If you’ve ever waited with bated breath for the release of the next installment of your favorite comic book series or counted the days until the big-screen premiere of the sequel to that blockbuster superhero movie you love, then the Top Dog Tours’ Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York experience is for you. This two-hour guided walking tour provides you the opportunity to visit many of the New York City locations that have featured prominently in your favorite DC and Marvel comics or movies in real life.
Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York Tour Background
Top Dog Tours is a well-regarded guided walking tour operator currently running tours in New York City and Toronto and the Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York tour is their most popular offering. This compelling tour explores the deep connections between the one-and-only New York City and the comic book industry. Throughout the Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York you’ll not only experience firsthand the big-name attractions famous the world over for their appearances on the page and silver screen, but you’ll learn all about Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Will Eisner, Bob Kane, and more—the comic book pioneers who did so much to launch this pop-culture phenomenon in the first place.
What you See on a Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York Walking Tour
Top Dog Tours’ Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York meets up in front of the headquarters of the United Nations, at the corner of 1st Avenue and 42nd Street. Your tour guide will be an expert on comic books, and their passion for all things related to superheroes will go a long way toward making your afternoon one to remember.
From the UN headquarters, you’ll visit several unforgettable destinations as part of an attraction-filled itinerary. Highlights include Tudor City, tapped by many observers as the world’s first residential skyscraper complex, and better known to others as the site of the Osborn penthouse in the Spiderman movies; 220 East 42nd Street, an art-deco skyscraper famous for standing-in as the offices of the Daily Planet in several Superman movies; and several other iconic New York City locations (like the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Station) which have appeared in multiple hit films. Your Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York will conclude at the beloved JHC Comic Books store on 3rdAvenue between 32nd and 33rd Streets.
The Top Dog Tours’ Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York tour runs daily at 3:30pm. This particular version of the tour is conducted in English. A Spanish-language version of the Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York tour is available at 1:30pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Even if you intend to use an attraction pass as your ticket for the Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York tour, you’ll need to provide a credit card when making your reservation. However, so long as you show up on time for your tour, you won’t be charged anything extra—the credit card is just to guarantee your spot.
Tips for Taking a Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York Walking Tour
- Marvel & DC Superheroes of NYC is included on several money saving tourist passes including the New York Pass, Go NY All-Inclusive Pass and NY Explorer Pass
- Given the popularity of the Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York tour, it’s highly recommended that you book your spot as soon as you determine what day or time works best for your schedule. This is especially true if you decide to opt for one of their private tours, as availability for such special excursions is limited.
- You can cancel your Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York tour without incurring any type of penalty up to two full calendar days before when your tour is scheduled to depart. If you’d like to make changes to your reservation at any point less than two full calendar days before your tour is scheduled to depart, you’ll need to pay a $20 rescheduling fee—that’s $20 per person/ticket.
- Top Dog Tours run regardless of weather conditions—literally the only time they won’t run on account of the weather is when the city of New York declares it unsafe to be outside. So be sure to check the weather forecast before going on your Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York tour and come prepared for whatever the day has in store.
- It’s also worth keeping in mind as you plan for your Marvel & DC Superheroes of New York tour that you’re unlikely to have access to a bathroom for the duration of this two-hour tour.