Top New York Cultural Tours - page 4

Pedal the shady paths and boulevards of Central Park on a guided bike tour with a small group of cyclists. Enjoy a leisurely pace as you trace a route to landmarks and hidden gems, from the Bethesda Fountain to the memorial at Strawberry Fields. See the Dakota apartment building where John Lennon lived, then loop around Cleopatra’s Needle and visit Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Take in the natural side of life in New York City with an experience that’s suitable for all fitness levels and experience.

New York City can feel overwhelming for visitors but this small-group guided tour can ensure you get the most out of your visit. Your guide will take you to see all the major landmarks, ensuring that you don't miss a thing, and provide essential historical and cultural context for a fully rounded experience.

Discover two of Brooklyn’s most in-demand neighborhoods—and enjoy a totally flexible, cost-effective way to explore—with this self-led smartphone audio walking tour. Upon booking, download the app, make your way to the start point, and set off at a time that suits you best. You’ll see historic monuments, top-notch views of the Manhattan skyline, and will learn the stories behind the sights.

Step back in time, and learn about a key period in Harlem’s history, when you embark on this walking tour of the neighborhood. Meet your guide, a longtime Harlem resident, and set off. You’ll be following in the footsteps of former neighborhood residents like Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and will learn all about Harlem’s role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Your guide will also share videos, photos, and other multimedia pieces of history as you explore.

Delve below the surface of one of Manhattan's most popular neighborhoods during this in-depth walking tour of Greenwich Village. See the place artists, writers and radicals called home and learn about the impact this corner of NYC made on music, pop culture, literature and politics. Your guide will share how Greenwich Village became the proving ground for workers rights, gay and civil rights, and more.

Central Park is one of New York City's star attractions. Rather than wandering through it alone, you'll have a far richer experience in the company of a guide who knows it well. In a small group, follow your guide through the park on a walking tour that covers the history, structures, plants, animals, and movies associated with the park.

This Brooklyn Bridge walking tour crosses the famous span from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Expect to discover fascinating history while seeing breathtaking views. Bring your camera! Then a visit to the trendy DUMBO neighborhood.

TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. Enjoy an intimate boat tour as we travel over 27 unique miles among many of the 1000 Islands along the St. Lawrence River and Seaway Shipping Channel. Our professional local guides share rich history, legends and lore as we get closer to the islands than any other tour. This "Heart of the Thousand Islands" tour gets you closer to the islands, includes views of magnificent million-dollar homes including "Millionaire's Row", travels under the American span of the 1000 Island Bridge System & one span of the Canadian bridges, and passes Rock Island Lighthouse on Rock Island At Heart Island guests have the option to take a self guided tour of millionaire George Boldt's Castle, built as a testament of love for his wife Louise, before tragedy struck in 1904. Departing Boldt Castle we travel US waters and the St. Lawrence Seaway shipping channel with the possibility of viewing oceangoing vessels that travel from around the world to the Great Lakes of North America.

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.

Uncover the history of one of the most storied cultural enclaves in New York City with this walking tour of Chinatown, with a guide to lead the way. Explore this labyrinthine neighborhood without worrying about getting lost along its narrow streets, visit spaces that were once not open to the public, and meet the numerous merchants dotting this area.

See as much as you can in fast-moving New York on this comprehensive 5-hour coach sightseeing tour of the Big Apple’s top attractions. Listen to live commentary as you tackle NYC from top to bottom, starting with Uptown highlights like Harlem and the Dakota (once home to John Lennon) before heading towards downtown. After admiring the Flatiron and Empire State Buildings, catch a glimpse of Greenwich Village and Soho and beholding the Brooklyn Bridge. Make sure to watch for the new World Trade Center as you head back to Herald Square.

Discover the financial and political roots of Wall Street, from the Native American origins of early trading in the Americas to the influences of European merchants and the rise of the American Financial system. We explore the financial crises caused by stock market crashes, the impact of aggressive economic growth on diverse populations, and the rebirth of Lower Manhattan after the devastating events of 9/11. Meet the visionaries, financial innovators, women pioneers, Robber Barons, and forgotten enslaved laborers who helped shape the history of Wall Street.

Don’t waste time waiting on large tour groups during this Niagara County wine tour which lets you see beyond the famous falls. Visit more wineries in one day than you could alone and feel free to sample as much wine as you want because your transportation is taken care of. Plus, choose from the day and start time that suits your schedule for added flexibility.

When you’re visiting New York City, take a classic horse carriage ride around Central Park, and see popular attractions and scenic views including Wollman Rink, the Carousel, Bethesda Fountain, Sheep Meadow, the Boathouse Restaurant, and more. Learn interesting facts about the park, and snap memorable moments at two photo stops: the Bethesda Fountain and Cherry Hill, which is famous from the TV show “Friends.”

Walk down the world-famous Wall Street and take in some major landmarks along the way such as the New York Stock Exchange and The Federal Reserve on this self-guided GPS audio tour. You'll get a concise but comprehensive history lesson that discusses the Dutch immigrants who settled the area, the takeover that claimed the land for England, and the eventual British surrender to a new, United States of America. For more recent history, you'll visit the Charging Bull statue and Zuccotti Park, where the Occupy Wall Street movement took place. The sights you’ll see and experience along the way include modern art, historical monuments, and the unmistakable vibe of New York City. So slide your phone in your pocket and take the tour at your leisure. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Uncover a unique part of New York history not always brushed upon during this New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad tour. Follow the NYC Freedom Trail, and learn how a group of brave men and women forged the network that became the Underground Railroad. View the former city stations that were included on the Underground Railroad, and discover how New Yorkers risked their lives to help people escape slavery.

Visit four of the most popular destinations in the Northeast on this epic 4-day adventure from New York City. Marvel at Niagara Falls on a boat cruise beneath the falls, discover local life in New Jersey and Philadelphia, ride an Amish Buggy through Amish country, and visit the historic monuments of Washington DC.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York’s must-sees—but as the largest art museum in the country, its scale can be intimidating. Instead of planning your own visit, leave the logistics to someone else, and follow your guide to the collection highlights, on this seamless tour. Choose between small-group or private tour options, both of which guarantee a personalized experience, and get ready to discover the masterpieces.

Get the inside scoop on the 2008 financial crisis that sent the world economy reeling. This guided tour takes you to Wall Street and through the Financial District to explore the spots related to the economic collapse, with the inside story about how the world economy went into recession because of the actions that took place right in this neighborhood. An engaging way to tour one of the world's most famous streets.

Enjoy an action-packed day full of the best experiences on the US side of Niagara Falls. Families with kids will especially enjoy the itinerary, which includes a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat to the bottom of the falls, a Cave of the Winds tour, and a helicopter ride over the falls (a minimum height of 40” applies).

Stroll the streets where some of the most powerful gangs in New York City once ruled during a walking tour. Your guide shares stories about ruthless gangsters as you visit Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Five Points neighborhood. See a FBI hideout, an opium den, clubs favored by mob bosses, and landmarks like the historic St. Patrick's Old Cathedral.

Central Park is New York City’s most beloved urban oasis, but not many know the park’s interesting history and design. With this private walking tour, take a deep dive into the park’s past as you stroll with a guide to landmarks you’ll recognize from movies and TV, like the Gapstow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and Bethesda Fountain. Join locals lounging in Sheep Meadow and see John’s Lennon’s former apartment building.

Whether you have Italian-American roots, love New York City history, or just want to wander one of Manhattan's most storied neighborhoods, you shouldn't miss this guided tour of Little Italy. Meet up on the border of Chinatown and Little Italy, and follow your guide to learn all about the Italian history of the area. Hear about family histories and local establishments, and maybe even meet a few neighborhood characters along the way.