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Exclusive | Paws, pop stars, ghosts & the mob: NYC’s quirkiest walking tours offer exercise and an eyeful

Nypost · · 1035 words · By Marissa Matozzo
Urban Exploration NYC Tourism Niche Experiences
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21 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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““Cats About Town,” NYC’s first-ever feline-focused historical walking tours created by writer and guide Peggy Gavan.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Peggy Gavan created 'Cats About Town' walking tours and is an animal historian/author specializing in NYC cats.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of episodes for the television series Tales from the Crypt, which aired for seven seasons on HBO from 1989 to 1996. A total of 93 episodes and three feature-length films were p…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York City Farm Colony was a poorhouse on the New York City borough of Staten Island, one of the city's five boroughs. It was located across Brielle Avenue from Seaview Hospital, on the edge o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Farm_Colony
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Delaney & Bonnie were an American duo of singer-songwriters Delaney Bramlett and Bonnie Bramlett. In 1969 and 1970, they fronted a rock/soul ensemble, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, whose members at di…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaney_&_Bonnie
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“Each two-hour tour costs $45”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about cats, adoption, and the musical 'Cats', with no mention of the specific pricing or duration of the 'Cats About Town' tours.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cats is a sung-through musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_(musical)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939) is a collection of whimsical light poems by T. S. Eliot about feline psychology and sociology, published by Faber and Faber. It serves as the basis for Andre…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Possum's_Book_of_Practical…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Truth About Cats & Dogs is a 1996 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Audrey Wells. It stars Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin and Jamie Foxx. The sto…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Truth_About_Cats_&_Dogs
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“The “Brooklyn Heights Cat Tour” explores America’s first suburb through legendary local felines — including the Brooklyn Bridge’s own cat supervisor and celebrity cats beloved by literary elites.”
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Two independent web sources confirm the Brooklyn Heights Cat Tour and specifically mention 'Ned, the Brooklyn Bridge Cat' and stories of famous cats in the neighborhood.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brooklyn Heights: A Personal Memoir is an autobiographical essay by Truman Capote about his life in Brooklyn in the late 1950s. While it was eventually combined with the original photo illustrations …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Getting Killed World Tour is the third headlining concert tour from American rock band Geese in support of their fourth studio album Getting Killed. The tour began on October 10, 2025 in South Bur…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_Killed_World_Tour
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Helen Odel Robinson (born August 13, 1953), known professionally as Queen Afua, is an American writer, alternative medicine practitioner, and wellness coach. She is an influential figure in Black vega…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Afua
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“one heroic Wall Street kitty reportedly saved priceless documents during the Great Fire of 1835.”
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While evidence confirms the Great Fire of 1835 occurred on Wall Street, none of the provided sources mention a heroic cat saving documents.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), commonly known as the Journal, is an American newspaper based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It provides extensive coverage of news, especially business and financ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall_Street_Journal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1835 Great Fire of New York was one of three fires that rendered extensive damage to New York City in the 18th and 19th centuries. The fire occurred in the middle of an economic boom, covering 17 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Fire_of_New_York
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Great New York City Fire of 1845 broke out on July 19, 1845, in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The fire started in a whale oil and candle manufacturing establishment and quickly spread to other w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_New_York_City_Fire_of_18…
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“the “Dogs & Cats on Fifth Avenue Tour” strolls from Madison Square Park to the Plaza Hotel”
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The provided evidence contains general information about dogs and the musical 'Cats', but does not mention a 'Dogs & Cats on Fifth Avenue Tour' or its route.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cats is a sung-through musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_(musical)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diamond Dogs is the eighth studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released on 24 May 1974 through RCA Records. Bowie produced the album and recorded it in early 1974 in London and the Nethe…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Operation Kindness is a no kill animal shelter for cats and dogs located in Carrollton, Texas. It is a non-profit organization and is funded through donations, receiving no government funding.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Kindness
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“For $40, fans can spend two hours retracing Taylor Swift’s NYC era on a walking tour”
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GetYourGuide lists a Taylor Swift in New York Walking Tour for 2 hours starting from $40, and another source confirms the existence of such a tour.
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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift
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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo
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web search NEUTRAL — A self-proclaimed Taylor Swift skeptic embarks on a walking tour of NYC to explore the singer's connection to the city. Here's what happened.
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““Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour” kicks off at Cornelia Street in the West Village”
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TikTok and GetYourGuide results link Taylor Swift walking tours to Cornelia Street in the West Village.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cornelia Street walking tour, things to do in NYC Swifties, explore Cornelia Street experiences, Taylor Swift NYC attractions, West Village local tips Last updated 2026-02-23.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/cornelia-street-nyc-tour
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web search NEUTRAL — Here's a Taylor Swift fan guide to exploring New York City, inspired by the singer's go-to spots and famous NYC-inspired lyrics.
https://www.elitedaily.com/lifestyle/taylor-swift-fan-guide-…
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web search NEUTRAL — New YorkFan Tribute: Taylor Swift in New York Walking Tour2 hours • Small groupTop pick. 4.9. (162). From $40. New YorkWelcome to New York: A Tour of Taylor Swift Hotspots2 hours • Private group.Our m…
https://www.getyourguide.com/greenwich-village-l3516/taylor-…
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“Fans will also swing by Electric Lady Studios and browse through spots like Housing Works Bookstore, where the multi-hyphenate filmed “All Too Well: The Short Film.””
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Multiple sources confirm the tour visits Electric Lady Studios and Housing Works Bookstore, specifically noting the latter as a filming site for 'All Too Well: The Short Film'.
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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tollGa3S0o8
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web search NEUTRAL — The tour begins in Soho at Housing Works Bookstore, where you can stand in the same spot Swift stood in her All Too Well: The Short Film video.Another of Kulawiak’s favorite stops is Electric Lady Stu…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/loisaltermark/2024/12/10/getyou…
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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Swift NYC walking tour. This is New York City tourism (Taylor’s Version). Swifties are coming to the Big Apple with their wallets open to walk in Taylor Swift’s footsteps — sparking a new wave …
https://www.aol.com/news/taylor-swift-shaking-nyc-tourism-18…
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“Curious visitors are paying $45 to roam FiDi’s filthiest corners on the wildly popular “Garbage and Rats in NYC” guided jaunt, led by self-described “rat whisperer” Suzanne Reisman.”
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“The two-and-a-half-hour trek dives into the city’s dirty underbelly”
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“This mob-themed East Village and Little Italy walking tour, led by retired NYPD detectives, mixes Mafia lore with old-school Italian comfort food for a $79 ticket price.”
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“Stops include the Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden... plus a cannoli pit stop at La Bella Ferrara.”
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“For $39, guests spend two hours visiting iconic filming locations and comic-book landmarks... as part of the “Superheroes in New York Walking Tour.“”
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“Stops include the famed Daily News Building in Midtown East — recognizable to DC fans as the Daily Planet from Superman films — along with the Chrysler Building, which has appeared in countless Marvel adaptations, including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four and Avengers films.”
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“The “Catacombs by Candlelight” tour at Nolita’s Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral gives brave guests exclusive access to off-limits catacombs, cemeteries and hidden passageways”
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“The eerie, 80-minute experience starts at $36”
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“The wildly indulgent “Underground Donut Tour“ takes guests on sugary strolls through some of NYC’s best pastry spots, with tickets starting at $60.”
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“The company offers five different themed tours, including routes through Downtown Brooklyn and Williamsburg, the East Village, Union Square and Times Square.”
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“There’s even a seasonal Midtown Holiday Donut Tour operating during November, December and January”
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“The “Haunted Broadway Ghostlight Tour” explores Times Square’s spookiest stage legends... during a 1-hour, 45-minute nighttime walk through the Theater District.”
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“guides from Green Team Tours share chilling tales of phantom actors”
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