Look up, New York
Explore the wonder of New York City’s iconic water towers
Yellow taxis. The Empire State Building. Hot dog stands. The Statue of Liberty.
And water towers.
For over 100 years, wooden water towers have stood tall above New York City as emblems of ingenuity and resiliency. With simple, elegant craftsmanship, these iconic structures offer not only a practical solution, but have transformed the landscape of the city and inspired artists for generations.
Join us on the NYC Water Tower Tour to explore the wonder.
Keep looking up, New York!
“Abby is so knowledgeable, dedicated, and funny. This is an incredibly fascinating tour about the cultural and physical history of water towers in NYC, which I’d never paid attention to before. The High Line is also always a great time. I can’t look at the city the same!! Highly recommend :)”
AS from Tripadvisor
“I’ve been on hundreds of walking tours all over the world and this was the best”
Jane’s Walk 2026 Participant
