Top New York Walking Tours - page 38

There's nothing quite as romantic as New York City during the holidays, so make the most of the winter weather with a private photo or video shoot, to capture the perfect vacation photos. After easy hotel pickup, let your guide lead the way to your holiday shooting location, where you can pose for some beautiful shots. Within a week, bring home a fantastic souvenir—a high definition photo set, sent to you via email.

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.

Stories of murder and mayhem spice up our ghost tours.  This lantern-led, 2-hour long, all-outdoor walk has 19 stories.  Historical photographs bring the people and places to life.  Our stories don't skim the surface. We delve into the history behind the events and through deep research correct some of the mistakes told in the past.  At tours end you receive a list of our sources for your own sleuthing.  We leave the cheese and costumes to the other tours and suggest you leave your little ones with a sitter as the subject matter may be too graphic for those under the age of 10. 

America’s original multicultural melting pot, the Lower East Side is still foodie heaven, with dishes from a wealth of cultures and cuisines. Experience them on this guided food tour. You’ll sample Jewish pastries at a heritage bakery, try handmade Chinese dumplings and classic candy, and discover the delights of NYC’s historic Essex Street Market. Bring cash to pay your guide for your food on arrival.

Explore New York City’s theater culture beyond the glitz of the ‘Great White Way’ with a 2-hour off-Broadway walking tour led by a theater insider. Hear about NYC’s most legendary stars, and sing along as your guide performs beloved songs from off-Broadway shows. Visit beloved indie theaters as you learn about the city’s cutting-edge acting world, and get tips on where to mingle with the city’s working actors and musicians.

Explore the NYC sites that inspired the hit Broadway musical “Rent” on this walking tour. Instead of researching and finding the locations yourself, let a guide lead you to the places in the East Village where the show was born and locations used in the 2005 movie, all while telling stories of the musical's making that you’d likely never hear otherwise. Perfect for fans of “Rent” and stage musicals.

Our Downtown Ithaca Craft Beverage Tour is a narrated, guided tour of the heart of Ithaca. You will visit four local businesses, sampling alcoholic libations at each. Sip craft beers, Finger Lakes wines, artisan ciders, and a cocktail crafted with local spirits, adding up to about two drinks. Along the way, enjoy delicious local food tastings paired with each beverage. Accompanying these scrumptious samplings you’ll be treated to insights about each establishment – all neighborhood favorites with a unique story and setting. In addition, you’ll discuss the unique history of each drink in New York State, exploring when it was first introduced and what has spurred on its recent popularity.

Travelers that want to get into the Christmas spirit in New York City might do some shopping and see the tree at Rockefeller Center, but you can make more of your Big Apple holiday trip with this multi-borough holiday tour. Enjoy Christmas-themed activities in both Brooklyn and Manhattan. Highlights include a stop at Bryant Park's seasonal winter market, and a subway ride—at your own expense—to enjoy the famous Christmas light displays in Dyker Heights.

Combine two of New York City's best holiday-time traditions—the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and perusing the department store windows—in a single tour. This flexible tour allows you to choose the order of the activities and helps bring the holiday season alive.

Toasted Sesame Nutella. Salty Caramel. Honey Comb. Cereal Milk. Peppermint Chocolate. Brooklyn Brown Sugar Chunk. Thai Iced Tea. Earl Gray Tea. Oreo Cookie Dough. Cake Batter. Ginger. We stop at six different world-class New York City ice cream shops on this 1.5-mile 1.5-hour tour. At each ice cream store, we'll explore the story behind the business and see what makes these frozen desserts unique as you savor every flavor. You'll learn about an ex-drug dealer who turned his life around through culinary creativity, an ice cream shop that's been passed down in a family through generations, and a translator who found her real calling. A picture is worth a thousand words, but a scoop of ice cream tells a story. While exploring the East Village we hit the best ice cream shops and taste no fewer than 12 flavors based on a mix of my experience and your interest.

Indulge in the flavorful journey of NYC's iconic eats with No Diet Club's ultimate foodie tour. After shining light on the best foods all over Europe since 2017, your favorite group of French foodies at the No Diet Club have decided to expand across the pond. Guided by a local foodie, this tour features a 4 hour tribute to NYC’s most iconic and historically relevant foods such as finest ingredients pizza by the slice, chopped cheese, authentic beef patties, fluffy doughnuts and many more, as well as a gorgeous stroll among the historical Brownstone townhomes in the culturally eclectic borough of Brooklyn.

Attend an authentic gospel concert in New York City’s the Harlem district with your prebooked admission ticket for the Easter Holiday Weekend Gospel Concert on April 20, 2019. The 1-hour concert takes place in the morning at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, and features the uplifting music of African-American church traditions. This small-group tour is limited to 15 participants for an intimate experience and personalized attention from your guide.

If you care about sustainability and traveling green, don't miss the chance to discover Brooklyn’s eco-conscious businesses and artisanal producers on this Williamsburg walking tour. As you stroll through some of the borough’s trendiest streets, you can meet local designers, chefs, and entrepreneurs, and even enjoy some tastings. Along the way, you can sip natural wine, replace lunch with tastings of organic treats, and learn about the city from your guide, a sustainable fashion and textile designer.

Renowned as a great culinary melting pot, New York’s Lower East Side has welcomed diverse immigrant groups for centuries—and today is a must-visit destination for food lovers. Pick between several start times, meet your private guide in the area, and set off on foot. You can look forward to sampling everything from knishes and bialy to Chinese dumplings, pickles, cannoli, and more, all while learning about the neighborhood’s past.

Given that Brooklyn would be the 4th largest city in the entire country if it were on its own, it’s safe to assume there’s a lot to see here. On this tour, you’ll explore iconic neighborhoods like DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, visit famous landmarks like Jane’s Carousel, and snap photos of the majestic Brooklyn Bridge. This tour is both wheelchair accessible and can also accommodate strollers and service animals.

Experience the ultimate Central Park tour from 59 to 81 Streets. Tour the park with a NYC Licensed Tour Guide and historian with over 20 years of experience in educating and entertaining. Whether a first-time or seasoned visitor, you'll make discoveries in this urban artistic masterpiece. * Learn about Central Park’s fascinating history, ambitious construction, and motivations for creating the nation's first large-scale public park * Walk through the exquisite Bethesda Terrace and see the glorious Angel of the Waters * Traverse over the elegant Bow Bridge seen in numerous movies * Walk through the mystical landscape of the Ramble * Stand before the prominent Belvedere Castle * Stroll the Mall with rows of magnificent elms and pay homage to "Women's Rights Pioneers" * Discover life before Central Park, and the remarkable African American and immigrant community, Seneca Village . . . and so much more! NOTE: This tour does not visit Strawberry Fields, just nine blocks from the finish.

Immersive farm experiences are more hands-on and are tailored to smaller groups. Experiences are approximately 1.5 hours in length and consist of picking seasonal produce from our market garden, collecting eggs from our free range hens, feeding vegetables and other treats to our pasture raised pigs, taking a temperature reading on our compost pile, and taking our ambassador goats, Chuck and Larry, for a walk up the dirt road.

See The Battery where NYC got it’s start with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Take in views of Lady Liberty and hear how one of today’s most valuable islands, Manhattan, was bought for a few beads • Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Experience the essence of Northport's rich history and culinary delights on our immersive food and history tour. Delight your senses offering a taste of the town's diverse culinary landscape, culminating in a full meal experience. Along the way, discover the vibrant tapestry of local merchants and artisans who contribute to the town's unique charm. As you stroll through picturesque streets with Victorian homes and soak in breathtaking harbor views, you'll be transported back in time, uncovering the fascinating stories of Northport's bygone era. From the iconic Steers Sand and Gravel to the legendary Gunther's Tap Room, frequented by renowned writer Jack Kerouac,every stop is steeped in history and ripe for exploration. By the tour's end, not only will your belly be full, but your appreciation for the rich tapestry of Historic Northport Village will be deepened, leaving you with lasting memories and a newfound understanding of this captivating destination.

Save valuable vacation time in Paris by booking this guided tour of the Louvre, which allows you to skip the often very long lines at the entrance. Proceed directly inside with your guide in the lead to explore with in-depth guided commentary as you visit collection highlights such as the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Mona Lisa, among other treasures.

Farm tours are approximately 1 hour in length and consist of a walk of the grounds to view the different animal species we raise, our pastures, our barn, and our market garden. During the tour, we will discuss the regenerative practices that we utilize on our farm and the importance of building resilient local food systems.

Learn about the history of lower Manhattan through stories of ghosts, murder, and mayhem during this after-dark, lantern-led walking tour. Hear tales of grave robbing and burnings at the stake as you stroll through Manhattan’s oldest neighborhood. See local landmarks including Wall Street and the Tweed Courthouse.

42nd Street is one of the most popular and frequently visited street in Manhattan. It's the home to site such as Broadway and Off-Broadways Theaters, Grand Central Station, the New York Public Library, Bryant Park and the Chrysler Building to name a few. But did you know, that there used to be building such as the Crystal Palace, the Latting Observatory, the Astor Hotel, the Opera House, and a Croton Reservoir on or around 42nd Street? Come take a stroll down this ever-changing street and learn its past and present history.