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Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Walk, NYC
Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Walk, NYC★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (164)3hYou taste eight foods across Chelsea Market's top vendors—hot dog, cheese, pizza, gelato, and more—then walk the High Line with a guide who explains the neighborhood's shift from factories to nightlife. The food alone is substantial enough for lunch, and the tour handles all the stops and timing so you don't have to map it yourself. Book ahead and note any dietary needs when you reserve.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Chelsea Market's best vendors without planning the route yourself and learning the neighborhood's history at the same time—the guide and fixed stops are what fit eight tastings and two neighborhoods into three hours.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 99View ›
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Movie Spots & Photo Stops NYC
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Movie Spots & Photo Stops NYC★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (164)1hHop on a comfy pedicab and let a local guide show you Central Park’s movie spots, secret stories, and perfect photo stops—no stress, just fun and real New York moments.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 120View ›
Manhattan Helicopter Tour: Statue of Liberty & Central Park Views
Manhattan Helicopter Tour: Statue of Liberty & Central Park Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.25 (163)12m–15mYou board a helicopter at Downtown Manhattan Heliport and fly 12-15 minutes over the Statue of Liberty, Financial District, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park, with the Intrepid Museum visible as you return. The flight includes heliport fees and local taxes; you bring a government ID and arrive 45 minutes early. Weather and weight restrictions may affect your exact departure time within your booked window.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Manhattan's major landmarks from the air without arranging your own transport or spending hours on a tour — the fixed 12-15 minute flight and included heliport fee mean you're paying one price and showing up at one time.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 269View ›
Madison Square Garden Tour: Knicks & Rangers Locker Rooms
Madison Square Garden Tour: Knicks & Rangers Locker Rooms★★★★★★★★★★ 4.03 (162)1hYou get a guided walk through Madison Square Garden's backstage areas, locker rooms, and a luxury suite, with expert commentary on the venue's history and a view from the Chase Bridge. The tour lasts an hour, includes a guide booklet, and what you see changes based on what's happening that day. Arrive 10–15 minutes early and you're set.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the parts of Madison Square Garden that regular visitors miss—the locker rooms, backstage corridors, and luxury suite—without arranging your own access or navigating the building alone. The expert guide and fixed 60-minute format mean you get the history and context that makes the space make sense.fromUS$ 49View ›
Midtown Manhattan: Chrysler Building & Art Deco Walking Tour
Midtown Manhattan: Chrysler Building & Art Deco Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (162)2h 30mYou'll spend 2.5 hours walking through Midtown's most significant Art Deco buildings—Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, and seven others—with a professional guide who shares the history and design details of each. The tour includes indoor stops at landmark lobbies and uses historic photos to explain what you're seeing. Small groups keep the pace personal, and because many stops are indoors, it works in any season.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Midtown's architecture without spending the day figuring out which buildings are open, where to stand for the best view, or why these particular blocks matter—the guide and the small-group format handle all of that.Free cancellationBest valueKids −25%fromUS$ 40View ›
Brooklyn: Bushwick Street Art & Williamsburg Walking Tour
Brooklyn: Bushwick Street Art & Williamsburg Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (162)3h 30mYou walk through Bushwick's street art scene with a French-speaking guide who explains the history and technique behind the murals, then move into Williamsburg to explore vintage shops, specialty coffee bars and the neighborhood's slower, more deliberate culture. The tour covers both neighborhoods on foot, includes your guide's expertise, and works for most fitness levels and mobility needs.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see two sides of Brooklyn—one visual and rebellious, one intentional and slow—without figuring out the route yourself or missing the context that makes each neighborhood make sense.Free cancellationKids −29%fromUS$ 64View ›
Greenwich Village: Pizza Walk with Tastings & Local Stories
Greenwich Village: Pizza Walk with Tastings & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (161)2h 30mYou’ll walk Greenwich Village with a local guide, tasting three distinct pizzas (each one seriously different), chatting with pizzeria owners, and scribbling notes or doodles in your pocket journal as you go. Expect laughter over accents and maybe a bit of rain—but mostly that feeling of being part of something deliciously local.Free cancellationfromUS$ 75View ›
New York: Iconic Photography Tour with Pro Photographer
New York: Iconic Photography Tour with Pro Photographer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (160)2h 30mYou’ll ride the subway with a local photographer who knows every shortcut, capture NYC icons like the Empire State Building and Central Park, and pick up real-world photo tips as you go. Expect hands-on help (and some laughs), all while seeing the city’s energy up close — not just its postcard side.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 125View ›
Central Park: Movie Locations Pedicab Tour & Photo Stops
Central Park: Movie Locations Pedicab Tour & Photo Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (160)1hYou ride through Central Park in a pedicab while a guide points out filming locations from over 300 movies and shows — Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and more — with time to photograph at each stop and hear behind-the-scenes stories. The private format keeps groups small, and the pedicab does the legwork so you don't have to navigate or arrange transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Central Park's famous film locations without arranging your own route or transport — the pedicab removes the navigation, and the guide's stories turn the park into a movie set you're actually moving through.Free cancellationfromUS$ 46View ›
Niagara Falls Walking Tour & Maid of the Mist Boat Cruise
Niagara Falls Walking Tour & Maid of the Mist Boat Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (158)2hYou walk four key vantage points of Niagara Falls State Park—Prospect Point, Goat Island, Luna Island, and Terrapin Point—with a professional guide who knows the history and the landscape. Then you board the Maid of the Mist and ride into the base of the Horseshoe Falls, where the spray and the roar make the scale of the place impossible to ignore. The tour includes park admission and boat passage, so you don't arrange tickets separately or navigate the park alone.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Niagara Falls from multiple angles—from the edge on foot and from the water on the boat—without arranging separate tickets or navigating the park alone. The guided structure keeps you moving through the best viewpoints in one morning or afternoon.Free cancellationKids −15%fromUS$ 99View ›
New York City: Walking & Boat Tour with Staten Island Ferry
New York City: Walking & Boat Tour with Staten Island Ferry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (155)6hYou’ll walk alongside a real New Yorker through Central Park’s quiet corners, stand beneath Times Square’s wild lights, pause at the 9/11 Memorial, then ride the Staten Island Ferry past Lady Liberty herself. Expect honest stories, city sounds, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left Manhattan behind.Free cancellationfromUS$ 80View ›
Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO: French-Guided Walking Tour & Bridge Crossing
Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO: French-Guided Walking Tour & Bridge Crossing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (155)3h 30mYou walk through Brooklyn Heights' protected brownstone streets and the East River Promenade, move through DUMBO's art galleries and transformed industrial blocks, and finish at the Brooklyn Bridge with the option to cross it yourself. A French-speaking guide who's lived in New York for years leads the whole thing, so you get the neighborhood history without the tourist script. No separate bridge ticket needed — you just walk it at the end.Is it for me?Choose this if you speak French and want the neighborhood history from someone who actually chose to live here rather than just pass through — the guide's perspective is what makes the difference between a walking route and a real tour.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −29%fromUS$ 64View ›
Hell's Kitchen Food Tour NYC: 4-5 Stops & $22 Credit
Hell's Kitchen Food Tour NYC: 4-5 Stops & $22 Credit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (153)3h 45mYou walk through Hell's Kitchen with a local guide, stop at four to five neighborhood restaurants, and spend a $22 food credit on whatever you want—not samples, a real meal. You meet other travelers, get insider tips on where locals actually eat, and leave knowing the neighborhood instead of just having passed through it. Book it early in your trip so the restaurant recommendations stick with you.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to eat actual food instead of tasting tiny portions, and you'd rather have a local show you where New Yorkers really eat than follow a script through tourist restaurants. The small group size and the fact that you choose what to eat at each stop means you're not locked into anyone else's preferences or pace.Free cancellationfromUS$ 69View ›
NYC: Harlem, Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn Tour with Guide
NYC: Harlem, Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn Tour with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (152)5h–6hYou spend a full day moving through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with a guide and driver handling navigation and context. Stops include the Apollo Theater, Yankee Stadium, the Joker Steps murals, Flushing Meadows Corona Park with the Unisphere, and Domino Park in Williamsburg with Manhattan skyline views. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle, and all taxes and fees are included in the price.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in New York City without a car who want to see beyond Manhattan in one organized day. Expect a full day of moving between neighborhoods with walking stops at each location—that's what fits four boroughs and their stories into a single itinerary.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
JFK to Manhattan: Stress-Free Private Airport Transfer
JFK to Manhattan: Stress-Free Private Airport Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (152)45m–1h 15mYou’ll step off your flight at JFK and get greeted by your driver right at arrivals—no guessing games or long waits. Settle into a comfortable car as you head into Manhattan, listening to local stories or just zoning out after your journey. Your private airport transfer includes direct pickup and insider tips for your stay, so you can start exploring New York City with less stress and more curiosity.Free cancellationTop ratedfrom · per groupUS$ 215View ›
NYC Superhero Movie Sites Tour by Bus & Actor Guide
NYC Superhero Movie Sites Tour by Bus & Actor Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (151)2h 30mYou’ll join a lively group for a superhero tour of New York City with a local actor as your guide, rolling past 40+ famous film locations like Times Square and the Daily News Building by air-conditioned bus. Expect quick step-offs at key sites and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories — perfect for fans or anyone curious about NYC’s comic book side.Likely to sell outKids −20%fromUS$ 78View ›
Manhattan: Evening Jazz Yacht Cruise with Live Band
Manhattan: Evening Jazz Yacht Cruise with Live Band★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (149)1h 30mYou’ll step onto a 1920s-style yacht in Manhattan for an evening jazz cruise along the Hudson River. Enjoy live music from a resident band, sip your included drink, and watch as city lights flicker past iconic sights like Battery Park and Lady Liberty. It’s relaxed but quietly special — perfect if you want to feel New York slow down for once.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 134View ›
Central Park pedicab tour: Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge & Dakota
Central Park pedicab tour: Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge & Dakota★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (148)1hA guided pedicab tour of Central Park lasting one hour, with a driver who is also your private tour guide. You ride in a three-seat pedicab and stop for photos at landmarks including Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge, the Dakota, Balto Statue and the Central Park Carousel. The guide introduces the park's history, points out homes of famous families, shows movie scene locations and explains the architecture. The driver speaks English, Spanish or French.Is it for me?Choose the language that matches your comfort level when you book—the guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so the narration is clear whether you're a native speaker or following along in a second language. The pedicab's three-seat capacity works well for couples and small groups who want a private experience without the cost of a full private tour or the anonymity of a larger group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 44View ›
New York: Hell's Kitchen Food Tour & Meal Credit Walk
New York: Hell's Kitchen Food Tour & Meal Credit Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (144)3h 45mYou’ll wander Hell’s Kitchen with a local guide who knows every shortcut—and every good bite. Use your food credit at surprise stops for real meals (not just samples), swap stories with fellow travelers, get subway tips, and leave with more than just a full stomach—you’ll have new favorite spots only locals usually know.Free cancellationfromUS$ 69View ›
Brooklyn Bike Tour: 20 Neighborhoods, Chocolate & Waterfront
Brooklyn Bike Tour: 20 Neighborhoods, Chocolate & Waterfront★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (144)3h–4hYou’ll cycle through Brooklyn’s neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping for snacks in Prospect Park and tasting chocolate at Raaka in Red Hook. Ride under bridges, past historic homes, and along the waterfront with plenty of time for photos or just soaking up city life. Expect laughter, real stories, and unexpected views that might stick with you long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 98View ›
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