Private Walking Tour: 5th Avenue and the Gilded Age Mansions
Since the early days of the United States, 5th Avenue has been a desired address. However, since the creation of Central Park, 5th Avenue became the elite address where the rich and famous hired the greatest architects to compete over who could outdo their peers. We are left with a 100+ years of art, gossip, and hilarity.
We'll start by the Plaza Hotel at the southeastern corner of Central Park and walk up 5th Avenue with stops along the main drag, in the park, and along side streets. We'll finish at around 92nd Street and 5th Avenue.
Eat the Best Chinese Food in Flushing Chinatown with a Local!
Discover Flushing's vibrant culinary scene on this guided food tour led by Tom, a NYC Native, ex-chef and local foodie.
If you were looking for a foodie/food lovers oriented tour, you have came to the right place! The menu on this tour includes 6 dishes from 6 curated restaurants that I regularly eat at!
Visit Flushing's local legends who have been operating for 20+ years!
Learn how the dishes came to be and the stories of how it fits into Flushing's history & NYC food culture.
Sample Six authentic Asian dishes from hidden gems known only to locals, including savory-crispy-soft Jianbing crepes, handmade dumplings, and soft Peking duck buns. The menu is seasonal, ever-changing and flexible!
Explore a bustling Asian market filled with exotic products and learn the cultural significance of each dish from your knowledgeable host. This tour is perfect for food lovers.
- Suitable for all dietary preferences, including vegetarian & vegan options. Please let me know ahead of time.
Brooklyn Bike Tour with Local Guide
Experience the beautiful borough of Brooklyn on this complete cycling tour, visiting over 20 Brooklyn Neighborhoods. This tour includes stops in Fort Green, Prospect Park, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park along the Brooklyn Waterfront and DUMBO with stops at local distillers, chocolate makers, brewers, and perhaps pie bakers. A tour group run by cycling enthusiasts and locals! No better way to see Brooklyn.
Private Scenic Central Park Walking Tour
During this scenic and informative private group tour, you and your party will stroll through New York’s masterpiece of landscape design and escape Manhattan’s noisy grid. Highlights include the Mall, Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, Imagine Memorial and more. You’ll discover what makes Central Park the most visited park in America. Along the way you’ll enjoy terrific photo opportunities, see many famous sights, and uncover some secrets as well. You’ll leave with a great appreciation for the park and the city around it and photos to cherish.
Private Transfer from JFK Airport to NYC Hotels every hour.
Our 2 decades of experience in this industry make us unique! Our main characteristic is the quality of the service and knowing New York in detail, we offer you invaluable tips for you, family and friends, useful for your stay in The Big Apple, whether it is your first visit or if you are back in this great city.
NYC Flatiron Time Travel: Self-Guided History Puzzle Walk
Step into a time machine and explore the Flatiron and Gramercy neighbourhoods as a traveller from 2520. This self-guided puzzle adventure takes you through 15 stops across some of New York's most fascinating hidden history.
Your mission: test a portable time travel device by pointing it at landmarks and jumping between centuries. Decode messages at a Prohibition-era tavern, unravel a mystery at Manhattan's only private park, and witness a shocking crime at the original Madison Square Garden.
Discover stories most tourists never hear: a grave in the middle of Broadway, three buildings that were each the world's tallest, and a president whose glasses kept getting stolen.
The route covers 3.5 km from Union Square to Madison Square Park with audio at every stop. Best during daylight. Start anytime and play at your own pace.
Great for couples, families, and history lovers. Download the Questo app, enter your booking code, and head to Union Square to begin.
Bowery Boys Grand Central History Tour: Secrets of a NYC Landmark
Every day, three quarters of a million people rush through Grand Central Terminal without ever looking up, looking closer, or hearing the wild stories tucked inside its walls. We're here to fix that.
Led by a licensed NYC guide from Bowery Boys Walks (the team behind the long-running NYC history podcast), this two-hour indoor tour pulls back the curtain on one of America's most iconic buildings.
Discover where television news was born, hear how a haunted cocktail lounge earned its reputation, find the surprising whispering gallery, and meet the architects, dreamers, and famous First Lady who saved this beaux-arts masterpiece from the wrecking ball.
This isn't a march through dates and dead names. Small group size means real conversation, not a megaphone and a flag. By the time you walk out onto 42nd Street, Grand Central won't just be a station you pass through. It'll be a place you actually know.
NYC Mafia Walking Tour of Little Italy
Your guide, Eric Ferrara, is founder of the Lower East Side History Project, a 7-time published author and native New Yorker whose family goes back four generations in Little Italy.
He is also the founder of the former Museum of the American Gangster, the Lower East Side Welcome Center and East Village Visitor Center. Eric has worked as a consultant on several movie & tv projects including History Channel, Netflix's The Irishman, HBO's Boardwalk Empire, AMC's Making of the Mob, and Warner Brothers' new Great Gatsby. His books include Manhattan Mafia Guide.
Ferrara has consulted several law enforcement agencies and crime victims as well as families and estates of many of the mafia figures discussed on the tour. These unique first-hand accounts, combined with 150 years of community insight and over two decades of active research, makes this excursion a one-of-a-kind experience for fans and aficionados alike.
This is no Wikipedia tour. This is 150 years of insight from the inside.
Historical Cat Tales Walking Tour Financial District
Discover Wall Street's secret cat guardians on this one-of-a-kind, two-hour walking tour through Lower Manhattan. Learn how cats protected America’s financial center in the 1800s and early 1900s, from safeguarding documents in the Equitable Building to patrolling the halls of the General Post Office, where more than 60 “postal cats” were once on the federal payroll.
You’ll hear the tale of the Mutilator, the fierce defender of the newspaper presses, and the compassionate cat who comforted prisoners in the notorious Tombs jail. As you walk 1.5 miles through the city’s historic streets, you’ll uncover forgotten feline legends at some of New York’s most iconic landmarks—perfect for history buffs and cat lovers alike.
Well-behaved cat companions (in carriers or harnesses) are welcome to join, retracing the same paths their ancestors once roamed.
Harlem and Gospel Tour with Transportation on Sundays
We invite you to attend a gospel Mass service on a lovely Sunday in Harlem. We’ll discover historic Harlem from every angle on this one-of-a-kind tour. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about this culturally rich Manhattan neighborhood that was home to such great African American figures as Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, Josephine Baker, W. E. B. Du Bois, Louis Armstrong, Langston Hughes, and Malcolm X. Take this fun bus tour of Harlem to gain a deep understanding of the neighborhood and its magnificent architecture and rich history. We’ll pass by iconic landmarks.
We’ll then enter one of the multitudes of churches with lively congregations that are vital to the community. You’ll be welcomed by a choir and submerged in the energy and fervor that emanates from their powerful songs. When all the voices of the gospel choir come together, something beautiful and transcendent happens.
We will need to take into consideration 1 hour travel time total.
Central Park E Bike Rentals
Discover the beauty of Central Park and the vibrant streets of New York City with our bike rentals. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace on our high-quality bikes equipped for comfort and safety. Perfect for tourists and locals alike, our rentals include helmets, bike bags, and illustrated maps to guide your adventure. Choose from a variety of models including electric bikes for a smooth ride through the city.
- Rent bikes for a self-guided exploration of Central Park and NYC
- All rentals include helmets, bike bags, and locks
- Convenient pickup and drop-off available at our store locations
- Suitable for riders aged 16 and over, with options for all skill levels
Private Transportation for Families and Groups in NYC 4 to 5 Hours
We are experts in custom transportation in New York, offering comfortable, safe and reliable solutions for families and groups looking to explore the city in a unique way.
Our mission is to make each tour memorable, eliminating the stress of logistics and allowing you to fully enjoy your experience.
Airport Transfers:
From JFK, LaGuardia or Newark, we welcome you and your group with punctuality and a warm welcome.
Private Sightseeing Tours:
Discover New York at your own pace, with photo stops, sightseeing, and even time to enjoy great food.
Special Events:
Are you going to a sporting event, wedding or Broadway show? We take care of transportation, so you only worry about enjoying yourself.
Corporate and Business Travel:
Ideal for executive groups that need reliable and discreet transportation.
Greenwich Village Writers Walk
Delve into the fascinating world of beatniks, progressives, and activists on this tour that takes you through the bohemian culture of Greenwich Village, particularly in the early-to-mid-20th century. Guides will highlight the styles of architecture, the legends and ghost stories of the village, authors who helped shape literature, the power players of feminism, the underground theatre scene, and the many, many attempts at rebellion. The best way to see and learn about the greatest neighborhood in the city!
Upper East Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour
Shining with the tarnished gleam of New York’ Gilded Age the ornate town houses of the Upper East Side stand as a monuments to the moneyed families that played an essential role in the city’s growth. In this Upper East Side Architecture Tour, we will examine highlights from this Victorian era legacy including the Henry Clay Frick mansion, the Metropolitan Museum, the French Consulate, and, of course, Central Park. In addition, our tour will look at modern masterpieces such as the Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright and the former Whitney Museum Marcel Breuer.
Stonewall and Gaslight: A Self-Guided Tour of Greenwich Village
Explore Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller.
• Find out about Dave Van Ronk, known as the Mayor of MacDougal Street, and once described as “a walking museum of the blues”
• Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Sewage, Sex, and Sickness in the Five Points
This two hour walking tour is a deep dive into the dirty history of the Five Points neighborhood in NYC, once called "the foul core of New York City's slums" and an area of "moral leprosy." In a way, it's also a ghost tour, as we'll be exploring a geography (streets and natural features) erased by development and redevelopment. We will uncover the lives of the people who lived in this area (now Chinatown) from 1800 - 1900, discussing how sewage, sex, and sickness pervaded a neighborhood filled with the "poorest of the poor" until it was razed and rebuilt starting in 1897. This is not a tour for the faint of heart!
Your guide for this tour is a graduate of the Sanitation Foundation's Trash Academy and has a Master's of Public Administration from Columbia University. This topic is her passion!
The "Real Little Italy" Arthur Ave in the heart of The Bronx, NY
Lifelong native New Yorker with solid experience and working knowledge of Arthur Avenue, NYC’s "Real Little Italy”. Bring your appetite and explore unique authentic Italian delicacies along one the most famous cultural spots in all of New York City. Hear the stories, history, and what makes Arthur Avenue a must-see visit. Among the highlights, visit the Arthur Avenue Retail Market with its amazing bakery, meat market, produce stand, and café. Get ‘The Big Mike’ at Mike’s Deli, and see the best cigars in NYC made in full view. Try Madonia’s Bakeries ‘olive bread’, see Cosenza’s Fish Market’s open-air raw bar, and check out the famous Calabria Pork Store’s unique ‘pork chandelier’. So many original Italian restaurants to choose from, you can’t go wrong with Ann and Tony’s, Mario’s, Dominick’s, Enzo’s, Zero Otto Nove, Pasquale’s or Frankie’s. Get a slice from ‘Full Moon Pizza’, grab a mozzarella from Casa Della Mozzarella and take home some Borgotti’s ravioli too!
Titanic Echoes from the Past VR Experience
Rediscover the legendary Titanic through an extraordinary with the use of virtual reality immersing yourself in a captivating narrative that blends history and cutting-edge technology. Venture 3,800 meters beneath the Atlantic Ocean to explore the wreck of the Titanic as it was during its maiden voyage. This authentic reconstruction, backed by two years of meticulous research, brings to life the ship and its passengers in a way that has never been done before. What secrets lie in the depths of the ocean, waiting for you to uncover.
New York City Downtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour
Explore the heart of Lower Manhattan on this guided walking tour through some of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods. Stroll the charming streets of the West Village and Greenwich Village, discover the artistic energy of SoHo, and experience the rich cultural history of Little Italy and Chinatown. Along the way, hear fascinating stories, see famous landmarks, and get a true feel for the diverse character that makes downtown Manhattan unforgettable.
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[Taro's Origami Studio] 30-Minute Origami Experience - Brooklyn, New York
Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. The word is Japanese, with "ori" meaning "to fold" and "gami" meaning "paper". Today origami is designed, folded, and enjoyed all over the world.
Taro's Origami Studio is the first origami studio in United States.
Vegan Food tour in New York City´s East Village
This walking tour offers a great overview of the many vegan options in the East Village, one of NYC's prime locations for vegan food. The tour is suitable for vegans and non-vegans alike. We will sample at least five different foods, both savory and sweet.
NYCookie™ Tour - Upper West Side Edition
Experience the Upper West Side through one of its most beloved treats—cookies—on a relaxed, mile-long guided walking tour that blends generous tastings with cultural and architectural history.
You’ll visit a curated selection of standout bakeries, each either founded in New York City or a small, women-owned business, and sample a range of cookies that showcase different styles, techniques, and flavors. Between bites, your guide (a professional historian) will bring the Upper West Side to life, sharing stories of its food culture, architectural character, and history.
This is more than a dessert tour—it’s a flavorful way to understand the neighborhood, one cookie at a time.
GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN, AND DAIRY FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
TOURS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE TO RUN
New York City’s Best Smash Burger tour - You be the judge!
Savor the ultimate smashburgers in Greenwich Village, with stops at iconic spots like Hamburger America, 7th Street Burger, Butter and others. This tour combines culinary delights with a glimpse into the history and pop culture of the area. Wander past famous landmarks including the rainbow buildings, Washington Square Park, and the legendary Electric Lady Studios. Indulge in delicious burgers while learning about the cultural significance of places like St. Vincent Hospital and Carrie Bradshaw's apartment. Perfect for food lovers and pop culture enthusiasts alike, this tour promises a delicious and informative experience.
- Taste the best smashburgers at five renowned eateries
- Explore Greenwich Village’s history and pop culture
- Visit iconic landmarks like Washington Square Park and Electric Lady Studios
- Ideal for foodies and fans of NYC culture
New York City Christmas Holiday Lights Sightseeing Cruise
Experience beautiful New York City at night and enjoy the cityscape on this night boat cruise. Take in the sites in a glassed-in observatory aboard a classic 1920s-style yacht decked out in fabulous holiday decor. Guests will be treated to one complimentary beverage. See Manhattan's most iconic sites from the water and get into the holiday spirit during this 1.5-hour festive cruise. Great photo opportunities to capture the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty lit up at night.