Whether it's a full-blown week in Manhattan or just a weekend popover, this collection of the best NYC tours and walks can take you from tourist to tour-guide in no time flat! From guided tours of the best New York attractions to bike tours of parks in and around the different NYC burroughs, and even VIP tours of various museums in NYC, there’s definitely a bit of touring to go around, with generous helpings of history, architecture, culture and even hidden, behind-the-scenes secrets you can access in 'hidden New York City', if you have the right tour guide! Whatever you're looking for, this guide has you covered with a great sampling of the best tours NYC has to offer.
See the real New York with a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour ticket to ride! View top attractions like Central Park, the Empire State Building and more, and learn about the city from an on-board guide. Then, hop off and explore further!
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Experience the splendor of New York's skyline on this amazing landmarks and sightseeting cruise. Relax while you cruise past Manhattans's best sights, and even enjoy a close up look at the Statue of Liberty with a view from the water that is simply breathtaking.
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Ready to get beyond all of the surface-level sight-seeing in Manhattan and dive into a world that's closer to how New Yorkers actual live? Discover some hidden parts of New York City as you explore Lower Manhattan, Roosevelt Island, the the hidden gems of the West Village,... all just a few of the places you'll experience on this off-beat walking tour of Manhattan that takes you off the beaten path!
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Take the ultimate booze 'cruise' of Williamsburg and Brooklyn as you wander and thread your way through awesome street art, sweet bites and delicacies, hidden boutiques, and an energetic bar scene that is (typically) known only to locals. Led by an expert local to the area, you'll visit Brooklyn Brewery and designer hotspots along the way as you take in beer, wine, whiskey, BBQ, ice cream, and chocolate tastings during your bar crawl.
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Take a one-and-half hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial, as you learn about the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center on a whole new level. Complete with firsthand accounts of the event, this tours puts your right at ground zero and takes you through the aftermath while also giving you access to 9/11-related sites such as St Paul’s Chapel, the Fireman’s Memorial and the reflecting pools, a tribute to the thousands of lives that were lost.
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Want to visit a world-class museum, but don't feel like being packed into exhibitions like a human sardine? The EmptyMet tour is your ticket to explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art before it's open to the public. An expert guide will lead you through a breathtaking view of 5,000 years of human history in Manhattan's most famous museum attraction.
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For those who don't know, The High Line, is an elevated freight rail line that was converted into an elevated, outdoor park and walkway, which has become an increasingly popular, outdoor New York City attraction and point of interest. It runs through the neighborhood known as Chelsea which is where this fun, easy-going and informative 2 hour tour leads you. Get the lowdown on the trendy Chelsea area and Meatpacking District as you join in the fun!
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Perhaps the most unique walking tour in any city, the Gargoyles in Manhattan walking tour abandons normal architectural icons and plunges you into the heart of the Flatiron and Gramercy districts, 'bringing to life' the grotesque statues that hide in the shadows of rooftops. Venerable guide and author, Alfred Pommer, provides close-up photos of more than 30 different gargoyles, some of which function as waterspouts, and all of which bring throughly entertaining facts and legends into the experience.
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