Take to the streets of New York with a local expert guide to explore neighborhoods once home to notorious criminals, learn how the city was ruled in waves by various immigrant crime rings and finding out what modern crime looks like in the city.
On the Lower East Side, you’ll see tenement buildings where Irish immigrants lived in subhuman conditions. The most notorious area here was the ‘Five Points’ - a junction so infamous for its gang crime (rumor has it some even lived in burrows under the streets!) that Charles Dickens came to check it out himself on a trip to NYC, not believing it could live up to its reputation. It did, of course, as your guide will tell you.
Irish gangs weren’t the only group to terrorise the Lower East Side however. Throughout the 1900s the Italian mafia kept Little Italy in a choke hold, while the 1970s and 1980s were dominated by Chinese turf wars that were so bloody you’ll hardly believe the stories.
From the city’s earliest rag-tag gangs to the mafia empires of the 20th century, you’ll separate the truth from from myths popularized by movies like Gangs of New York and TV shows like The Sopranos. You’ll also learn about the city’s most notorious criminals; from Captain Kidd and Boss Tweed, to John Gotti and Leona Helmsley.
The neighborhoods you visit are much nicer today than they were in the past but has NYC really cleaned up its act? As part of your tour, you’ll visit lower Manhattan, in particular Wall Street and the Financial District, to learn about modern, white collar crime (and the going rate for a get-out-of-jail-free card).
New York City crime tours don’t get any better than when they are developed with the help of NYPD police officers and detectives. Lifetimes of studying NYC’s criminals are synthesized into a truly unique experience that will teach you how crime is inseparable from the history of this great city.
Inclusions:
Guided tour of the Lower East Side & Wall Street
Expert tour guide
Small groups of 15 people or fewer
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Sites Visited:
Wall Street
Lower East Side
The old “Five Points” neighborhood
Chinatown
Little Italy
Important Notes:
Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory. This tour may not be suitable for young children, as subject matter may be graphic and disturbing. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Please note, this tour is in English only.
Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour - Classic
Explore San Francisco’s famous landmarks on a Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you cruise through the city on an open-top bus and learn about San Francisco's unique history. You have the choice of a personal recorded commentary, available in 10 languages, or an entertaining live commentary. This is the best way to discover all that San Francisco has to offer.
Our unique city tour has 20 stops for guest to hop-on or hop-off the bus to visit attractions and points of interest. From Fisherman’s Wharf to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, immerse yourself in San Francisco’s diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and picturesque views.
WALKING TOURS
Chinatown Walking Tour: (Tour begins at Stop #6 - operates daily @ 10:00 & 14:00)
Walk through the world famous historic neighborhood. See the magnificent Chinatown gates, the busy marketplace and the vibrant mix of historical and modern day culture.
Northbeach Walking Tour: (Tour begins at Stop #3 - operates daily @ 16:00)
This tour will take you on a journey through the eclectic Little Italy district. From Washington Square Park to the incredible St. Peter & Paul Church, the tour will leave you with a taste of the bohemian lifestyle that inspired so many of the artistically gifted San Franciscans of previous generations.
Barbary Coast Walking Tour: (Tour begins at Stop #4 - operates daily @ 12:00)
Tour takes you through a nine block radius of what was once the haunt of the low and vile. Hear about San Francisco’s small beginnings, its boom-town growth because of the California Gold Rush and the end of The Barbary Coast due to the Red Light Abatement Act. The walk will take you through the present Financial District and Jackson Square Historic District.
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour: (Tour begins at Stop #1 - operates daily @ 14:00)
The Fisherman’s Wharf walking tour takes you all the main attractions of the Wharf area, including Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery and Pier 39. See and learn about the famous food and restaurants and the historic ships at Aquatic Park. This walk will familiarize you with role the wharf has played in the history of the city—from the Gold rush, through the labor struggles of the 1930’s and the psychedelic explorations of the 1960’s.
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
Sanctuary guests can have a bird’s eye view of the vets working, and can experience the depth that Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has for the care and welfare of the Australian native animal population. See xrays, ultrasounds and endoscopes streamed live on a flat screen for guests to observe during the procedure. Even watch from a surgeons eye view by a camera mounted on the surgical light!
Free Flight Bird Show
National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary presents the Free Flight Bird Show! Meet some of Australia’s most beautiful species of birds from the largest bird in flight, the Australian pelican, to the colourful parrots, birds of prey, endangered species and the majestic wedge-tailed eagle. Marvel at the beauty of these incredible creatures as they free-fly across the audience in a wonderful display set against the Sanctuary’s natural environment. Make sure you hang around to have your photo taken with a bird of prey at the end of the show!
Crocodile Live Show
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is excited to have Boss Hog as a new member of the team. At almost five meters in length this massive salt water crocodile is an incredible sight to see. Come and learn about Boss Hog and his girlfriend Lilly as well as see the fresh water crocodiles.
Services:
Apart from the various activities permanently on offer, we provide our visitors with a range of services to make their visit a more fulfilling experience.
Jungle Bus: it's a completely free service that transfers visitors from an area close by the Sea Lion Show to the largest Botanical Gardens in the Canary Islands. Frequency: 10 minutes.
Shops: there are two shops that open every day of the year from 10:00h to 18:00h where you will find a wide range of gifts and lovely souvenirs to remember your visit and to take home to your friends and family.
Mobility Scooters for Rent: enjoy a ride on our electric scooters around the park or to the Botanical Gardens. Highly advisable for people with mobility issues.
Photographs with animals: right from the beginning of the visit the park will offer the services of professional photographers who know how to make the most of every memorable setting, either at one of our facilities or standing next to your favourite animal. Don’t forget to collect your photographs at the Oasis Shop, open until 18:00 every day.
Food Bags: you can buy the various animal-specific bags at stands, at the park ticket office or at the entrance, where staff will be waiting for you with a special bag so that you don’t have to waste time selecting the food for each animal. All the bags have a label with instructions and the type of food our animals need
Restaurants: you may choose between Sea Lion Restaurant, Oasis Restaurant and El Patio Majorero Restaurant.
