Top New York City Unique Experiences - page 2

If you're looking for a spooky tour with a literary twist, don't miss this guided walking tour through New York's Greenwich Village. Join your guide to get the inside scoop on writer Edgar Allan Poe, uncover the ghostly presences in a neighborhood park, and look out for the spirit of the late first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Along the way, enjoy the sights and sounds of the village, and walk away with a better understanding of the haunted history of NYC.

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, you’ll get a new perspective on familiar streets with this informative tour.

Step back in time, and follow in the footsteps of some of Harlem’s most celebrated former residents, when you embark on a small-group walking tour. As you explore, you’ll learn all about the Harlem Renaissance: the explosive period of artistic and intellectual development that forever changed the neighborhood. Listen to music from the 1920s as you go, and hear stories about figures the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Langston Hughes. You’ll also visit key neighborhood sights, including the Apollo Theater.

Pizza is a huge NYC go-to for locals, and only a local knows the best places to grab the tastiest pizza. During this pizza walking tour of Manhattan, follow a guide, and stop in at three unique and highly rated pizzerias to sample different slices, from Neapolitan to Sicilian. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history and culture of the neighborhoods you walk through.

Explore the spookier side of the ‘Great White Way’ with a 2-hour walking tour of haunted Broadway with a theater insider. Hear the inside scoops on fabulous Broadway stars — living and dead — and learn about the ghosts that linger in some of New York’s most legendary theaters. Sing the creepiest anthems from dark Broadway musicals, then dance your way through an eerie stage number. Finish your tour with a glimpse of the future by booking optional session with a soothsaying tarot and palm reader.

Use your sweet tooth to experience New York on chocolate tasting tour of the West Village. In addition to telling little-known stories about chocolate history, your guide grants you skip-the-line access to the area’s most popular dessert boutiques and chocolatiers. Sample treats ranging from almond bark to macarons, and enjoy discounts on your favorite products at the end of the tour.

New York City—especially the Central Park area—has a lot of ground to cover. This Central Park electric bike tour allows you to see more than you would on a walking tour and in less time. Plus, it takes you to top highlights throughout the park and lets you cruise along the bike-friendly Hudson River Waterfront Greenway for fantastic river views.

There are few things that New Yorkers are more passionate about than their pizza, but it takes a local to uncover the city’s top slices. Sample Brooklyn’s best on this pizza walk and learn about the evolution of NYC-style pizza as you follow your guide to beloved pizzerias. Sample traditional Neapolitan pizza, wood-fired pies, and thin-crust slices while you meet the pizzaioli and hear the secrets behind making the perfect slice.

New York City has some of the best street food in the world, but if you don’t know where to go, you could totally miss out on it. Discover the culinary delights of New York City’s food cart scene on this guided walking tour. Visit several of NYC’s food carts and food trucks and sample dishes served up right on the street.

Discover the dark side of Manhattan on this 2-hour private evening walking tour in Greenwich Village, known to be one of New York City's most haunted districts. With your private guide, visit some of the neighborhood's creepiest locations, such as the Brown Building at New York University and Washington Square Park. Along the way, listen to stories of celebrity spirits, local phantoms, and more.

Explore New York City like a local and let a like-minded resident craft your visit. Share your interests—anything from beautiful parks and world-class museums to live music and delicious food—and explore America’s cultural capital with a personalized all-day tour just for you. Enjoy this unique experience and visit places you won’t find in a guidebook.

Go off the tourist path with help from a local on this guided, half-day tour that reveals lesser-known sights. Let your local guide take you to markets, shops, restaurants not listed in your travel books. Customize your tour and travel at your own pace stopping to explore areas of interest so you can see the city like a local.

Explore the America’s most historic landmarks and museums on a full-day trip to Washington D.C. from New York City. Start with a scenic journey by rail, then enjoy a 2-course lunch at the Hard Rock Café upon arrival in Washington.  Board a double-decker bus for a sightseeing tour of the city, and enjoy the freedom to hop-on and hop-off so you can explore the sights that interest you most. Visit D.C.’s marble memorials, moving cemeteries and government buildings at your own pace, then board an evening train back to NYC.

Strike a pose as you explore New York City with your private photographer-guide on this exclusive walking tour. Enjoy an informal photo shoot of your party as you start in SoHo and take the subway to the Brooklyn Bridge and then stroll around DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights for great photo ops. Includes a zip file with your photos delivered by email within 48 hours—an unforgettable souvenir of your visit.

Set sail around Manhattan in a bespoke, 1920s inspired yacht during this boutique boat cruise that. Take your spot on the inviting, wood interior and float past the iconic sights of Lower Manhattan before sailing on to the Statue of Liberty. Compare the skylines of Brooklyn and Queens while sipping a drink from the onboard luxury bar.  

Experience New York City in serious style by seeing it inside of a Muscle car. Hop in the convertible 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T and let your guide regale you with interesting tales and facts about New York City as you cruise past some of the legendary landmarks and sites of the city.

New York City may be a fashion capital, but shopping in Manhattan can be daunting. By booking a shopping tour, you can let the experts guide you. Explore Fifth Avenue's best high-end boutiques in the company of a professional stylist, obtaining tips on everything from what cuts work best with your body shape to which colors flatter your skin tone. Splurge on a full clothing makeover for the ultimate NYC experience.

Make New York your game board with a 3-hour scavenger hunt adventure through midtown Manhattan and Times Square, and explore the city’s history and landmarks at your own pace. Trace the 2-mile route on a smart phone, take on a series of challenges with your team of 2-5 people and solve New York-themed puzzles as you walk. Pause to eat and drink along the way and give your day in the city a competitive edge by racking up points to compare with teams that have completed the same exciting challenge. 

In addition to passing through the main points of the city, we talk about the history of the city, bringing relevant and interesting facts in the course of our tour. We will do about 5 to 6 photo stops. The spots we will meet are: Columbus Circle, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Dakota Building, Famous Towhouses, Harlem Quarter, St. John the Divine Cathedral, Natural History Museum, Metropolitan Museum, Museum Mile, 5th Ave, St. Patrick Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Flat Iron Building, Washington Square, Village, High Line, SoHo, Chinatown, Civic District, World Trade Center, Financial District, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Lookout, UN.

Photographers that want to shoot in New York City can avoid the hassles of navigating independently with this private guided tour, where your personal guide whisks you through the city streets. Wander from Midtown Manhattan along New York's bustling thoroughfares, and work with your guide to design an itinerary just for you. Highlights include visiting landmark structures like the Chrysler Building, shooting photos along dozens of city blocks, and trying advanced photography techniques with your guide's help.

With so many sights to see in New York City, make sure you get to see the ones that matter most to you. This private full-day tour of the city is tailored to your wants and needs. Your customized itinerary takes you to the places you request, and your private guide's commentary is based on your interests. See famous places such as Grand Central Station, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, Wall Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Discover the Big Apple's top sights and attractions in the company of a New Yorker. This private three- or five-hour shore excursion focuses on the best of Lower Manhattan, including the bohemian West Village, posh SoHo, and even a drive across the Brooklyn Bridge. And as an NYC native, your tour guide can offer insider knowledge on everything from the best pizza to where to go for incredible skyline views.

With so many options, it can be difficult to decide what to do for the holidays in New York City. Sail into the spirit of the season aboard this holiday brunch cruise on a yacht decked out with holiday decorations. Enjoy delicious brunch courses that include baked goods, traditional favorite brunch dishes, dessert, and more. Please note: December cruises are slightly shorter than November cruises and do not circumnavigate Manhattan.