Top New York City Public Transportation Tours - page 3

Get a comprehensive overview of New York City's highlights on this half-day private guided tour. Through a combination of walking and taking the subway, check off many of Manhattan's most-important landmarks, including Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Lower East Side, and more while your guide provides insights into each.

Immerse yourself in New York City and make the most of your time on a private, one-day tour covering Lower Manhattan and Midtown. You’ll experience a thorough tour of the city’s highlights and landmarks from your personal guide, hitting places such as South Street Seaport, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, and so much more. Tour is by foot and subway, with MetroCard included.

See the best of New York City’s world-famous sights in just half a day—and leave all the logistics and planning to someone else—on this time-saving city highlights tour. Begin in Midtown Manhattan, with stops at landmarks from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Grand Central Terminal. Then, head to Downtown attractions from Chinatown to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum—all before capping off your trip with the Statue of Liberty.

Ditch the standard New York City sightseeing tour and collaborate with a private guide on an itinerary completely tailored to your interests. This tour offers flexibility–your guide can accommodate changes to the schedule so you can follow your whims and explore the city how you wish. Whether it’s trying the best New York cheesecake or visiting Humphrey Bogart's childhood home, see New York your way.

Swap the busy streets of New York City for a classic experience of Central Park with this horse-and-carriage ride that will have you feeling like you've stepped back in time. Explore the park's highlights at leisurely pace on the 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) trail, which includes views of Cherry Hill, the Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, and the Central Park Carousel.

Spend an afternoon or evening watching the Tony- and Grammy-award-winning musical *Chicago* and guarantee your seats by prebooking your ticket ahead of time. Leave behind the crowds and traffic of New York City and delve into the naughty and notorious world of celebrity criminals with unforgettable songs and sassy choreography.

Most visitors to New York City focus on glitzy Manhattan, but there’s much more to the city than this one borough. Spend half a day exploring multicultural Queens, from the flavors of Little India and Little Nepal to Roosevelt Island in the East River and Spider-Man’s (fictional) childhood home in Forest Hills. See parts of New York that many travelers overlook and learn more about its rich culture and history.

A perfect introduction to New York City with the only Italian-speaking tour guide who is a native New Yorker! Allow me to show you my city and share my passion for the most fascinating place in the world. Discover and Experience NYC with Will VDB, licensed multilingual tour guide offering tours all across New York in English, French, Dutch and Italian! No big tour operator or travel agency, an authentic and immersive cultural experience with 1 guide - William Van den broeck (Will VDB)

Skip NYC’s tourist traps and crowded chain stores. This intimate boutique shopping experience guides women to hidden SoHo gems most visitors could only dream of finding. With a local retail pro, you’ll discover unique artisanal items from micro-entrepreneurs—think handcrafted jewelry, clean cosmetics, designer accessories, and home décor you won't see elsewhere. If you’re going to shop NYC, you’ve got to do it right.

Strike a pose as you explore New York City with your private photographer-guide, all thanks to this exclusive walking tour. Enjoy an informal photo shoot of your party as you start in SoHo; then, take the subway to the Brooklyn Bridge (own expense) and walk across the iconic landmark. Next, stroll hip neighborhoods like DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, posing for photos along the way. Afterwards, receive up to 75 photos as a perfect vacation souvenir.

Discover the secrets of two of New York City’s busiest railway stations—Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal—on a customizable private tour. Learn about the history of each station, from their inception to the present. Find out about Grand Central's secret bar, glass walkways, hidden tennis court, and more. Subway tickets and personal earpieces are included for your convenience.

See the Big Apple your way—and enjoy a customized way to explore the city—on this private walking tour. Meet your guide at your preferred location, and set off on foot. The itinerary is up to you, but you can choose to see everything from historical highlights to *Sex and the City* filming locations.

Discover a new side of The City That Never Sleeps when you explore after dark—and enjoy a fully personalized way to see New York—on this private walking tour. Following pickup from your hotel, head first to Brooklyn, where you'll visit vibrant neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO before walking across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Admire Lower Manhattan's historical highlights, and finish the tour in Battery Park.

Gain an insider perspective on the famous Spider-Man movies, comics, and TV series as you visit memorable filming locations around New York City. Geek out on Spider-Man trivia as you learn fun facts, hear on-set stories, and follow in the footsteps of Peter Parker. See landmarks such as the Rockefeller Center, Columbia University, and Joe's Pizza, and venture off the beaten track to visit lesser-known Spidey sites.

One of the best ways to learn about Manhattan’s diverse Harlem neighborhood is through its food. This food-focused walking tour lets you taste local specialties that you might not find on your own. Learn about Harlem’s heritage as you try Southern US soul food and West African–inspired meals. Receive personalized attention and engage in thoughtful discussions with your guide as this is a small-group tour.

Take a journey through the Manhattan of Holly Golightly in the classic 1961 movie "Breakfast at Tiffany’s" on this private tour. Rather than spend hours finding the film’s legendary locations yourself, let a private guide lead you to the sites on foot and via subway. Trace Holly’s steps on 5th Avenue, see her brownstone, and more; and embrace the movie’s magic by learning stories and secrets of its making that you may never hear otherwise.

The streets of New York City can be very busy during the holiday season. This festive season walking tour takes you with a guide who knows how to navigate the crowds. They’ll guide you to the best holiday lights and seasonal displays, and provide narration along the way. Get into the holiday spirit while snapping great pics along the way.

Visit up to six vintage and second-hand shops during this guided New York City shopping crawl. Specially designed for teens and young adults, the tour visits lesser-known local boutiques that only New Yorkers know. Get a peek at popular landmarks along the way, including the Flatiron Building and the five-story Michael Jackson mural in the East Village.

Experience the magic of Christmas in New York on a guided tour of the city’s most festive spots. Start at Rockefeller Center to see the famous Christmas tree, holiday lights, and ice-skating rink. Then, take the subway to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, famous for its incredible Christmas light displays, giant decorations, and festive streets. To end the evening, enjoy an optional stop in DUMBO for stunning nighttime views of the Manhattan skyline and bridges. Those who prefer can stay on the subway and return to Manhattan on their own — directions provided.

Discover three local breweries around Brooklyn on this all-inclusive small group tasting tour. Follow your guide around to the different breweries in different neighborhoods, traveling by subway in between. Enjoy tastings at each brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Includes a complimentary snack and transportation costs.

Explore the flavors, colors and cultures of Jackson Heights on a unique walking tour of Little India, Little Colombia and Puebla York. An unforgettable sensory experience in New York!

Step into the stylish shoes of Andrea Sachs and relive "The Devil Wears Prada" on this private tour of the movie's filming locations. On foot and by subway, follow in the characters' footsteps, from the offices of the fictitious Elias-Clarke Publications to Andrea's apartment, while your personal guide reveals the stories behind the movie settings.

Meet your guide under the iconic clock at Grand Central Terminal and step back into the 1920s for an evening exploring New York City’s hidden Prohibition-era nightlife. Follow in the footsteps of bootleggers, mob bosses, and socialites as you uncover the city’s underground bar scene. During the tour, you’ll visit three historic speakeasies, each with its own story of secret parties, elite gatherings, and underground drinking. At one stop, enjoy free time to relax and have a traditional drink. Drinks are optional and at the guest’s own expense. Your guide will share tales of Prohibition-era New York, including organized crime, bootlegging routes, and how New Yorkers enjoyed nightlife despite the ban. The tour combines history, true crime, and social storytelling for a fun, immersive night out. The tour concludes at a former gangster hangout, revealing how mob networks shaped the city’s nightlife.

Discover some of New York City’s best secondhand shops in 2.5 hours on this private shopping tour. Start with a chat to tailor the experience and make the most of your time together, then visit at least three shops with your guide, who can help you score vintage and secondhand gems.