Top Activities on the Ground in New York - page 3

Fit some of Lower Manhattan’s most hip and interesting neighborhoods—SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown—into one short walking tour. In SoHo, visit the Cast Iron Historic District and learn about 19th-century architecture. In Little Italy, see mob sites and hear about the city’s mafia history. In Chinatown, soak up the sights, smells, and sounds of the neighborhood. Get a close-up experience of the neighborhoods by exploring on foot.

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.

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.

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.

Experience some of the Hell's Kitchen hotspots you’d miss if exploring on your own during this walking food tour of the neighborhood. Learn about everything from its melting-pot history to gang life at the docks as you explore alongside your guide. Along the way, you can look forward to tasting dishes from Japanese barbecue to Indian tacos, meatballs, and more.

Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most beautiful and most haunted neighborhoods, but just strolling through alone you’d miss out on all the spooky historical facts. This Greenwich Village ghost tour is led by a guide who tells chilling stories of celebrity ghosts, lost children, phantoms, and more as you stroll through Washington Square Park, the New York University campus, and more.

A bicycle is a popular way to explore the 843-acre (341-hectare) Central Park in New York, and bike rentals often sell out. Plan ahead and book your rental in advance to save time and secure your ride. Then, enjoy a scenic bike ride through the landmark green space and cover more ground with less effort and time.

Immerse yourself in Brooklyn’s one-of-a-kind ambiance, and get an overview of its destination-worthy neighborhoods, on a small-group bicycle tour of the borough. Meet your guide in DUMBO (right below the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges), grab your bike and helmet, and set off on two wheels. See Fort Greene and Prospect Park, explore Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, and visit other top neighborhoods, all in just half a day.

New York City's Central Park is vast, making it difficult to see it all on foot. Instead, cover more ground in less time with this flexible bike rental service. When booking, choose your own rental duration, from just one hour up to a full day. Discover the park’s highlights and hidden gems, or even choose to continue the trip with a cruise around Manhattan’s vibrant neighborhoods.

Discover the Brooklyn waterfront on this small-group bike tour. Pedal over the Brooklyn Bridge and take in the lower Manhattan skyline while learning about the history of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Head down the charming cobblestoned and brownstone-lined streets of Brooklyn toward Brooklyn Bridge Park, and see the shipping and warehouse districts of Dumbo, Vinegar Hill, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

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.

Skip the tourist traps and discover the rich cultural tapestry of New York's Lower East Side (LES) on this small-group half-day tour. Sample delicious snacks while learning about the diverse groups that have shaped this historic neighborhood. From the NYC Supreme Court to Columbus Park, Chinese dumplings to Italian pizza, enjoy fascinating insights as you eat your way around the LES.

Discover the people, cultures, and arts of Greenwich Village on a walking tour that takes you through 400 years of New York City's history. Led by a native New Yorker, wend your way slowly through the winding village streets, and discover the hangouts of artists, writers, and gangsters throughout Greenwich Village. Your guide may customize the tour based on your interests.

Central Park is too big to cover on foot in a short visit, and its landmarks are easy to pass without knowing the stories behind them. A pedicab carries you between them, with a driver-guide covering the history as you go. The route takes in the Literary Walk, Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, and Pine Bank Bridge, with stops to photograph whatever catches your eye.

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.

With so many options to choose from, it can be tough for newcomers to find New York City's best bites. This small-group guided tour focuses on Greenwich Village and shows you some of the best spots in the area, taking care of the research for you. Sample several local favorites, including bagels, pizza, and more. Learn about the neighborhood's rich history while avoiding the tourist traps.

Avoid the confines of a group tour—and explore Manhattan and Brooklyn at your own pace—with this customizable bike rental. Traveling by bike lets you fit in more attractions than you could on foot, and enjoy New York City highlights such as skyline views from the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, a variety of rental durations lets you plan a trip that suits your schedule and interests.

Explore Central Park and New York City with ease with a bicycle rental. Cover more ground with less effort on two wheels and go at your own pace and schedule. Customize your itinerary and ride around the park or head out to explore the rest of the city. Choose from different styles of bicycles and flexible rental periods from hourly to the full day, and enjoy the convenience of 12 locations for pickup and drop-off.

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.

Central Park's vast size makes it hard to explore on foot. This deluxe private pedicab tour lets you see key sights such as Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, and the Alice in Wonderland statue with ease and without getting tired. Stop to take photos at select landmarks and enjoy a personalized experience with your licensed driver guiding you through the park's highlights.

Don’t peer at New York City through a fogged-up bus window—take in the highlights of the Big Apple like a local on this one-of-a-kind full-day tour. Move through the city on foot and by subway and ferry. Discover engineering secrets in Grand Central Terminal, reflect on 9/11 at Ground Zero, and see the bright lights of Broadway, with a guide to answer questions along the way.

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.

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.

Cycle through Central Park on this small-group bike tour in New York. Enjoy a leisurely pace as you pedal between landmarks such as the Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and the Lennon Memorial at Strawberry Fields. Cover more sights than you would on foot and enjoy some exercise to boot on this active tour.