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5 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Create your signature scent at a perfume bar

Practice the art of bespoke fragrance creation to build a scent that's uniquely your own.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Learn boxing with a National Champion Boxer

Pull punches and learn fundamentals with a former national champ at Trinity Boxing Club.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Explore NYC oyster history Lesson

Join me for an oyster history lesson and hands-on shucking workshop at Pier 57

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Unpack Jewish history in the Garment District

Embark on a tailored tour of Jews' contributions to New York's early apparel industry.

5 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews

Find your signature scent with a perfumer

Take a perfume masterclass with a professional perfumer in New York City.

5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Trace Harlem immigrants' impact with a historian

Learn how African settlers helped shape the neighborhood's history and culture.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Attend Harlem's Longest-Running Gospel Brunch

Dine at Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster for an iconic meal and performance by Mama Foundation for the Arts' Sing Harlem Choir! Meet with the creators and hear their story of their impact on Harlem!

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Queer literary history walk in Greenwich Village

Visit homes and haunts of LGBTQ writers who lived in the Village pre-Stonewall Riots.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Master the art of Korean incense with Hyungi

Led by multidisciplinary artist Hyungi Park in her studio, sip Korean tea, dive into the stories behind centuries-old rituals, then blend your own natural incense to box and take home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 51 reviews

Sketch masterpieces at the Met Museum

Join a seasoned artist for a hands-on journey through one of the world's most iconic museums sketching selected sculptures and artworks.

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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 311 reviews

Art with Heart, Painting with Goat Rescues

Create in a non-judgmental environment, making you as zen and happy as you want to be.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tour

Discover Central Park in comfort on a private pedicab tour! Enjoy iconic sights, movie spots, and photo stops as your friendly guide shares fun stories, history, and celebrity secrets along the way.

5 out of 5 average rating, 524 reviews

Molten Glass Experience with Master Artist

Join a master glass artist for a hands-on molten glass workshop in a historic studio. Choose colors, shape your own unique piece, and leave with professional guidance — plus a story you won’t forget.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Explore Midtown North with an architectural guide

Trace the evolution of Midtown’s rich urban landscape on a 2-hour guided adventure.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Times Square’s Sweetest Donut Adventure

Glaze the day with a guided donut tour in TSQ and taste NYC's sweetest spots

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Meet The Met: Extended Metropolitan Museum Tour

Explore centuries of art from around the world on a guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. Tickets included.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Explore the architecture of the Financial District

Trace NYC's evolution into a global metropolis on a walking tour from Wall Street to 1WTC.

4.53 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Take your photos in New York’s iconic spots

Photo tour at iconic NYC locations, Central Park, Fifth Avenue and more

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 1316 reviews

A Tipsy Adventure Through Speakeasy History

Walk through Midtown New York, retrace immigrant steps, and toast prohibition cocktails. 21+

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviews

Private Secondhand Wardrobe Edit With a Stylist

A private, one-on-one secondhand wardrobe edit with a professional stylist. Personalized styling, guided vintge shopping, and an editoral approach to building a refined, intentional wardobe.