Things to do in New York City
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Museum of Broadway: Immersive Theater History & Behind-the-ScenesYou move through projection-mapped videos and immersive rooms that tell Broadway's 150-year story, see the jobs behind a show's creation, and get plenty of photo moments along the way. All taxes and fees are included in your ticket price, and kids under 4 enter free.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Broadway's history and how shows are made without a long lecture — the immersive rooms and videos do the storytelling for you. It works for families with young kids, theater fans, and anyone curious about how the industry actually operates.
NYC at Night: Luxury Bus Tour & Brooklyn Bridge ViewsYou ride in a climate-controlled luxury bus for three hours, starting at Central Park and moving through Times Square, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Flatiron Building, SoHo, Chinatown, and across to Brooklyn for photo stops at DUMBO and the Brooklyn Bridge. Your guide handles the stories and the route while you stay warm and comfortable, with bottled water included and dedicated stops for the shots that matter. You're back before late evening, having seen the city from a perspective that takes the logistics out of the equation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see New York's main night landmarks without navigating the subway, planning a route, or standing in the cold between stops — the closed bus and fixed three-hour schedule let you move through the whole city in one evening without the logistics.
Harlem Gospel Tour and Concert: Live Music in a Historic ChurchA four-hour bus and walking tour of Harlem that moves through the neighborhood's residential sections and cultural landmarks, with a live gospel concert by a community choir as the centerpiece. The guide speaks your choice of English, French, Italian or Spanish. Short walks of roughly 15 minutes average break up the bus time, and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Choose the language option that matches your group when you book—English, French, Italian or Spanish—so the guide's commentary on Harlem's history and heritage lands clearly. The short walks break up the bus time without demanding much stamina, making this tour work for mixed ages and fitness levels as long as children are at least five.
Central Park bike tour: 2-hour ride with guide and highlightsA 2-hour guided bicycle tour of Central Park covering 6 miles of park trails at a leisurely pace, with stops at Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and Strawberry Fields. The tour includes a high-quality comfort bike in your size, helmet, and a guide who shares park history, movie locations and facts about the landmarks you visit. Arrive 15 minutes early for bike setup; the tour suits riders of any skill level and is led in English by a live guide.Is it for me?The leisurely pace with multiple stops means you're not cycling continuously — you spend as much time walking and standing at landmarks as you do riding, which suits anyone who wants to see the park without treating it as a fitness workout.
New York Holiday Cruise: Cocoa, Carols & Statue of Liberty ViewsYou’ll board a heated yacht in New York City for a holiday cruise filled with live jazz carols, homemade cookies, and spiked cocoa as you glide past Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. With assigned seating in the grand salon and friendly hosts leading singalongs, you’ll share laughter and city views that linger long after you step back on shore.
Central Park: Horse Carriage Ride with Photo Stop & GuideYou’ll glide through Central Park on a horse-drawn carriage with up to four people, stopping for photos at places like Bethesda Fountain and Cherry Hill. Your local guide shares stories as you pass landmarks including Bow Bridge and Balto Statue. Expect laughter, little surprises (like treats for the horses), and moments where New York feels unexpectedly peaceful.
Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop: Create Aerosol Art in BushwickThis hands-on graffiti workshop in Bushwick, Brooklyn lets you create your own aerosol art under instruction from an authentic NYC graffiti artist. You'll learn the techniques that separate a tag from a masterpiece—fills, layering, color theory—and walk out with a finished piece you made yourself. The studio welcomes all ages and skill levels, and all materials are provided.Is it for me?Choose the individual project if you want to take home a finished canvas; pick the big canvas to work alongside other people learning the same techniques; go wall freestyle if you want the closest thing to how graffiti actually happens on the street.
Central Park: Pedicab Tour with Stops & Photo BreaksYou’ll glide through Central Park’s best-known corners by pedicab with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect photo stops at places like Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields, plus quirky history along the way. It’s relaxed but full of energy — perfect if you want to see more without rushing or missing those little moments only locals point out.
West Village Food Tour NYC: Pizza, Cheese & Italian TastingsYou walk through West Village with a licensed guide, stopping at ten restaurants and specialty shops for tastings that add up to a full meal. You'll taste mac & cheese at a famous cheese shop, skip the line at an iconic pizza spot, eat fish tacos, meatballs in a 200-year-old farmhouse, Italian rice balls at a 120-year-old pork shop, and end with cannoli. Between stops, you see the Friends building, the narrowest house in NYC, and the neighborhood's historic streets and gardens. Everything is included in your ticket price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through West Village without planning ten separate stops or paying for each one separately — the guide handles the route and the tastings are all covered, which is what makes a full meal possible in a single afternoon walk.
Harlem Gospel Walking Tour: Apollo Theater & Church ServiceA half-day walking tour of Harlem in New York City with a professional guide covering the Apollo Theater, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and Strivers' Row, followed by attendance at a live gospel service with a congregation. The tour includes the entire church service, which typically runs 1.15 to 1.3 hours. Children are welcome from age 5; the tour is available in English or Spanish. Dress code is smart casual; proof of vaccination and a mask are required for the church portion.Is it for me?Book the English-language option if you want the neighborhood history and cultural context explained as you walk; choose Spanish if that's your preferred language. Either way, the four-hour structure—two hours of walking, then the full church service—means you're not rushing through either part, and the guide stays with you the whole time so the story holds together from street to sanctuary.
Union Square & Greenwich Village: Donut Tour with Local GuideYou walk three Manhattan bakeries across Union Square and Greenwich Village with a local guide who knows the neighborhood's past and the current donut lineup. You taste bombolone, a donut wall from 1964, and a brioche pastry, with the guide pointing out landmarks and local color between stops. The tour takes two to three hours and includes insider recommendations for the area.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste three different donut styles across Manhattan neighborhoods without planning the route or deciding which shops to hit—the guide handles the stops and the recommendations, and you just walk and eat.
New York: MJ The Musical Broadway Tickets at Neil SimonYou’ll slip into the Neil Simon Theatre with your MJ The Musical tickets ready and join an electric crowd as Michael Jackson’s biggest hits fill the room. Watch dancers light up the stage, laugh along with families around you, and catch new details about his creative journey. The show leaves you humming for days after — trust me.
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Movie Spots & Photo StopsYou’ll ride through Central Park in a private pedicab with a local guide, pausing at famous spots like Bethesda Terrace and Strawberry Fields. Snap photos where movies were filmed, listen to stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and soak up the city’s quieter side — all without breaking a sweat.
New York: 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Private TourYou get a 90-minute guided tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial led by someone with a personal tie to September 11, starting at St. Paul's Chapel and moving through the symbolic details of the memorial plaza. The optional museum upgrade includes skip-the-line entry and a self-guided walk through the collections—about two hours if booked separately, or 90 minutes if combined with the afternoon tour. Comfortable shoes are essential, and the entire route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand what happened at Ground Zero through someone who lived it, rather than through a standard historical account—the guide's personal connection is what makes the memorial's details matter.
NYC Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise: 90 Min from Pier 16You board at Pier 16 in South Street Seaport and spend 90 minutes on the water with unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and Ellis Island as the sun sets. The boat has both indoor seating and an outdoor deck, craft drinks are available, and there's no scripted narration—just music and the skyline. Book ahead because this cruise fills up fast, and arrive 30 minutes early for boarding.Is it for me?Book this if you're in New York for an evening and want the main harbor landmarks without arranging separate tickets or transport—the fixed departure time and all-inclusive boarding means you just show up and the sunset does the rest.
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.
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour: Holiday DisplaysThe Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour is a guided bus and walking tour through New York City's most elaborate holiday displays, departing from Herald Square and traveling through Manhattan neighborhoods before reaching Brooklyn's Dyker Heights for a one-hour walking tour of illuminated homes. A live English-speaking guide leads the full route, and the itinerary includes photo stops at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Washington Square Park and Rockefeller Center. Children from age 6 are welcome; the tour operates in all weather.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Dyker Heights' legendary light displays without driving or navigating Brooklyn yourself—the bus handles the route, the guide explains what you're seeing, and you walk only the decorated streets where the real spectacle is.
Central Park: Pedicab Tour with Movie Spots & Photo StopsYou’ll ride through Central Park by pedicab with a local guide who points out movie spots, famous landmarks like Strawberry Fields and Bow Bridge, and snaps photos along the way. Expect music drifting from street performers, unexpected quiet moments at memorials, and plenty of time for questions or just soaking up city life tucked inside all that green.
Washington DC Day Trip from NYC: Monuments, White House & ArlingtonYou’ll cross state lines from New York to Washington DC with a local guide, pausing at Arlington Cemetery and standing beneath monuments like Lincoln’s and the White House. There’s free time for lunch or museums near the National Mall before returning to Manhattan at night. Expect real moments—quiet reflection, laughter on curbs—and stories you’ll carry home.
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Movie Spots & Famous Sights RideYou’ll ride through Central Park by pedicab with a local guide who shares stories behind famous spots like Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields. Expect flexible stops for photos, movie scene trivia along the way, and moments where New York feels surprisingly calm. It’s an easygoing tour that lets you see iconic sights without rushing — just sit back and take it in.
