Top New York City Walking Tours - page 3

Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most beautiful and most haunted neighborhoods, but just strolling through alone you’d miss out on all the spooky historical facts. This Greenwich Village ghost tour is led by a guide who tells chilling stories of celebrity ghosts, lost children, phantoms, and more as you stroll through Washington Square Park, the New York University campus, and West 10th Street.

An instant classic with locals and tourists since the day it opened in 2009, the High Line is a former railway line on the west side of Manhattan that has been converted into a dynamic park. This guided tour walks you through the High Line as well as the cosmopolitan neighborhood it runs through, Chelsea, and reveals amazing architecture and art you might not have noticed on your own.

Group tours of New York City can sometimes pass sights too fast, or not even stop at attractions you’re most interested in. This private New York City tour with a professional photographer lets you customize the tour stops to suit your interests. Select from any number of popular locations, like Times Square and the Theatre District, Central Park, Midtown Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Hudson Yards is one of New York's most cutting-edge private real estate developments. On this one-of-a-kind walking tour, discover the secrets of this new Manhattan complex and learn about the resources and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation. Walk the High Line, an elevated promenade built on abandoned railroad tracks, admire the "Vessel," and learn insider stories from your guide.

Midtown Manhattan is home to many iconic New York landmarks, and during this small-group walking tour, you can look forward to discovering most of them in the span of just a few hours. Meet your guide in a convenient location, and set off on a stroll that makes many indoor stops, with a focus on several art deco skyscrapers, a great option any time of the year. Some highlights include the New York Public Library, the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center.

- See the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan - Take in outrageous stories of Gilded Age wealth, architecture, and art on Fifth Avenue while strolling along the very Avenue where they happened - Learn some of the secrets of the famous Frick Collection as you stroll by - Discover a charming bookshop tucked into a Fifth Avenue mansion - Uncover one of the last single residence mansion on Fifth Avenue - Visit the oldest building on Millionaire’s Row, Fifth Avenue

This walking tour through Brooklyn's trendy Williamsburg neighborhood offers a brief look at Brooklyn history and its influence on contemporary culture, with an insider guide leading the way. Meet-up just steps from the subway, and begin your adventure uncovering trends and traditions—from the urban street art scene to hip local businesses. Venture past historical buildings, chic boutiques, and neighborhood cafés reflecting the area's laid-back vibe. Then be sure to capture the iconic Manhattan skyline from the scenic Brooklyn waterfront.

Explore two historic New York neighborhoods while sampling some of the city’s best culinary offerings on this food tour of Chinatown and Little Italy. Led by a historian guide, learn all about the development of the neighborhoods and hear stories about the people who lived there. The tour focuses on family-owned businesses for an authentic local experience.

Lower Manhattan has a rich history going back more than 400 years. From Battery Park to Wall Street, you can take a deep dive into the past on this walking tour. Stop by landmarks like the Charging Bull statue, see Federal Hall, and pass by Trinity Church where Alexander Hamilton is buried. Refuel with a slice of classic New York pizza, included in the tour.

Alexander Hamilton spent much of his life in New York City, and with this walking tour inspired by the Tony Award-winning 'Hamilton' musical, you can take a deep dive into the Founding Father's life and the making of the hit Broadway show. Whether you have already seen the show, plan to see it soon, or simply love the cast album, this tour provides context to the story and its songs as you explore lower Manhattan.

On our Secret Food Tour: Chinatown and Little Italy, you'll experience New York City’s most “Iconic" neighborhoods. Get ready to experience the rich history, traditions, and flavors of New York City's most internationally recognized ethnic neighborhoods. Our 5-star cultural and gastronomic adventure promises to be an experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the city and its diverse communities. You will be eating all the way from Five Points to Chinatown, and from Little Italy to Nolita! As you journey through the streets with us, our knowledgeable guides will captivate you with fascinating stories about these vibrant places. New York City is full of hidden gems, with this highly curated tour in Lower Manhattan, you'll have the chance to uncover some of the city's best-kept secrets, long known only to the locals!

Take an underground trip through New York City history on this walking tour of the subway system. Your guide will describe the origins and lore of the city's underground transit while showing you overlooked corners, hidden art installations, and remnants of lost architectural wonders. The tour takes place in publicly accessible stations, so you'll need to pay subway fare to enter.

Brooklyn is famous for its bold and bright street art, but it’s not easy to know where to find these creative works. With this walking tour of the Bushwick neighborhood, take in the diversity and culture of the neighborhood’s urban street artists. Check out massive murals and intricate designs as you take to the streets to learn how Brooklyn’s best can turn anything with a surface into a stunning work of public art.

Learn about Central Park, and discover it’s top attractions and hidden gems, with this app-led, self-guided audio tour. Start and complete the tour whenever it suits you, and explore at your own pace. Enjoy a seamless touring experience, with offline capability and stories that play automatically via your phone’s GPS. Includes a full itinerary, tips, photos, and videos.

Combine an introduction to Manhattan with a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in just a few hours, saving time with a guide who knows the best ways around the city to see more in less time. Walk from Manhattan to the trendy Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, and cross the Brooklyn Bridge. Your guide tells you NYC history and fun city facts as you stroll.

Many Broadway tours offered are packed full of people, providing a not-so-awesome experience where you could miss out on key information. Instead, prebook this New York City Broadway small-group Tour that includes a special, behind-the-scenes visit to an active rehearsal studio. Starting in Times Square, follow your guide down the Great White Way, passing by historic theaters, while learning the stories behind iconic venues, and the off-Broadway theaters in Hell’s Kitchen.

Our 10,000-step journey will begin with a bird' s-eye view of 125th Street, Harlem's most popular street. The main themes we will discuss are the Harlem Renaissance and gentrification. We walk by and discuss these famous places: - The world's famous Apollo Theater - Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant - The home of Langston Hughes - Astor's Row - Several iconic murals This tour is based on a book I have written, "You Are Here: A Geographic History of Enslaved and Free Africans in Manhattan from 1613 to 1865." I will use my tour guide experience (I have given over 700 tours) to make this a fun-filled tour. Best of all, you will have a Harlem experience—see the friendly culture, people, and places of Harlem. If you are behind schedule, please get in touch with me ASAP. I will have a 5-minute grace period. Afterward, I will proceed to our first stop—the Metro-North Railroad (above-ground train station) directly across the street from the Ginjan Cafe on Park Ave.

Harlem’s contributions to hip-hop are unmatched, and on this guided walking tour led by a hip-hop historian, you can check out important landmarks like the Apollo Theater, the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Lenox Lounge, and historic Harlem jazz clubs. See popular locations for hip-hop music videos and hear exclusive stories. Admission to the Museum of the City of New York is included.

Learn stories of heroism and survival on this small-group walking tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in Lower Manhattan. While showing you the sites, including the Oculus, One World Trade Center, the Reflecting Pools, and the Winter Garden, your guide will recount dramatic rescue operations and share details of the design and reconstruction of the once-devastated neighborhood.

Exploring New York’s 9/11 Memorial without a guide may mean missing details and personal stories of the 2001 attacks. This walking tour steps up: enabling you to experience the Memorial Pools and other key sights such as the Firefighters Memorial with a guide for added insight. The experience includes a skip-the-line, post-tour ticket to the 9/11 Museum, so guaranteeing your visit and saving you the fuss of purchasing tickets independently.

Take a deep dive into the LGBTQ movement in New York City. with this in-depth tour that covers the history and highlights in just over an hour. You and your small group will hear about the Stonewall Uprising and its long aftereffects on this family-friendly experience. Stop at the Stonewall Inn and other historically-significant sites and enjoy plenty of time to ask questions.

New York City's Central Park is full of hidden gems and hard-to-find spaces. On this walking tour, your city-licensed guide uncovers the park’s remote highlights above 100th Street, including the Loch, waterfalls, arches, and man-made mountains. Walk to the northern reaches of the park, hear about its storied history dating back to the Revolutionary War, and discover secrets that even locals are likely to miss.

Follow the money and learn how the stock market works on this informative walking tour of Wall Street and the Financial District. As your guide leads you through the narrow streets of old New York City, taking you past historic sites including Federal Hall and Trinity Church, they’ll recount for you the history of the New York Stock Exchange as well as covering more recent financial crises and scandals.