Self-guided Podcast Tour New York: How SoHo Artists Created

New York

From US$7 per person

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Per booking: Up to 30 people
Languages: German, English

About this tour

Dive into the Manhattan of the 1850s: Prefabricated cast-iron buildings laid the foundation for an industrial boom, a dark decline, and finally a radical takeover by the art scene. Accompany the design historian Clara and the local expert Diego through the ever-changing streets of SoHo. From Elisha Otis's first elevator to illegal loft communities and earth-filled galleries to multi-million dollar properties – discover how artists turned factory ruins into a global luxury capital.

A 1.3 km self-guided tour with 5 stops in 65 min.
Ideal for travelers interested in art, design, aesthetics, and urban development, infrastructure, and innovation

Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals

Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Accessibility, as stated by the supplier

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The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 410 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.

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Itinerary

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1
Architectural anchor point with prefabricated Venetian cast iron facade and the world's first Otis passenger elevator.(10 min)
2
Masterpiece of the French Second Empire style in cast iron, representing the SoHos era as a warehouse district.(10 min)
3
Five-story cast-iron house by Donald Judd, in which the open loft living and the concept of permanent art placement were established.(10 min)
4
Walter De Maria's 127-ton earth art installation, which is permanently maintained by the Dia Art Foundation.(10 min)
5
The commercial center where Leo Castelli and major galleries created the economic epicenter of the global art market.(10 min)

Know before you go

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Included

Precise navigation between stops
Immersive audio in podcast style with experts and locals
Verified facts woven into a captivating story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about history and surroundings

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point

The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is Mulberry Street Library, NYPL, New York, about 410 m away.

Mulberry Street Library, NYPL · about 410 m away in a straight line

New York, NY (library)

Sunday: Closed, Monday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Tuesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wednesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm — Open year round

Walking directions

Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.

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Location & contact

Area: New York
Meeting point: Meeting point at the E.V. Haughwout Building, 490 Broadway. Open the app at the starting point and begin the tour as soon as you are ready
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