New York University is one of the top private research universities in the world, with a long, rich history and a remarkable list of notable faculty and alumni. Join us on a tour of the campus of NYU to discover interesting facts and legends about the university.

During the 2-hour tour you will explore the neighborhood and the campus of NYU. You will learn a little bit about the history of Greenwich Village, where the university is located, to understand the artsy, bohemian and LGBT-friendly atmosphere that attracts thousands of students to study here every year.

Your Private Guide will brief you on the almost 200 years of NYU’s history and show you some of the most important buildings on the Washington Square campus. This includes the NYU Law Library, the Islamic Center, Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, NYU Stern School of Business, the Silver Center for Arts and Science, and the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

You will also learn about the notable faculty and alumni of NYU, which includes Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, U.S. governors, senators and members of the House of Representatives, Academy Award winners, billionaires, Olympic medalists etc. You might get surprised to find names such as Jack Dorsey, Martin Scorsese, and Lady Gaga on the list. Learn about the daily student life at the campus, including student organizations and secret societies. If you’re interested, you can even get some insider’s tips on the admission process! The tour will end in front of the iconic Washington Square Arch.