Coney Island History Project Walking Tour

Take a stroll through Coney Island's amusement district--past, present and future--with the Coney Island History Project!

Our unique walking tours are based on History Project Director Charles Denson's award-winning book "Coney Island: Lost and Found," the interviews from CIHP's Oral History Archive,  and other primary sources.

Walking tours are led by historian Charles Denson or poet/teaching artist Amanda Deutch, who have over 100 years of family history in Coney Island!  All tours  begin with a private visit to the History Project's expanded exhibition center under the Wonder Wheel's iconic entrance sign on Denos D. Vourderis Place (West 12th Street), just a few steps off the Boardwalk. The 1-1/2 hour tour includes a talk on the exhibits and objects on display.

Spring Walking Tours: From April 14 through May 20, Coney Island History Project Walking Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 pm on by advance reservation.

Summer Walking Tours: From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, when our exhibit center is open for the season, tours begin on weekends at 12:15 pm.

Throughout the year, individuals and groups may schedule a private visit to the History Project exhibit center and walking tour on a weekend or weekday.

Please visit our online reservation website to see the walking tour schedule and purchase advance tickets online. If you have a question or to arrange a group tour, please e-mail events@coneyislandhistory.org