experience !! Connor was truly amazing, and she really knew her stuff!
We really enjoyed the tour with Michael, learning the history behind Marvel movies, comics, and the buildings around the city that play an important role. Michael was knowledgeable and created a fantastic experience, especially for geeks who want to know more about their favorite superheroes.
Thank you Michael for all these anecdotes and for sharing. It was very pleasant and informative despite the cold. English easy to understand. Thank you!
We had a super Guide Liz who knows all about the world of superheroes. Great explanations to the buildings and with a lot of history behind it with the heroes
WOW! So much fun. Joel is an incredible host who was patient with our barrage of questions and photo-taking. His depth of knowledge and joy on the tour reflected his own personal passion for the superhero world. He not only pointed out the sites that were connected to the stories but gave some backstory on the characters or events plus the backstories on the sites themselves.
We had a great experience on our Marvel tour. Our tour guide was excellent and liked that he gave us some New York history with the marvel history.
