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Take a deep dive into the history and culture of Harlem with this exclusive gospel experience that includes a visit to a neighborhood church with a local guide to enjoy a traditional Sunday gospel service. Join local women in their immaculate Sunday best to listen to the lively worship songs and get to know this important historic neighborhood through one of its most vibrant traditions.

Enjoy a special way to discover one of New York’s top landmarks—and hone your night photography skills at the same time—on this small-group, evening Brooklyn Bridge tour. After sundown, meet your photographer guide on the Manhattan end of the bridge, and bring along your camera and tripod. With their instruction, learn how to take the best nighttime shots of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and surrounding landmarks.

Enjoy a fun introduction to New York City with a combo hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour and admission to Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square. Stop whenever and wherever you like on the bus tour’s Downtown Loop, with 13 designated stops. Tickets are valid for 24 hours and include skip-the-line access. At the famous wax museum, pose for selfies with some of your favorite celebrities.

There’s no better way to discover art than with an artist. Join a professional with a passion for NYC history, art, and architecture on this insightful private tour of the High Line and Chelsea, the city’s gallery quarter. Learn how the High Line took its present shape and admire some public art; then visit two selected gallery exhibitions and learn about the art scene, the artists, and their work.

See a different side of New York’s fashionable SoHo neighborhood on this private guided street art tour. Follow your guide around and discover iconic wall murals and other inspiring street art, while learning more about the artists, community, trends, and cultural and other influences to the street art scene. Along the way, get a glimpse at community gardens and noteworthy shops and restaurants.

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. We offer over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Our illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.

Experience a powerful and moving journey at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. This admission ticket gives you access to deeply meaningful exhibitions that honor the lives lost in the tragic events of 9/11 and 1993. Explore personal stories, historic artifacts, and interactive displays that reflect courage, sacrifice, and resilience. A must-visit experience for anyone seeking to understand and remember this important moment in history.

Explore Greenwich Village in New York City at your own pace with a self-guided app tour. Visit the Stonewall Inn to learn about the Stonewall Rebellion, and see spots where Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Billie Holiday, and Bob Dylan performed. Travel at your own pace and stop as much as you want, or come back and do the tour a second time as this tour includes free lifetime access.

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!

Skip all the lines and explore the Empire State Building like a VIP. Enjoy a private guided tour and make the most of your time in New York with expedited access to the main and top decks. You have the option to upgrade your experience with private transfers so you don't have to worry about transit to and from the building.

Hiding in plain sight is some absolutely *stunning* architecture in NYC that has been turned into...a Home Depot, a Container Store, a TJ Maxx - once majestic marvels of the Gilded Age in NYC where the Astors and Vanderbilts would shop for finery! Learn about Ladies' Mile, the historic district where women could finally travel solo and gather with other women, bolstering the movement for suffrage. Hear all about the rivalries and new ideas of historic retail icons like R.H. Macy (seafarer turned entrepreneur), A.T.Stewart (whose grave robbery is still a big mystery) & Isidor Straus (who died on the Titanic). Explore how ready-to-wear fashion took hold in the US, how advertising matured from street barkers to collectible cards to dazzling window displays, and what happened to all of these grand palaces of consumerism. **This is an outdoor walking tour - we will be viewing buildings from outside.**

Experience Manhattan's most iconic landmarks through an immersive audio journey that puts you in complete control of your adventure. Unlike crowded group tours with rigid schedules, this self-guided experience allows you to linger at breathtaking viewpoints, skip attractions that don't interest you, and revisit favorites whenever you choose. Our expertly crafted narratives unveil secrets that even longtime New Yorkers don't know – from hidden architectural details to scandalous historical tales that shaped the city's character. Professional storytellers with captivating voices bring each location to life through vivid descriptions and fascinating anecdotes, making you feel like you're traveling with a knowledgeable local friend rather than following a scripted tour. The flexibility to pause, replay, and explore at your own rhythm transforms ordinary sightseeing into an engaging treasure hunt where every corner reveals another layer of New York's extraordinary story.

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. Get more out of your visit than if you were exploring alone, all thanks to this private walking tour. With just your guide for company, stroll across the bridge to admire New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline views, all while learning insider facts and stories about its history. Then, continue the tour upon arriving in Brooklyn when you explore the hip, waterfront Dumbo neighborhood.

Manhattan's West Side has been transformed in recent years with a surge of development, with an eye toward design, accessible green space, and public art. Experience this renewed stretch of NYC on a guided walking tour of the High Line—a celebrated greenway build on an old freight line. Walk this lush urban park, enjoy views of the Hudson River, pass Chelsea Market, and visit Vessel—a public art project at the recently-opened Hudson Yards development.

Discover the history of Manhattan through its architecture during a walking tour of midtown, where iconic landmarks such as the Chrysler Building, Grand Central, and Rockefeller Centre tell a story of New York’s past. Marvel at the eclectic mix of architectural styles and modernist art installations, from the early 20th century to present day, while getting to know like minded travelers in a relaxed, small group setting.

Midtown Manhattan is one of New York City’s most exciting areas, but it can be overwhelming for independent travelers, with busy Times Square and many looming skyscrapers. Learn more about the area and its landmarks—including the Flatiron Building and views of the Empire State Building—during a guided small-group architecture walking tour. Ensure you can hear your guide above the noise of the city through personal headsets.

Discover the charm of SoHo’s cast-iron architecture, the rich heritage of Little Italy, and the vibrant streets of Chinatown on this walking tour. Explore landmarks like America’s first pizzeria, bustling Canal and Mott Streets, and listen to fascinating stories from your tour guide. Perfect for experiencing the unique history and culture of three distinct NYC neighborhoods in one unforgettable journey.

Experience the magical side of The Metropolitan Museum of Art on a tour inspired by a famous book series about witches and wizards. From parts of a real castle to mythical creatures not unlike those in the books, you’ll see artifacts from around the world and learn the stories behind them. Take part in a fun activity and feel very free to dress up in your robes for the occasion. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Architecture and urban-design enthusiasts are in luck in New York City, but it can be hard to know where to begin, or to understand what you’re looking at when wandering around alone. Learn more about the city’s architecture on a small-group walking tour of SoHo, the West and East Villages, the Lower East Side, and around. Stroll past some of the top art institutions, boutiques, and ethnically diverse communities.

Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood has undergone some miraculous transformations over the years—one of which is the addition of the High Line. Learn all about it on a small-group architecture-focused walking tour. Stroll through the High Line urban park, see the transformation of the Hudson Yards, and pass some of the city’s most exciting art galleries. Personal headsets ensure you can hear your guide clearly and don’t miss a thing.

Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an entirely new light with the Un-Highlights Tour. This 90-minute group excursion, led by engaging guides, unveils the lesser-known, quirky tales hidden within the museum’s vast collection. Perfect for both art enthusiasts and skeptics, this tour challenges traditional museum norms with a fun, bold approach, making it clear that art can be anything but boring. Gather your friends and discover why the Met is one of the most fascinating institutions around, with stories that will surprise and entertain. This tour is tailored for those over 16, ensuring a mature, lively atmosphere.

Discover the stories and slang of New York’s historic Lower East Side, from classic NYC accents to the languages—such as Chinese and Yiddish—that call the city home. While some tours highlight sightseeing alone, this guided walking tour takes you through the streets for a true cultural immersion, whether you’re practicing your pronunciation or checking out hip hop landmarks.

Explore New York City on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that lets you be flexible, and receive passes to more than 40 attractions around the city. Save time and money and only see what you want as you enjoy two different bus routes that traverse Manhattan. Use the attraction passes as museums, observation decks, and cruises, and receive discounts at several restaurants and shops.

Step inside the world of holography and get ready to geek out inside Dr Laser’s Holographic Studios, which houses the world’s oldest collection of holographics. Learn more about the physics behind holography with expert commentary from your personal guide and hear the stories behind celebrity holograms. Go at a relaxed pace during this private tour and gain access to the underground laser lab and see how holograms are made first-hand.