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Rather than spending hours researching the most romantic places in New York, this interactive exploration game is a time-saving and fun way to discover them. Using an app on your smartphone, solve challenges and follow a story to find interesting date spots, including places linked to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and many other surprises that you’d likely miss otherwise.

Explore the spooky side of The Metropolitan Museum of Art with a guide to share the dark stories behind the works of art. From Flying Dutchmen to funerary masks, you’ll see artifacts from around the globe and learn about their spooky pasts. Hear how different cultures represent what frightened them and why, and take part in a fun activity. Recommended for children 10 and up, with skip-the-line entry included.

Begin an 80-minute visit at the museum, exploring century-old machinery, vintage glass bottles, engaging exhibits, and a digital scavenger hunt. Tour the factory to see how a modern seltzer business operates using 100-year-old equipment, and enjoy the chance to spray loved ones with seltzer. Return to the museum for additional fun with a wooden puzzle channel, a selfie station, and unlimited seltzer and egg cream at the bar. Conclude the experience with a visit to the store, offering unique seltzer-themed and museum-themed merchandise such as t-shirts, egg cream kits, books, pins, and stickers—perfect for gifts. This interactive and nostalgic journey provides a glimpse into the history and charm of seltzer-making in a modern context.

Start your day with a guided bike ride through Central Park, New York City’s most iconic green space. With car traffic banned since 2018, the park offers a peaceful, safe loop for cyclists of all levels. Your local guide brings the history, landscapes, and hidden gems to life while ensuring a relaxed, scenic pace. Perfect for travelers seeking a fun and active way to experience NYC.

Learn the history of Greenwich Village while solving challenges and unlocking clues to your next destination on this self-guided scavenger hunt walking tour. Explore local landmarks and monuments, such as New York University and the Gay Liberation Monument, while listening to facts and local legends as you visit various attractions around the neighborhood.

Experience multiple aspects of Harlem’s culture and history in this walking tour that combines sightseeing along 125th Street with a live gospel concert and brunch. Listen to an authentic, soulful black gospel music concert at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll eat brunch at a local restaurant on Lenox Avenue.

Enjoy a New York City evening on the water during this sunset cruise of the New York Harbor aboard a tall ship. Take in up-close views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline while the sun sets, and admire a perspective of the city that few other visitors get to see. To complete the experience (and add to the romantic ambiance), enjoy live jazz onboard as you sightsee.

The world of art crime is both fascinating and diverse. During this private tour, you will learn about various art crimes that happened inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art or connected to artworks from its collection, from the looting of antiquities to Nazi theft and the seizure of paintings right off museum walls. This is a one-of-a-kind tour that reveals the unknown history of the well-known museum institution.

Explore Manhattan more easily, quickly, and smoothly than you could on foot or public transport on this bike tour. Pedal through Lower Manhattan, breeze along the waterfront, discover Central Park, and explore Midtown; all without worrying about navigation or whether you’ve covered the must-sees. Check out Little Italy, SoHo, and more; learn tales of the sights you’d miss otherwise, and enjoy a break for lunch (own cost) en route.

Immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind ambiance of Williamsburg, Brooklyn—and seek out some of its coolest addresses and street art landmarks as you go—on this self-led smartphone walking tour and scavenger hunt. Upon booking, download the app and access your tour at a time that works best for you. Follow the clues, and solve games and puzzles, all while exploring the neighborhood and learning more about its cultural offerings.

Give your legs and feet a break—and your ears a treat—during this NYC sightseeing cruise, which includes a live jazz performance. Set sail in the New York Harbor on a 105-foot (32-meter) Schooner, enjoying sweeping sunset views overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Admire attractions like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty while listening to jazz rhythms. Plus, a complimentary drink is included per person.

Make the most of your visit to New York City on this guided tour of the Big Apple’s landmark sights. Meet your local guide and group for a walking tour through neighborhoods including Little Italy and Chinatown—all as a convenient half-day experience. This tour includes a walk down Wall Street and a visit to Battery Park for views of the Statue of Liberty.

Discover the highlights of New York City with ease in one day with this guided group sightseeing tour, visiting landmarks such as Wall Street, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square, the Woolworth Building, Canyon of Heroes, and more. Upgrade to include admission to One World Observatory, RiseNY, and Statue of Liberty cruise.

Get a glimpse of New York City from a different perspective: from a classic tall ship sailing around New York Harbor. This tour of the waters around New York features incredible views of the Manhattan skyline and live music from a jazz quintet. Includes two glasses of wine and a cash bar onboard.

Discover the architectural treasures of Midtown Manhattan over the course of a few hours. Learn the stories behind landmarks like the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and the Chrysler Building. Admire architectural flourishes like the Chrysler Building’s giant eagles, which were used in lieu of traditional gargoyles, and the constellation-adorned ceiling of Grand Central Terminal.

Discover the best of secondhand shopping in North Brooklyn led by a vintage shopping loving local! Meet your guide and visit 3 to 6 stores (based on your preference) to shop for secondhand and vintage clothing. We’ll spend about 30 minutes per store, you have time to try things on. Get personalized styling advice and thrifting tips from your guide as you experience the vibrant Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods of Brooklyn and shop for unique finds with your group. • Discover shoes, bags, and clothing (masculine and feminine items available) • Sizes range from XS-XL You’ll have the best time if you come prepared with: • Water • Comfortable shoes • Clothes you can easily change in fitting rooms or try on clothes over The itinerary can be customized with the items and styles you’re looking for in mind. Along the way to each shop we’ll take in the sites of this vibrant borough. Book your shopping tour in New York City and shop in Brooklyn like a local!

Experience NYC Like a Local—With a Twist of History and Humor Join me for a one-of-a-kind private pub crawl through New York City’s hidden speakeasies and legendary neighborhoods. I’m an ex stand-up comedian and long-time New Yorker (15+ years), and I’ll be your local guide, drinking buddy, and storyteller for the night. This isn’t your average tour—it’s a laid-back, laughter-filled night out where we hop from bar to bar. No big groups, no boring scripts—just good vibes, secret spots, and unforgettable stories. Book it if you're ready to drink like a local ;) * contact before booking - must be 21+

Visit the neighborhoods in New York where art, history, and creativity converge in this walking tour. See the diverse art scenes that exist in Soho, Tribeca, and Nolita firsthand by visiting galleries, studios, and public art installations. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of the city’s contemporary art scene, with no prior art background needed.

Follow in the footsteps of rock ‘n’ roll greats—and discover a different side of the East Village—on this small-group walking tour. In the afternoon, meet your music expert guide in the heart of the neighborhood, and set off on foot. In addition to seeing the locations of once-legendary venues like CBGB, you’ll hear stories about musicians like Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen, and will learn more about New York’s rich music history.

New York’s vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood has, in recent years, become a hub of some of the city’s most experimental and boundary-pushing street art. Go on a small-group, cultural walking tour of the neighborhood, and spot noteworthy works by internationally renowned artists. Meet your guide at the Houston Bowery Wall in Nolita—famed for its ever-changing murals—and then venture to the LES. You’ll admire pieces in the 100 Gates Project, will see work by Shephard Fairey and Space Invader, and learn more about the vibrant local street art community.

Take a walk through history on this private guided tour that reveals Manhattan's story from past to present. Stroll through the Meatpacking District and along the High Line, the railway-turned-urban park that transformed Manhattan’s west side. Explore the new Hudson Yards development and see some of NYC's most dazzling architecture.

Explore New York City your way, at your own pace and schedule—and enjoy a cost-effective option for discovering many of the city’s top sights and neighborhoods—using this smartphone audio walking tours package. Download the app and receive six tour itineraries, which cover Central Park, Grand Central Station, Midtown Manhattan, Battery Park, Brooklyn, and Wall Street.

Learn about the many facets of climate change in New York City on this guided cruise led by a member of the American Institute of Architects. Step aboard a 1920s-style yacht to learn how climate change is affecting the city, as well as about the actions being taken to mitigate potential threats. Pass by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, recycling plants, and the future home of an offshore wind turbine.

Take a deep dive into the history and culture of Harlem with this exclusive gospel experience that includes a visit to a neighborhood church with a local guide to enjoy a traditional Sunday gospel service. Join local women in their immaculate Sunday best to listen to the lively worship songs and get to know this important historic neighborhood through one of its most vibrant traditions.