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

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.

Sometimes museums can feel overwhelming, and with so much to see, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is no exception. Take the guesswork out of exploring the galleries on this private tour through the museum's celebrated collection of modern art. Follow your art expert guide, who will contextualize the works, and help you navigate the Guggenheim's exhibitions.

Come and explore the diversity of lower Manhattan with us on a two hour leisurely walking tour. This tour will give you a newfound understanding of New York’s history, financial importance and architectural beauty. Expect to see some of Manhattan’s oldest buildings, sites that featured in the American revolution, Wall street, the September 11th memorial and more. Lower Manhattan inspires awe in all who visit it, make sure you see it in all its glory with our walking tour, leaving every day from 145 Nassau street at 12:00.

New York City’s bohemian legacy is strong but can seem to travelers like ancient history. This tour is a masterclass in the history of the Greenwich Village and East Village punk scenes of the 1960s and ‘70s, visiting the fateful places where musicians—from the Velvet Underground to Blondie—lived, rehearsed, and performed. The tour also pays special attention to New York City punk’s LGBTQ roots and the East Village’s broader history.

This is not another stuffy museum tour. It’s a fun, irreverent, and slightly snarky take on one of America’s greatest art museums. It still has all the great stories, insight and knowledge of more serious tours, it’s all just a little, well, twisted. From schoolboy jokes and lazy artists to strap-on beards and a whole lot of painful jewelry, this tour will expose you to a side of art that people rarely get to see. And yes, there will be a quiz (with a prize!) at the end.

Explore the Metropolitan Museum on a 2.5-hour tour with a guide who puts a tongue-in-cheek spin on this celebrated destination in New York City. You'll hear vital facts and humorous commentary about both famous masterpieces and more unusual works in the museum’s collection, including pieces that are often overlooked, and get an entertaining look at one of the Big Apple's premier museums.

The only place in the world you can experience a murder mystery performance aboard a double decker bus is Buffalo! Our comedy is set in the groovy 1970s. It's a real bummer when a disco club owner is murdered. You need to interact with costumed actors, collect clues and solve the mystery--all while visiting Buffalo's top drinking establshments.

If you love public art, innovative design, and urban adventure, then there's one New York City attraction that you shouldn't miss: the High Line. Escape the city's hustle and bustle on this rejuvenating High Line hike, where you stroll an elevated park with well-tended gardens, works of public art, and views of the skyline and Hudson River. Along the way, pass Vessel, an interactive artwork at Hudson Yards, and end your tour at the renowned Chelsea Market.

There is no more iconic skyline than New York City, particularly by night. With this evening sail, take in the city lights from New York Harbor while listening to live jazz by "The Sounds Waves". Relax against the backdrop of the glimmering lights of the city while sipping Champagne, wine, beer, or a soft drink.

New York’s Chelsea neighborhood is at the heart of the city’s vibrant art scene, and on this private tour, you’ll visit a number of the area’s most in-demand galleries. Meet your art historian guide at a departure time of your choosing, and set off on a walk around Chelsea’s hottest art spaces. Your flexible itinerary can be tailored to suit your interests, and can also include stops at the High Line, the Meatpacking District, or other popular area attractions, if preferred.

Enjoy a hassle-free walking city tour to the iconic landmarks of New York, the city that never sleeps, with a fascinating self-guided audio tour in English on your phone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting journey of the city.

Spend three days seeing the sites, landmarks and top attractions of the Big Apple during this dream tour for any photo buff. Hit nearly every city highlight and learn from a professional photographer how to best capture these icons in images. Make stops at the Brooklyn Bridge, Radio City Music Hall, the Flatiron Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center and more. This totally immersive city experience is perfect for serious photographers who already have an understanding of composition and camera settings. An unlimited one-week metro card and admission to Top of the Rock are included in the tour.

Brooklyn is now one of the places in NYC and part of what brings it to life is the street art - grafitti. On this safari we'll head to the Bushwick collective and the surrounding area to discover some of the best grafitti murals you'll find anywhere. You will photograph not only artwork but the surrounding neighborhood as well. Learn how to add drama to your images with strong composition. This photography workshop is appropriate for all levels of photographic knowledge.

Get a glimpse of New York City from a different perspective: from a boat sailing around New York Harbor. This tour of the waters around New York features incredible views of the Manhattan skyline and live music from a jazz quintet. Bring some food to eat while sailing around and sip cocktails from the cash bar.