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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Midtown Manhattan is home to many of the Big Apple’s most celebrated architectural feats, but this busy corner of New York City is often overlooked. Ideal for architecture lovers, this in-depth, small-group tour takes visitors on a rollicking ride through NYC history—as told through the city’s buildings. Untangle the fascinating strands of social, cultural, technological, real estate and zoning law histories, all while exploring storied Manhattan landmarks.

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

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.

New York City’s West Village is full of interesting stories and places to visit, but if you want to explore on your own, you might miss out on some key spots. A self-guided app tour makes it easier to deepen your understanding of the neighborhood at your own pace and whenever you want, without the need to join a guided tour.

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see New York City’s evolution through the eyes of one of its most famous and influential citizens, Alexander Hamilton, often called “the architect of the American financial system”. Starting in front of the Charging Bull statue in New York’s oldest park, Bowling Green, you’ll walk nearly the entire perimeter of the original city to Trinity Church, where our tour ends. Along the way, you’ll trace Hamilton’s life from his arrival in New York at Battery Park, through his military service and his time in government, up until his death. As you make your way through the Financial District, you’ll come to understand the story of the American Revolution right where it took place, and Hamilton’s pivotal role. Embark on this illuminating journey, where every step uncovers layers of history, commemorates the resilience of a nation, and honors the indelible mark left by Alexander Hamilton and the heroes of America’s past.

Rather than spending hours researching the most romantic places in New York, this interactive exploration game is a time-saving and fun way to discover them. Using an app on your smartphone, solve challenges and follow a story to find interesting date spots, including places linked to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and many other surprises that you’d likely miss otherwise.

Midtown Manhattan’s Theater District only covers 15 blocks, but it spans decades of history and hundreds of shows. From the neighborhood’s early vaudeville beginnings to Tony Award-winning plays and musicals today, it takes an expert to unpack this storied district’s eminent history. Give your regards to Broadway on this in-depth walking tour, which pairs live narration with snippets from songs and shows, plus recorded stories from Broadway stars themselves.

For over 100 years, wooden water towers have stood tall above New York City as emblems of ingenuity and resiliency. With simple, elegant craftsmanship, these iconic structures offer not only a practical solution, but have transformed the landscape of the city and inspired artists for generations. Join us on the NYC Water Tower Tour to explore the wonder.

Begin an 80-minute visit at the museum, exploring century-old machinery, vintage glass bottles, engaging exhibits, and a digital scavenger hunt. Tour the factory to see how a modern seltzer business operates using 100-year-old equipment, and enjoy the chance to spray loved ones with seltzer. Return to the museum for additional fun with a wooden puzzle channel, a selfie station, and unlimited seltzer and egg cream at the bar. Conclude the experience with a visit to the store, offering unique seltzer-themed and museum-themed merchandise such as t-shirts, egg cream kits, books, pins, and stickers—perfect for gifts. This interactive and nostalgic journey provides a glimpse into the history and charm of seltzer-making in a modern context.

Discover the highlights of New York’s Upper West Side, without putting any research in, thanks to this self-guided scavenger hunt walking tour. As well as learning about local landmarks, you can also play along with special challenges to keep things interesting. Places showcased along the way include Central Park, Sherman Square, and Richard Tucker Park.

Go beyond the suits of Wall Street and discover the artistic side of New York’s financial district during a relaxed, small-group walking tour of its most impressive buildings and art installations. Discover the eclectic mix of architectural styles which span four centuries and marvel at modern sculptures, stained glass windows, and more. Come away with a greater understanding of—and appreciation for—New York’s corporate heart.

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.

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.

Take a stroll down rock and roll history on this private walking tour though Greenwich Village. See the venues where acts such as Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers. Learn about the music clubs and institutions that shaped modern American music and the origins of punk rock. Visit the locations that were central to famous album covers for the Ramones and Led Zeppelin.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is known for its artwork, many of which are inspired by literature and oral traditions. Deepen your understanding of the relationship between art and storytelling and see some fantastic pieces on this tour while exploring parts of the museum’s vast collection. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

See New York City like never before when you discover an underground world of amazing mosaic art during this small-group guided subway mosaic art tour. Meet at Grand Central Terminal and explore up to 10 mosaic sites across Manhattan, learning about their histories, artists, and creation process from award-winning mosaic artist Cathleen Newsham.

The street art of Spanish Harlem (AKA East Harlem or El Barrio) tells us so much about the history, culture, & politics of this under-appreciated NYC neighborhood & its residents. Some of the colorful murals & mosaics are dedicated to accomplished citizens of Spanish Harlem, such as the writers Julia de Burgos & Nicholasa Mohr. Others honor world-famous people including Celia Cruz & Che Guevara. Many of the artworks celebrate the Latin culture of the neighborhood. They also bring into the streets the gorgeous scenery of the tropical islands which so many members of this community left behind. Visitors to Spanish Harlem are always dazzled by the street art there. Here is what one of them said: "The Spanish Harlem tour with Leigh was a great investment of 2 hours. The tour was rich in information & cultural & neighborhood significance. Leigh is a terrific guide to it all. I have done many walking tours, and this is one of the best. Not to be missed if you are visiting New York".

Take the weight off your feet and cruise past some of New York City’s top landmarks in a unique mode of transportation—a golf cart. Soak up the sights in comfort, and at a slower pace than tour buses, while your guide provides commentary on what you’re seeing. Discover icons such as the Rockefeller Centre and Times Square, as well as lesser-known landmarks, and hear the stories behind them.