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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 246 reviewsEmpire State Building 86th Main Deck Ticket
Step onto New York’s most famous open-air observatory. Take advantage of 360° views & see all of NYC including the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and so much more.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 435 reviewsPrivate Central Park Pedicab Tour
Glide through Central Park in a tranquil 1-hour pedicab tour including 4 stops to hop off. Discover iconic landmarks and hidden retreats that echo New York's storied past. This is Not Just A Ride.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1664 reviewsDiscover Hasidic Brooklyn with a local Rabbi
Learn about Hasidic traditions and the rhythms of daily community life on a vibrant Brooklyn tour. Wander through Crown Heights with a local Rabbi born, raised, and rooted in the neighborhood.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 2276 reviewsLearn about New York mafia with retired detectives
Hear mafia stories from a retired NYPD detective on a 1.5 mile walk through Little Italy, once a hub for notorious crime families. Enjoy a cannoli (10am), lunch (11am), or dinner (4:30pm).
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviewsMake beats in New York with NYC Producer
Craft beats in a renowned NYC studio where A-listers like Snoop Dog, Yoko Ono, recorded hits. Master production techniques with the seasoned producer & engineer boasting over 10 years of experience.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 2754 reviewsFull-day "See It All" NYC walking and boat tour
Venture through iconic NY landmarks and hidden secrets with a born and bred native New Yorker! . Over six hours you’ll see famous landmarks, hidden gems, and the best spots to eat and shop.
5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsWalking Great Barrington's Architecture & History
Discover downtown Great Barrington's beauty and hidden history!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviewsBike Tour: Radical & Weird History of NYC
An introduction to NYC through the lens of it's most storied landmarks. An unconventional bike tour filled with visits to odd gems scattered around lower Manhattan's most eccentric neighborhoods.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 1332 reviewsA Tipsy Adventure Through Speakeasy History
Walk through Midtown New York, retrace immigrant steps, and toast to prohibition cocktails. 21+ *tours take off in all weather conditions . No sportswear.
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 1557 reviewsSee 30 Top New York Sights with Fun Local Guide
Explore New York’s major landmarks and get a taste of its history, culture, and character.
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New place to stayWalk Litchfield’s Brooklyn - from Canal to Villa
Follow your guide through Gowanus and Park Slope of the mid-1800s, tracing the sweeping development from pastoral landscape to bustling industrial and residential center spurred by Edwin Litchfield.
New place to stayDyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
See Dyker Heights’ spectacular Christmas lights, take in breathtaking Manhattan skyline views, visit Washington Square Park, and finish at the Rockefeller Center tree.
New place to stayThe Unhinged History of the NYC Pride Movement
An unserious, darkly funny dive into the bizarre underground history, mobbed-up bars, and absolute chaos of the queer liberation war.
New place to stayGrand Central Terminal Walking Tour
Uncover Grand Central’s hidden history, marvel at the vast Main Concourse, test the Whispering Gallery’s secrets, and enjoy Chrysler Building views on a walking tour.
New place to stayWalk punk history with a Juilliard musician
Trace music, art and poetry along Bleecker Street, Bleecker and Bowery and St. Mark's Place with a touring drummer who played under the CBGB owner's management.
New place to stayThe Haunted Ghost Tour of New York City
Walk the square’s hidden burial grounds and hear eerie stories of forgotten dead with a local history storyteller.
New place to stayHidden Gems and NYC landmarks with a local
Join a native guide through Bryant Park, Grand Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and the Plaza Hotel, pausing inside each for photos and history.
New place to stayStroll Williamsburg with a culture guide
Connect the neighborhood’s immigration past and factory blocks with its current street style, striking new buildings and sweeping skyline views.
New place to stayChristmas in New York City
Join a veteran city guide to see Rockefeller Center’s tree, Saks light show, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Tiffany decorations along the holiday corridor. Available from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
New place to stayWalk Central Park with a city storyteller
Explore Central Park on a 3–4 hour private tour of history, stories, movie locations and iconic sights. More awaits along the way! **Tour may be canceled if minimum group size is not met.**
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