Top New York Art Tours

This walking tour through Brooklyn's trendy Williamsburg neighborhood offers a brief look at Brooklyn history and its influence on contemporary culture, with an insider guide leading the way. Meet-up just steps from the subway, and begin your adventure uncovering trends and traditions—from the urban street art scene to hip local businesses. Venture past historical buildings, chic boutiques, and neighborhood cafés reflecting the area's laid-back vibe. Then be sure to capture the iconic Manhattan skyline from the scenic Brooklyn waterfront.

Arts enthusiasts that want to understand New York's art world shouldn't miss the chance to delve into the city's vibrant street art culture, with a guide to help uncover this underground scene. Discover the often hard to access world of street art on this half-day private walking tour. See some of the best street art in the city, from underground graffiti to street art collectives, with a personal guide to lead the way.

Brooklyn is famous for its bold and bright street art, but it’s not easy to know where to find these creative works. With this walking tour of the Bushwick neighborhood, take in the diversity and culture of the neighborhood’s urban street artists. Check out massive murals and intricate designs as you take to the streets to learn how Brooklyn’s best can turn anything with a surface into a stunning work of public art.

New York City has been a street art destination for close to 50 years. On a private walking tour through downtown neighborhoods, your guide points out hidden murals that visitors often miss. Along the way, learn about the evolution of Lower Manhattan, from the influx of immigrants to how it became the city’s first artist colony. Booking a private tour ensures a tailored experience and your guide’s full attention.

You’ll ride through DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Heights and Red Hook, an area featuring a mix of tiny eateries, quirky bars and edgy art galleries. You’ll then ride over the Brooklyn Bridge and to TriBeCa. Located in downtown Manhattan, TriBeCa is famous for It’s cobblestone streets, trendy boutiques and restaurants. There will be a break for food/refreshment (not included in pricing). This tour is available during the day or night. Your choice, pricing varies.

Your ride begins at the world famous Water Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn. You’ll then be taken through the streets of Brooklyn with stops in Dumbo, Vinegar Hill and Brooklyn Heights, a posh residential area known for its tree-lined promenade along the East River. You’ll take in breathtaking views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty before your ride across the Brooklyn Bridge all while traveling in the most awesome way of transport via sidecar motorcycle to see our great city. This tour is a no-nonsense experience to see as much of this awesome city in the shortest time possible. You will get a taster for the sweet allure of riding by sidecar and want to reach out and touch the city as it whips by you. ( But, uh, please don’t try and touch literally!)

Enjoy this private tour with your own official tour guide and explore this iconic museum in the hearth of the vibrant city of New York. Get ready to explore the collection that has grown over eight decades and enjoy the premier work of arts in this amazing museum. Get ready to experience all the collections that this museum offers, from Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern, and contemporary art to special exhibitions throughout the year. Get caught by the abstract paintings or learn with the thematic exhibitions, in this spiraling designed architectural landmark. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Enjoy this private 2-hour tour with your own official tour guide and explore this iconic museum in the hearth of the vibrant city of New York. Get ready to explore the most emblematic and historical art pieces in this amazing museum. At “The Met” you will experience the art of more than two million works, divided among seventeen departments. This arts center is the largest museum in the United States and offers art for everyone, from Ancient Egypt pieces to American and modern art, going through Islamic art, musical instruments, weapons, costumes and many more collections that make this place unique. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Explore the up-and-coming arts enclave recently named by ‘Vogue’ as the second-coolest neighborhood on the planet with a 2-hour tour of Bushwick, Brooklyn. Admire edgy street art, see local visionaries at work during studio visits and hear about the area’s creative scene with a curator-led gallery talk. Finish with a glass of red wine and feel good knowing that a portion of tour proceeds go toward supporting the Bushwick arts community.

Discover the art and artists of Brooklyn on a two-hour walking tour that takes you into studio and galleries. Sip a welcome drink as your knowledgeable guide introduces the art scene in Brooklyn. Then head out in the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Gowanus to visit two art studios, meet the artists and a curator, and gain insight into the arts in modern-day New York City. Take home an original piece of art and an art swag bag as a souvenir at the end of your tour.

Join us as we explore an exciting part of Brooklyn, Red Hook, which features spectacular views of the statue of liberty and lots of innovative and fun food, craft distilleries, a winery, art and more. The Official Guide to NYC says, “The occasional cobblestone street and an industrial vibe (a holdover from when it was one of the country’s busiest shipping centers). It’s the big city infused with a touch of New England, and its residents include artisans, musicians, gardeners and a host of other creative and entrepreneurial types.” Tour Includes: Food at Hometown BBQ (NYC’s #1 food critic rated BBQ joint), wine tasting at Red Hook Winery, tasting at Widow Jane Distillery and Cacao Prieto Chocolate Factory, Steve’s Key Lime Pie and a visit to Raaka Chocolate and Pioneer Works (multi-use art “factory”) when open. We strongly recommend a Noon start time to avoid a wait at Hometown BBQ. Arrive or depart by ferry for great views of Lady Liberty and Governor’s Island.

If Brooklyn is New York City's hippest borough, then Williamsburg is the hub of all things trendy, chic, and just plain cool. You can shop, eat, and explore this Brooklyn cultural hub with a guide on this small-group shopping tour. Enjoy several stops along the way to peek into boutiques nestled into warehouses, browse shops featuring locally-made goods, and even enjoy discounts at independent stores.

Brooklyn—and specifically the Bushwick neighborhood—has had a long association with street art. On this walking tour of the area, you won’t just get to see dozens of highlight pieces: you’re shown the sights by a local artist. Discover the vibrant artworks curated by the Bushwick Collective, and explore the neighborhood as you go. You also learn about street art’s history and the genre’s different evolutions.

Watch Harlem come alive after dark with a 3.5-hour evening tour to historic churches, landmarks and one of the neighborhood’s best jazz spots. Walk with your guide along vibrant Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, and learn about the cultural heritage of Harlem’s night clubs and gospel churches. Spot some of New York City’s distinctive brownstone architecture as you walk, then finish your evening at a live jazz club, where some of today’s best artists play tunes by Harlem’s music greats.

If you’re in New York City and want to tick Grand Central Terminal off your list, it can be hard to see every detail of this station during it’s busy working hours. This Grand Central tour is perfect for anyone trying to get a closer look at the art, architecture, and history of NYC’s famous terminal. See its Tiffany clock and hidden Campbell Apartment, while hearing stories about the city’s golden age of rail.