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.

75 minutes · 10 blocks · Ages 16+

"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.

60–70 minutes · 9 blocks · Ages 16+

"Innovation Junction" — Ithaca's West End Transportation History

Discover the rail yards, industry, and innovation that shaped Ithaca's West End neighborhood.

Details available upon request

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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