Top New York Running Tours

If walking tours are a bit too tame for you, enjoy a fast-paced running tour in New York City. Don’t let your running routine slide while you’re on vacation: Join a small group and guide to run about 4 miles (6.5 kilometers) between TV and movie filming locations in New York City. See where “Donny Brasco,” “Law & Order,” and other hits were made while making new friends and getting active.

See Central Park on a fun and casual 3.1-mile (5-kilometer) run with a guide. Wind along snaking paths through meadows and woods, and jog over rolling hills in the company of a fellow runner. Get your daily exercise with a dose of history as you take brief stops along your route to learn about some of the significant sites in this storied Manhattan green space.

Climb aboard a pedicab—a bicycle-powered cab—for a private ride around New York City's Central Park. Sit back and relax as your guide pedals you past top attractions in the park. Riding in a pedicab will get you around the 843-acre (341-hectare) park much more efficiently than you ever could on foot.

Take in the many sights, sounds, and smells of New York City in the holiday period while getting in some exercise on this small-group winter running tour. Run through Central Park and past the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree as your guide points out the holiday attractions, decorations, and dazzling lights.

Experience the magic of the holidays, New York City–style—and discover a festive attraction many other visitors miss—on this guided tour of Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood. Long celebrated for its over-the-top Christmas lights and installations, this residential neighborhood is a great place to get into the holiday spirit. Your guide takes you to the best viewing spots; then, explore the neighborhood independently before heading back to Manhattan.

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The Dyker Heights Christmas displays are a must-see attraction if you’re in New York City over the holidays. While many tours only focus on the Brooklyn neighborhood, this festive tour also covers holiday attractions in Manhattan, including the spectacular Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Get into the holiday spirit, with a convenient combination of on-foot exploration and comfortable transportation by bus.

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.

Discover three local breweries around Brooklyn on this all-inclusive small group tasting tour. Follow your guide around to the different breweries in different neighborhoods, traveling by subway in between. Enjoy tastings at each brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Includes a complimentary snack and transportation costs.

There are few places that feel more festive than New York during Christmastime. Soak up its holiday spirit on this New York sightseeing tour, including stops at the Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Snap photos in front of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, admire the festive window displays of Fifth Avenue stores, and browse stalls in the magical Bryant Park holiday market.

Get into the festive spirit aboard a holiday-themed cruise in New York City. Set sail aboard an elegantly decorated yacht from Chelsea Piers. Along the way, see the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, and other scenic vistas. You can also sing along to carols played by the live jazz band, nibble on Christmas cookies, and enjoy a cup of spiked hot cocoa from the bar.