Top New York Unique Experiences

Explore New York City like a local and let a like-minded resident craft your visit. Share your interests—anything from beautiful parks and world-class museums to live music and delicious food—and explore America’s cultural capital with a personalized all-day tour just for you. Enjoy this unique experience and visit places you won’t find in a guidebook.

Watch New York City come alive on this 2-hour night bike tour. Start in Columbus Circle and make your way through the ‘city that never sleeps’ visiting key landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, and more. Learn about the city’s culture and get insider tips from your guide as you pedal through the Big Apple.

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.

Brooklyn is renowned for its vibrant street art scene, and during your next visit to the borough, you won’t just get to spot its open-air artworks—you’ll learn how to make them yourself. Meet your instructor—a local street artist—in the dynamic Bushwick neighborhood, and head to their studio space. Once inside, you’ll learn a wide array of aerosol art techniques before having the chance to create your very own masterpiece.

Locals have a unique view of their city, while visitors usually only see it through the lens of tour itineraries. Forget the sightseeing schedules and discover the authentic New York with an NYC local and customized walking tour. Tell your local guide what you want from your stay, and they’ll help with a tour that gets you oriented, and reveals sights, hidden gems, and insights and tips—just like a friend would.

Combine a day of shopping with the ultimate New York City sightseeing tour on a private, one-way helicopter ride from Manhattan to the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley. Instead of a long drive upstate, soar over the traffic to get there in just 20 minutes and have more time to spend shopping at name-brand outlets from Gap to Gucci. Plus, soak up unbeatable views of the NYC skyline on your way out of town.

For a truly luxurious New York City day trip filled with scenic views, wine tastings, and helicopter travel, few experiences top this Hudson Valley excursion. Start your day with a helicopter ride from Manhattan as you're whisked toward the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley. After landing on the Torne Valley Vineyard property, you can learn about winemaking, tour the grounds, and enjoy lunch complete with wine pairings—all included.

Many of New York City's most memorable landmarks can be seen from the water and this cruise lets you see the sights without the crowds. Hop aboard a 1920s-style yacht and set sail around New York Harbor, Liberty Island, and the Hudson River. While on-board, sip an included drink as you admire views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty from the solarium or open-air deck.

Avoid the mobs of people sightseeing on land, and opt for this Manhattan architecture yacht cruise instead. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the 'Around Manhattan' narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). One beer or glass of wine is provided, as well as soda.

Embark on a cruise around Manhattan on a comfortable yacht, where you'll enjoy a class on wine and cheese pairings. Each cruise throughout the summer has a different geographical theme, such as wines of Portugal, Spain, Eastern Europe, or Cote du Rhone. You'll be provided five wine and cheese pairings and will leave the cruise with a better grasp on successfully pairing wines.

Admire a perspective on New York City that many visitors miss during this sunset cruise. Sail down the Hudson River aboard a 1920s replica yacht, and enjoy a drink of your choice. Accompanied by your captain’s light narration, you can take in Ellis Island and Lady Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and Battery Park, and watch as the sun sets over the Manhattan skyline. Both indoor and outdoor observation areas are available.

For an unobstructed view of New York City's glittering skyline, set sail on this evening cruise around New York Harbor. Travel on-board a 1920s-style yacht with both indoor and outdoor seating areas, and sip a beverage of your choice (additional drinks own expense) as you admire views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Brooklyn Bridge.

Alexander Hamilton spent much of his life in New York City, and many locations tied to his personal and public life can still be visited—if you know where to look. With this walking tour, explore the city through the eyes of a Founding Father. Hear stories about his life and death as you explore Zuccotti Park, the New York Stock Exchange, and Wall Street, as well as Hamilton’s tomb and favorite bar.

Discover the craft brewing scene of Long Island City on this evening beer tour in Queens. Find out about New York City’s latest taprooms and breweries as you sample fresh brews at a minimum of three different destinations. Benefit from the insights of your beer-enthusiast guide who shares the inside scoop on Long Island City’s craft breweries and snack on some New York pizza along the way. You can even bring your dog along!

Discover Brooklyn’s beer-making past and present on this immersive small-group walking tour. Get to know Brooklyn’s trendy Williamsburg neighborhood with a local guide who will take you to places only locals know. Along the way, visit popular bars and breweries, sample a selection of craft beers, tuck into a pizza lunch, and get the inside scoop on NYC's craft beer scene.

Experience the heart of Manhattan’s booming cocktail scene like an insider by visiting the top watering holes in the East Village with an in-the-know guide. New York is a true cocktail town, both for classic and cutting-edge libations, and with this tour you can enjoy three beverages and explore the dynamic neighborhood, learning about where the best restaurants and bars are in the area.

Pizza is a huge NYC go-to for locals, and only a local knows the best places to grab the tastiest pizza. During this pizza walking tour of Manhattan, follow a guide, and stop in at three unique and highly rated pizzerias to sample different slices, from Neapolitan to Sicilian. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history and culture of the neighborhoods you walk through.

There are few things that New Yorkers are more passionate about than their pizza, but it takes a local to uncover the city’s top slices. Sample Brooklyn’s best on this pizza walk and learn about the evolution of NYC-style pizza as you follow your guide to beloved pizzerias. Sample traditional Neapolitan pizza, wood-fired pies, and thin-crust slices while you meet the pizzaioli and hear the secrets behind making the perfect slice.

Enjoy a private picnic in Central Park, the most visited urban park in the United States. Choose from one of two different picnic experiences amidst the park’s spectacular landscapes. There’s a full-service picnic experience featuring the best meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and crudites New York City has to offer, or a brunch for two that also features a complimentary sparkling beverage. Pillows and blankets are provided and set up and clean up is included. It’s a great way to celebrate any special occasion with a date or a group of friends.

Get a taste for Brooklyn's food culture as you visit some of its tasty eateries and small food shops during this small-group walking tour of the Carroll Gardens neighborhood. Come hungry and join your guide for a walking expedition that includes stops for tastings at an eclectic range of ethnic eateries and foodie hotspots. During your walk, you have the chance to sample sweet and savory delights, and visit diverse establishments, from artisanal cooking shops to long-standing Middle Eastern markets.

Brooklyn is packed with pizzerias, but knowing where to go for a quality slice can be a challenge. On this sightseeing and pizza bus tour from Manhattan, explore one of New York City's trendiest boroughs from end-to-end, seeing Dumbo, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, and Coney Island. Along the way, stop at two of Brooklyn's best pizzerias to sink your teeth into Neapolitan- and Sicilian-style slices.

New York City may be a fashion capital, but shopping in Manhattan can be daunting. By booking a shopping tour, you can let the experts guide you. Explore Fifth Avenue's best high-end boutiques in the company of a professional stylist, obtaining tips on everything from what cuts work best with your body shape to which colors flatter your skin tone. Splurge on a full clothing makeover for the ultimate NYC experience.

New York’s vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood has, in recent years, become a hub of some of the city’s most experimental and boundary-pushing street art. Go on a small-group, cultural walking tour of the neighborhood, and spot noteworthy works by internationally renowned artists. Meet your guide at the Houston Bowery Wall in Nolita—famed for its ever-changing murals—and then venture to the LES. You’ll admire pieces in the 100 Gates Project, will see work by Shephard Fairey and Space Invader, and learn more about the vibrant local street art community.

Go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, and see parts of the church that are otherwise off-limits to visitors, during this catacombs tour. Meet your guide at a convenient location in Lower Manhattan, and follow them into the church. As you explore, learn all about the landmark’s place in New York history and discover the final resting place of famous New Yorkers past.