Top New York City Public Transportation Tours - page 4

Begin your tour at PizzArte, an authentic Italian restaurant and café in Midtown Manhattan. Continue to Columbus Circle, dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose legacy inspired one of the most important celebrations of the Italian-American community in the U.S. Next, take the subway to Arthur Avenue, the Bronx’s Little Italy — the neighborhood that inspired Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale. Here, Italian families who emigrated in the 1950s and 1960s still live and preserve their traditions. Meet local figures, hear authentic stories, and stroll among historic bakeries, delis, and family-run shops, with free time to enjoy traditional food (optional and not included). Return to Manhattan for a stop in Greenwich Village, where you’ll visit a church tied to the Italian community and a historic café that served New York’s first cappuccino in 1927. End the tour in Little Italy with stories of Mafia legends, classic films, and Italian immigrant dreams

If you’ve seen “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” then you’ve already seen plenty of New York City on the silver screen, but many of the filming locations used in the movie aren’t easy to find on your own. To see more, join a guide who knows all about the film and where it’s best-known scenes were shot on a private tour just for your party.

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.

Soccer enthusiasts can unleash their inner fan and connect with like-minded people on this soccer-themed tour in New York. Tour Yankee Stadium, home of the NYCFC, with a guide and discover some of the city’s best soccer shops. See murals of players like Mohamed Salah and experience the energy for yourself by watching a match.

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.

Experience New York City’s vibrant art scene like never before! This 5-hour guided tour takes you inside private art studios, where you’ll meet contemporary artists, explore their creative process, and purchase unique works. Customize your tour by selecting three artists of interest, and we’ll curate an exclusive experience just for you. Enjoy a personalized, behind-the-scenes look at the city’s art world, far beyond traditional galleries and museums.

I have lived in both Amsterdam and New York City and speak both Dutch and English, which gives me an extra advantage in reading the history of the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam in great richness and context. I also am an archaeology undergraduate.

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.

Manhattan is a shopper’s paradise, but it takes a local to know where to find the best deals. Ideal for bargain hunters, this private shopping and styling tour shows you the best secondhand and vintage shopping options. Get styling advice from your guide as you visit between four and six locations and shop for unique vintage, designer, or current fashion finds.

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.

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.

Explore a range of New York City’s best flea markets and street food stalls with a local guide to lead the way on this private tour. Wander off the beaten culinary path, with plenty of time to stop for photos and for snacks like biscuits, doughnuts, and empanadas. You’ll be eating like a New Yorker in no time.

Discover New York through the eyes of Obama, Trump, and other presidents, with a historian who gives you an insider's perspective on this private tour. Some tours just touch on the surface, but this walking tour showcases the Big Apple’s fascinating political backstories and history behind landmarks from the Plaza Hotel to Columbia University, Central Park, and Grand Central Station—and how they connect to some of America’s most influential politicians.

The ideal experience for soccer-lovers, this New York tour helps you see the sporty side of the city through the eyes of a local. Pack lots of sightseeing into one simple booking, and let your guide handle the itinerary for you, taking you and the group to see Yankee Stadium, street art, a soccer bar, and more.

Step back in time to midcentury New York City and into the world of "West Side Story" on this private tour of the 1961 movie's filming locations. Follow in the footsteps of the Jets and the Sharks as you explore the sites where the celluloid masterpiece unfolded on foot and by subway and your guide brings the musical's bygone era to life.

Journey back in time on this private tour that brings the gritty streets of 1970s New York City to life. Follow in the footsteps of Travis Bickle to locations that appeared in "Taxi Driver," from Charles Palantine's electoral office to the setting of Bickle's ill-fated first date with Betsy. Discover the allure of the Big Apple during its most intriguing era as you explore the locations immortalized in Martin Scorcese's cinematic masterpiece.

If you've seen Francis Ford Coppola's acclaimed film, "The Godfather," you'll recognize plenty of spots in New York City. See top filming locations, as well as off-the-beaten-path spots that most fans of the film don't know about, on a themed tour led by a guide who's full of insider knowledge.

Fans of the movie "Big" will know that the film was shot all over New York City and nearby Cliffside Park, but finding all the shooting spots requires expert support. Going with a guide who knows all about the film and its history means that you won't have to waste time researching filming locations or figuring out transport logistics.

Channel your inner Gossip Girl and get a glimpse into the world of Manhattan’s elite on this private tour. Visit memorable sites from the hit TV show from the Met Steps, where Blair takes her “Queen B” throne, to the Empire Hotel, Lotte New York Palace, and the Manhattan Bridge. Relive the famous opening scene at Grand Central Terminal, indulge your sweet tooth at Dylan’s Candy Bar, and stroll around the glamorous buildings of the Upper East Side.

Paint the town blue on a “The Smurfs” filming locations tour of New York City, the ideal choice for families and fans of the beloved animated cartoon. Exploring with your own private guide ensures you receive undivided attention and walk at a pace that suits you, as you discover hard-to-find filming locations you might miss if alone.

Gain an insider perspective on the famous memoir and movie “The Wolf of Wall Street” as you explore the New York City locations immortalized on screen. Follow in the footsteps of Leonardo DiCaprio and get a real taste of life on Wall Street in the 1990s as you visit the New York Stock Exchange, Trump Tower, and Milan Condominium, and hear behind-the-scenes stories from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning film.

Follow in the footsteps of Will Smith and see the real-life New York City locations where his 2007 blockbuster “I Am Legend” was filmed. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the set and learn how memorable scenes were created as top New York attractions were given a post-apocalyptic makeover. Visit Grand Central Terminal, the Flatiron Building, and Brooklyn Bridge, stroll through Washington Square Park, and step aboard a US aircraft carrier at Pier 86 at Hudson River Park.

Follow in the footsteps of the Men in Black on a private New York tour that takes you to all of the significant movie settings, many of which aren’t marked on the map. Exploring with a private guide means you’ll be party to film trivia and gossip you’d otherwise miss, and you’ll discover parts of the Big Apple usually just reserved for locals.

Go beyond the public facades of Barack Obama and Donald Trump on a private politics-focused tour of New York City. Exploring with a private guide ensures you can walk at your own pace and ask as many questions—and you’re bound to have a lot about the former lives of two of America’s most influential figures.