Top New York Street Art Tour

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.

Brooklyn—and specifically the Bushwick neighborhood—has had a long association with street art. On this walking tour of the area, you won’t just get to see dozens of highlight pieces: you’re shown the sights by a local artist. Discover the vibrant artworks curated by the Bushwick Collective, and explore the neighborhood as you go. You also learn about street art’s history and the genre’s different evolutions.

The neighborhoods of SoHo and Tribeca are a place where art, history and creativity converge to create a unique and ever-evolving cultural landscape. SoHo, short for "South of Houston Street," is renowned for its rich artistic heritage, including the famous SoHo artists lofts of the '60s and '70, some of which are still around today. Tribeca, or the "Triangle Below Canal," also has a thriving art scene that reflects the neighborhood's unique character. This guided tour will immerse you in the best of NYC's contemporary art scene, where cobblestone streets, cast-iron buildings, and a dynamic array of galleries, studios, and public art installations. You'll explore an array of art galleries and installations that showcase the diverse and cutting-edge nature of the local art scene, with snack stops along the way. No art background or knowledge is necessary. Please feel free to request alternate dates/times.We will be standing/ walk about 1 mile, so please wear comfortable shoes.

Immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind ambiance of Williamsburg, Brooklyn—and seek out some of its coolest addresses and street art landmarks as you go—on this self-led smartphone walking tour and scavenger hunt. Upon booking, download the app and access your tour at a time that works best for you. Follow the clues, and solve games and puzzles, all while exploring the neighborhood and learning more about its cultural offerings.

Skip the ticket lines at New York City’s Whitney Museum of American Art, and prebook your admission ticket online. Explore the massive museum at your own pace, and take in a permanent collection that includes pieces by Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keefe, and many others. Plus, catch temporary exhibits from around the world as you visit natural light-filled galleries, and enjoy views of the city skyline from the museum's outdoor terraces.

Take the guesswork out of a visit to New York’s most acclaimed museum on a small-group tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Skip the main tickets line and see the most important pieces of the enormous collection—including European paintings, ancient Egyptian sculpture, medieval armor, and pop culture memorabilia—and learn the stories behind the art from an expert guide. Group size is limited to eight, although you can upgrade for a private experience.

It’s possible to spend an entire day inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art and still not see everything, but this guided Met tour is the best way to take advantage of the riches that are inside one of the world’s greatest art museums. See the highlights of the collection and get special insight into the works of art on display, all within a small-group atmosphere. Choose an express tour, or opt for an extended tour to discover even more.

One of the most iconic symbols of America, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered the United States through nearby Ellis Island. Pay a visit to Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island with this convenient and flexible tour that lets you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction.

Artists have always called New York City’s Greenwich Village home. Learn about the artists of this area from past and present during this Greenwich Village walking tour. Perfect for new and seasoned visitors to NYC, hear little-known facts about Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and countless others, that you wouldn’t hear if exploring independently. Walk the winding streets and visit Washington Square Park, reliving more than 200 years of history.

Brooklyn is packed with pizzerias, but knowing where to go for a quality slice can be a challenge. On this sightseeing and pizza bus tour from Manhattan, explore one of New York City's trendiest boroughs from end-to-end, seeing Dumbo, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, and Coney Island. Along the way, stop at two of Brooklyn's best pizzerias to sink your teeth into Neapolitan- and Sicilian-style slices.

Share in the excitement of discovery with more than 40 galleries exploring the natural world and the universe at one of NYC's top destinations, the American Museum of Natural History.

Step into the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows with this guided tour of New York City’s famous filming locations. A guide helps you to recognize the buildings, shops, landmarks, and parks that have been featured in famous shows and movies such as ‘Friends,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Girls,’ and ‘Spiderman.’ Plus, TV buffs can get the inside scoop most tourists miss by exploring the sites with a guide/local actor.

Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the Empire State Building, and explore its interactive museum and more, with this combo ticket. See NYC's landmarks from the 86th-floor observatory, and enjoy the exhibitions displays on its 2nd and 80th floors. You can also upgrade for skip-the-line entry—or to ascend all the way to the 102nd floor.

Pack highlights of New York City’s most interesting neighborhoods—SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown—all into one day with this walking tour. In SoHo, visit the Cast Iron Historic District and learn about 19th-century architecture. In Little Italy, see mob sites and hear about John Gotti, an American mobster. In Chinatown, soak up the sights, smells, and sounds of the neighborhood.

New York is characterized by urban extremes, but capturing them on camera is tricky without knowing its history, culture, or where to look. Bring your SLR or smartphone and join a professional photographer and lifelong New Yorker on a creative hunt that ensures you find the city’s hidden gems and street scenes—discoveries easy to miss alone. The itinerary is fluid, so every tour offers new opportunities for one-of-a-kind shots.

Arts enthusiasts that want to understand New York's art world shouldn't miss the chance to delve into the city's vibrant street art culture, with a guide to help uncover this underground scene. Discover the often hard to access world of street art on this half-day private walking tour. See some of the best street art in the city, from underground graffiti to street art collectives, with a personal guide to lead the way.

Explore Brooklyn by motorcycle sidecar with this private tour. Meet your guide at Water Street in Dumbo and climb aboard a motorcycle sidecar for a fast-paced tour. Maximize time in Brooklyn with an itinerary that includes the leafy neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, a ride across the Brooklyn Bridge, and views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. See street art and learn about the culture of NYC during this private excursion.

Get the full Brooklyn experience as you embark on a street art walk that includes a tasting tour. Join a small group and explore the DUMBO district, taking the murals, artisan shops, and historic warehouses. Learn how the area has changed over the last 50 years and take in the views of all three bridges that connect Brooklyn to Manhattan from a rooftop bar.

Get an insider’s perspective on the thriving waterfront arts district of DUMBO during this small-group walking tour. Explore the neighborhood with a local arts expert, combining photo-ready views with an in-depth overview of the evolving Brooklyn hotspot. Highlights include stops at Brooklyn Bridge Park and Manhattan Bridge, a stroll through Brooklyn Flea and Time Out markets, and a local artist studio visit.

Step off the beaten path of typical Manhattan sightseeing and enjoy a deep dive into the culture of the Lower East Side. This small group walking tour leads you through the vibrant and historic neighborhood with stops at art galleries, coffee shops, and snack purveyors. With a focus on businesses owned and run by women, the tour taps into the changing and diverse culture that makes the Lower East Side such a special place.

New York City is one of the great art capitals of the world but some of the most jaw-dropping artwork you’ll find won’t be inside a museum or gallery, rather, it will be displayed right along the sidewalks. This tour takes you through several New York City neighborhoods while showcasing the diversity of the city’s various cultures through its art.

Art enthusiasts that want a taste of New York's underground art world can skip the museums and opt for this artsy bike tour, where you explore Brooklyn by bicycle. From Bushwick to Fort Greene, Williamsburg to DUMBO, you can follow your guide across Brooklyn to enjoy street art and waterfront vistas. Highlights include the Bushwick Collective murals, Brooklyn Navy Yard exhibitions, and the towering edifice of the old Domino Sugar Factory.

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.