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Discover the rich culture, history, and musical legacy of Harlem on this Wednesday morning tour. Stroll past landmarks such as the Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and beautiful brownstones while learning about Harlem’s famous former residents and take part in an uplifting Wednesday morning service featuring the Harlem Gospel Acapella Choir.

Get your nose out of the guidebooks and take a deep dive into the architecture that defines Manhattan’s skyline, with a private guided walking tour of Midtown. From the Empire State Building to Grand Central Terminal, see many of the city’s most impressive historic buildings while learning about their history and preservation efforts. Going with a private guide means you can set your own pace and ask as many questions as you like.

Harlem is at the heart of hip-hop history. Learn all about it on this guided walking tour led by a local insider, checking out important landmarks like the Apollo Theater and historic jazz clubs. See popular locations for hip-hop music videos and hear insider stories that you wouldn’t get walking around alone. You’ll also pass the Museum of the City of New York if you want to return later alone.

Get the full Brooklyn experience on a private street art walk that includes a tasting tour. Explore the DUMBO district's murals, artisan shops, and historic warehouses. Learn how the area has changed over the last 50 years and take in views of all three bridges connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan from a rooftop bar.

Taylor Swift memorialized her love for New York in her album “1989.” Experience the city through her eyes in this walking tour of Manhattan, where Swifties of all ages can visit the places important to her life and art. Discover where she has lived, her preferred recording studio, her favorite haunts, and more in this well-researched tour. Are you ready for it?

Greenwich Village is where some of the most successful music careers were launched. Without an expert by your side, it would be easy to miss the cafe where Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen played pre-fame or the recording studio that catapulted them to fame. This private walking tour visits these sights while you learn about the rise of these rock legends and the people who helped them along the way.

Numerous superhero movies and television shows have been set in New York City, but finding the sites on your own can take time. Skip the research and hassle on this guided group walking tour of Midtown Manhattan. Whether you’re a Marvel or DC fan, see the filming locations for some of your favorite superheroes.

Learn about famous writers and musicians who once called Greenwich Village home without having to stick to the pace of a guided tour with this scavenger hunt, which gamifies the tour experience. Follow clues and complete challenges to unlock the secret story behind the places where artists like Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Edgar Allen Poe, and George Carlin lived and performed.

If you’re in New York City and want to tick Grand Central Terminal off your list, it can be hard to see every detail of this station during it’s busy working hours. This Grand Central tour is perfect for anyone trying to get a closer look at the art, architecture, and history of NYC’s famous terminal. See its Tiffany clock and hidden Campbell Apartment, while hearing stories about the city’s golden age of rail.

Discover the secrets of a New York City landmark on this small-group Brooklyn Bridge walking tour. As you stroll over the more-than-a-century-old granite and limestone structure, your guide gives you the inside scoop on stories that range from love locks to an old Cold War fallout shelter. Get a unique perspective as you explore below the bridge with your guide.

Discover two of Brooklyn’s most in-demand neighborhoods—and enjoy a totally flexible, cost-effective way to explore—with this self-led smartphone audio walking tour. Upon booking, download the app, make your way to the start point, and set off at a time that suits you best. You’ll see historic monuments, top-notch views of the Manhattan skyline, and will learn the stories behind the sights.

Discover the three genres of music—rock, punk, and glam— that helped form a new kind of music culture in the 1970s and beyond on this small-group walking tour of New York City’s East Village. With your guide in the lead, see where bands such as the Ramones, the New York Dolls, the Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop, and others wrote music and performed, and spot sights that you'd otherwise walk right past on your own.

Secure your entry in advance to save time on vacation and explore the story of US comedy at Jamestown’s National Comedy Center. Head inside and enjoy the museum's immersive exhibits and experiences to learn how the nation's comedy developed, from vaudeville to viral memes. Stand in the shoes of pros, try stand-up, chart comic greats, and more; and upgrade to include admission to the nearby Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum.

New York City is full of important architectural and historical sites but finding your way between them can be challenging for first-time visitors touring alone. On this guided Midtown tour, take in the top landmarks in half a day. Enjoy the personal attention of a small group while exploring sites like Madison Square Park, the Flatiron and Empire State buildings, and the New York Public Library.

New York City's best museums often have long lines waiting to get inside. But you don't have to worry about wasting your precious vacation time: this pre-booked admission ticket guarantees a hassle-free to the Museum of the City, leaving you with more time to view the exhibits that explore NYC's past, present, and future.

Sample local brews and learn about local literary icons during this half-day combo walking tour of Greenwich Village in New York City. Follow your local guide through city streets and learn where writers, poets, and playwrights lived, wrote, drank, and partied. Enjoy time to relax at each stop—purchase a drink if you'd like—while your guide shares details about some of the city's most influential minds.

Discover New York City’s best secondhand shopping—and follow a fashion-expert guide to locals-loved shops you'd never find on your own—on this small-group tour. Explore trendy and timeless pieces, from contemporary finds to vintage gems, while your guide helps you uncover that perfect item. Begin with a quick chat to tailor the experience, visit curated spots, try on your favorites, and leave with a map to continue shopping like a local.

Step aboard the Grand Mariner for a 2-hour sunset cruise through New York Harbor, featuring breathtaking views of the city skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy live music from talented local performers, a vibrant atmosphere, and the option to purchase snacks and beverages, including cocktails. Includes indoor and outdoor seating, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and stunning scenery for an unforgettable evening.

Art enthusiasts can unpack the nuanced contemporary art world with this guided small-group tour to several standout galleries in Manhattan's vibrant Tribeca neighborhood. Follow your guide to explore outside-the-box art spaces featuring contemporary works and experimental exhibits. Chat about the work with your art critic-guide as you go, and learn about the most important shows up in NYC.

Step off the beaten path of typical Manhattan sightseeing and enjoy a deep dive into the culture of the Lower East Side. This small group walking tour leads you through the vibrant and historic neighborhood with stops at art galleries, coffee shops, and snack purveyors. With a focus on businesses owned and run by women, the tour taps into the changing and diverse culture that makes the Lower East Side such a special place.

New York City's Harlem neighborhood is booming with history, but if you’re exploring on your own, you might miss out on some key details of the area. This multimedia walking tour of the characterful neighborhood takes you to a gospel-accompanied church service and shows you around Harlem with a guide who’s lived in the neighborhood their whole life. Plus, you’ll start with a light breakfast and watch a video before you set out.

Williamsburg is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, but it can be difficult to navigate as a first-timer. Get oriented and discover a curated selection of local sights during this guided walking tour. Venture past historical landmarks, chic boutiques, and hip cafés as you listen to the stories behind each location. Then, visit the waterfront for iconic views of the Manhattan skyline.

Explore the literary side of Brooklyn on a 3 hour walking tour with an informative guide. Visit Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, stopping at bars that were favorite watering holes for renowned writers. Purchase a drink to sip while hearing passages of the writers' work read aloud and learning about the history of the the bars, the neighborhoods and New York City as a whole. You'll gain insight into the urban planning of Robert Moses, and check out architectural and historical points of interest on this fun and fascinating tour.

Experience New York City after dark on a carefully paced night tour showcasing the city’s most iconic skyline views. Begin in Dumbo, Brooklyn, where elevated viewpoints offer unforgettable night scenes of downtown Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Manhattan Bridge. Continue to Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens for sweeping views of Midtown and Uptown Manhattan, including the illuminated skyline along the East River. Along the way, pass through legendary neighborhoods such as Times Square, SoHo, and Chinatown, and admire New York’s famous bridges glowing against the night sky. This tour offers a relaxed, visually striking way to experience the city’s landmarks from multiple boroughs, perfect for photography lovers and first-time visitors alike.