Tours and Trips in New York City

This tour takes a two mile walk through Greenwich Village, visiting sites where influential people lived and important events took place. For more than 150 years the bohemian life style and free thinking gave way to changes that have made a lasting impact on American society. This is where the Stonewall in Riots took place and launched the LBGT movement, Eugene O'Neil produced his innovative plays and won four Pulitzer Prizes and Bob Dylan's wrote lyrics that perfectly captured the moment of his generation. These are only a few of many interesting and wacked out stories of success, failure, deviance and defiance in the Village. This tour will help us gain a deeper understanding as to why Greenwich Village was so important to America.   

Calling all fashionistas! Go behind-the-scenes in one of world's fashion capitals with a guided "special access" shopping tour. Follow your trendsetting guide through New York City's Garment District to private Wholesale designer showrooms where you will receive substantial discounts on women's wear. This shopping/fashion experience includes: meeting 1-2 designers in their showroom; learning about New York fashion history: and seeing the buildings where some of the world's top designers create next season's styles. Group numbers are limited to 12 for a personalized shopping experience.

Explore the best of Uptown New York City on this narrated, hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Visit many of Upper Manhattan's top attractions and locations "” like the historic neighborhood of Harlem, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Columbia University and the Apollo Theater, just to name a few. Select the day pass, then board at any of the stops and get to know the sights and sounds of Uptown Manhattan in customized fashion, with live onboard commentary from a professional tour conductor.

Get an insider's view of MacDougal Street, one of Greenwich Village's most talked-about thoroughfares, on this 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the folk music scene of the 1950s, jazz, and how this area got the moniker 'America's Left Bank.'

Experience the flavors of New York City's Lower East Side on a 3-hour culinary walking tour through a vibrant and historic neighborhood. Explore the area with a food-loving guide, and learn the history of the immigrants that gave the Lower East Side its diverse, rich cuisines. Pause for tastings at six shops, restaurants and cafes, and enjoy tastings at each destination. Sample traditional Jewish delicacies and old-fashioned candies as well as creative donuts and sweets in a neighborhood packed with galleries, boutiques and local charm.   

Sip New York City's best pints on a 4.5-hour beer and brewery tour through Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Get an insider's take on the New York brewing scene as you explore with your guide, and enjoy snacks paired with cutting-edge craft beers. Sample the beers and take a tour behind the scenes at Birreria Brewery in Manhattan. See what's on tap at the celebrated Brooklyn Brewery. Enjoy an artisanal food and beer paring at a specialty bar in Williamsburg, and finish your tour with acclaimed lagers and IPAs in the up-and-coming borough of Queens.

Immerse yourself in the Old World elegance of 1920s St Petersburg with a meal at New York City's Russian Tea Room. This elegant establishment is beloved by movers and shakers of Manhattan for its luxurious Imperial decor and excellent Russian-inspired fare. Enjoy a memorable three-course lunch or dinner in the opulent Midtown dining room "” ideally located for a preshow mean before heading to Carnegie Hall or the Lincoln Center.

Explore the stunning lobby of the Woolworth Building on this guided, 30-minute, small-group tour in New York City. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, the Woolworth Building, also known as the "˜Cathedral of Commerce,' became a National Historic Landmark in 1983. This basic tour includes access to the not-open-to-the-public lobby, the grand entrance of what was the tallest building in the world for 17 years. Learn about the history of this magnificent space, with key bits of information and ample time to take pictures and ask questions.

Spend a delightful day in New York City's SoHo neighborhood with a delicious food and wine walking tour! Join your oenophile guide as you stop in at two unique dining destinations to sample wines from around the world, each paired with sweet or savory bites. Chat with restaurateurs, compare tasting notes and make new friends on this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 12 people for a personalized experience.

Discover Harlem's top attractions during a 3-hour walking tour. Known as a hub for African-American arts since the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the iconic neighborhood is home to the legendary Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Studio Museum of Harlem, Sylvia's Soul Food restaurant, and architectural masterpieces such as Striver's Row, Shepard Hall at the City College of New York, and the Hamilton Grange National Memorial.

Explore New York City at your own pace on this Big Bus tour: the 2-day ticket includes access to the Downtown, Uptown, Harlem, and Brooklyn Hop-On, Hop-Off loops. You'll also enjoy a Panoramic Night Tour and entrance to the Empire State Building's Main and Top Decks for epic views during the night or day. To cap it off, get a $10 Macy's gift card so you can shop at one of New York's classic department stores.

Tour New York City in a new and fun way with this private tour in Jeep Wrangler. With your expert local guide by your side, cruise the streets of the Big Apple in a new Jeep seeing famous neighborhoods like Greenwich Village, SoHo and the Lower East Side. This tour has a maximum of just four participants.

Explore the art, architecture and history of New York City's Grand Central Terminal with a 1.5-hour tour that begins in true NYC style"”with a hot, fresh bagel. Spot the starry skies that arc above the terminal's main concourse as you follow your guide to trace the details on its famous façade. Capture images of the beautiful Tiffany clock, see the hidden and romantic Campbell Apartment, and hear stories about New York's golden age of rail in the Kissing Room and the Whispering Gallery. 

Prebook your Museum of Sex admission ticket ahead of time, and guarantee your visit to the much-talked-about New York City museum. Explore a wide range of exhibits and galleries featuring more than 20,000 permanent artifacts at your pace to gain a better understanding for human sexuality, its history, and its cultural factors. Plus, choose from a weekday admission ticket or one to use any day during opening hours for your convenience.

Travel on two wheels, and enjoy the fresh air, when you go on a small-group bike tour of the West Side of Manhattan. Find your guide in the morning at Pier 78, just adjacent to the Lincoln Tunnel, where you'll pick up your bike and head out. Coast along the Hudson River Greenway, and admire the riverside and skyline views as you go. You'll glide past landmarks like the High Line, will explore Chelsea and the South Street Seaport, and more.

New York's East Village is a cultural melting pot of the classic and the contemporary. Enhance your experience of the Big Apple's hippest neighborhood on this 3-hour walking tour including food tasting. Alongside your guide, you'll visit cultural and culinary hot spots including the gentrified St. Mark's Street, Cafe Veselka, and McSorely's, the oldest Irish pub in East Village. Pleasure your palate with five food samples and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Fraunces Tavern Museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education. This mission is fulfilled through the interpretation and preservation of the Museum's collections, landmarked buildings, and varied public programs that serve the community.

Hear the stories of September 11, 2001 "” by those who were there "“ at the 9/11 Tribute Museum in New York City. Located in the World Trade Center section of Manhattan, the center brings together those who want to learn about 9/11 with those who experienced it "” survivors, first responders and rescue workers, civilian volunteers and community residents. Explore the exhibits and galleries and take a unique walking tour of the 9/11 Memorial, led by a 9/11 Tribute Center guide.

Take a walk through a dark side of history on a ghost tour through Greenwich Village, one of New York's oldest neighborhoods. In addition to telling rarely-heard stories, your guide brings you to haunted locations that often go unnoticed by visitors and locals alike. To ensure a memorable experience, group size is capped at 20 or fewer.

See two of New York City's most iconic and picturesque neighborhoods, Flatiron and Union Square, on this 3-hour food, architecture and history walking tour. Try tastings at some of the most unique food stops in the city. Visit Caffe Lavazza at Eataly Market, an epic artisanal Italian food emporium. Also, enjoy a classic New York pastrami sandwich (vegetarian option available) from a historic spot and try Big Apple's best grilled cheese sandwich. Along the way, see and learn about Madison Square Park, the famous Flatiron Building, Union Square and more.