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AIANY Climate Change Tour in New York

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $102

Take the weight off your feet and cruise past some of New York City’s top landmarks in a unique mode of transportation—a golf cart. Soak up the sights in comfort, and at a slower pace than tour buses, while your guide provides commentary on what you’re seeing. Discover icons such as the Rockefeller Centre and Times Square, as well as lesser-known landmarks, and hear the stories behind them.

Midtown New York Sightseeing Tour in a Luxury Golf Cart LSV

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Maximize your time in Manhattan with a guided tour that covers New York City's most famous landmarks. See the city from an excellent vantage point in the sky as you ascend to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck on the 70th floor of the Rockefeller Center. As you take in views of the city's skyline, including Central Park and the Empire State Building, listen to your guide's insightful commentary. Next up, a walking tour of Midtown Manhattan to uncover the area's history and highlights—the perfect way to soak up NYC's unique atmosphere.

from $75

5th Avenue Mansions & Top of the Rock Tour with optional Beam

5th Avenue Mansions & Top of the Rock Tour with optional Beam

The Ground Zero Honor Tour provides a unique opportunity to confront the history of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, alongside Michael Burke, brother of FDNY Capt. Billy Burke, Jr. Visit with me the iconic Koenig Sphere, a battered survivor of 9/11. Officially banned from the memorial as a testament to the attacks and a symbol of our resilience, I led the fight to restore it to Ground Zero. Visit the FDNY Memorial Wall, where I spoke at its dedication, and the St. Nicholas Shrine. Hear Capt. Burke's heroic story and of the lives he saved. Gain first hand insights into the contentious memorial process. Perfect for those seeking a genuine understanding of the meaning, magnitude and impact of the attacks and the aftermath. - Guided tour led by Michael Burke, a 9/11 family member - Visit key sites including the Koenig Sphere and FDNY Memorial Wall - Hear personal stories of loss, bravery, and resilience - Ideal for those wanting to honor and appreciate the 9/11 tragedy

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from $69

Visit Ground Zero with Michael Burke, brother of 9/11 hero Capt. Billy Burke, Jr, and noted 9/11 preservationist.

Ground Zero Honor Tour with 9/11 Hero's Brother

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Self-Guided Audio Tour of New York City

from $25

4.5

West Village's Flappers, Freaks & Punks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

from $12

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

4.8

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from $12

NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure

Skip those generic NYC tours—instead, explore the city’s comic-book connections at your own pace with this self-guided adventure. On your schedule, solve puzzles while discovering where Peter Parker became Spider-Man, the Daily Planet's real inspiration, and more. This interactive treasure hunt takes you to hidden superhero locations like Ralph Bunche Park without a bumbling group, letting you travel incognito.

NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure

31 minutes to 1 hour 1 minuteFree Cancellation

3.3

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from $7

NYC Greenwich Village Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

Explore Greenwich Village from Washington Square Park to Jefferson Market Garden at your own pace and without the pricetag of a traditional tour with this self-guided audio tour in New York City. See and learn about sights such as MacDougal Alley, the Marshall Chess Club, Joffrey Ballet School, and more. Includes convenient turn-by-turn directions, maps, and automatic GPS playback, which can all be used offline.

from $44

Per group

Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Falling in Love in NYC: Self-Guided Romantic Story Walk

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from $15

Special Offer

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

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Secrets of Hudson Yards: Surrounding The Edge

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

Make the most of your time in New York City with a trip to nearby Philadelphia and Princeton University. After meeting your guide and group early in the morning, head to Philadelphia for a walking tour, including the famous Liberty Bell. Continue to the Princeton campus in New Jersey to learn all about this prestigious educational institution, before returning to New York City in time for dinner.

from $40

Philadelphia and Princeton University Tour from NYC & New Jersey

Philadelphia and Princeton University Tour from NYC & New Jersey

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Midtown Manhattan is one of New York City’s most exciting areas, but it can be overwhelming for independent travelers, with busy Times Square and many looming skyscrapers. Learn more about the area and its landmarks—including the Flatiron Building and views of the Empire State Building—during a guided small-group architecture walking tour. Ensure you can hear your guide above the noise of the city through personal headsets.

from $120

Midtown South NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Midtown South NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Manhattan’s Upper West Side is one of the most architecturally important areas of New York City, but you may be left wondering what you’re looking at when you walk around by yourself. Learn more about the city and its prominent buildings during a guided small-group architecture walking tour. Listen to your guide through personal headsets so you don’t miss anything in the busy city noise.

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from $99

Upper West Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Upper West Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Discover the history of Manhattan through its architecture during a walking tour of midtown, where iconic landmarks such as the Chrysler Building, Grand Central, and Rockefeller Centre tell a story of New York’s past. Marvel at the eclectic mix of architectural styles and modernist art installations, from the early 20th century to present day, while getting to know like minded travelers in a relaxed, small group setting.

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from $59

Midtown North NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Midtown North NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Manhattan’s Upper East Side contains some of the grandest residences and institutions in New York City—but you won’t get the most out of your visit by wandering around alone. Learn more about the neighborhood and its prominent buildings and residents (past and present) during a guided small-group architecture walking tour. Ensure the city noise doesn’t drown out your guide’s commentary by listening through personal headsets.

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from $59

Upper East Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Upper East Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Take a tour of Ladies’ Mile with a guide hand-picked by The Bowery Boys New York City history podcast. In the 19th-century, this neighborhood was New York’s most famous shopping district, where splendid commercial palaces plied their wares to the city’s elite. Some of the greatest architects and artists of the time created lavish showrooms to entice and delight both shoppers and passers-by. Your expert guide Emma will lead you around the neighborhood now known as Chelsea and the Flatiron District to see where wealthy women could shop without male companions. Residents of this neighborhood, such as Isabella Stewart Gardner, Edith Wharton, Samuel Morse, and members of the Roosevelt family. The buildings of the Ladies’ Mile district includes some of the most important examples of lavish cast-iron architecture in New York City. We'll discuss the incredible architecture that still exists today, and examine how these department stores changed New York.

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from $59

The Bowery Boys Cast-Iron Architecture Tour along Ladies' Mile

The Bowery Boys Cast-Iron Architecture Tour along Ladies' Mile

Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood has undergone some miraculous transformations over the years—one of which is the addition of the High Line. Learn all about it on a small-group architecture-focused walking tour. Stroll through the High Line urban park, see the transformation of the Hudson Yards, and pass some of the city’s most exciting art galleries. Personal headsets ensure you can hear your guide clearly and don’t miss a thing.

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from $50

Chelsea and the High Line NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Chelsea and the High Line NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Architecture and urban-design enthusiasts are in luck in New York City, but it can be hard to know where to begin, or to understand what you’re looking at when wandering around alone. Learn more about the city’s architecture on a small-group walking tour of SoHo, the West and East Villages, the Lower East Side, and around. Stroll past some of the top art institutions, boutiques, and ethnically diverse communities.

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from $99

SoHo and the Village NYC Architecture Walking Tour

SoHo and the Village NYC Architecture Walking Tour

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from $399

Discover the hidden histories behind Manhattan's trendy NOHO neighborhood during this entertaining walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of both literary luminaries—Charles Dickens, Edgar Allen Poe, and Edith Wharton, among others—and the city's 19th-century criminal underbelly. Highlights include Colonnade Row, the Public Theater, and Cooper Union, and the site of the still-unsolved Bond Street Murder.

Visiting Edith Wharton's home on Washington Square Park

The Bowery Boys 19th Century NOHO Tour: Glamour, Greed, Money and Murder

Feel the adrenaline rush as you step onto The Edge, an entirely glass observation deck, and gaze down at New York from 100 storeys high. If you dare, lean on the angled glass to feel the sensation of flying over the city before coming back down to earth to discover Pier 54’s Little Island and walk the scenic Highline gardens—three attractions, one tour, with all of the organizing taken care of.

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from $50

New York Edge - ALL OF NEW YORK.
AT ONCE. 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, United States.

Early Access New York Edge to Little Island Pier Adventure Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience Manhattan's most iconic landmarks through an immersive audio journey that puts you in complete control of your adventure. Unlike crowded group tours with rigid schedules, this self-guided experience allows you to linger at breathtaking viewpoints, skip attractions that don't interest you, and revisit favorites whenever you choose. Our expertly crafted narratives unveil secrets that even longtime New Yorkers don't know – from hidden architectural details to scandalous historical tales that shaped the city's character. Professional storytellers with captivating voices bring each location to life through vivid descriptions and fascinating anecdotes, making you feel like you're traveling with a knowledgeable local friend rather than following a scripted tour. The flexibility to pause, replay, and explore at your own rhythm transforms ordinary sightseeing into an engaging treasure hunt where every corner reveals another layer of New York's extraordinary story.

from $95

New York City Self Guided Audio Experience

New York City Self Guided Audio Experience

VIP SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Grand Central Guided Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

3.5

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from $135

Guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Welcome to the Met! We will meet at the Egyptian statue in the museum's main lobby at the designated time and kick off your guided tour of this iconic cultural institution. Home to more than two million works of art spanning 5,000 years of history, the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a comprehensive journey through the history of universal art. During your guided tour, we will explore the most important pieces that make the museum a world-renowned institution. Your journey will begin in the Egyptian Galleries, where we will admire the Temple of Dendur, dating back to 10 BCE. From here we will move to the American Wing to view historic pieces such as “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” Next, we will travel through Europe to admire masterpieces by great artists such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh and Degas. Here, we will delve into the art movements of Baroque and Impressionism to better understand meaning.

Guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

from $180

Central Park Guided Walking Tour

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What are people saying about New York City

Gaye_K, Jul 2026

Arty was a great tour...

Arty was a great tour guide. He explained the history and design of the part., showed us points of interest and pointed out different buildings in the skyline. The pace of the tour was perfect to take it all in and stop for photo opts. Thank you for a great time

3 Hour Midtown Manhattan Architectural Tour

David_P, Jul 2026

Very flexible and informative

Annabelle was a wonderful tour guide. We appreciated her thorough tour of Midtown Manhattan. Such a wealth of information, and somebody who obviously really loves her city. She was very flexible with the tour and willing to go longer than planned if we wanted. She switched things up just to match our architectural interests. And just a genuinely fun person to talk with.

Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour

Stephanie_L, Jul 2026

Real life connections and thoughtful guide

Makes you understand what the show Gilded Age is referring to and even if you don’t watch it you learn so much about that era, and you see the buildings and learn about the architecture and the stories behind them and the people who lived there. Just what I was hoping for. Not too much walking bc you stop a lot to learn about the mansions. Also very helpful earpieces to hear the guide.

Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise

Jonathan_B, Jul 2026

Nice tour

We went on a Wednesday morning. Our boat was pretty empty we spent a large part of the tour outside. Staff was super nice great service and an excellent tour guide. We were a bit dispppointed because a bridge was closed to it was a more abridged tour that required some backtracking. The dedicated table was a waste of money as people sat there after we went outside would not recommend spending money on it. It wasn’t a big deal just not worth the money less maybe it’s a inclement day Overall a great experience

Art Deco and Architecture Midtown Landmarks Tour

PatriciaA, Jun 2026

Architecture student impressed.

My husband and I took our grandson who is studying architecture on Jeremy’s tour. Jeremy is very knowledgeable and passionate about the buildings on the tour. Our grandson was very impressed by the information provided on the tour. We would highly recommend the tour with Jeremy.

NYC Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour

Meredith_G, Jun 2026

History of Grand Central Station.

There’s a lot of history to GCS but it’s interesting. I liked seeing parts of GCS that one would never know existed. It is a beautiful terminal and amazing it was built during the Great Depression. Through the help of Jacqueline Kennedy and others, GCS survived and was rescued from collapsing due to the downfall of the train industry.

Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Walking Tour

Sarah_G, Jun 2026

Great Tour!

Angela was our tour guide, and she was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the history of Greenwich Village. She lives in the area, and her positive attitude and love of the village is contagious. We learned a lot, laughed and had a fantastic experience with her on this tour. Highly recommend.

NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour

Jeannette_D, May 2026

Seeing the NYC Subway Through New Eyes

The NYC Underground Subway Tour was fantastic! Our guide, Pete, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights about the subway system. Even though I had visited some of the stations before, I had no idea about the hidden details and Easter eggs tucked away throughout them. Pete brought the history and unique features of the subway to life, making the experience both educational and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in New York City's rich transit history and hidden gems.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

Philip_H, Jan 2026

A wonderful Christmas gift

A surprising delight to behold the extravagant display of Christmas lights! Louis lead our group through the Heights with efficiency and humor, a challenge in the snow. Louis was informative and thoughtful with his guidance. I am grateful for the family pictures we gathered along the way. Wonderful memories ✨🎄✨

New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

Eric_I, Oct 2025

Former New Yorker’s visit to One World Trade Center

It was an incredible experience. I went up with my friends (one from out of town, and one born and raised in Queens, I’m from Harlem NY), and it was such an incredible view! In all my years living in New York City, I’m sad I didn’t come sooner! Watching this tower get constructed to see what it is today is surreal. The staff were very friendly, informative, and made you feel welcome. One staff member took a picture for us at the observatory! Definitely will come again. The weather was rainy, but we were still able to see most of the city and surrounding areas. The options in the gift shop looked high quality and I was very tempted to purchase a hat (big 1 train fan). I will definitely be back here!

New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River

Rosanne_W, Aug 2025

Heaven!

What a perfect way to begin our visit to New York City. The schooner, the crew, and the view at sunset were heavenly. This was our son-in-law's first visit to New York City.I can't imagine a better way to introduce him to the beauty of the city than this relaxed, uncrowded, beautiful, and quiet sail. Getting so close to the Statue of Liberty was an experience of a lifetime. The crew were so much fun and served our wine with delight, took pictures of our family , and were just all around great. I can't recommend this particular trip enough!