Bronx Neighborhood Half-Day Tour & Graffiti Workshop

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Duration: 4h
Location: Bronx, NY United States | Bronx, United States


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Vibrant neighborhoods of the Bronx, NYC's largest borough
Diverse districts from Little Italy to the Grand Concourse
Sights include Yankee Stadium & the Edgar Allan Poe House
Hands-on, artist-led graffiti workshop in a designated space
Insight into hip-hop history & culture in the South Bronx

Inclusions:
Guided bus tour of the Bronx
Roundtrip transportation from the Times Square area
Live narration in English and French

Description:

Full of diverse districts and historic landmarks, the Bronx—with a population of over a million—would be one of the largest cities in the US if it weren't a borough of New York. Trek from Little Italy to Yankee Stadium on this tour, and then try your hand at a favorite urban art form—graffiti.

The Bronx is the only Big Apple borough connected to mainland USA, and it's filled with culturally diverse neighborhoods with plenty to see, do, and explore. Hit the pavement with a local guide to check out the lively city streets and parks, walking by landmarks like the Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium, Fordham University, and the cottage that Edgar Allan Poe called home. Stroll along the Grand Concourse, a 20-block boulevard lined with Art Deco buildings, as you learn about the changes this area has undergone over the past century.

In the South Bronx, your guide offers some insight into hip-hop culture, which was developed here in the 1970s. Hear about the DJs that brought the musical movement to life and learn about the boom in break dancing and street art that accompanied it. Today, the work of graffiti artists from the South Bronx hangs in major museums around the world. Head to a space dedicated to graffiti and meet some of the artists that practice this often-controversial art form. Grab a spray can and pick up some tips for leaving your own mark on the urban landscape in a hands-on graffiti workshop to conclude your tour.