Top New York City Public Transportation Tours

Discover the history and culture of New York City on this full-day small-group tour. Your guide shares secrets about the city as you visit landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, Times Square, The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Central Park, and more. Enjoy a view of the Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry, with plenty of time for photos and exploration.

Hi! I'm Denis, a licensed NYC guide. This private tour offers complete flexibility. Pick an option below, and we can customize the route on the go to match your interests. Choose your option: - ICONIC BROOKLYN (2 Hours): DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights. Classic waterfront views and historic brownstone streets. - CREATIVE BROOKLYN (2 Hours): Bushwick & Williamsburg. The industrial history, neighborhood textures, and street art. - HISTORIC BROOKLYN (4 Hours): DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown, and Fort Greene. A half-day exploring historic layers and classic architecture. - NORTH BROOKLYN & WATERFRONT (4 Hours): Bushwick, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint. The evolution from manufacturing hubs to living community spaces along the river. - THE ULTIMATE BROOKLYN JOURNEY (8 Hours): Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Fort Greene, Downtown, Brooklyn Heights, and DUMBO. A full-day experience across the borough's diverse rhythm. Hotel pickup included for 4 and 8-hour tours. We move entirely at your pace.

Spend the day exploring Boston on this small-group full-day tour from New York. Leave the logistics to your guide who takes care of your transportation and itinerary. Start the day at Copley Square. Then, continue on through the day stopping to see Boston's top sights such as the Boston Public Library, Harvard University, and Quincy Market as you explore the city by climate-controlled vehicle.

Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds and vibrant spirit of Harlem on this Sunday gospel tour. Experience an authentic church service featuring a powerful choir, and stroll through the historic streets that shaped African-American culture. From the Apollo Theater to a beloved local cafe, your guide shares rich stories of Harlem’s past and present. This tour offers a heartfelt musical and cultural journey through one of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Williamsburg, Brooklyn on this half-day small-group walking tour. Discover the hip neighborhood and the spots that locals love with your foodie guide and just a small group for company. As you stroll through Williamsburg's charming streets, stop at several eateries, and sample some of the Big Apple's most famous dishes, including bagels, dumplings, pizza, and more.

Explore the culture, architecture, and local scenery with a guide on this comprehensive tour of Brooklyn. Navigate five different neighborhoods in a half-day tour that covers Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, Bushwick, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights. Get great views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline; see dynamic street art and classic brownstones; visit fascinating shops, bars, and restaurants hard to find on your own. Your local guide shares fascinating insights throughout

Get to know one of the world’s largest subway systems during a private tour with a New Yorker. This underground labyrinth comprises 665 miles (1,070 kilometres) of routes, so your guide will build an itinerary based on your desired start and end points. Discover little known landmarks and points of interest as you ride the rails and learn more about the history of New York’s great subway.

Discover the heart of Harlem on a guided walking tour through its most iconic streets, landmarks, and cultural institutions. Learn about Harlem’s rich African American history, architecture, music, and civil rights legacy, with an optional Sunday gospel choir experience available as an add-on.

Learn the secrets of New York City’s subway system on this private guided underground tour. Hear stories about the engineering, technology, and people behind the subway’s construction. As you ride the rails from Lower Manhattan to Midtown, hear legends abandoned stations, and see official and unofficial art. As you travel from the Brooklyn Bridge to Grand Central Terminal, get a look at places many New Yorkers see—but few notice.

Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the world-famous Empire State Building. Enjoy access to the open-air 86th Floor Observation Deck for stunning views of Central Park and beyond. Upgrade to the 102nd Floor Observation Deck with floor-to-ceiling glass windows for the ultimate skyline view that stretches up to six states. All tickets include access to exhibition displays on the 2nd and 80th floors. You can also upgrade for skip-the-line entry for faster arrival.

Join Kenny Bollwerk — social media creator and founder of viral “Rat Tok” — for a one-of-a-kind walking tour that shines a light on the city’s most notorious (and furry) residents: the rats. As featured in national media and followed by hundreds of thousands online, Kenny leads guests through NYC's backstreets, alleyways, and trash-lined curbs to explore the quirky, grimy, and oddly fascinating world of NYC's rodent population. This is part urban adventure, part comedy show, and part public service announcement — all rolled into a 90-minute experience that’s as unforgettable as the city itself. Typical Tour Insightful (and hilarious) commentary on rat behavior, city infrastructure, rat locations and urban myths. Tips on how NYC is fighting its rodent problem — and what still needs to be done Perfect for: adventurous tourists, NYC locals, curious animal lovers, and anyone who enjoys learning weird things in weird places.

Experience the lights of New York City at sunset on this twilight cruise along Manhattan Skyline. Book your ticket in advance online to spare any fuss on the night and set sail to enjoy the illuminated landmarks while learning about the city from a guide’s informative commentary. This tour is a great way to end a day of sightseeing or kick off a night on the town.

Explore three New York City neighborhoods, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens, with a Spanish-speaking guide on this tour. Stop to take photos and hear the history of each neighborhood. Go beyond Manhattan and experience the different cultures of New York City while learning more about the everyday life of New Yorkers.

Fans of the hit TV comedy "Friends" may know much of the show was filmed in Los Angeles, but a few key New York City locations inspired places such as Central Perk and Monica's apartment. This private walking tour includes hotel pickup and multiple start times, letting you explore these iconic spots with flexibility and personal attention.

See everything you want to see in New York and none of what you don’t with a fully customized private walking tour designed around your interests. Choose from the following tour routes: shorter tours of Central Park or Harlem, half-day tours of either Midtown, Lower, or Downtown Manhattan, or full-day tours of iconic sights or NYC contrasts. Hotel pickup is included for half- and full-day tours.

Combine sightseeing with a photo shoot with this private New York City walking tour through the city striking streets. Get tips and tricks for photographing NYC's fast-paced city life as you stroll around Midtown Manhattan and beyond. Customize your itinerary to include the places you want to visit, whether its landmarks like the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal or movie filming locations.

New York City’s subway secrets are often hiding in plain sight, but you need to know where to find them. On this private tour, explore the busy transit system beneath Lower Manhattan—but don’t stop at just taking trains from place to place. Find abandoned stations, learn about deep stations that have been flooded, wine cellars beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, and more. A fun tour with a difference.

One of the US’ most iconic symbols, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered through nearby Ellis Island. Visit Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island on this convenient tour with options that let you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction. Opt to visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Discover a side of the New York City Subway that even most commuters never get to see—and learn a wealth of insider stories and facts about the famous rapid-transit system—on this private walking tour. Meet your guide right in a central hub in bustling Brooklyn, and get ready to explore. You’ll visit the borough’s oldest station, admire public artworks, glimpse shuttered stations and closed-off tunnels, and more.

Get scenic views of New York City that you won't get anywhere else from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at the Rockefeller Center. Soak up the sweeping views of the city's landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building, from three indoor and outdoor viewing areas. Choose from four options: timed admission ticket, admission to the SKYLIFT, admission to the Beam, or an all-inclusive package with all three tickets.

Prebook your timed-entry ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City and guarantee your admission to the institution that tells the stories of that fateful day in 2001. Explore the museum's collection, including artifacts, first-person accounts of the day, exhibits on the history of the World Trade Center, and exhibits commemorating the 2,983 people who lost their lives, at your own pace.

The Statue of Liberty is one of New York City's most-visited attractions. Book ferry tickets in advance to skip long lines at Battery Park. Choose from several options, from tickets including audio tours, a local guide, or a guided visit around the 9/11 Memorial. Either way, you’ll get access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

New York City is a secondhand shopper’s paradise, but with so many options, it can be hard to know where to find the best deals. Visit a handpicked selection of six stores plus a weekend outdoor market on this small-group vintage shopping experience. Get 30 to 50 minutes per store, plus styling tips, neighborhood histories, and personal shopping assistance.