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Swap the Big Apple for a day in history-steeped Boston undistracted by transportation worries. Travel to the city by comfortable vehicle, and enjoy a comprehensive tour of its highlights with the benefit of a guide for commentary. Stroll around Cambridge’s Harvard Yard, admire the city’s Revolutionary-era landmarks along the Freedom Trail, and enjoy free time for a lunch of local favorites such as clam chowder at Quincy Market.

Learn about the events of 9/11 on this moving tour, beginning with a visit to St. Paul’s Chapel. A guide shares tales of bravery you’d miss if exploring alone, and admission to the 9/11 Memorial is included to save time waiting in line for tickets. The tour also showcases the FDNY Memorial, with the option to add admission to the self-guided 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Explore New York City like a local with a tour guide who’s lived in Brooklyn for 30 years. Learn all about the history and the people who have defined Brooklyn over the years as you marvel at the Manhattan skyline. Pass by film and TV locations as well as the homes of the rich and famous.

The iconic New York City skyline looks even more impressive from the water, and this tour packs in the highlights. See Manhattan from every angle as you sail along the Hudson River, around New York Harbor, and along the East River—all in one cruise. Relax on board the modern cruise ship as you pass Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the One World Trade Center.

Step behind the scenes at Ellis Island on a guided hard hat tour through its long-abandoned hospital complex, closed to the public for more than 60 years. Learn how this once cutting-edge facility treated immigrants seeking a new life, while viewing art installations that bring their stories into focus. Led by a guide, this rare experience offers unmatched access to a hidden chapter of America’s immigration history.

Learn all about New York City’s famous Grand Central Terminal train station, with a guide to show you around. From secret stairways and a former movie theater to Vanderbilt Hall, the Campbell Apartment, and the Grand Central Market, you’ll see a side of this station even most locals won’t. While you walk around, you’ll hear all about Grand Central Terminal’s storied past and its hidden gems.

Experience the charm of Central Park in a horse-drawn carriage, the perfect way to explore one of Manhattan’s iconic landmarks. Glide past picturesque spots like Bethesda Fountain, Tavern on the Green, and Cherry Hill Square. Along the way, your driver will share fascinating stories about the park’s history, with ample opportunities to stop and capture memorable photos.

See New York City from above at the Top of the Rock, the observation deck atop Rockefeller Center—with guaranteed entry and no hassles. You’ll receive advance combo tickets to both the Top of the Rock on the 70th and the Beam Experience, which recreates the iconic beam photo with you on top of a rotating beam. Experience this Big Apple landmark with minimal hassle, thanks to this combination package.

Discover New York City’s Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology and lose yourself in gorgeous and innovative works of art that are powered by cutting-edge technology. From mind-melding video installations to stunning soundscapes to close encounters with robots, you can escape the city to a playground unlike any other.

With more than 2 million artworks spanning 5,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art can be overwhelming. This express small-group tour covers the basics in just a couple of hours, from ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian masterpieces to highlights from the contemporary art world. Explore with a guide who can delve deep into the stories and histories behind each piece.

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.

Niagara Falls, NY is beautiful at every time of year and on this fall/winter guided walking tour you’ll experience it at its best in the colder seasons. Fast-track access to the Cave of the Winds experience means you don’t have to line up in the cold. Learn about the history of the falls from your guide and enjoy many amazing views.

There’s so much to see at Niagara Falls that it can be tough to know how to best fit it all in when you’ve only got limited time in the city. On this half-day tour, enjoy a curated selection of experiences, including a cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist (May through October,) an elevator ride to Niagara Gorge, and a walk through the Cave of the Winds.

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.

Discover the essence of New York's Chinatown and go beyond the tourist spots during this private walking tour that covers the vibrant, lesser-known Fujianese area and the bustling Cantonese district. Wander through hidden backstreets, pass by Little Italy, and savor a delicious dessert on the western edge of Chinatown. Vegetarians are welcome and dietary preferences or allergies can be accommodated.

If you've ever fantasized about what it's like to be a spy, then a trip to New York's SPYSCAPE museum experience. Developed with experts from MI6 and leading psychologists, enjoy immersive storytelling, real-world espionage, and interactive challenges to reveal your hidden potential. Break codes, detect deception, run surveillance, tackle intelligence-inspired challenges, and uncover your Q Type: a performance-based profile of how you think, decide, and act under pressure.

Most visitors to Ground Zero know the history of 9/11, and come hoping for a deeper understanding and perspective on the day. On this small-group tour, hear from a guide with a personal connection to the day. Start at the Oculus, then walk the memorial plaza to the Survivor Tree and the reflecting pools. Head inside the 9/11 Museum afterward, where a museum docent leads you through the collection.

Prioritize wellness on your next trip to New York City with a visit to the QC NY Wellness Spa on Governors Island. Relax and rejuvenate with multiple wellness experiences, including spa pools, saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, and a new wellness journey featuring soothing rooms, a lavender room, and cozy waterbeds. Refresh with an aperitivo (own expense) while taking in views over Manhattan and beyond.

Experience one of nature's most popular attractions from three vantage points on this half-day tour of Niagara Falls (American side). Visit the Cave of the Winds, and take a cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls on the famous Maid of the Mist (early May to late October). Descend to the bottom of Niagara Gorge in an elevator, before heading upwards to soak in the scene from Prospect Point Observation Tower. There's plenty of time for photo ops to capture the famous falls on camera.

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.

Brooklyn—and specifically its trendy Bushwick neighborhood—has a long association with street art. On this small-group walking tour of the area, discover dozens of highlight pieces, and have the chance to explore the sights with a local artist. Discover the vibrant artworks curated by the Bushwick Collective, and learn about street art’s history and the medium’s evolution over the years.

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.

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Escape the crowds of Times Square on this small-group walking tour through Manhattan's High Line, Chelsea, and Meatpacking District. Stroll the elevated park with views of the Hudson River, explore Chelsea's art galleries, restaurants, and modern architecture, and visit the trendy Meatpacking District. Learn how this once-industrial waterfront transformed into a stylish, culturally dynamic area.