Top New York Walking Tours - page 4

Watch Harlem come alive after dark with a 3.5-hour evening tour to historic churches, landmarks and one of the neighborhood’s best jazz spots. Walk with your guide along vibrant Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, and learn about the cultural heritage of Harlem’s night clubs and gospel churches. Spot some of New York City’s distinctive brownstone architecture as you walk, then finish your evening at a live jazz club, where some of today’s best artists play tunes by Harlem’s music greats.

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.

While Central Park’s vast size is what makes it an oasis in New York City, it also makes it difficult to navigate alone. Go with a guide to see the park’s highlights—including the Literary Walk, Strawberry Fields, the locations of famous movie scenes, and more—without the stress of getting lost. A small group size ensures your guide's full attention, ample time for questions, and a more personalized experience.

Harlem has long been an important center of African-American culture and history, as well as the heart of New York's Jazz scene. On this walking tour, dive into Harlem's rich heritage as you explore the area with a local guide. Admire the district's elegant brownstones, visit a local market in Little Senegal, and see landmarks such as Apollo Theater, Speaker’s Corner, and Hotel Theresa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feel like a true New York insider during this secretive boozy tour that visits three of Midtown Manhattan’s most historic watering holes with an in-the-know guide. ‘Sneak’ into the bar of Prohibition-era speakeasies (we can’t reveal the location online), plus take in a Victorian-era bar, enjoying an included libation at one of the locations.

New Yorkers love to party, but making new friends in the city can be tricky for visitors. This small-group tour makes it easy: providing a ready-made night out at select Manhattan’s “speakeasies,” which echo the illicit bars of the 1920s prohibition era. Meet your group of soon-to-be friends, be introduced to historical pubs and self-styled “speakeasy” bars; and enjoy a fun night enriched by tales of prohibition from your guide.

Get to know one of the most historic areas of Manhattan, Greenwich Village, and learn the best spots to eat during your New York City visit. This Greenwich Village food tour makes several stops to taste local specialties between exploring the cobblestone streets and listening to historical commentary from your guide. Plus, it runs with a small group to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

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.

Niagara Falls is impressive by day but it’s vibrant and colorful at night when it’s lit up. Enjoy a tour of the illumination of American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls after the sun goes down. Your guide will tell you all about the falls’ interesting history as they take you to the best lookout points, including Luna Island.

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.

One of the world’s largest stations, Grand Central is a masterpiece of Gilded Age design, but it’s easy to miss details when just passing through. Hear the story of its construction, discover highlights from the Main Concourse to the Whispering Gallery, and go deep into the heart of the terminal on this self-guided walking tour. Once downloaded, the map works offline, so there’s no need for cell signal or Wi-Fi.

No city is the setting for superhero stories more often than New York, and with this walking tour, you can explore its most famous superhero movie and comic book sites and visit the locations where artists and writers developed some of your favorite characters. Whether you’re into Batman or Superman, Daredevil or Iron Man, you can heed the call for justice during this deep dive into the superhero universe.

Save time and see the highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a private guide. Enjoy skip-the-line access and a tour fully customized to your group’s interests. Learn about the history of the museum, and admire highlights and hidden treasures from the vast collection with an expert guide to provide helpful insights and answer your questions.

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.

Get a personal introduction to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on a private, half-day tour, and explore two of New York City’s most iconic sites at your own pace. Hear inspiring stories about the design and construction of the Statue of Liberty as you explore. Learn about the immigrants that came to Ellis Island from around the world in the fascinating Ellis Island Museum. This fully customizable private tour is a perfect fit for families and groups with limited mobility.

Take a walk through the dark side of NYC history on a ghost tour through Greenwich Village, one of New York’s oldest neighborhoods. Join your small group of fellow travelers to enjoy your guide's rarely-heard stories, stroll through the village, and visit haunted locations that often go unnoticed by visitors and locals alike. Highlights include stops at Washington Square Park, Hangman's Elm, and the Emma Lazarus House.

Take an amazing tour of the Bearsville Center complex on this Woodstock walking music and history tour. You’ll have special access to the Todd Rundgren Utopia video studios, and discuss all the stories and events that led Woodstock to be such a legendary place. This is a half day meeting from Tinker St., Woodstock, NY.

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.

On average, 98 movie scenes are shot in New York City every month, and unless you’re following all the details daily, you might pass by spots and not even know it. This Central Park TV and movie sites walking tour takes you through the city with a guide who knows all the best filming locations from ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,’ ‘Home Alone 2,’ and more.