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Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Local Stories
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (260)40mYou’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.Free cancellationMost bookedfrom · per groupUS$ 125View ›
Wicked on Broadway Ticket at Gershwin Theatre
Wicked on Broadway Ticket at Gershwin Theatre★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (254)2h 45mYou 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.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 106View ›
NYC Speakeasies & Prohibition History Tour with Tastings
NYC Speakeasies & Prohibition History Tour with Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (249)3hYou 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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour with Sunset Views
Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour with Sunset Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (245)2h 30m–3hYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
Central Park: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Adventure NYC
Central Park: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Adventure NYC★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (244)1h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 14.99View ›
Harlem Walking Tour: Apollo Theater & Renaissance History
Harlem Walking Tour: Apollo Theater & Renaissance History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (241)2h 30mA 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 60View ›
NYC Sunset Schooner Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Harbor Views
NYC Sunset Schooner Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Harbor Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (238)2hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 90View ›
Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist, Cave & Night Fireworks
Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist, Cave & Night Fireworks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (238)4h–5hYou ride the Maid of the Mist boat into the spray, walk 175 feet down into Cave of the Winds, see all three falls from the Observation Tower, and watch the evening fireworks over illuminated water. Pickup and ponchos are included, and you're back by evening without arranging your own transport or entry tickets.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Niagara Falls highlights — boat, cave, tower views and night fireworks — in one day without arranging your own transport, entry tickets or timing. The fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up and the day unfolds.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −26%fromUS$ 150View ›
Williamsburg Food Tour NYC: 6 Tastings & Joe's Pizza
Williamsburg Food Tour NYC: 6 Tastings & Joe's Pizza★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (238)3hYou 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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 95View ›
New York: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride Central Park & 5th Ave
New York: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride Central Park & 5th Ave★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (238)45m–50mYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 220View ›
Disney's Aladdin Broadway Tickets New York City
Disney's Aladdin Broadway Tickets New York City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (237)2h 30mYou 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.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 99View ›
Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: Tour Up Close
Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: Tour Up Close★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (237)2hA guided tour of Niagara Falls combines walking through the oldest state park in the U.S. with a boat ride aboard the Maid of the Mist, the landmark vessel that sails into the heart of the falls. The route covers Bridal Veil Falls from Luna Island, the American Falls with its rock-strewn base, and the Horseshoe Falls spanning the U.S.–Canada border, with a local guide sharing stories of daredevils and rescues over 150 years. The boat ride is included, and the whole experience runs about two hours.Is it for me?Walk the scenic viewpoints, board the Maid of the Mist, and hear the stories behind Niagara Falls—all guided in sequence so you move seamlessly from park to water without navigating on your own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromUS$ 60View ›
Niagara Falls night walking tour with fireworks views
Niagara Falls night walking tour with fireworks views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (236)1h 30mA guided walking tour of Niagara Falls at night on the USA side, starting at Hardrock Cafe and moving through Goat Island to three viewing points where the falls are illuminated. The guide shares the history of the site and the people who changed the world here—Nikola Tesla, the goat that made the island famous, and the falls themselves. Fireworks launch from Terrapin Point at 10pm nightly from May 14 through October 14, weather permitting.Is it for me?The 90-minute walk is steady but not strenuous, and the pacing stops often to look and listen—book this if you want the falls lit up and the stories behind them without spending a full day on the tour. If you're there between mid-May and mid-October and the weather holds, you'll watch fireworks from Terrapin Point at the end.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 40View ›
NYC: Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial & Lower Manhattan Walk
NYC: Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial & Lower Manhattan Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (235)2h 15mYou’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.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 39View ›
Ellis Island: Hard Hat Hospital Tour & JR Art Access
Ellis Island: Hard Hat Hospital Tour & JR Art Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (225)1h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 67View ›
NYC Harbor Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge 80min
NYC Harbor Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge 80min★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (224)1h 20mYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-15%fromUS$ 30View ›
NYC Night Bus Tour: Brooklyn Bridge & Times Square Audio Guide
NYC Night Bus Tour: Brooklyn Bridge & Times Square Audio Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (223)1h 30mYou 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.Instant confirmationInfants freefromUS$ 49View ›
NYC Speakeasy Tour: Prohibition History & Premium Cocktails
NYC Speakeasy Tour: Prohibition History & Premium Cocktails★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (222)3hYou 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–$25) are mixed on-site. The tour covers Times Square, historic neighborhoods, and the Broadway district in one evening, and you meet people from around the world doing the same thing.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Prohibition story told by someone who knows it, plus skip-the-line access to three real speakeasies in one night—it takes the logistics off your hands and keeps you moving through the history instead of waiting at the bar.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
NYC Skyline Night Tour: Jersey Waterfront, Carlo’s Bakery & Sinatra
NYC Skyline Night Tour: Jersey Waterfront, Carlo’s Bakery & Sinatra★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (222)4hYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 89View ›
Seneca Lake Wine Tasting: 4 Wineries & Optional Lunch
Seneca Lake Wine Tasting: 4 Wineries & Optional Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (220)5h–6hYou visit four Finger Lakes wineries in a single afternoon with a driver handling the route, so you can taste without the logistics. The Small & Mighty plus Lunch option adds a gourmet lunch at Ventosa Vineyards overlooking Seneca Lake. Hotel pickup is included, and you're back by evening with new bottles and no designated driver stress.Is it for me?Right for groups or couples who want to taste Finger Lakes wines without managing transportation or timing—the guide handles both, which is what makes four wineries fit into one afternoon. Expect a full day out; you'll be tasting from mid-morning through late afternoon.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 263View ›
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