WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th, 2010

HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR:
Downtown Manhattan's Lower East Side, Bowery & East Village


"Bust And Boom Resilience Of New Yorkers Tour!"

New Yorkers pride themselves on their resilience. We pick ourselves up when we get knocked down, we stand our ground at all times and we persevere in the face of adversity. On this tour we’re going to take a closer look at this characteristic New York trait, and we’ll be doing it in the historic district of NoHo


Find Out:

• Where did the ladies of Sex and the City get their fabulous
clothes?

• What famed pub that Abraham Lincoln
once patronized didn’t allow women until 1970?

• What New York theater launched a HAIR-raising musical
revolution?

• What new neighborhood structure caused the infamous
"underwear protest?"

• What happened on "May Day" of this year on the corner of Houston and Bowery?

• Where was punk rock born?

• Which neighborhood café used to house meetings for a prolific
1960's counter-culture movement?

And Many, Many More Interesting Stories, Facts, Oddities And Curiosities!

TOUR MEETS AT "THE CUBE" AT ASTOR PLACE EAST VILLAGE NYC

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. JUST SHOW UP TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS. LOOK FOR US AT "THE CUBE"


$15


UPCOMING TOUR:

Wednesday, May 19th at Eight O'clock in the Evening!

TWO GUYS TOURS

Peter De Giglio and David Ritz

For any information and questions please feel to contact us:

twoguystours@gmail.com

twoguystours.com

(347) 684- 1932

Another Great Review!

TWO GUYS TOURS gets reviewed on Eventlist.org!

A New Stroll Through A Familiar Area

Published on 05/13/2010

When I arrived at The Cube I was greeted very warmly by licensed tour guide Dave Ritz. Yesterday, being one of the coldest days in May thus far, only saw a handful of us make it out for this free walking tour around lower Manhattan. But a small group meant a more intimate experience. Ritz capitalized on this, pointing out the connections each member of the group had at the beginning, allowing us to feel we were all friends hanging out rather than individuals flocking behind a communal shepherd.

Half of the Two Guys Tours duo, Ritz, an actor and storyteller, felt that his passion for the history of New York and knack for performing to an audience were too strong to not share with others. His partner, Peter De Giglio, who I have chanced to see performing stand-up comedy at Penny’s Open Mic, is also a licensed guide and is currently designing their website and marketing campaign. They have been in business together since February, honing their skills with free tours mainly aimed at familiar faces. In the coming weeks they intend to grab a piece of the ever-constant stream of tourists looking for a guided perspective into the historic lower quarter of Manhattan, offering tours for around the price of a movie ticket.

Astor Place - Present

Two Guys Tours focuses on the land below 8th Street, starting and ending tours at Astor Place, a one block thoroughfare that Ritz will quickly inform you was once occupied by the Astor Place Opera House as well as the site of deadly rioting in 1849. Yesterday’s tour took us on a loop extending down to Houston Street. Living in and being from Brooklyn, I have often walked the streets we would be treading on, yet as I noted to a tourmate, New Yorkers, unlike tourists, rarely look up and appreciate the beauty and wealth of interest our city has to offer.

Although a little unpolished in delivery, Ritz knew his stuff; he was rattling off dates and seemingly remembering too much information at times, occasionally veering onto tangents that utilized his storytelling ability and kept things interesting. An added touch was Ritz’s personal connection to some of the stops along the way. Having someone generically tell you CBGBs was a breeding ground for rock bands isn’t as fulfilling as hearing about the time they went to see The New York Howl play there. Also earning Ritz his credibility of living the experience was the stop at the Bowery Poetry Club. While being told the history of this young but well known institution some artists on a break outside spotted our guide and exchanged pleasantries. Ritz’s performing background provides an insider look to this arts heavy area.

Overall the tour was a success. I came away knowing much more than I started with. I would recommend this tour to New Yorkers and out-of-towners alike. Two Guys Tours provides a look at New York’s past (from the late 1700s to two years ago) from the point of view of a warm and friendly staff who are connected to the area.

-E.C. ouch

Historic Distric Walking Tour This Saturday Afternoon!

HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR: ASTOR PLACE/BOWERY/ NOHO

"Bust And Boom Resilience Of New Yorkers Tour!"

New Yorkers pride themselves on their resilience. We pick ourselves up when we get knocked down, we stand our ground at all times and we persevere in the face of adversity. On this tour we're going to take a closer look at this characteristic New York trait, and we'll be doing it in teh historic district of NoHo


Find Out:

• Where did the ladies of Sex and the City get their fabulous
clothes?

• What famed pub that Abraham Lincoln
once patronized didn’t allow women until 1970?

• What New York theater launched a HAIR-raising musical
revolution?

• What new neighborhood structure caused the infamous
"underwear protest?"

• What happened on "May Day" of this year on the corner of Houston and Bowery?

• Where was punk rock born?

• Which neighborhood café used to house meetings for a prolific
1960's counter-culture movement?

And Many, Many More Interesting Stories, Facts, Oddities And Curiosities!

TOUR MEETS AT "THE CUBE" AT ASTOR PLACE EAST VILLAGE NYC

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. JUST SHOW UP TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS. LOOK FOR US AT "THE CUBE"


$15


UPCOMING TOUR:

Saturday, May 15th at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon!

TWO GUYS TOURS

Peter De Giglio and David Ritz

For any information and questions please feel to contact us:

twoguystours@gmail.com

twoguystours.com

(347) 684- 1932

Free Tour Wednesday, May 12th!

"Bust And Boom Resilience Of New Yorkers Tour"

New Yorkers pride themselves on their resilience. When we get knocked down, we’ll do whatever it takes to pick ourselves back up. We’ll stand our ground and stare adversity right in the face until it winces. And on this tour, we’re gonna take a closer look this characteristic New York trait. And we’ll be doing it in the historic district of NoHo.


Find Out:

• What famed pub where future president Abraham Lincoln
once drank didn’t allow women until 1970?

• What New York theater launched a hair-raising musical
revolution?

• What new neighborhood structure caused the infamous
"underwear protest?"

• Where did the ladies of Sex and the City get their fabulous
clothes?

• What happened on "May Day" of this year on the corner of Houston and Bowery?

• Where was punk rock born?

• Which neighborhood café used to house meetings for a prolific
1960's counter-culture movement?

And Much, Much More Interesting Stories, Facts, Oddities And Curiosities!

TOUR MEETS AT "THE CUBE" AT ASTOR PLACE EAST VILLAGE NYC

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. JUST SHOW UP TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS. LOOK FOR US AT "THE CUBE"


FREE!


UPCOMING TOUR:

Wednesday, May 12th At Seven O' Clock In The Evening

TWO GUYS TOURS

Peter De Giglio and David Ritz

For any information and questions please feel to contact us:

twoguystours@gmail.com

twoguystours.com

(347) 684- 1932

Our Website Is Up!

Check us out at TwoGuysTours.com!

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Historic District Walking Tour:

Pre- Civil War Astor Place/ Bowery/ NoHo

"The Pre-Civil War Tour"

This is our latest and newest Historical Walking Tour. Come join us and walk the footpaths of the era before the start of the Civil War. Find out what happened in this recently designated Historic District over one hundred fifty years ago in New York City.

We'll show you where people lived back then and how they lived. We'll tell you stories and show you many interesting oddities and curiosities of those days. And, tell you tales of wealthy Yankee merchants and immigrant young Irish servant women. Tenements and Row Houses. Show you places where important political speeches were made. You'll walk right into and experience Nineteenth Century American History on streets you may already be familiar with. And learn how it all ties in, conflicts and relates with the City, State, Nation and World of today.

Our Walking Tour is very much interactive and we encourage our audience to ask lots of questions during the tour. And, we will also be asking our guests many questions and challenging them to think about history, architecture and culture. As history can often be off-beat, strange and irreverent one of our aims is to make you laugh and poke fun at old legends and myths. We, your guides, are both local performers, actors and storytellers who feel that the audience are always onstage with us. Every tour we give is a learning experience for us. We hope it will be for you, too.

The Tour Meets At "The Cube" At Astor Place East Village NYC

No Reservations Required. Just Show Up Ten Minutes Before The Tour Begins. Look For Us Out At "The Cube" At Astor Place

DIRECTIONS:
6 Train to Astor Place
or
Q, R, or W train to 8th Street/NYU


Free!

Upcoming Tour:

Wednesday, April 28th At Seven O 'Clock In The Evening

TWO GUYS TOURS

Peter De Giglio and David Ritz

Licensed New York City Sightseeing Guides

For any information and questions please feel free to contact us:

twoguystours@gmail.com

(347) 684-1932

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Historic District Walking Tour: 19th Century Industrial and Commercial NoHo

The third in a series, our latest and brand newest historical walking tour is both unique and familiar. Like your Great-Grandfather's old silver cased pocket watch which still tells the time of day, this tour will slow down life and information for a brief moment for you in the age of Twitter, High Fructose Corn Syrup and IPads.

Come join us and walk the footpaths of a new industrial era in Lower Manhattan. Find out what was manufactured here, who made it and why in this newly designated historic district about 140 years ago in New York City.


We'll show you many landmarked buildings, all of which are still standing, that were first built as factories and warehouses. We'll tell you stories of the products created there and of the men and women who labored above the sidewalks to produce them. And, tell you tales, oddities and curiosities of Wealthy Yankee Merchants and Poor Immigrant Irish and German factory hands. Watch cases and leather bound books. Horse livery stables and butcher shops. Taverns and banks. Beaver pelts and real estate.Tabacco leaves and New York's first skyscraper.You'll walk right into 19th Century American History on streets you already may be familiar with. And learn how it all ties in, conflicts and relates with the fast world of today!

Our Walking Tour is very much interactive and we encourage our audience to ask lots of questions during the tour. Also, we will also be asking our audience many questions and challenging them to think about history, architecture and culture. As history can often be off-beat, strange and irreverent, one of our aims is to make you laugh and poke fun at old legends and myths. We, your tour guides, are both local performers, actors and storytellers who feel that the audience is always onstage with us. Every tour we give is a learning experience for us. We hope it will be for you, too!

The Tour Meets At "The Cube" At Astor Place East Village NYC

6 Train to Astor Place
or
Q, R, or W train to 8th Street/NYU

No Reservations Required. Just Show Up Ten Minutes before The Tour Begins. Look For Us Out At "The Cube"

Free!

Upcoming Tour:

Tuesday, April 20th At Seven O' Clock In The Evening

Two Guys Tours

Peter De Giglio and David Ritz

Licensed New York City Sightseeing Guides

For any information and questions feel free to contact us:

twoguystours@gmail.com

(347) 684-1932