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Wall Street walking tour NYC: 400 years of American finance
Wall Street walking tour NYC: 400 years of American finance★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)2hYou'll meet outside the National Museum of the American Indian and walk with a guide through ten stops along Wall Street and lower Manhattan, covering Native American trade systems, colonial slavery, the Buttonwood Agreement, and the Stock Exchange. The route includes the Charging Bull, the Morgan building, Trinity Church, and the intersection where the New York Slave Market operated. The tour is wheelchair accessible and takes approximately two hours.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand how finance and economics shaped New York City and the United States, rather than just see the famous buildings — the guide connects each stop to the forces that built it, which is what turns a walk into a history lesson.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: 3Quest Challenge Game
Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: 3Quest Challenge Game★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (2)2hThe 3Quest Challenge is a scavenger hunt game you play on your phone while walking around Buffalo, solving riddles to find objects and completing challenges for points across three separate quests. A remote host stays with you throughout and helps if you get stuck. You move at your own speed and can set a 2-hour time limit if you want to push yourself harder.Is it for me?Pick this if you like solving puzzles and competing on a scoreboard — you're hunting clues on your own terms, not following a guide's itinerary, and the remote host is there if you need them, not leading you around.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 10View ›
NYC Surf Lessons: Learn to Surf at Rockaway Beach
NYC Surf Lessons: Learn to Surf at Rockaway Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)1h 30mYou’ll learn to surf right here in NYC with friendly local instructors at Rockaway Beach. All gear’s included and lessons are tailored for beginners—no experience needed.Free cancellationKids −15%fromUS$ 189View ›
NYC Mafia & Ghost Tour: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & Battery Park
NYC Mafia & Ghost Tour: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & Battery Park★★★★★★★★★★ 1.00 (1)3hYou board a ferry at Battery Park and spend the day moving between three haunted sites—the Statue of Liberty's Fort Wood, Ellis Island's abandoned hospital and morgue, and the water views of Lower Manhattan—with a guide who weaves together immigrant history, organized crime, and the paranormal incidents people have reported in those spaces. The ferry, all entry fees, and the expert storytelling are included; you bring comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothes, and you return to Battery Park by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real stories behind New York's immigrant and organized crime history without arranging your own ferry tickets and timing—the guide handles the narrative and the logistics, leaving you to absorb the weight of the places themselves.Free cancellationfromUS$ 100View ›
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry: Audio guide included
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry: Audio guide included★★★★★★★★★★ 1.00 (1)3h–5hYou board the ferry at Battery Park with round-trip tickets and access to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, plus entry to both museums and two audio guides—the official NPS version and an exclusive web-based companion track with deeper historical narratives. You move at your own pace through the Statue of Liberty Museum, the island grounds, the Great Hall on Ellis Island, and the National Museum of Immigration, listening to stories of labor, protest, and immigration that reshape what these landmarks mean. The whole experience is wheelchair accessible, and you're back at Battery Park whenever you choose to leave.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see both islands and their museums without a guide's schedule dictating your pace—the self-guided format and included audio companion mean you absorb the history on your own terms, and the ferry tickets from Battery Park handle the logistics so you just show up and board.Instant confirmationInfants freefromUS$ 69View ›
NYC: 30+ Sights Walking Tour & Whitney Museum Entry
NYC: 30+ Sights Walking Tour & Whitney Museum Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)7hYou walk past 30+ Manhattan landmarks in five hours with a local guide who knows the stories behind each block, then use your included ticket to spend the rest of your day at the Whitney Museum. The tour covers Wall Street, Ground Zero, Times Square, Grand Central, and the major buildings everyone wants to see, while the museum entry means you don't have to buy a separate ticket or wait in the entry line.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see all the major Manhattan sights in one morning or afternoon without planning stops themselves, and who'd rather not buy a separate museum ticket — the five-hour walk covers the landmarks, and the Whitney entry is already paid for when you're ready to spend time there.Free cancellationKids −45%fromUS$ 110View ›
Greenwich Village Ghost Tour NYC: 2-Hour Haunted History
Greenwich Village Ghost Tour NYC: 2-Hour Haunted History★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)1h 45mYou walk through Greenwich Village's most historically significant locations—Washington Square Park, the Friends Building exterior, Jefferson Market Library, and a historic Off-Broadway venue—while your guide shares documented hauntings and local ghost stories. The tour is fully wheelchair accessible, moves at a steady pace through the neighborhood, and takes 2 hours total, ending back where you started so you can grab dinner or keep exploring.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the real Greenwich Village—the history beneath the charm—without arranging your own research or walking the neighborhood alone trying to piece together which buildings matter. The guide does that work, and the 2-hour window means you get the highlights without losing the rest of your day.Free cancellationfromUS$ 39View ›
Private Artistic Photography Class in New York City
Private Artistic Photography Class in New York City★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)3hA private 3-hour artistic photography class in New York City where you learn camera techniques and composition to capture emotionally compelling images instead of standard tourist photos. Starting in Union Square Park, you move through city streets and subways toward Chinatown and Little Italy with a live English-speaking guide who keeps the group small for individual attention. You bring your own camera and subway fares; the instructor teaches depth of field, panning, blur and intimate street portraiture as you shoot.Is it for me?Start in Union Square Park if you're staying in Manhattan or nearby—no car needed, and the subway gets you to the first stop. The small group size and moving route mean you're learning to shoot in real city conditions, which is what makes the technique stick, so book this if you want to actually use what you learn the next time you pick up a camera in New York.Free cancellationfromUS$ 295View ›
Edge NYC & Whitney Museum Combo: Skyline & Art
Edge NYC & Whitney Museum Combo: Skyline & Art4hYou get two full attractions—Edge's 360-degree glass-floor platform and the Whitney's collection of American masterpieces—on one ticket with no Whitney reservations required. Pick your Edge time at the box office, explore the Whitney's terraces and galleries at your own pace, and walk between them via the High Line. The whole day is yours to arrange.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to combine two major Manhattan attractions without the hassle of buying separate tickets or making multiple reservations; the Whitney's open-access model means you move through the art on your schedule, and Edge's flexible timed entry lets you catch the light you want.NewfromUS$ 60View ›
Greenwich Village Ghost Tour: Haunted History & Washington Square
Greenwich Village Ghost Tour: Haunted History & Washington Square1h 30mYou walk through Greenwich Village with a local guide who tells you the real and legendary stories tied to Washington Square Park's buried graves, the Hanging Elm, Jefferson Market Library's courthouse past, and the House of Death. The tour is family-friendly, includes photo stops at atmospheric locations, and takes about 2–3 hours on accessible streets. No need to research the neighborhood's history yourself or figure out which buildings matter — the guide handles the timing and the storytelling.Is it for me?This works well if you want Greenwich Village's darker history and ghost stories without arranging your own research or walking route — the guide handles the pacing, the facts, and the storytelling, and the accessible streets mean families and people with mobility needs can participate equally.Free cancellationKids −50%NewfromUS$ 30View ›
Greenwich Village Ghost Tour: Dark History & Adults Only
Greenwich Village Ghost Tour: Dark History & Adults Only1h 30mYou walk through four of Greenwich Village's darkest chapters — a former women's prison, the Stonewall Inn's hidden history, a radical café that challenged everything, and the site of a 1970 bombing — guided by someone who knows the neighborhood's real past. The 90 minutes covers the Village's role as a refuge for outsiders and the consequences that came with it, all after dark when the stories feel closest. Book this if you want the neighborhood's actual history, not the postcard version.Is it for me?Right for adults who want the real history of Greenwich Village — not the tourist version — and don't mind that the stories are unsettling and the neighborhood's past is tangled with punishment, rebellion, and loss. The evening timing and local guide are what make the atmosphere work.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 35View ›
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds with Local Guide
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds with Local Guide2hYou start with a local orientation that cuts through the tourist noise, then spend the day at two of Niagara's most direct experiences: standing in the gorge spray at Bridal Veil Falls and sailing into the mist beneath Horseshoe Falls. Both attractions include ponchos and footwear. You move at your own pace between them, which means you're not watching the clock or waiting for a group to catch up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience both of Niagara's most iconic attractions without arranging separate tickets or following a rigid tour schedule—the local orientation gives you the insider context, and the self-paced structure means you spend time where you want instead of moving with a group.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 99View ›
Macbeth at Metropolitan Opera: Quinn Kelsey & Lise Davidsen
Macbeth at Metropolitan Opera: Quinn Kelsey & Lise Davidsen3h 10mYou walk into the Met and sit down to watch two of opera's finest voices—Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen—perform Verdi's Macbeth under the baton of Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The production is modern and sharp, the orchestra is tight, and the supporting cast is strong. Your ticket includes all taxes and fees, and accessible seating is available if you request it at checkout.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see world-class opera singers perform Verdi without the hassle of arranging transportation or worrying about hidden charges—the ticket price covers everything, and the Met's location on public transit means you can focus on the performance instead of logistics.NewfromUS$ 71View ›
Maria Stuarda at Metropolitan Opera: Donizetti Bel Canto
Maria Stuarda at Metropolitan Opera: Donizetti Bel Canto2h 55mYou arrive to find your assigned seat waiting at one of the world's premier opera venues. Over the evening, you watch Oropesa and Meade navigate Donizetti's bel canto masterpiece—a drama of two queens, two voices, and one unforgettable confrontation. Taxes and fees are included; accessibility options are available on request.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to experience a major bel canto work with two world-class sopranos in a striking production—the fixed performance time and assigned seating mean you just show up and the evening unfolds without logistics.NewfromUS$ 58View ›
Aida at Metropolitan Opera: Angel Blue & Michael Mayer
Aida at Metropolitan Opera: Angel Blue & Michael Mayer3h 15mYou get a ticket to Michael Mayer's production of Aida at the Met, with Angel Blue in the title role and a rotating cast of soloists. The production features towering sets and animated projections that bring ancient Egypt to life, and all taxes and fees are included in your price. Seats are assigned by the theater and confirmed on your ticket before purchase.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Aida without the logistics of finding seats yourself—the theater assigns the best available and confirms them on your ticket before you pay. It's built for anyone who knows they want in and doesn't want to navigate the box office or phone lines.NewfromUS$ 71View ›
Silent Night at the Metropolitan Opera: Kevin Puts Pulitzer Opera
Silent Night at the Metropolitan Opera: Kevin Puts Pulitzer Opera3hYou get entry to the Metropolitan Opera House for a performance of Kevin Puts' Pulitzer Prize–winning opera about the 1914 Christmas Truce, conducted by Dalia Stasevska with a star-studded cast. All taxes and fees are included in your ticket price. Your seat is assigned at purchase, and accessible seating can be arranged at checkout.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see a major new opera production at one of the world's leading opera houses without navigating separate ticket and fee transactions; the all-inclusive price and assigned seating mean you know exactly what you're getting before you walk in.NewfromUS$ 58View ›
NYC Airport Transfer & Group Shuttles: Mercedes & Motorcoach
NYC Airport Transfer & Group Shuttles: Mercedes & Motorcoach45m–1hYou get picked up at the airport with real-time flight tracking so the car arrives when you do; travel in a clean, spacious vehicle matched to your group size; and arrive at your destination on time without arranging transport yourself or splitting your party across multiple cabs. The driver handles the route and timing, so you handle nothing.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with a group and want to skip the logistics of arranging separate cars, splitting up, or waiting for a ride that may or may not show — the fixed price and real-time tracking remove all the negotiation and uncertainty.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 275View ›
NYC Airport Transfer: Black Car & Chauffeur Service
NYC Airport Transfer: Black Car & Chauffeur Service30m–2hYou get a private black car from any NYC airport (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark) to your hotel or destination, with your driver tracking your flight and meeting you at arrivals. The service includes complimentary WiFi, water, and a professional chauffeur who handles luggage and navigation. No waiting for a cab, no surge pricing, no negotiation at the curb — the price is fixed before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing late, traveling with luggage or children, or simply want to avoid the taxi line and surge pricing — the fixed rate and door-to-door pickup mean you're not negotiating or waiting, just getting to your destination on time.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 500View ›
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Tour: All 3 Waterfalls & Gorge Trails
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Tour: All 3 Waterfalls & Gorge Trails6h 30mYou get instant digital access to a self-guided audio tour covering all three waterfalls, the immersive Cave of the Winds experience, Goat Island's scenic loop, and seven miles of gorge rim trails with historical context on the Underground Railroad, Tesla's power plant, and military heritage. The tour includes a digital map and 60+ audio segments for attractions across the region, but you move at your own pace without a guide or group schedule. Bring your smartphone and headphones, and you're ready to start.Is it for me?This works best if you prefer to explore at your own pace without a guide or group schedule, and if you have a smartphone and headphones ready. The self-guided format means you control timing and which stops matter to you, which is ideal for travelers who want flexibility over a fixed itinerary.Free cancellationfromUS$ 4.67View ›
Yankee Stadium: Yankees Game Ticket & Live MLB Action
Yankee Stadium: Yankees Game Ticket & Live MLB Action3hYou get a ticket to a Yankees game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, with access to Monument Park, dining options, and team merchandise included. The stadium is 25 minutes from Midtown by subway, wheelchair accessible, and children under three enter free if they sit on an adult's lap. Arrive early enough to walk the park before first pitch.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see an MLB game without arranging separate transportation or worrying about entry logistics—the subway gets you there in 25 minutes, and your ticket covers the rest.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 45View ›
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