Bring your group to downtown Ithaca for a guided walking tour led by trained docents from The History Center. Private tours are ideal for conferences, corporate outings, visiting groups, team-building events, and anyone looking for a unique way to explore Ithaca's rich history.
Available Tours
"King Alcohol Ends Reign" — Ithaca's Prohibition History
Explore 10 blocks of downtown Ithaca through the lens of early 1900s Prohibition — speakeasies, saloons, temperance crusaders, and the characters who shaped the era.
"Shadows Over Cayuga" — Ithaca's True Crime History
Nine blocks of historical crimes, poisonings, jailbreaks, and the dark side of a small city's past.
"Innovation Junction" — Ithaca's West End Transportation History
Discover the rail yards, industry, and innovation that shaped Ithaca's West End neighborhood.
Booking Details
- Group size: 10–20 guests (larger groups may be accommodated — ask us)
- Pricing: $150 – $250 per tour, sliding scale
- Advance notice: Tours must be booked at least four weeks ahead
- Meeting point: 110 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Weather: Tours run rain or shine
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