Top New York Walking Tours - page 9

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.

New York City is celebrated for its street food scene, but if you don’t know where to go, you could miss out on some of the city's best bites. Instead, follow your guide off the tourist trail on this Midtown or Financial District walking tour. Be sure to come hungry: You'll visit five top-rated street-food carts, and will sample everything from halal meals to soul food and beyond.

Celebrate the holiday season with a tour of the elaborate Christmas lighting in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Wind through the colorfully lit homes of Dyker Heights to experience an American Christmas tradition in New York City. Hear commentary from your onboard guide about the city on a bus tour that provides pickup and drop-off at a central location in Manhattan.

Manhattan is filled with architectural gems but knowing the best angles to capture them from can be tricky. Capture memorable photographs of NYC landmarks on this photography small-group photography tour that takes you to Times Square, Grand Central Station, the Chrysler Building, and more. Get tips and tricks on capturing perfect images and mastering light so you come away with crisp, well-composed shots you might never achieve independently.

Uncover many of New York City’s haunted and historic sites on this walking tour of Manhattan. You’ll pass by buildings and areas that have long been rumored to be haunted, like Washington Square Park, the Emma Lazarus House, the Jefferson Market Library, and more. Combine real history with a bit of storytelling in this compelling tour.

Rather than missing out on the scenery while you travel by subway, hone in on the finer details of New York City on a walking tour that covers the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights, and Dumbo. A small group ensures a relaxed pace, while your guide takes you beyond the guidebook and reveals hidden gems you might otherwise miss.

Don’t let a gluten-free diet restrict your fun in New York City. Go for a leisurely stroll through Central Park and stop to enjoy 100% gluten-free bites along the way. Meet your guide at a bakery, where you'll nibble gluten-free pastries before setting off through Central Park. See the park’s highlights, including the Central Park Horse Carriage Rides, and learn about New York history as you go. Gluten-free snacks are included.

Greenwich Village is where some of the most successful music careers were launched. Without an expert by your side, it would be easy to miss the cafe where Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen played pre-fame or the recording studio that catapulted them to fame. This private walking tour visits these sights while you learn about the rise of these rock legends and the people who helped them along the way.

Explore a side of New York City that many people miss during this walking tour of some of Harlem’s most vibrant corners and landmarks. Follow your guide between 125th Street and the Mount Morris Historic District as you learn about the intellectuals and artists who ignited the Harlem Renaissance. Check out the acclaimed Apollo Theater, admire beautiful brownstones, and finish your tour with an included lunch.

New York City can feel overwhelming for first-time (and even repeat) visitors but this small-group guided walking tour will help you make the most of your time. Check off more than 30 major New York City landmarks, from Wall Street and Greenwich Village to Central Park's 86th Street Transverse, in just one day and hear the stories behind each from your local guide.

Satisfy your sweet tooth on this private guided cupcake walking tour. Discover a curated selection of artisanal bakeries and pastry shops through the West Village, SoHo, and Greenwich Village. Enjoy sweet treats and learn about each neighborhood’s unique history along the way. Note that food tastings are provided by independent vendors and may not be suitable for travelers with food allergies or severe dietary restrictions.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? Get the answer to this question, and other vital food-related queries, on this fun small-group walking tour of the East Village. Visit eateries that only local New Yorkers know about and feast on generous half-sandwich portions. Along the way, learn all about the history of the ubiquitous food format and the history of New York City.

Immerse yourself in the heart of New York City’s glittering nightlife scene—and have a fun-filled, one-of-a-kind experience when you attend a drag show—on this small-group night out. Late in the evening, meet your guide in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood for a welcome drink before taking in a larger-than-life drag performance. After the glamor, glitter, and dancing, continue to a final venue to take the night away.

Take the guesswork out of a visit to New York’s most acclaimed museum on a small-group guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Enjoy skip-the-line entry and see the most important pieces of the enormous collection—including European paintings, ancient Egyptian sculpture, medieval armor, and pop culture memorabilia—while learning the stories behind the art from a professional guide.

Discover Harlem's top attractions during a walking tour. Known as a hub for African-American arts since the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the iconic neighborhood is home to the legendary Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Studio Museum of Harlem, Sylvia's Soul Food restaurant, and architectural masterpieces such as Striver's Row, Shepard Hall at the City College of New York, and the Hamilton Grange National Memorial.

Delve deeper into the early history of New York City on this small-group guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan, the site of the original 17th-century Dutch settlement known as New Amsterdam. Unravel its history and evolution as you visit sites such as Wall Street, Bowling Green, and more, and hear tales and insight about the early city that many miss on a concise 2-hour tour.

With an area covering more than 800 acres, Central Park is hard to take in on your own. Explore with a guide on this walking tour so you don’t miss any of the highlights. See landmarks such as the John Lennon Memorial at Strawberry Fields and Bethesda Terrace. Hear about how the landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux created this urban masterpiece.

While many NYC tours pass by the iconic Wall Street financial district, few delve into the storied history of the district as deeply as this walking tour. You’ll visit important Wall Street attractions such as the New York Stock Exchange and trace the city’s financial history all the way back to Native American origins of trading.

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.

Get your nose out of the guidebooks and take a deep dive into the architecture that defines Manhattan’s skyline, with a private guided walking tour of Midtown. From the Empire State Building to Grand Central Terminal, see many of the city’s most impressive historic buildings while learning about their history and preservation efforts. Going with a private guide means you can set your own pace and ask as many questions as you like.

Visit the Statue of Liberty, even if you only have limited time, on this guided group express tour. Explore Battery Park and Castle Clinton, ride the ferry to Liberty Island, learn about the landmark from your guide, then enjoy free time to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, all in just a couple of hours.

Discover the most authentic eateries, and eat like a New Yorker on this guided half-day food tour of New York City. Unlike many food tours, you’ll be given food credit to spend on what you want: no eating things you’re not interested in. Visit 4–5 different food outlets in Hell's Kitchen, and get around the city on foot like a real local.

This immersive tour guided experience brings the songs and stories of Hamilton: The Musical to life as we explore the real locations that shaped the man and the legend. From "The Room Where It Happens" to the Rap Off between Hamilton and Jefferson to the gravesite at Trinity Church, explore "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story", you'll see history unfold around you. Your tour guide will correlate the music to the sites and give you all the real history lessons in the places where it all went down. Come join the UNOFFICIAL Hamilton tour and may you always be satisfied!

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.