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Manhattan Mayhem and Miracles-Ret-NYPD guided evening bus tour

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3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This three-hour, Retired NYPD guided New York City evening bus tour presents historical crimes of New York City. Our guides will share their experiences as Officers in NYC along with audio files told by the Officers who were present at the original crime scene. We also share the history and operation of the New York Police Department. These are mobile crime tours in luxury vans.

What's Included

  • Our tours visit exterior locations. Any indoor locations are free to the public.

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    W 14th St & 7th Ave
    New York, NY 10011, USA

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    Chelsea

    Visit the subway platform where a gunman shot four would-be robbers on a NYC train and then disappeared into the vast NYC crowds in a case that divided NYC as police searched for the Subway Vigilante
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    Chelsea

    View the spectacular and grand Chelsea Hotel known for hosting some the most creative writers, artists and musicians. Learn of the evening, when one of those artists, Sid Vicious turned deadly killing his lover Nancy Spungen.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Madison Square Garden

    Visit the location of Madison Square Garden and enter the adjoining landmark Daniel Moynihan Train Hall, formerly known as the Historic US Postal Service building, designed by the famed architectural firm McKim, Mead And White. Stanford White was later murdered in the Second Madison Square Garden (no longer standing) in what became known as the crime of a century. Bathrooms and food available at this stop.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Times Square / Theater District

    Learn the history of crime and decay in New York City. Learn about the unified efforts of the NYPD, other government agencies and the private sector in revitalization of this famed location and transforming of it into the 2nd most toured location in the U.S.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Hudson River Park

    We will visit the Hudson River. Where Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger landed a US Air BUS A320 with 150 passengers on board. Hear from the Police Officer awarded Police Officer of the Year for his rescue efforts in an underwater inspection of the craft, prior to its further sinking. Hear from flight attendant who was seriously injured while she heroically guided her guests to safety.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Dakota

    View the Dakota at night with it's ever burning lanterns. See the entrance where on one tragic night John Lennon fought for his life after being gunned down, and where responding Police Officers carried him into their cars and raced him to the Hospital. Visit the John Lennon Memorial in Central Park, at Strawberry Fields.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Central Park

    If time permits we will visit the Central Park Precinct, the NYPD's oldest precinct.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Central Park

    See where a young woman lost her life to the "Preppy Killer". Disguised as a handsome young preppy, this deviant and disturbed killer lured a young woman to Central Park, where she was attacked and murdered. This is a crime case that gripped the city and gripped the nation.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Mature audiences, rated PG13
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Manhattan Mayhem and Miracles-Ret-NYPD guided evening bus tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-413883P1

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    What's Included

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    • Our tours visit exterior locations. Any indoor locations are free to the public.

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Mature audiences, rated PG13
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

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