Free tour

Down town Syracuse Walking Tour

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Syracuse

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: David

Registered on 9 February 2025

We are history enthusiasts who love to travel and learn about local history. We have border collie name Odessa who likes to come on walks with us.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Our tour starts downtown Syracuse Armory Square.

We will highlight interesting landmarks such as Landmark theater, Hotel Syracuse, Columbus Circle and Clinton square to name a few.

Explore rich history of Syracuse NY. Step back in time and discover the fascinating history on this engaging local tour.

From the humble beginnings as the salt producing hub in early 19 th century to its rise as a key player in industrial development, Syracuse’s story is a captivating journey of growth and transformation.

Visit the area of iconic Erie Canal, explore Armory Square, a district filled with historic buildings and vibrant cultural landmarks.

Along the way uncover stories of Underground Railroad.

This tour is perfect for history buffs and curious explorers alike, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the city heritage, one landmark at a time. Touts will be given Sunday Mornings around 10:00 am at the "24 Second Shot Clock" but please message or text for other times

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

443 S Franklin St Syracuse Ny 13202 Shot Clock monument

Outside visit

MOST

history of armory square, su basketball shot clock, berlin wall

Outside visit

Landmark Theatre

history of landmark theater and surounding area

Outside visit

Hotel Syracuse

tour of the lobby, history of mural in the lobby

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).