Top New York City Unique Experiences - page 3

New York’s vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood has, in recent years, become a hub of some of the city’s most experimental and boundary-pushing street art. Go on a small-group, cultural walking tour of the neighborhood, and spot noteworthy works by internationally renowned artists. Meet your guide at the Houston Bowery Wall in Nolita—famed for its ever-changing murals—and then venture to the LES. You’ll admire pieces in the 100 Gates Project, will see work by Shephard Fairey and Space Invader, and learn more about the vibrant local street art community.

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Lace up your dancing shoes and prepare to shake a leg during this dancing-themed walking tour and class in New York’s Harlem neighborhood. Ideal for dance and pop culture enthusiasts, the guided tour shows you a side of New York City that most tourists miss. Plus, the accessible, beginner-friendly class welcomes first-timers and swing-dance aficionados alike.

he world's first steel-wire suspension bridge, New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge hangs at a height of 276 feet (85 meters) above the skyscraper-studded East River, connecting the colorful borough of Brooklyn with downtown Manhattan island. Pedal across the bridge’s 1,595 foot span (486 meters) on this engaging, family-friendly cycle tour along the celebrated West Side Greenway, to enjoy epic views of the New York skyline and experience Brooklyn up-close.

Become a New York VIP for the day during this half-day sightseeing tour, including a private guide and a chauffeur-driven vehicle. Explore the Big Apple by car and on foot as you visit attractions such as the Broadway Theater District, the stores of 5th Avenue, Central Park, the West Village, Wall Street, and much more.

Test your survival chops during this interactive, smartphone-based Zombie Apocalypse game. Divide into teams of family or friends and traverse the city on a pre-designated route through Lower Manhattan, on the hunt for food, supplies, weapons, and shelter. Work together to solve challenges and answer trivia questions, and see how long you can stay alive.

Watch New York City come alive on this 2-hour night bike tour. Start in Columbus Circle and make your way through the ‘city that never sleeps’ visiting key landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, and more. Learn about the city’s culture and get insider tips from your guide as you pedal through the Big Apple.

Enjoy a private picnic in Central Park, the most visited urban park in the United States. Choose from one of two different picnic experiences amidst the park’s spectacular landscapes. There’s a full-service picnic experience featuring the best meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and crudites New York City has to offer, or a brunch for two that also features a complimentary sparkling beverage. Pillows and blankets are provided and set up and clean up is included. It’s a great way to celebrate any special occasion with a date or a group of friends.

Test your survival chops during this interactive, smartphone-based zombie apocalypse game. Divide into teams of family or friends and traverse the city on a predesignated route, setting out in search of food, supplies, weapons, and shelter. Work together to solve challenges and answer trivia questions, and see how long you can stay alive.

For a truly luxurious New York City day trip filled with scenic views, wine tastings, and helicopter travel, few experiences top this Hudson Valley excursion. Start your day with a helicopter ride from Manhattan as you're whisked toward the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley. After landing on the Vineyard property, you can learn about winemaking, tour the grounds, and enjoy lunch complete with wine pairings—all included.

If you love dancing, but don't know where to go in New York City, you can skip the typical club and try this Latin dance experience. After meeting your group of fellow Salsa enthusiasts in NYC, let your host lead the way to a Salsa club, and even try a few new dance moves. Whether you're a beginner or longtime dancer, this experience is a great way to get out on the town, meet new friends, and dance the night away.

Enjoy a unique opportunity to go kayak fishing in the New York City metropolitan area with a professional fisherman and kayaker, and the only guide providing such tours. Enjoy the flexibility to customize your fishing location and the convenience of having all your equipment provided for you. Instruction on equipment use and safety and fishing tips also provided.

Get hands on experience with one of New York City's most prolific urban art forms during this private graffiti workshop. Led by a professional graffiti artist, learn about the social and political messages in this art form, then create some yourself. Round-trip transportation from meeting point near Times Square provided.

Explore the borough of Manhattan in a unique, vintage New York City taxi cab. This 2-hour private tour explores the best of Manhattan including SoHo, the Brooklyn Bridge, TriBeCa, the West Village, and more. Learn about the history of the city and each attraction from your informative guide and admire the passing city from this mint condition vehicle.

Soak up the holiday season on this insider’s excursion in Dyker Heights, which matches you with a bonafide Brooklyn local to discover under-the-radar sights. Get close-up views of some of the city’s most spectacular displays of Christmas lights, and wander two gift-packed local markets. Private tours include a piping cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Combine a day of shopping with the ultimate New York City sightseeing tour on a private, roundtrip helicopter ride from Manhattan to the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley. Instead of a long drive upstate, soar over the traffic to get there in just 20 minutes and have more time to spend shopping at name-brand outlets from Gap to Gucci. Plus, soak up unbeatable views of the NYC skyline on your way out of town.

Travel through New York in style when you hop aboard a vintage taxi—and visit several of the city’s esteemed craft breweries—on this private tour. Pick between half-day and full-day itineraries, and choose from multiple departure times throughout the day. You’ll meet your guide in Brooklyn and will head to several different breweries, where you’ll do plenty of tasting. En route, you’ll also learn more about New York’s wealth of brewing history and glimpse the city’s historical Brewers Row.

Pizza lovers can take a deep dive into deep-dish with this private tour that includes transportation in a vintage yellow cab. Hop in and set off to learn about pizza-making methods like coal, gas, and wood oven at different pizzerias in Brooklyn’s picturesque neighborhoods. Learn about the culture and history that changed pizza and the neighborhood over the years and sample a slice at six different pizza hot-spots.