Top New York Cultural Tours

Taste your way around New York City's Greenwich Village on this small-group guided tasting and walking tour. Skip hours of research and follow your guide to some of the area’s top-rated eateries, and sample a variety of New York specialties, from pizza to artisanal cupcakes. Your guide points out hidden landmarks often missed by visitors, including places that have been featured in movies and TV shows.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Manhattan’s legendary Radio City Music Hall with this small-group tour. Book in advance to guarantee your spot, and gain insight into this historical entertainment hall that you wouldn’t get by attending a show. Learn all about the venue and its performers; explore the art deco foyer and backstage; and enjoy a photo op with a real-life Rockette.

Home to more than 1.5 million objects, New York City's Metropolitan Museum can feel overwhelming to visitors. Let an expert lead the way with this small-group guided tour with a guide who puts a tongue-in-cheek spin on the revered institution. Hear vital information and humorous commentary about both famous masterpieces and more unusual works in the museum’s collection, including pieces that are often overlooked.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York’s must-see attractions, home to 5,000 years of art history. This guided tour includes a 30-minute orientation followed by a 2-hour exploration of highlights with an expert guide, providing context to the museum's masterpieces. Choose from a group or private tour, and enjoy same-day entry to the Met Cloisters.

Experience the magic of New York City at night on an open-top, double-decker bus tour showcasing the city’s illuminated landmarks. Set off to discover many top attractions in a single trip, including Times Square, the Empire State Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Perfect for visitors and locals, this interactive tour offers numerous photo opportunities and a vibrant way to see New York City’s skyline at night.

Fit some of Lower Manhattan’s most hip and interesting neighborhoods—SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown—into one short walking tour. In SoHo, visit the Cast Iron Historic District and learn about 19th-century architecture. In Little Italy, see mob sites and hear about the city’s mafia history. In Chinatown, soak up the sights, smells, and sounds of the neighborhood. Get a close-up experience of the neighborhoods by exploring on foot.

Get a personal introduction to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on a private, half-day tour, and explore two of New York City’s most iconic sites at your own pace. Hear inspiring stories about the design and construction of the Statue of Liberty as you explore. Learn about the immigrants that came to Ellis Island from around the world in the fascinating Ellis Island Museum. This fully customizable private tour is a perfect fit for families and groups with limited mobility.

Central Park is one of New York City's star attractions. Rather than wandering through it alone, you'll have a far richer experience in the company of a guide who knows it well. In a small group, follow your guide through the park on a walking tour that covers the history, structures, plants, animals, and movies associated with the park.

Harlem has long been an important center of Black culture and history. But it takes local knowledge to find all the neighborhood’s gems. On this walking tour, dive into Harlem's rich heritage as you explore a hand-picked selection of sights with a local guide. Tours are capped at only 15 people, so you can count on a personalized experience.

Experience Greenwich Village's rich artistic and musical legacy—and discover sights and stories you'd otherwise miss—on this guided walking tour. Learn about the artists and musicians that have long called the New York City neighborhood home, and listen to your guide’s stories about Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and countless others. This tour is a great pick for both new and seasoned visitors to the city.

Visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty on this two-in-one excursion, which includes ferry rides, museum and statue entrance, and a guide. Ideal for history buffs, this tour provides insider details and historic stories about these key New York Harbor landmarks, which you wouldn’t encounter if exploring on your own.

Discover the soul of Harlem, and encounter sights and stories you'd miss if exploring on your own, on this small-group walking tour of America’s most famous African-American neighborhood. Learn about the New York City neighborhood’s long history, from the Harlem Renaissance to gentrification, with your local guide—a published author. Head to highlights from the Apollo Theater to the Langston Hughes House, with street art and famous eateries along the way.

Central Park in NYC is so massive that it's difficult to cover its major highlights on foot. Hop into a private pedicab and see more of this leafy oasis with ease while listening to stories about its history from your guide. Glide past highlights such as Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields John Lennon memorial, stopping for photos in beautiful spots. Warm blankets are provided in winter for added comfort.

Tuck into the flavors and traditions of two of New York's top foodie neighborhoods on this Chinatown and Little Italy food tour. While exploring these neighborhoods can be overwhelming on your own, traveling with a guide enables you to focus on the food rather than worrying about getting lost. Plus, the guide takes you to off-the-beaten-path establishments where you can sample gourmet food samples at local eateries.

Save time and avoid waiting in long ticket lines for two of New York City's top attractions—the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—with this priority access small-group tour. Start your adventure with a guided tour through Battery Park, before you hop aboard the ferry with skip-the-line access. After the scenic cruise across New York Harbor, explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with an audio guide or upgrade to add a guided tour.

Experience parts of New York’s Madison Square Garden that most people never see on this exclusive backstage tour. Rather than stick to the public areas, go behind the scenes in this world-famous sports and entertainment venue and hear history you’d otherwise miss. Prebooking online allows you to guarantee a tour on your preferred day.

Discover the Lower East Side's unique history offbeat landmarks on this small-group guided walking tour. Listen to stories of the immigrants, exiles, and refugees as you follow your guide around this diverse corner of lower Manhattan. Visit centuries-old tenements, a vibrant Chinatown street, a historic Jewish newspaper printer, and much more.

Learn more about LGBTQ+ history and heritage in New York City than you could on your own with this in-depth small-group tour. Hear about the Stonewall Uprising at the very place it happened and learn how the monumental event has shaped the lives of LGBTQ+ people in New York City, the US, and beyond. Visit local bars of historical importance and learn about NYC's Pride March.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the quarters of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on this small-group guided tour. Along with a Cathedral historian, explore areas of the religious landmark that aren’t usually seen by the general public including the archbishop quarters. The tour concludes with reserved front-row seats for mass.

Save time while making sure you see the highlights of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with a private guided tour. Enjoy express skip-the-line access (admission extra) and a tour customized to your group’s interests. Learn about the museum’s history and admire famous artworks and hidden treasures from the vast collection. Your guide provides helpful insights and answers your questions. The short morning or midday tour fits busy schedules.

Explore Lower Manhattan and New York’s Financial District on this immersive Wall Street Walking Tour. Guided by certified local experts, you’ll discover the stories behind the New York Stock Exchange, the Charging Bull, Trinity Church, and Federal Hall—iconic landmarks that shaped the city’s financial history. This Lower Manhattan Walking Tour blends fascinating storytelling with insider insights into the birthplace of global finance. Perfect for first-time visitors, families, and history lovers, it offers a close-up look at the architecture, culture, and energy that define downtown NYC. Enjoy a group experience for a more personal and interactive exploration of Wall Street and the Financial District, uncovering both famous sights and hidden gems along the way.

Watch Harlem come alive after dark on an evening tour that includes historic churches, local landmarks, and one of the neighborhood’s best jazz spots. Walk with your guide along bustling Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard without getting lost and learn about Harlem's vibrant cultural heritage. Guarantee your entry to a live jazz club, where some of today’s best artists play tunes by Harlem’s music greats.

The food choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming—but on this small-group walking tour, you'll discover the best of the borough's culinary destinations. Exploring characterful neighborhoods like Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, you can look forward to trying everything from Middle Eastern baked goods and Italian bites to old-fashioned soda fountain treats and beyond. By the end of the tour, walk away with new local knowledge, and receive tips for the rest of your trip.