Top Activities on the Ground in New York - page 2

Wind your way through New York City’s Central Park on a relaxing bike ride with a guide. Along the way, pass by popular attractions including the Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Cleopatra's Needle, and Sheep Meadow. Learn about the city’s impressive green space as you meander along the twisting trails. You’ll be able to cover many highlights in a short amount of time this way.

If you’re a fan of “Hamilton” the musical, or are in New York City to see the Broadway show, you’ll love this Alexander Hamilton–themed walking tour. Take a deep dive into the Founding Father's life and the making of the hit musical. This tour provides context to the story and its songs as you explore lower Manhattan. Listen to your guide’s commentary, and music from the show, via a headset.

Experience Greenwich Village's rich artistic and musical legacy—and discover sights and stories you'd otherwise miss—on this guided walking tour. Learn about the artists and musicians that have long called the New York City neighborhood home, and listen to your guide’s stories about Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and countless others. This tour is a great pick for both new and seasoned visitors to the city.

Go behind-the-scenes and deep underground at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, with the only Catholic catacombs in New York City. See parts of the church that are otherwise off-limits to visitors. As you explore with the help of a guide, learn all about the landmark’s place in New York history and discover the final resting place of some famous New Yorkers.

Discover the magic behind some of the most iconic scenes of two beloved films: "Elf" and "Home Alone 2." Stop at the Plaza Hotel and stroll through Central Park as your private guide explains specific scenes from both movies and how they happened. A private tour also lets you explore at your own pace.

Central Park's large size makes it difficult to explore on foot. Cover more ground with less effort on this private pedicab tour. Your guide will take you through the park in a comfortable pedicab, taking you to popular sites and pointing out filming locations for movies and television shows, along with celebrity homes in the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side.

Central Park spans 3.5 square miles (nine square kilometers), making it tough to cover the highlights on foot. Tick off famous and lesser-known sights within the park while getting some exercise during this guided small-group bike tour. See the Dakota apartment building where John Lennon lived, loop around Cleopatra’s Needle, and visit Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Bikes and helmets are included, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

Central Park spans hundreds of acres, so it's hard to cover much of it on foot. Cover more of Central Park on this leisurely guided bike tour with a small group. Follow your local guide along the park’s bike-friendly paths as you cruise by famous attractions such as Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra’s Needle, and Bethesda Fountain.

Embark on a leisurely journey starting from the iconic Columbus Circle, then delve into the heart of New York City's green oasis, Central Park, where you can spend two immersive hours exploring its 843-acre expanse. Next, pause at the Bethesda Fountain, allowing a brief 10 minutes to capture the picturesque scene with your camera. Continuing the adventure, soak in the breathtaking skyline views at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir for a serene 5 minutes. Finally, conclude the tour with a glimpse of history at Cleopatra's Needle, the city's oldest artifact, offering a fascinating encounter lasting 5 minutes. This meticulously planned itinerary promises an enriching and unforgettable experience amidst the vibrant tapestry of New York City.

Cover more ground on Manhattan’s west side than you could on foot with this small-group guided e-bike tour. Pedal with ease along the waterfront following the Hudson River Greenway, past highlights like Hudson River Park and the Vessel in Hudson Yards while your guide fills you in on the stories behind the sights.

Visiting Central Park on foot may sound romantic, but you could spend days exploring this expansive New York City landmark. See more of the park in less time with this private pedicab tour. Let your guide pedal you through the park while you sit back and admire landmarks like the Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and the Boat House, plus the Central Park Mall and Lake.

See a side of New York that you'd be hard-pressed to find on your own with a tour that covers Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, with the option to add Coney Island on at the end. Visit neighborhoods travelers often miss, helping you spot hidden landmarks and gain an insider’s view of New York’s outer boroughs.

Learn about Buffalo's diverse history while getting some exercise and having fun on this bicycle tour. Explore the revamped Canalside district, visit the heart of African American Buffalo, learn about the construction of the Erie Canal, understand Buffalo's role in the Civil Rights Movement, and more. You'll cover a lot of ground in a couple of action-packed hours.

Discover more of New York City's celebrated Central Park with this private pedicab tour, with a professional guide leading the way. Be driven through the park to visit several of the top sights, including Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields, and the Alice in Wonderland Statue. Enjoy your guide's insightful commentary, the lovely city and park views, and several stops to snap photos as you go.

Central Park is one of New York City's star attractions. Rather than wandering through it alone, you'll have a far richer experience in the company of a guide who knows it well. In a small group, follow your guide through the park on a walking tour that covers the history, structures, plants, animals, and movies associated with the park.

Wall Street’s eight blocks are full of stories of the past and present, but most walking tours don’t offer an exclusive look into the area’s history with someone who worked on Wall Street. This tour is led by Wall Street insiders, and takes you to see top attractions such as the New York Stock Exchange and Goldman Sachs, while giving you the scoop about the lifestyle of a Wall Street trader.

Explore Central Park and beyond on your own terms by renting a bicycle and heading out independently. Choose from different models of bicycles to suit your height and preferences, and have the chance to add on extras such as trailers and children’s seats. Pick your bike up at Central Park and choose from 12 different locations to drop it off.

Explore Central Park in comfort on a private pedicab ride led by a local guide. This experience combines notable landmarks with hidden gems, giving you a deeper understanding of the park’s history and culture. With time for photos and personal storytelling, you cover more ground than on foot without missing the details. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, or couples seeking a relaxed and insightful way to see New York’s green heart.

Central park is arguably the most beautiful urban park on the US East Coast, but can take a day or more to fully explore on foot. With this e-bike tour, you can see much of the park in just a few hours, all while comforably covering more gound on zippy e-bikes. See park highlights such as the Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, and more.

Explore three New York City neighborhoods, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens, with a Spanish-speaking guide on this tour. Stop to take photos and hear the history of each neighborhood. Go beyond Manhattan and experience the different cultures of New York City while learning more about the everyday life of New Yorkers.

Get active while having fun and seeing some of New York City’s top sights on this morning or afternoon bicycle tour. Cycle past the skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan and spot the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the urban scenery along the Hudson River path, then bike across the Brooklyn Bridge for a quintessential Big Apple experience, from where there are fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline.

Step into the shoes of a Roaring Twenties scofflaw on this cocktail tour of Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies. Learn about the history of Prohibition and how New Yorkers responded with an underground liquor scene, and then visit multiple modern incarnations of these vintage drinking holes. Discover the locations and hidden entrances of such hard-to-find spots, and enjoy high-quality craft cocktails while soaking up the nostalgic atmosphere.

Cover more ground than is possible on foot, and with less effort, on this half-day, small-group bike tour around New York City. Pedal your way around the city, past landmarks such as Battery Park, Chinatown, Washington Square Park, the Empire State Building, and Times Square, while soaking up the the Big Apple's unique ambiance and boundless energy.

Make the most of your time in New York City by taking a tour that includes transportation. Take a bus ride past the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and more. Then hop aboard the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.