All Bronx Tours & Excursions in 2026

After more than three decades, the Holiday Train Show continues to delight as New York City’s favorite winter tradition and a can’t-miss adventure. The timeless magic of rail travel fills NYBG with seasonal cheer as model trains travel over famous bridges and through familiar City settings, bringing nearly 200 twinkling landmark replicas—including new surprises for 2026/2027—to life under the glass of the warm and welcoming Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Get up close to see these miniature masterpieces, each one meticulously crafted from plant parts like palm fronds, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks. Outside, explore a glowing mountain-scape brimming with even more trains and picture-perfect moments. Whether young or old, the Holiday Train Show has sparked wonder in generations of visitors—and it’s the City’s best way to celebrate the season with all your loved ones.

Discover the New York Botanical Garden with an all-garden pass, allowing you to explore at your leisure. Located in the Bronx, this 250-acre garden showcases the beauty of each season and features special exhibitions like Día de los Muertos, The Orchid Show, and KAWS. Stroll through old-growth forest trails, enjoy the Conservatory, take a tram tour, or let the kids explore the adventure garden.

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!

Don't miss out on a popular holiday activity in New York. By buying your ticket in advance, you're guaranteed entry to the holiday festival at the Bronx Zoo. Check out the immersive light displays—including custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows. Treat yourself to a seasonal snack, ride the Holiday Train (additional expense), and enjoy classic holiday music. A fun activity the whole family can enjoy.

Get more out of your upcoming visit to New York: see the city from the water with NYC Ferry’s new Two-Day Unlimited pass! For just $15, our Two-Day Unlimited pass lets you explore the city from the water as much as you’d like for 48 hours, all at your own pace. - Enjoy unlimited ferry rides to all five boroughs for a full 48 hours. - Hop on board to sail past iconic waterfront landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge. - Capture the sights of NYC’s iconic skyline with panoramic 360-degree views from our open-air deck. - Relax with on-board happy hour and snacks. - Perfect for solo travelers as well as groups and families – children under 44” ride free!

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious, eternally permanent residents • Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories and Woodlawn Cemetery inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in two-hours 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.

Step back in time, and follow in the footsteps of some of Harlem’s most celebrated former residents, when you embark on a small-group walking tour. As you explore, you’ll learn all about the Harlem Renaissance: the explosive period of artistic and intellectual development that forever changed the neighborhood. Listen to music from the 1920s as you go, and hear stories about figures the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Langston Hughes. You’ll also visit key neighborhood sights, including the Apollo Theater.

Wander along the historic streets of New York City’s Harlem neighborhood during the holiday season on this guided afternoon tour. Experience the sights and sounds of the season as you learn about the history of Harlem. The tour ends with a live Christmas concert hosted by local R&B and gospel performers.

At the Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium, every meal is an experience, whether on the road or on a lunch break. Dine in style and feel like a star at this popular restaurant, located at Gate 6 at the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue. Savor a 2- or 3-course, fixed-price meal with choices off the regular menu. Enjoy the Legendary Burger, ribs, salmon, steak or a vegetarian option for the main course along with a side and desert. Coffee, tea or soft drink included.

Elevate your artistic skills with this exclusive abstract painting class led by a professional artist guide who holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and serves as an adjunct professor. This intimate painting experience is capped at just six students, ensuring you receive personalized attention and expert feedback throughout the session. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists alike, this course will help you master the palette knife technique to unlock a powerful, dynamic style of abstract art. Discover creative freedom in a hands-on environment and produce your own unique masterpiece on canvas. What you'll get: Guided by a professional, MFA-holding artist, you'll receive personalized guidance in a small group of up to ten. The workshop offers hands-on practice with palette knives to learn this unique technique. At the end of the session, you'll take home your finished abstract painting and a complimentary poster keepsake.

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Beyond the soaring limestone arches of Yankee Stadium lies the living, rhythmic heart of the South Bronx. This walking journey explores the friction and synergy between global baseball mythos and immigrant resilience. Walk from the cathedral of modern sports to the original footprint of Babe Ruth's diamond, under clattering elevated subway tracks, past Depression-era civic monuments and exiled European sculptures, and into grassroots skate parks and Caribbean kitchens. Experience where corporate spectacle meets street culture, uncovering the working hands, immigrant communities, and secular rituals that truly give this legendary borough its soul. - A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 119 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Identity, Migration & Globalization - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

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