Top New York Unique Experiences - page 2

Skip the selfie stick and explore New York City on a private photography tour with a professional photographer capturing your memories. Customize the tour stops to suit your interests, from Times Square and Central Park to Midtown Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, and beyond. Receive insider tips for your time in NYC, and get your photos within days of the photoshoot.

Get an insider’s look at the fashion industry’s go-to fabric flower makers on a private tour of the M&S Schmalberg factory, which has provided flowers for Martha Stewart, 'Hamilton', the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and more. This tour is perfect for people with an interest in fashion or anyone who enjoys watching things be assembled. With new projects everyday there’s no telling what (or who) you might see.

Step off your ship and step into the best of New York City with this half-day excursion, ideal if you have limited time between your cruise ship docking and your hotel check-in or flight. Your personal guide designs a route around Manhattan and Brooklyn tailored to your interests, while your private vehicle keeps your luggage secure throughout the journey.

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.

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.

Get into the holiday spirit in New York City with a holiday brunch cruise. Set sail from Chelsea Piers on a classic boat decked out with holiday decorations. Enjoy stunning views of city landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge from the water while savoring a 3-course prix fixe brunch.

Become a New York VIP for the day during this half-day sightseeing tour, including a private guide and a chauffeur-driven vehicle. Get the most out of your vacation time as you explore the Big Apple by car and on foot. Visit attractions such as the Broadway Theater District, the stores of 5th Avenue, Central Park, the West Village, Wall Street, and much more.

Make the most of the time before your cruise and discover the Big Apple's top sights and attractions in the company of a New Yorker. This private shore excursion focuses on the best of Midtown and Lower Manhattan, including the bohemian West Village, posh SoHo, and even a drive across the Brooklyn Bridge. Afterwards, get dropped off at your cruise port in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Cape Liberty.

Grab a group of friends for an hour of active fun in Buffalo. Imagine that zombies are taking over the city and it’s your job to find the items you’ll need to survive the zombie apocalypse. Use strategy, skill, and speed to collect points, which you can compare to other teams around the country. This is a fun way to get out and about and see new things in Buffalo.

If you experience New York City’s Broadway for the first on your own, there’s so much you could miss. Instead, opt for this Broadway musical theater walking tour, which whisks you straight to the highlights—as well as the local landmarks only insiders know. Learn the history of Broadway as you explore, and get the inside scoop on your favorite actors and stage productions.

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.

Make New York your game board with a 3-hour scavenger hunt adventure through midtown Manhattan and Times Square, and explore the city’s history and landmarks at your own pace. Trace the 2-mile route on a smart phone, take on a series of challenges with your team of 2-5 people and solve New York-themed puzzles as you walk. Pause to eat and drink along the way and give your day in the city a competitive edge by racking up points to compare with teams that have completed the same exciting challenge.

Challenge yourself to a 3-hour scavenger hunt adventure in Central Park, and make your day in New York City an exciting group activity. Use your smartphone to trace a 2-mile route through the park, and solve a series of challenges and New York-themed puzzles. Enjoy the walk at your own pace; pause for food and drink as often as you want, or give your day a competitive edge by racking up points to compare with other teams. Pricing is per group, up to five people.

Go off the tourist path with help from a local on this guided, half-day tour that reveals lesser-known sights. Let your local guide take you to markets, shops, restaurants not listed in your travel books. Customize your tour and travel at your own pace stopping to explore areas of interest so you can see the city like a local.

Harlem is at the heart of hip-hop history. Learn all about it on this guided walking tour led by a local insider, checking out important landmarks like the Apollo Theater and historic jazz clubs. See popular locations for hip-hop music videos and hear insider stories that you wouldn’t get walking around alone. You’ll also pass the Museum of the City of New York if you want to return later alone.

Soak up the holiday season on this insider’s excursion in Dyker Heights, which matches you with a bonafide Brooklyn local to discover under-the-radar sights. Get close-up views of some of the city’s most spectacular displays of Christmas lights, and wander two gift-packed local markets. Private tours include a piping cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Travel through New York in style when you hop aboard a vintage taxi—and visit several of the city’s esteemed craft breweries—on this private tour. Pick between half-day and full-day itineraries, and choose from multiple departure times throughout the day. You’ll meet your guide in Brooklyn and will head to several different breweries, where you’ll do plenty of tasting. En route, you’ll also learn more about New York’s wealth of brewing history and glimpse the city’s historical Brewers Row.

Pizza is a big deal in New York City, and every local has their favorite. End the search for your favorite slice during this pizza walking tour of the West Village. Your guide takes you to three unique, highly rated pizzerias to sample different slices. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history and culture of the West Village.

There are few things that New Yorkers are more passionate about than their pizza, but it takes a local to uncover the city’s top slices. Sample Brooklyn’s best on this pizza walking tour and learn about the evolution of NYC-style pizza as you follow your guide to several beloved pizzerias. Plus, discover three historic Brooklyn neighborhoods (Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, and Red Hook) in between bites.

he world's first steel-wire suspension bridge, New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge hangs at a height of 276 feet (85 meters) above the skyscraper-studded East River, connecting the colorful borough of Brooklyn with downtown Manhattan island. Pedal across the bridge’s 1,595 foot span (486 meters) on this engaging, family-friendly cycle tour along the celebrated West Side Greenway, to enjoy epic views of the New York skyline and experience Brooklyn up-close.

Make the most of your limited time in New York City—and see the sights that interest you most—thanks to this private and fully customized tour by chauffeured vehicle. Look forward to viewing city highlights such as Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, the National September 11 Memorial, Wall Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge, with commentary to match.

Zombie Scavengers in Rochester will help prove you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Use an app to find a list of items needed to survive. Find them in any order you'd like and get points for each found survival item. Get points also by doing crazy zombie themed tasks. Survey the area and figure out how to get the most points in order to survive the apocalypse. Should you have any questions along the way, a remote host will chat with you throughout the game. Prove to the world you can survive an apocalypse in Rochester today!

Combine sightseeing with a photo shoot with this private New York City walking tour through the city striking streets. Get tips and tricks for photographing NYC's fast-paced city life as you stroll around Midtown Manhattan and beyond. Customize your itinerary to include the places you want to visit, whether its landmarks like the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal or movie filming locations.

Test your survival chops during this interactive, smartphone-based Zombie Apocalypse game. Divide into teams of family or friends and traverse the city on a pre-designated route through Lower Manhattan, on the hunt for food, supplies, weapons, and shelter. Work together to solve challenges and answer trivia questions, and see how long you can stay alive.