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Niagara Falls: Small Group Wine Tour with Tastings & Pickup
Niagara Falls: Small Group Wine Tour with Tastings & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (127)4h–5hYou’ll ride out from Niagara Falls NY with a small group for wine tastings at three or four local wineries—think cheese pairings, homemade chocolates, country air, and real conversations with winemakers. Your guide handles all the driving so you can relax into the scenery and moments that linger long after you’re back home.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 169View ›
NYC Skyline Night Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Harbor Views
NYC Skyline Night Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Harbor Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (126)1h 15mYou board a 1920s yacht in lower Manhattan and cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the One World Trade Centre skyline, all lit at night. One drink is included, and you sit at an assigned table in a climate-controlled salon. The whole experience moves at a pace that lets you actually look and photograph, not rush. Small groups keep the boat from feeling crowded.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline lit at night without spending hours on a tour — the yacht moves at a pace that lets you look and photograph, and the small group size means you're not fighting crowds for a view.Free cancellationfromUS$ 79View ›
Catskills Llama & Alpaca Hike & Farm Tour
Catskills Llama & Alpaca Hike & Farm Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (125)1h 30mYou tour a working Hudson Valley farm, meet the animals, learn llama and alpaca basics, then walk through pastures and paddocks with one of the creatures alongside you. The hike stays on gentle terrain with a stocked pond as a landmark, and bottled water keeps you covered for the trek. It's a half-day experience that doesn't require you to arrange transport or worry about what to bring beyond shoes and bug spray.Is it for me?Right for families with kids 8 and up, or anyone wanting a quiet walk with animals without the logistics of a full-day excursion—the farm handles the animals and the route, so you just show up in the right shoes.Free cancellationfromUS$ 71View ›
New York City Private Tour: Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge & Times Square
New York City Private Tour: Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge & Times Square★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (123)4h–6hYou get a private vehicle, a professional guide separate from the driver, and a route built around what you actually want to see—whether that's the main landmarks or the neighborhoods most visitors skip. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean no navigating to a meeting point. The guide handles the history and context; you handle the pace and the photos. Book the half-day if you're short on time or the full day if you want to move through more neighborhoods and sit with the city a little longer.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see New York's main neighborhoods and landmarks without arranging transport, timing yourself between stops, or waiting in entry lines—the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, which frees you to focus on the city itself.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 799View ›
NYC: Brooklyn Bridge & Lower Manhattan Guided Bike Tour
NYC: Brooklyn Bridge & Lower Manhattan Guided Bike Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (122)2hYou’ll pedal from Lower Manhattan over Brooklyn Bridge with a local guide, catching wild skyline views and stories along the way. Explore DUMBO’s lively streets and pause at Brooklyn Heights Promenade for quieter moments before gliding past Chinatown and Wall Street—all bikes and helmets included. Expect your heart to race for more reasons than just the climb.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 60View ›
Central Park Bike Rental: Self-Guided Cycling Tour NYC
Central Park Bike Rental: Self-Guided Cycling Tour NYC★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (122)1h–1dYou rent a Trek bike with helmet, lock, basket and map at Columbus Circle, then ride at your own pace through Central Park. Hit the carousel, Bethesda Fountain, Balto and Alice in Wonderland in an hour, or take the full five-mile loop if you have the afternoon. No guide, no group, no schedule—just you deciding when to stop and when to keep moving.Is it for me?Right for anyone with a few hours in New York who wants to see Central Park without a guide or a group. You move at your own speed, stop when you want, and skip what doesn't interest you—the map and lock handle the logistics so you just ride.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 6View ›
Greenwich Village Nightlife Walking Tour & Comedy Cellar
Greenwich Village Nightlife Walking Tour & Comedy Cellar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (121)2hYou walk through Greenwich Village's legendary music and comedy venues with an expert guide for two hours, starting at St. Mark's Place and visiting Comedy Cellar, Blue Note, The Public Theater, and Stonewall Inn. You hear the stories behind the performers who launched their careers here — Dylan, Hendrix, Streisand, and others — and get insider recommendations on where to continue the night. The guide handles the history and the route, so you just show up and walk.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history of Greenwich Village's music and comedy scene without having to research which venues matter or piece together the stories yourself — the guide does that work, and you get two hours of walking through the actual places where it all happened.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 39View ›
NoLita: Food & History Tour with Tastings, Wine & Local Stories
NoLita: Food & History Tour with Tastings, Wine & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (120)3hYou’ll wander NoLita’s tree-lined streets sampling everything from rainbow cookies to wood-fired pizza and Vietnamese fusion—with plenty of stories along the way. Expect local characters, hidden film locations, and enough food (and wine) to skip dinner. This isn’t just a day trip through NYC history—it’s a taste of real neighborhood life that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 99View ›
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Small Group
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (120)3h–4hYou ride the electric Maid of the Mist to the base of the falls, walk down to Bridal Veil Falls in a poncho, and stand at three separate viewpoints where all three falls come into view. The guide provides context and history throughout. Pickup from your hotel or a designated meeting point is included, and the group stays under six people, so the pace stays manageable and the boat doesn't feel crowded.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see all three falls and ride the Maid of the Mist without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing the stops yourself—the small-group format and included pickup mean you show up and the guide handles the rest.Free cancellationfromUS$ 137View ›
NYC Vintage & Secondhand Shopping Tour with Personal Shopper
NYC Vintage & Secondhand Shopping Tour with Personal Shopper★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (119)3h–3h 30mYou meet your guide at Eataly near the Flatiron Building and spend 2.5 to 3 hours visiting 4+ curated secondhand shops across Manhattan and Brooklyn, trying on pieces in sizes 0–10. You get personal attention, time to browse at each location, and an exclusive map to 120+ additional vintage stores to explore on your own. The route adapts to what your group wants to find, and the whole experience stays private to just your people.Is it for me?This works well if you want to shop New York's best vintage without spending hours researching which stores are worth the trip—your guide filters the options and adapts the route to what your group actually wants to find, which is what turns a solo afternoon into a real shopping strategy.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 128View ›
SoHo, Greenwich Village & Meatpacking District Walking Tour French
SoHo, Greenwich Village & Meatpacking District Walking Tour French★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (116)3h 30mThis guided walking tour covers SoHo, Greenwich Village and the Meatpacking District over 3.5 hours with a professional French-speaking guide. You start among SoHo's cast-iron buildings and fashion boutiques, move through Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park where students and street artists gather, and finish on the cobblestones and High Line of the Meatpacking District. The guides are French expatriates who have lived in New York for years and lead the route at a pace suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you speak French and want to explore Lower Manhattan's neighborhoods through the eyes of someone who lives here. The French-language guide and the 3.5-hour pace make it possible to move through three distinct areas—each with its own history—without rushing or getting lost trying to navigate on your own.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −29%fromUS$ 64View ›
Lake George Wine Tasting: 7 Wines, Whiskey or Cider Flight
Lake George Wine Tasting: 7 Wines, Whiskey or Cider Flight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (116)1hThe Works Tasting Session at Adirondack Winery in Lake George puts you in front of seven 3/4-ounce pours of hand-crafted local wines, guided by a wine concierge, or lets you choose a flight of Extreme Heights hard ciders or American Oak whiskeys instead. The tasting includes a sparkling toast, a shared plate of artisanal cheeses, crackers, wine-infused chocolates and olives, one premium wine, a wine slushie or hot mulled wine, and a souvenir logo glass to take home. Minimum age 21.Is it for me?An hour in the tasting room leaves the rest of your Lake George day open—morning or afternoon, it fits without crowding your schedule. The wine concierge leads you through the flight so you're learning as you taste, not just pouring and guessing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 41View ›
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Movie Spots & Photo Stops NYC
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Movie Spots & Photo Stops NYC★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (115)1h–2hYou’ll ride through Central Park by private pedicab with a local guide, stopping for photos at places like Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Hear stories behind movie spots and famous statues, catch scents of roasted nuts or fresh grass, and maybe even meet quirky locals along the way. It’s relaxed, surprising—and you’ll leave with more than just pictures.Free cancellationfromUS$ 48View ›
Museum of the City of New York: General Admission & Timescapes Film
Museum of the City of New York: General Admission & Timescapes Film★★★★★★★★★★ 4.43 (114)1h–4hYou get entry to all permanent exhibitions, rotating special shows, and the award-winning Timescapes documentary without arranging separate tickets or timing yourself around screening schedules. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, located on Fifth Avenue near Central Park, and includes multilingual film options so language doesn't limit what you see.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to understand New York's history and activism without piecing together multiple museums or exhibitions—one ticket covers everything on view that day, and the fixed admission means no surprises at the door.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 23View ›
NYC Harbor Brunch Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge
NYC Harbor Brunch Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (114)2h 45mYou board at Pier 62, settle into the climate-controlled salon with assigned seating, and eat a three-course prix fixe brunch while passing under the Brooklyn Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty, and around Ellis Island. One drink is included. The whole route stays in New York Harbor, so you're seeing the major sights without arranging transport or timing yourself—the boat does both.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Statue of Liberty, all three East River bridges, and Ellis Island without arranging separate ferries or timing multiple stops—the fixed route and assigned seating mean you show up and eat while the harbor moves past you.Instant confirmationKids −33%fromUS$ 140View ›
Rockefeller Center: VIP Tour, Top of the Rock & Champagne
Rockefeller Center: VIP Tour, Top of the Rock & Champagne★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (113)2hYou skip the entry lines, spend two hours with a guide moving through Rockefeller Center's history and hidden rooftop gardens, then experience Top of the Rock from the Beam and SKYLIFT with a champagne toast included. A Photo Pass captures the moments, and you leave with a 20% discount on souvenirs.Is it for me?Right for visitors who want to see Top of the Rock without waiting in the main entry line and don't mind spending two hours on a guided experience rather than exploring at your own pace. The Beam and SKYLIFT require a minimum height, so check those restrictions if you're bringing children.Free cancellationfromUS$ 245View ›
Canandaigua Wine Trail: 4 Wineries & Lunch in Finger Lakes
Canandaigua Wine Trail: 4 Wineries & Lunch in Finger Lakes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (113)5h–6hYou visit four Canandaigua-area wineries with guided tastings and conversations with the people who make the wine. The optional lunch at Roots Cafe pairs local food with the wines you've tasted. Pickup is arranged from a central meeting point or select hotels, and the group stays small enough that the winemakers have time for you. Book if you want to understand Finger Lakes wine without spending a day driving yourself between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Finger Lakes wines without driving between stops or planning the route yourself — the guide handles the timing and knows the winemakers, which is what makes the tastings feel like conversations instead of transactions.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 258View ›
1000 Islands: Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Rock Island Lighthouse
1000 Islands: Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Rock Island Lighthouse★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (110)2h 45mYou’ll board a glass bottom boat for a close-up look at shipwrecks and underwater life on the St. Lawrence River before landing on Rock Island to climb its historic lighthouse and wander past old keeper cottages. With local guides sharing stories and plenty of time for photos or just staring at the water, this is one of those tours you’ll remember for little reasons.Free cancellationKids −38%fromUS$ 34View ›
1000 Islands Sunset Cruise Clayton NY: St Lawrence River
1000 Islands Sunset Cruise Clayton NY: St Lawrence River★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (108)2hYou board in Clayton and cruise the St. Lawrence River as the light changes, following a captain-chosen route through the 1000 Islands. The evening includes sightseeing past Wellesley Island, the Thousand Islands Bridge, and Rock Island Lighthouse, with a licensed bar on board and no fixed itinerary—the route shifts based on where the sunset will be best. Arrive 30 minutes early for your boarding pass.Is it for me?Book this if you want an evening on the water without planning a fixed itinerary—the captain's choice of route means you see the river the way they know it best, and the shifting light at sunset is what makes the bird watching and the island views work.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%fromUS$ 27View ›
NYC Empire State Building Sunrise: 86th Floor & Starbucks Reserve
NYC Empire State Building Sunrise: 86th Floor & Starbucks Reserve★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (108)45m–1h 30mYou arrive before the Empire State Building opens to the public and head straight to the 86th floor observation deck. Watch the sunrise paint the Manhattan skyline while the city wakes up below you, with no crowds and 360-degree views from both indoor and outdoor areas. Starbucks Reserve coffee and Princi pastries are included. Plan for early morning — your scheduled time is firm, and the whole point is catching that light.Is it for me?Right for early risers who want to see Manhattan light up without the daytime crowds, and don't mind an early wake-up call. The whole draw is that first light, so you're committing to the timing — but that's exactly what makes the observation deck feel like it's yours alone.Free cancellationfromUS$ 147View ›
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