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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See several of New York City's most iconic sights all in one excursion. First, embark on a ferry trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island; you can admire views of the New York Harbor and explore both landmark attractions with an included audio guide. Once you return to Manhattan, head to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum; with skip-the-line tickets, you can head inside and spend as much time there as you'd like.

Sloomoo Institute invites you to dive into a vibrant world filled with over 500 gallons of slime. Explore 13+ interactive slimescapes where visitors can walk on slime, create custom slime with an array of textures, colors, and scents, and even get slimed in a playful environment. This unique experience caters to all ages, ensuring everyone can unleash their creativity and have fun. With dedicated slime-making stations and opportunities for sensory play, Sloomoo is a perfect destination for families, birthday parties, or a fun day out with friends.

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.

Welcome to the city where it all began! At The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in New York City, you'll stroll through two floors of unforgettable sets, interactive moments and behind-the-scenes surprises - from Monica's apartment and the famous "PIVOT!" staircase to the iconic fountain that started every episode. So grab your lobster, channel your inner Joey and see why this is the ultimate New York City attraction for every FRIENDS™ fan. Could this day BE any more memorable?

Enjoy a special way to discover one of New York’s top landmarks—and hone your night photography skills at the same time—on this small-group, evening Brooklyn Bridge tour. After sundown, meet your photographer guide on the Manhattan end of the bridge, and bring along your camera and tripod. With their instruction, learn how to take the best nighttime shots of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and surrounding landmarks.

New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, or ‘The Met’, is home to more than two million works of art and artefacts. Embark on a family-friendly tour of the museum’s many different exhibits without having to wait in the long queues on this private guided tour that includes skip-the-line access.

As the largest art museum in the US, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or ‘The Met’, has exhibits and activities for all ages. Embark on a kid-friendly visit to the museum on this private guided tour, learning about Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese history while your children take part in tailor-made games and treasure hunts to make their learning experience as fun as possible.

The artist will elevate your event with immersive live ambient DJ sets, camera setup, and custom music designed to create unforgettable atmospheres. MRzoo Artist Events Booking offers unique music experiences that blend sound, emotion, meditation, creativity, and music technology. Whether you're hosting a luxury hotel event, wellness retreat, private celebration, or public gathering, each performance is designed to create a meaningful connection between people, space, and sound. Music has the power to influence emotions, create memories, and transform experiences. Let your event become something your guests will truly remember. For events with fewer than 50 guests, MRzoo offers a solo music performance with personal sound equipment and camera setup. Minimum day packages start from $299, depending on hours, location, transportation, and artist availability.

See New York City from two unforgettable perspectives with this flexible combo tour. Cruise past the Statue of Liberty and skyline landmarks by day, then ride an open-top bus at night for sweeping views of illuminated streets and landmarks. With no fixed booking time, you choose when to redeem your voucher, making it easy to fit both experiences into your visit. Perfect for travelers seeking maximum highlights without multiple bookings.

Skip all the lines and explore the Empire State Building like a VIP. Enjoy a private guided tour and make the most of your time in New York with expedited access to the main and top decks. You have the option to upgrade your experience with private transfers so you don't have to worry about transit to and from the building.

There’s no better way to discover art than with an artist. Join a professional with a passion for NYC history, art, and architecture on this insightful private tour of the High Line and Chelsea, the city’s gallery quarter. Learn how the High Line took its present shape and admire some public art; then visit two selected gallery exhibitions and learn about the art scene, the artists, and their work.

See a different side of New York’s fashionable SoHo neighborhood on this private guided street art tour. Follow your guide around and discover iconic wall murals and other inspiring street art, while learning more about the artists, community, trends, and cultural and other influences to the street art scene. Along the way, get a glimpse at community gardens and noteworthy shops and restaurants.

Explore New York City on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that lets you be flexible, and receive passes to more than 40 attractions around the city. Save time and money and only see what you want as you enjoy two different bus routes that traverse Manhattan. Use the attraction passes as museums, observation decks, and cruises, and receive discounts at several restaurants and shops.

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious, eternally permanent residents • Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories and Woodlawn Cemetery inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in two-hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Explore Greenwich Village in New York City at your own pace with a self-guided app tour. Visit the Stonewall Inn to learn about the Stonewall Rebellion, and see spots where Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Billie Holiday, and Bob Dylan performed. Travel at your own pace and stop as much as you want, or come back and do the tour a second time as this tour includes free lifetime access.

See the highlights of Manhattan and visit one of New York’s most popular art museums—the Museum of Modern Art or MoMA—on this half-day tour. Make the most of your time in the city with a comprehensive walking tour that includes Wall Street, Ground Zero, the Flatiron Building, and Chinatown, plus a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. At the end of the tour, use your MoMA ticket to enjoy a self-guided visit.

Manhattan's West Side has been transformed in recent years with a surge of development, with an eye toward design, accessible green space, and public art. Experience this renewed stretch of NYC on a guided walking tour of the High Line—a celebrated greenway build on an old freight line. Walk this lush urban park, enjoy views of the Hudson River, pass Chelsea Market, and visit Vessel—a public art project at the recently-opened Hudson Yards development.