Ithaca is Gorges & Waterfalls: Downtown Ithaca Walking Tour
Overview
Celebrate Ithaca’s cultural heritage! Take a walk along downtown Ithaca and explore the wonders of the city’s natural and cultural heritage. This 1.75-mile loop includes visits to many of the unique landmarks and natural features that are the bones of this city, as well as two of the gorge creeks that are its lifeblood.
Stroll through the city with a former Yosemite National Park ranger/naturalist and Finger Lakes native. “Discover the place where paddle-boards, trolleys, stagecoaches, steamboats, and shared cars have all been legitimate methods of transportation, and where local residents helped fleeing slaves to freedom along the “Underground Railroad.”.
They say that “Ithaca is Gorges,” but it is so much more! Learn how people, places, nature, and culture have come together to define a city with a unique spirit.
Ages
8+
Duration
2 Hours
Included
Narrated tour with guide
When
Check the Tour Calendar for the tour times for your selected date.
Distance
1.75 miles (not very strenuous; involves paved walkways & one very short uphill)
Available:
This tour can be available for additional dates and times upon request. Please contact us at 607-233-4818 or info@experiencefingerlakes.com if you’re interested in this tour outside the scheduled days and times.
Explore Downtown Ithaca on a Walking Tour
Important Info
- All tours are public and require a minimum of 4 total guests in order to run at the listed price. For parties of 2 guests, this tour is offered for a flat rate of $150. Once the minimum number of 4 guests has been reached, children ages 8-12 are $25. Tour is not suitable for children 7 and under.
- A 12% service charge will be added to reservations with eight or more guests. If you book online, you will receive an updated confirmation email containing that extra charge within two business days.
Departure Location
- The tour meets outside The Hotel Ithaca, 222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY.
Why Choose This Experience
- Explore Ithaca’s Rich Cultural Heritage
- Discover Iconic Landmarks and Parks
- Accessible 2-Hour Guided Stroll
- Visit Vibrant Ithaca Commons District
- Expert Storytelling of Local History
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