Things to do in New York City
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Flushing Chinatown Food Tour: Street Food & Hidden Gems NYCYou walk through Flushing's markets and side streets with a local guide, stopping to eat six different dishes — from fried pancakes to handmade dumplings — and learn the history behind each one. The tour takes two hours, includes all food and water, and ends at a subway station so you can head anywhere next. Choose noon or 5pm depending on when you want to eat.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to eat the way locals in Flushing actually eat, not the way tourists are directed to — a guide who knows which stalls matter and why takes the guesswork out of a neighborhood that's too big and too good to figure out alone.
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Local StoriesYou’ll feel the pulse of New York City as you glide through Central Park by pedicab with a local guide. Pause for photos at Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields, listen to stories behind famous movie spots, and soak up small moments—like music drifting over the water or petals falling on your lap—that make this park unforgettable.
Wicked on Broadway Ticket at Gershwin TheatreYou get a ticket to Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre with best available seating assigned at purchase and delivered up to two weeks before showtime. The show is wheelchair accessible, suitable for ages 8 and up (with an adult required for children under 12), and all fees are included. Bring a valid photo ID if you're 18 or older, or a school ID, birth certificate, or social security card if you're younger.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Wicked without hunting for seats or worrying about hidden fees—the ticket price includes everything, and seating is locked in at purchase. Plan to arrive early for ID check and to find your seat; the show itself runs about two and a half hours with one intermission.
NYC Speakeasies & Prohibition History Tour with TastingsYou visit three historic speakeasies near Times Square with a local guide who walks you through Prohibition-era and immigration history specific to each location. Tastings are included at each bar, entry is express (no lines), and the group stays under 10 people. Bring a photo ID, dress upscale casual, and plan for a few hours on your feet moving between venues in Midtown.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand a specific layer of New York's history—Prohibition and immigration—through the actual places where it happened, guided by someone who knows the neighborhood. The small group size and express entry mean you're not herded through tourist-packed bars; instead, you're moving at a pace that lets the stories land.
Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour with Sunset ViewsYou’ll cross the Brooklyn Bridge with a local guide who knows every story and shortcut, wander through DUMBO’s warehouse streets for iconic photos and pizza smells, and pause at Brooklyn Heights Promenade as Manhattan glows across the river. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments you’ll want to remember long after you’ve left New York.
Central Park: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Adventure NYCYou’ll wander Central Park at your own pace, solving clues and snapping goofy photos as you go. Enjoy breaks by the lake or under shady trees while the app guides you through trivia and quirky challenges. It’s laid-back fun—no schedule, no guide, just real moments with your group and plenty of laughs along the way.
Harlem Walking Tour: Apollo Theater & Renaissance HistoryA 2.5-hour walking tour of Harlem led by a guide with over 700 tours under his belt, covering 125th Street, the Apollo Theater, Langston Hughes's home, Astor's Row, and several iconic murals while discussing the Harlem Renaissance and gentrification. The tour begins at the Metro-North Railroad station on Park Avenue and includes stops at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Theresa Hotel, with possible access to one of Harlem's 14 farms depending on availability.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so the tour works for anyone comfortable following a 2.5-hour walk in that language. If you want to understand Harlem's Harlem Renaissance history and gentrification story through someone who knows the neighborhood deeply—not just pass through it—this guide's 700+ tours and his own book on the subject make the difference.
NYC Sunset Schooner Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Harbor ViewsYou board the Schooner Adirondack at Battery Park and sail past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan's skyline as the sun sets over the harbor. One drink is included, the boat stays small, and the whole evening takes about two hours. Book a departure time that matches the sunset, and bring a camera.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline from the water without the crowds of a large tour boat. The small-group sailing format and two-hour duration mean you get an actual evening on the harbor, not a quick pass-by.
Williamsburg Food Tour NYC: 6 Tastings & Joe's PizzaYou walk through Williamsburg with a guide who knows the neighborhood, stopping at six different food spots including Joe's Pizza and Pie & Thighs for fresh chicken and biscuits. Tastings and bottled water are included; the tour takes a few hours and moves at a walking pace. Bring your vaccine card for any indoor stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the food Williamsburg is actually known for without spending hours researching which spots are worth the line—the tour handles the planning and moves you through six stops in a few hours of walking.
New York: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride Central Park & 5th AveYou’ll feel wrapped up in New York’s Christmas spirit as you glide through Central Park and along 5th Avenue on a private horse carriage ride. See famous window displays, pass by Rockefeller Center’s tree, and share laughs under warm blankets with your favorite people. It’s all about slowing down and seeing the city glow from a different angle.
Disney's Aladdin Broadway Tickets New York CityYou book your matinee or evening tickets online, arrive thirty minutes early at the New Amsterdam Theatre in Times Square, and settle into a seat with the best available view assigned at purchase. The two-plus-hour show walks you through Aladdin's story with Tony Award-winning choreography, the original film score plus stage-only songs, and a flying carpet that's as magical as it looks. Your ticket covers all fees and includes a descriptive audio guide if you want it.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the Tony Award-winning stage version of Aladdin without arranging separate transportation or worrying about seat selection — the theater is in Times Square with public transit nearby, and your best available seats are assigned when you book. Plan for a two-plus-hour show plus thirty minutes to arrive early and settle in.
NYC: Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial & Lower Manhattan WalkYou’ll walk Lower Manhattan with a local guide who brings Wall Street legends to life in Spanish, explore Fraunces Tavern’s hidden corners, pause for reflection at Trinity Church and the 9/11 Memorial, then end beneath the soaring Oculus roof. Expect laughter, history you can touch, and moments that linger long after you leave.
Ellis Island: Hard Hat Hospital Tour & JR Art AccessYou’ll walk Ellis Island’s abandoned hospital with a small group and local guide—hard hats on, exploring off-limits wards and staff rooms. See haunting art installations by JR set against cracked walls, listen to real immigrant stories, and feel echoes of hope in every corridor.
NYC Harbor Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge 80minYou board a modern sightseeing boat and spend 80 minutes seeing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center and seven other major landmarks from the water. The boat includes indoor and outdoor viewing areas, WiFi, and a licensed guide. Free shuttle service runs between the pier and street level, so you skip the walk and the confusion of finding the right dock.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the major harbor landmarks in one trip without renting a car, buying separate attraction tickets, or spending the day piecing together a route — the fixed 80-minute loop gets you to all of them in order, and the licensed guide handles the narration so you just look.
NYC Night Bus Tour: Brooklyn Bridge & Times Square Audio GuideYou board an open-top bus, climb to the upper deck, and spend 90 minutes watching New York's most famous landmarks light up as the audio narration explains what you're seeing. Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center — all of it passes below you in sequence, with headphones provided and no live guide to interrupt the moment. Arrive early for the best seats, dress warm, and plan a bathroom break before you go.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see New York's main skyline landmarks in one evening without arranging transport between stops or dealing with entry lines — the fixed 90-minute route and upper-deck seating are what make the whole skyline visible in sequence.
NYC Speakeasy Tour: Prohibition History & Premium CocktailsYou visit three speakeasies across Manhattan with a licensed guide who walks you through Prohibition history, bootlegger tales, and the women's movements that shaped the era. Skip-the-line entry at all venues means no waiting; premium cocktails ($18–$25) are mixed on-site. The tour covers Times Square, historic neighborhoods, and the Broadway district in one evening, and you meet people from around the world doing the same thing.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Prohibition story told by someone who knows it, plus skip-the-line access to three real speakeasies in one night—it takes the logistics off your hands and keeps you moving through the history instead of waiting at the bar.
NYC Skyline Night Tour: Jersey Waterfront, Carlo’s Bakery & SinatraYou’ll catch Manhattan’s skyline flickering from across the Hudson, taste fresh pastry at Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, and listen as your local guide shares stories under city lights. From quiet moments at Empty Sky Memorial to laughter over mispronounced pastries, it’s an evening that lingers long after you’re back across the river.
NYC: Hamilton & Washington Walking Tour with HistorianYou’ll walk Lower Manhattan with a seasoned historian who brings Hamilton & Washington’s world into sharp focus—from Federal Hall to Trinity Church’s quiet graves. Expect lively stories, small group energy, and moments where history feels surprisingly close—sometimes funny, sometimes heavy, always human.
Wall Street Walking Tour NYC: Stock Exchange & Financial HistoryYou walk through Lower Manhattan with a licensed guide who connects Native American trading routes to the Federal Reserve's gold vaults, visiting the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern, and Federal Hall. The tour covers 200+ years of financial history — the crises, the innovators, the forgotten laborers — without glossing over the human cost. You're on your feet for the full route, but the pace is steady and the sites are concentrated in a few blocks.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history of Wall Street — not the mythology — and you're willing to walk through Lower Manhattan with someone who knows where the gold vaults are and why the oldest church in the city matters to the story of American finance.
Central Park: Electric Scooter Tour with Local Guide & Photo StopsYou’ll glide through Central Park on an electric scooter with a local guide leading the way, stopping for photos at Bethesda Fountain and along the reservoir’s skyline views. Expect stories you won’t find in guidebooks and time to soak in both famous spots and quieter corners—a relaxed way to see New York’s heart without wearing yourself out.
