Coney Island Walking Tour

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  New York  :  New York  :  Walking Tours

Come down to New York City's most famous beach where millions of people used to escape the summer heat. On this tour you will explore all over the amusement area of Coney Island: from the time of Sodom by the sea, to the Nickel Empire, to the men and women working today to preserve Coney’s amazing history.Coney Island offers some of the most exciting history in all of New York City. From prostitutes living in a giant tin elephant, to the invention of the hot dog, to a ride that's so scary it actually makes its riders pee themselves; you'll see and hear the backstory of all of these and more. Join New York Local Tours as we explore the wonderful history of Coney Island’s amusement zone, a story of crime, passion, and fire that will change the way you see the "People’s Playground".

So, come down to New York City's most famous beach where millions of people used to escape the summer heat: from the time of Sodom by the Sea, to the Nickel Empire, to the community working every day to preserve Coney's amazing history for future generations.

Explore all over Coney Island, including Surf Avenue, the Boardwalk and everything in between. You will see the Cyclone, the Wonder Wheel, Nathan's Famous and so much more.