Cats About Town Tour: Lower East Side

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Cats About Town Tour: Lower East Side

Tour Highlights:

  • Save 25% off your ticket with an exclusive Untapped New York Member discount
  • Explore a classic gathering spot where neighborhood cats once roamed freely, and glimpse the area’s early immigrant life
  • Uncover stories of bygone saloons, lively feline mascots, and the people who made this corner of Manhattan so vibrant
  • Hear a surprising account of four-legged friends near a legendary music landmark that shaped an entire era
  • Discover vestiges of old tenements while learning about local cats, past and present, who found refuge in unlikely places
  • Conclude your trek at Meow Parlour, a cat-friendly haven. Enjoy warm beverages and meet adoptable cats!

About this Event:

Welcome to one of New York City’s most eclectic neighborhoods: the Lower East Side. On this 1.5-mile exploration, you’ll uncover secret histories of beloved neighborhood cats, stroll past iconic landmarks like McSorley’s Old Ale House and CBGB, and learn how cats shaped the area’s social tapestry. End the day at Meow Parlour, where you can spend time with some resident cats—and maybe even adopt one.

Please note that admission to Meow Parlour is not include in tour ticket.

About Your Guide:

Peggy Gavan is a co-founder of Cats About Town Tours and one of our most experienced guides. With years of leading engaging and history-rich tours across NYC, she brings deep knowledge of the city’s cat folklore and hidden gems. Her passion for storytelling and love for cats make her the perfect guide to bring the Lower East Side’s cat history to life.

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How many tickets can I reserve? 

If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 ticket to this event. Explorer level members ($30/month) or Superfan ($100/month) can reserve 2 tickets. If you are a Support or Enthusiast level member but would like to attend, it’s easy to upgrade your account here

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The event is sold out?

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But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!

What if I need to cancel?

If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100% refund. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.

To cancel your booking, simply click on « cancel booking » in the confirmation email you received upon booking. The confirmation email was sent from messages@fareharbor.com

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