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Follow in the footsteps of the Notorious B.I.G. on a Biggie Smalls-themed walking tour of New York City. Alongside a lifelong hip-hop fan guide, you’ll visit lesser-known places significant to the rapper's life and work, including his childhood haunts. Plus, a small group ensures you receive personalized attention and explore at a relaxed pace.

Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are major New York City sights—but their size makes them daunting to see alone. On this private tour, enjoy an easier way to explore the highlights of both attractions. Immerse yourself in the Met’s world-class art collection, and discover works from ancient Egyptian statues to modern masterpieces. Then, stroll through Central Park to see the Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and Sheep Meadow.

Join a veteran producer of Project Runway and discover the fascinating journey of New York’s fashion history on this guided walking tour through Manhattan’s East 60s and 70s - where Gilded Age mansions share sidewalks with Tom Ford, The Row, and Ralph Lauren boutiques. Explore the blend of cultures, artistry, and innovation that shaped the world of fashion. Find out how and why New York became the birthplace of Vogue, Fashion Week, the Met Gala, Bergdorf Goodman, Studio 54, hip-hop street style and Project Runway — and that's barely scratching the surface. We'll talk about designers like Halston, Betsey Johnson, Christian Siriano, Ralph Lauren, and more. Within these two miles, the fashions created and worn here have reflected every cultural, political, and economic shift — and quietly served as a "Cerulean Blue" inspiration for a whole world of people, whether they love fashion or couldn't care less.

Learn all about New York’s LGBTQ+ history—and discover some of the city’s most important queer civil rights and historic sights—on this small-group walking tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide right in Greenwich Village and set off on foot. You’ll see highlights like the Stonewall National Monument and New York AIDS Memorial, and will learn the stories behind the landmarks. You may also stop for a range of bites and snacks as you go.

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.

New York City is one of the great art capitals of the world but some of the most jaw-dropping artwork you’ll find won’t be inside a museum or gallery, rather, it will be displayed right along the sidewalks. This tour takes you through several New York City neighborhoods while showcasing the diversity of the city’s various cultures through its art.

Break up the holiday stress with a classy and relaxing jazz cruise past the New York City skyline. Couples, families, and friends can enjoy a break from the city traffic and listen to live jazz while sailing past the Statue of Liberty and other classic Big Apple attractions. All the while, indulge in snacks and refreshments from the onboard bar, with a free hot chocolate (spiked or non-alcoholic) included.

See two of New York City’s headliners in a single day with this small-group tour that combines culture and nature. Take in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park with a guide to highlight their most important masterpieces and landmarks. Start at the Met to peruse its vast collection from ancient Egyptian artifacts to Impressionist paintings, then stroll through the park hitting highlights like Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and Bethesda Fountain.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York’s most famous museums, hosting over 400,000 pieces of art from around the world. The collection–spanning 5,000 years of history–is expansive and can be unwieldy to navigate at first. Make the most of your visit with a private guide who can spotlight the museum’s major attractions, like the Temple of Dendur and works by Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh.

Uncover the fascinating past and present of one of New York City’s most iconic places: Rockefeller Center. Follow your guide in and around the Art Deco structure, hearing about Radio City Music Hall, 30 Rock, Channel Gardens, the Atlas sculpture, and even St. Patrick’s Cathedral. See where the magic happens for TV shows like Saturday Night Live. Finish with tickets to the Top of the Rock, an unparalleled observation deck.

Get a new perspective on New York City and capture photos of the city's urban extremes on this photo walk. In the company of a professional photographer guide and small group of no more than four, stroll around downtown Manhattan and seek out some of NYC's smallest, oldest, and must unique gems, focusing on architecture, street scenes, and more.

If you’re curious about the history of the Brooklyn Bridge, then this is the tour for you. Learn about this engineering marvel, without the need for prior research, as a guide provides stories along the way. During the tour, discover the highlights of DUMBO, and get tips on prime photo spots that you might miss otherwise. Key views to check off include City Hall, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan Bridge.

Long lines at the Empire State Building can eat into your sightseeing time in New York. Beat the queues with early-access entry, then continue on foot with a guide who points out Midtown Manhattan landmarks you'd otherwise walk past. Upgrade to add Top of the Rock for a second skyline vantage point and compare two perspectives of the city in one outing.

St. Patrick's is the largest Gothic-style Catholic cathedral in the U.S.—and it's a sightseeing must in New York City. Although you could wander through it alone, a self-guided audio tour offers a better way to discover its history and spot attractions and details you'd never otherwise notice. Book in advance to avoid any hassle, and then enjoy the chance to explore at your leisure.

Discover where New York City began on a walking tour through the historic heart of Lower Manhattan. This 90-minute experience explores the Financial District, where centuries of commerce and government shaped the city. Begin at City Hall Park, surrounded by some of New York’s earliest institutions. From there, your guide traces Lower Manhattan’s evolution from a Dutch trading post to the financial capital of the world. We continue through the Financial District, walking along Wall Street and learning how early markets operated before skyscrapers defined the skyline. Along the way, we explore the Stone Street Historic District, one of the oldest surviving streets in New York. We discuss landmarks such as Federal Hall and Trinity Church, including the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton, and their role in the city’s early history. Near the World Trade Center area, your guide explains how this part of Lower Manhattan was rebuilt after September 11.

Harlem is one of Manhattan's liveliest neighborhoods, and this small-group tour lets you access local Sunday rituals that many tourists miss. Discover a side of the neighborhood you wouldn't encounter on your own as you learn about the Harlem Renaissance, see landmarks including the Apollo Theater, and attend a Sunday service at a local church. Hear one of Harlem's famous gospel choirs perform live.

Explore the spooky side of The Metropolitan Museum of Art with a guide to share the dark stories behind the works of art. From Flying Dutchmen to funerary masks, you’ll see artifacts from around the globe and learn about their spooky pasts. Hear how different cultures represent what frightened them and why, and take part in a fun activity. Recommended for children 10 and up, with skip-the-line entry included.

Anyone interested in the financial world in New York must visit Wall Street, but you don’t get access to insider information by simply strolling along this banking hub. Learn more about what happens inside the New York Stock Exchange on a small-group walking tour with a trained day trader. Get insider insights and ask your guide as many questions as you like.

Explore Greenwich Village from Washington Square Park to Jefferson Market Garden at your own pace with this private, self-guided audio tour in New York City. See and learn about sights such as MacDougal Alley, the Marshall Chess Club, Joffrey Ballet School, and more. Includes convenient turn-by-turn directions, maps, and automatic GPS playback, which can all be used offline.

See a whole new side of Downtown Manhattan with an architecture tour. Uncover the history of the area through its iconic buildings, learning about old and new structures alike from a local expert. Maximum eight people are on the tour, so you’re sure to get plenty of personal attention and meet fellow architecture and history buffs.

Discover another side of Manhattan’s ever-busy Midtown neighborhood—and explore details that most visitors overlook—during this walking tour. Venture beyond the tourist traps while you learn about people who contributed to the area's history, from the holdouts who refused to sell their properties to developers to the landlord who overplayed his hand.

Forget the 60-person Times Square tours with headsets that never work — join us for Broadway's only narrative small group experience to learn the history and inner workings of theater’s iconic street. - Follow a theater expert guide as they break down the narrative history and secrets of the Great White Way - Enjoy a small group capped at 15 people to ensure you'll be able to ask your guide plenty of questions - See the theaters playing the season's biggest hits as you're serenaded with the hidden history of their past performances - Learn why Broadway settled in midtown in the early 1900s, and who invented the idea of "Broadway" - Uncover the hidden gem stories behind Broadway's iconic sites, including secret stories about theater traditions in Sardi's and the Shubert Alley - Hear the best ways to be a theater regular today: where to get discount tickets, what proper stage door etiquette is, and how to see off Broadway shows

Though New York City packed with historic sights and incredible food, it's all too easy to miss the highlights if you're designing your own itinerary. Leave the planning to your guide on this walking tour around Flatiron and Union Square covering the area's history, cuisine, and architecture. Sample culinary favorites like artisanal cheese and Italian baked goods, see some of New York's landmark buildings, and don't worry about extra spending, with all tastings included in the price.

Discover remnants of the Gilded Age in New York City during this history-themed walking tour. Explore the Manhattan streets around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park as you learn about the neighborhood’s architecture from your guide in a small-group atmosphere. Plus, get a new perspective on familiar streets with this informative tour.