Top New York Cultural Tours - page 6

Locals have a unique view of their city, which visitors often don't get to see. Forget the sightseeing schedules and discover the authentic New York with a local guide and a customized walking tour. Tell your local guide what you want to see and experience, and they’ll put together a tour that gets you oriented, and reveal highlights, hidden gems, insights, and tips—just like a friend would.

Skip impersonal group tours and make the most out of your trip to New York City with a private, customized itinerary. Your personal local guide is handpicked for you, depending on your needs and interests. You’re in control of the itinerary, whether that includes Central Park or the Statue of Liberty. Choose from various durations, and opt to walk or take public transport (own expense).

Experience the joy of the season and see the legendary Christmas lighting displays in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn on this walking tour of the neighborhood. This residential area is known for its decked-out homes and light displays. Learn about the neighborhood tradition from your guide as you take in the sights and sounds.

Explore New York City like a local and let a like-minded guide craft a customized itinerary for your visit. Share your interests—anything from art and architecture to live music and delicious food—and explore the Big Apple with a personalized tour just for you. Enjoy this unique experience and visit places you won’t find in a guidebook.

Greenwich Village is one of NYC’s most beautiful neighborhoods, but it’s also packed with history. Uncover the stories and secrets of Manhattan’s bohemian district during this private walking tour. See the cafes that launched the careers of groundbreaking artists and musicians, and trace 20th-century history at the site of events that sparked civil and workers’ rights movements. Cover landmarks like Washington Square Park, the Stonewall Inn, and the *Friends* apartment building.

Explore the Lower East Side—and discover sights and insider stories you'd otherwise miss—on this private guided walking tour. See landmarks such as the Eldridge Street Synagogue and Manhattan Bridge, and visit popular eateries such as Katz’s Deli and Economy Candy for samples. As you go, learn about the immigrants who shaped the area, the history of tenement housing, the Lower East Side’s rich culinary culture, and more.

Keep everyone in the family happy as you discover the art, history, artifacts, and exhibits of the Metropolitan Museum of Art during a private guided tour designed for families and kids. Meet your guide and set off on an interactive, fun-filled tour of the museum's top exhibits that will delight little ones. Merge education and excitement by visiting the Egyptian, Roman, and Greek collections, and more.

Immerse yourself in more than 400 years of history on this small-group walking tour around Lower Manhattan. In the company of an expert guide who brings Manhattan's history to life, stroll from Battery Park to Wall Street and see the Charging Bull statue, Federal Hall, and Trinity Church where Alexander Hamilton is buried. Refuel with a slice of included classic New York pizza.

The best way to experience Harlem’s magic is by feeling its energy for yourself. This is a neighborhood that’s made significant contributions to American history as a hub for African-American art, literature, music, and social movements. Learn about the Harlem Renaissance, the civil rights movement, and the Black Lives Matter movement as you pass by jazz clubs and soul food institutions.

Spanning 843 acres (341 hectares) of green space and 58 miles (93 kilometers) of paths, Central Park is difficult to explore on foot. Cover more ground and soak up the sights with ease on a private pedicab tour with your own personal driver-guide. Choose from a shorter tour to see half the park, or the longer lour with more than 30 highlights, including Alice in Wonderland.

No trip to New York is complete without exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But the sprawling collection can be hard to navigate and understand without context. Focusing on the museum’s biblical artifacts, this small-tour navigates the world of the Old and New Testaments. From Abraham, Moses, and David, to Jesus, hear the stories from Ancient Israel and behind the museum’s priceless ancient treasures.

Escape the crowded bus tours, and explore the highlights of midtown Manhattan, including Times Square, Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Center, at your own pace and schedule on this self-guided audio walking tour. Download the app, and set off at a time that works best for you. Includes a live GPS map so you can see where you are at all times and enjoy offline functionality.

Delve deep into the Lower East Side’s melting pot of cultures during this food-and-history-focused walking tour, which tells the stories of the neighborhood’s immigrants through their most important landmarks—and most cherished dishes. Sample food from eateries (one expense) as you pass by NYC institutions like the Tenement Museum and the Eldridge Street Synagogue Museum, plus local delis, candy shops, bagel joints, and more.

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.

Take a walk through the dark side of NYC history on a ghost tour through Greenwich Village, one of New York’s oldest neighborhoods. Join a group of fellow travelers to enjoy your guide's rarely-heard stories, stroll through the village, and visit haunted locations that often go unnoticed by visitors and locals alike. Highlights include stops at Washington Square Park, Hangman's Elm, and the Emma Lazarus House.

Sample the flavors of New York City’s hippest borough—and discover sights and bites you'd miss if exploring alone—on this half-day Brooklyn food and culture tour. From traditional eateries to culinary hotspots, your guide shows you where to dine like a local. Snack on kielbasa and pierogi in the Polish enclave of Greenpoint, satisfy your sweet tooth in DUMBO, try classic coal-fired pizza, and much more.

Discover a new appreciation for the New York City skyline as you learn about the many architectural styles of Midtown Manhattan. Join your guide at The Plaza for a stroll through the streets of Midtown, learning about the history of more than 20 landmark buildings and their significance in the Big Apple.

Discover a side of New York City that few others get to experience—and get the inside scoop on the 2008 financial crisis—on this one-of-a-kind walking tour of Wall Street and the Financial District. Explore the landmarks related to the historic economic collapse, and learn the the inside story about how the world economy went into recession from your finance pro guide.

THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE UNITED STATES 2 Nation Lunch Cruise with stops at Boldt Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse. Join us for the ultimate sightseeing tour on the St. Lawrence River. Designed for those who wish to take in the beauty of the 1000 islands Region and experience the the most attractions from the river in an afternoon. This tour includes lunch, combines our Boldt Castle Tour stopping at Heart Island for a tour of Millionaire George Boldt's Rhineland style castle, a cruise through Millionaires Row viewing magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous of the gilded age, and a stop at Rock Island Lighthouse to visit the "Keepers Cottage" Museum & Gift Shop and climb to the top of lighthouse to enjoy the spectacular view of the St. Lawrence Seaway. NO Passports required!

Discover NYC’s edgy Meatpacking District on this small-group walking tour with the benefit of a guide to steer you to the area’s sights and drawcards. As you walk and talk, learn how this one-time industrial district is now frequented by artists, foodies, and fashionistas—hearing history and insider tips most travelers never get. Highlights include snacks (own cost) at Chelsea Market and time at the High Line, the elevated railway-turned-park.

Niagara Falls is beautiful in the day and at night, and you can experience both on this small-group tour. Enjoy the highlights of Niagara Falls, NY, including a ride on the Maid of the Mist, the Cave of the Winds, the views from the observation tower, and more. As night descends, relax over dinner with a view and watch the falls change hue under colorful floodlights.

Leave the hustle and bustle of modern-day New York City behind and step back in time to the Gilded Age on this private walking tour. Stroll down Millionaire’s Row while your guide reveals the stories behind the mansions and tells you all about the people who defined the era.

Uncover a unique part of New York City's past, and learn valuable history that many visitors miss, on this slavery and Underground Railroad walking tour. With your guide in the lead, follow the NYC Freedom Trail, and learn how a group of brave men and women created the network that became the Underground Railroad. View former Underground Railroad stations, and discover how New Yorkers risked their lives to help people escape slavery.

Explore New York City at your own pace with a private guided tour that lets you fully customize the itinerary to your interests. Walk, take the subway and the Staten Island ferry, and see highlights such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Broadway, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more.