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NYC Bus Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Harlem Street Art★ 4.90 (4,317) · 6h
Best value
Bushwick Brooklyn Street Art Tour: 50+ Murals & Artist Stories★ 4.73 (180) · 1h 30m
Top rated
New York: The Met Semi-Private Tour Skip-the-Line 8 Guests★ 4.98 (435) · 2h 30m
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 13 options: US$ 25–US$ 241 (median US$ 84). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 13. With 100+ reviews: 8 of 13.
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Private experiences (3)
New York: Met Museum Skip-the-Line Private Guided TourYou’ll feel the hush of marble halls under your feet as your guide leads you past crowds into New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. See Henry VIII’s armor up close, catch sunlight on Tiffany glass, and hear stories behind masterpieces from Vermeer to Van Gogh—all included with entry fees and skip-the-line access. Expect moments that stick with you long after you leave.
New York: Private Met Museum Tour Skip-the-Line & Hidden ArtYou’ll walk straight past the crowds into New York’s Metropolitan Museum with your private guide, exploring both famous highlights and secret corners. Expect stories that make ancient artifacts feel alive, plus time to linger where you want most. It’s not just about seeing art — it’s about feeling connected to it, even if you didn’t expect to.
Brooklyn Private Graffiti Tour: Explore NYC Street ArtIf you want to see real NYC creativity up close, this Brooklyn graffiti tour is for you. You’ll walk with a local guide, discover hidden murals, and get stories behind the art—not just photos.
Up to 2 hours (4)
New York: Metropolitan Museum Express Tour & HighlightsYou’ll dive into the heart of New York’s Metropolitan Museum on this express tour—touching ancient Egypt, standing beside Monet’s lilies, hearing wild stories behind famous works, and laughing at unexpected details your local guide points out along the way. It’s fast-paced but surprisingly personal, leaving you with more than just facts—and maybe one odd mascot stuck in your head.
Met Museum NYC: 2-Hour Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line EntryYou get a two-hour guided walk through the Met's most significant works — Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European art — with an expert who explains the stories and connections. Your entry ticket is included, and you skip the box office line. Arrive 30 minutes early for security, and in summer you'll also access the Cantor Roof Garden overlooking Central Park.Is it for me?Right for first-time visitors who want to see the Met's most important works without getting lost or spending hours choosing what to skip, and for art enthusiasts who want to understand the connections between pieces rather than just move past them. The fixed two-hour window means you see something real instead of wandering until you're tired.
Bushwick street art walking tour: 2 hours among working muralsYou walk through Bushwick for two hours with a local guide who knows the artists and the history behind the street art scene. You see large-scale murals, tags, and pieces across the neighborhood, learning how the work gets made and what it means. The pace lets you stop and look, and you're moving the whole time, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for whatever weather shows up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Bushwick's street art scene beyond just walking past it — the guide is what turns a neighborhood walk into a real education about who makes the work and why it matters. The two-hour length fits a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day.
Fifth Avenue Fashion Window Tour & Flagship StoresYou walk Fifth Avenue with a fashion insider who decodes how the world's biggest brands design their flagships and stage their windows. The tour starts at Saks Fifth Avenue and ends at Bergdorf Goodman, covering roughly 17 blocks and hitting Nike House of Innovation, Tiffany & Co., Swarovski, and Coach. You'll learn retail history, window design strategy, and the architecture behind some of the most famous storefronts on earth. The guide is included, and the tour runs in English year-round.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone who walks past storefronts without really seeing them and wants to understand the architecture, design, and business strategy behind the windows that stop people in their tracks—it turns a familiar street into a masterclass you can't get from a guidebook.
2 to 5 hours (2)
New York Met Museum Family Tour with Skip-the-Line EntryYou’ll explore New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with your family on a private tour led by a kid-friendly local guide. Skip-the-line entry means more time discovering Greek statues, Egyptian temples, and armor halls together. Expect stories tailored for curious kids — plus small moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Whitney Museum & Manhattan Walking Tour: 20+ NYC LandmarksYou walk past 20+ Manhattan landmarks with a local guide—Wall Street, Ground Zero, Chinatown, the Flatiron Building—then spend two hours alone at the Whitney Museum exploring contemporary art by 70+ artists. The guide handles the first three hours so you don't navigate or research; the museum hours are yours to spend however you want. Hotel pickup is not included, but the tour starts on Wall Street, which is accessible by subway.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the main Manhattan landmarks explained by someone who knows them, then time alone to look at art without a schedule—the guide handles the first half so you don't navigate or research, and the museum hours are unrushed.
Half day and longer (1)
NYC: 30+ Sights Walking Tour & Whitney Museum EntryYou walk past 30+ Manhattan landmarks in five hours with a local guide who knows the stories behind each block, then use your included ticket to spend the rest of your day at the Whitney Museum. The tour covers Wall Street, Ground Zero, Times Square, Grand Central, and the major buildings everyone wants to see, while the museum entry means you don't have to buy a separate ticket or wait in the entry line.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see all the major Manhattan sights in one morning or afternoon without planning stops themselves, and who'd rather not buy a separate museum ticket — the five-hour walk covers the landmarks, and the Whitney entry is already paid for when you're ready to spend time there.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
NYC Bus Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Harlem Street Art is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.90 out of 5 across 4,317 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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