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NYC: Hamilton & Washington Walking Tour with Historian
NYC: Hamilton & Washington Walking Tour with Historian★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (216)3hYou’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.Free cancellationMost bookedKids −20%fromUS$ 53View ›
Wall Street Walking Tour NYC: Stock Exchange & Financial History
Wall Street Walking Tour NYC: Stock Exchange & Financial History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (212)2hYou 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.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 49View ›
Central Park: Electric Scooter Tour with Local Guide & Photo Stops
Central Park: Electric Scooter Tour with Local Guide & Photo Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (206)2hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 79View ›
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Guide & Flexible Stops
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Guide & Flexible Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (203)1h–2hYou’ll ride through Central Park’s winding paths on a private pedicab tour with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect stops at famous spots like Strawberry Fields and Bow Bridge for photos or quick walks—and plenty of time to ask questions or just watch city life pass by. It’s relaxed, personal, and you might leave seeing New York’s big green heart in a new way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 59View ›
NYC Electric Scooter Rental: 40-Mile Range & Central Park Pickup
NYC Electric Scooter Rental: 40-Mile Range & Central Park Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (202)1h–4hYou rent a well-maintained Ninebot Max scooter from a Manhattan or Brooklyn location, get a helmet and lock included, and explore the city on your own schedule. The 40-mile range means you're not tethered to charging stations, and the phone holder keeps your map visible while you ride. Pick your duration, return when you're done.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to cover ground in NYC without subway transfers or waiting for cabs, and who have at least basic balance. Expect to ride at your own pace with no guide—the freedom is the whole point, and it means you navigate yourself.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 25View ›
NYC Escape Room Times Square: 60-Min Team Puzzle Adventure
NYC Escape Room Times Square: 60-Min Team Puzzle Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (198)1h 15mYou and your team enter one of six themed rooms in Times Square and have 60 minutes to solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and escape before the clock runs out. A game guide stays with you, offering hints if you get stuck. No experience needed—just communication and teamwork. You choose your scenario when you arrive and walk out knowing if your group can actually work together under pressure.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to test how your group handles pressure and puzzles in one concentrated hour, without needing escape room experience or special fitness. The 60-minute window is tight enough to keep tension real but long enough that most teams solve at least half the room.Free cancellationfromUS$ 47View ›
Radio City Music Hall: 60-Minute Guided Tour & Rockette Meet
Radio City Music Hall: 60-Minute Guided Tour & Rockette Meet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.37 (197)1hYou spend an hour walking through Radio City Music Hall's most significant spaces—the 60-foot Grand Foyer, the Great Stage, and the hidden Roxy Suite—with a guide who explains the architecture and history as you go. You meet a Rockette, hear the story in your language if you need it, and leave with the kind of detail only an insider tour gives you. The whole thing fits into a single morning or afternoon without eating your whole day.Is it for me?This works well if you want to understand Radio City's architecture and history without spending half a day on it, and if you'd rather have someone point out what actually matters instead of reading plaques on your own.Likely to sell outfromUS$ 48View ›
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour: 2-Hour NYC Skyline
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour: 2-Hour NYC Skyline★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (195)2hYou walk across the Brooklyn Bridge on a wooden boardwalk with multiple photo stops, then explore DUMBO's art galleries and cobblestone streets with a local guide. The tour includes the Manhattan Bridge frame photo spot, Jane's Carousel, and the Fulton Ferry landing before ending at Time Out Market with insider dining tips. Two hours total, no fitness requirements, and you finish with recommendations for what to do next.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO without planning the route, timing the stops, or figuring out where to go next — the guide handles the pacing and leaves you with concrete recommendations for what comes after.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 36View ›
NYC: Gossip Girl Pedicab Tour Central Park & Fifth Ave
NYC: Gossip Girl Pedicab Tour Central Park & Fifth Ave★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (195)1h 30mYou’ll ride through Manhattan in a private pedicab with a local guide who knows every Gossip Girl filming location worth seeing. Expect photo stops at places like Central Park’s Bethesda Terrace, Fifth Avenue landmarks, and those famous Met steps. Even if you’re not obsessed with the show, you’ll feel that New York energy — and maybe find yourself grinning at memories you didn’t know you had.Free cancellationfromUS$ 98View ›
JFK, LGA, EWR: Private Black SUV Transfer with Local Driver
JFK, LGA, EWR: Private Black SUV Transfer with Local Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (193)You’ll step off your flight and into a black SUV with a local driver who meets you curbside at JFK, LGA, or EWR. Enjoy a smooth ride into Manhattan with real city tips along the way—plus help with luggage and zero stress about finding your way. It’s more than just transport; it’s an easy start (or end) to your New York story.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 400View ›
Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour: 30-Min Harbor Cruise from Chelsea Piers
Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour: 30-Min Harbor Cruise from Chelsea Piers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (193)30mYou board a speedboat at Chelsea Piers and ride out to the Statue of Liberty, where the captain stops for five minutes of close-up photos and skyline views. On the return, you pass Ellis Island and Little Island. The 30-minute tour includes all facility fees and costs $60 per person with a minimum of three passengers.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Statue of Liberty and harbor views without spending hours on a ferry or buying island tickets—the speedboat gets you close, stops long enough for real photos, and gets you back to Manhattan in half an hour.Free cancellationfromUS$ 60View ›
Central Park: Film Locations & Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour
Central Park: Film Locations & Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (191)1h–2hYou’ll ride through Central Park in a private pedicab with a local guide who knows every film spot and hidden detail—from Bow Bridge to Strawberry Fields. Pause for photos, hear stories about celebrity homes, and soak up city life from Bethesda Fountain to Belvedere Castle. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s feeling New York’s pulse right under your feet.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Guide & Photos
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Guide & Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (190)30m–2hYou’ll settle into a cozy pedicab for a private Central Park tour led by a local guide who knows every story behind each bridge and statue. Expect photo stops at places like Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields, comfort touches like blankets or fans, and plenty of chances to laugh or linger as you wish. It’s not just sightseeing — it’s feeling part of New York’s rhythm for an hour or two.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 35View ›
NYC Chinatown Food Tour: Dim Sum, Peking Duck & Malaysian Tastings
NYC Chinatown Food Tour: Dim Sum, Peking Duck & Malaysian Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (189)3hYou’ll taste classic dim sum and smoky tea in Manhattan’s Chinatown before diving into flaky Malaysian roti canai and authentic Peking duck carved tableside—all with stories from someone who lives here. Expect laughter over chopsticks fumbles, new flavors you’ve never tried before, and small moments that stick with you long after dessert.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›
Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour: See It Through the Pioneers' Eyes
Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour: See It Through the Pioneers' Eyes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (188)2hA 2-hour guided walking tour through Harlem with a hip-hop historian who shows you the Apollo Theater, legendary record shops, and the neighborhood sites that nurtured the culture from its roots. You start with a multimedia exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York, then walk the streets where the pioneers lived and created, hearing their stories firsthand. The tour runs rain or shine and suits all ages and fitness levels.Is it for me?The 2-hour walk on city pavement suits travelers who can spend an afternoon on their feet and want to hear hip-hop history from someone who knows the culture's foundation, not just its surface. If you prefer a bus tour or need to sit down frequently, a different format would work better.Free cancellationKids −18%fromUS$ 55View ›
NYC Five Boroughs VIP Tour: Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn
NYC Five Boroughs VIP Tour: Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (187)4h–5hYou get picked up at your Manhattan hotel and spend five hours crossing four boroughs—the Bronx, Queens, Long Island City, and Brooklyn—with a private guide who knows the neighborhoods beyond the landmarks. Eight stops include Yankee Stadium, the Joker Stairs, the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows, and Williamsburg, ending either at the Brooklyn Bridge or in Chinatown so you can explore on your own pace.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Manhattan who want to see beyond the usual sights without arranging their own transport or timing between neighborhoods—the private guide and fixed five-hour window let you cover four boroughs in one morning and still have the afternoon free.Free cancellationKids −49%fromUS$ 55View ›
New York Sailboat Tour: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge & Skyline
New York Sailboat Tour: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge & Skyline★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (187)2h–2h 30mYou’ll sail from Brooklyn Bridge Park with a small group, gliding under iconic bridges and pausing right by the Statue of Liberty for photos without crowds. Feel the breeze as you pass Ellis Island and Governors Island with a local captain sharing stories along the way. It’s a quieter side of New York you might not expect — but will probably remember.Free cancellationfromUS$ 95View ›
SoHo, Chinatown & Little Italy: Walking Tour NYC Stories
SoHo, Chinatown & Little Italy: Walking Tour NYC Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (185)2hYou’ll wander SoHo’s echoing streets, taste the buzz of Chinatown markets, and hear stories only locals share in Little Italy. Expect laughter with your guide, real city smells and textures underfoot, plus time for pastries or people-watching if you want it. This small-group walking tour lets you actually feel these NYC neighborhoods instead of just checking them off.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −23%fromUS$ 39View ›
New York: Met Museum Highlights Tour & Skip-the-Line Entry
New York: Met Museum Highlights Tour & Skip-the-Line Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (183)2hYou’ll skip the line straight into New York’s Met Museum with an expert guide who brings ancient temples and modern masterpieces to life. Wander through 5,000 years of art—from Egyptian relics to Van Gogh’s brushwork—and if it’s summer, end with rooftop views over Central Park. There are stories here you won’t find on any plaque.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 59View ›
New York Private Car Transfer: Professional Drivers & WiFi
New York Private Car Transfer: Professional Drivers & WiFi★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (181)1hYou book online with your pickup location and time, receive a confirmation email with your booking reference, and a professional driver arrives early to assist with luggage. The car has WiFi, bottled water, and air conditioning. Real-time dispatch tracking means the team knows where your car is and can help if plans change. You arrive at your destination without the stress of negotiating a fare or waiting on a curb.Is it for me?A good fit if you want ground transport arranged before you land or leave your hotel—the driver arrives early and the price is set, so you skip the curb negotiation and the wait. The real-time tracking means the dispatch team can help if your plans shift, which is what makes this work for unpredictable travel days.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 110View ›
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