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Real New York Tours - Private Tours
Real New York Tours - Private Tours
Ranked #1 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 2,608 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Lets face it, New York tours are only as good as their tour guides. Real New York Tours gives people the opportunity to see... more » Owner description: Lets face it, New York tours are only as good as their tour guides. Real New York Tours gives people the opportunity to see the city through the eyes of real New Yorkers. Real New York Tours explores the history, the cracks and crevices, the side streets, and culture of real New York neighborhoods. We’ll ride the New York subway, pound the pavement, and meet the people who have become the fabric of this great city. Together we will feel the electricity that drives everyday New Yorkers. This is real New York! « less
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CityRover Walks NY
CityRover Walks NY
Ranked #2 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 574 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Bottom line: We keep our groups small, our snack/refreshment stops local, and our fun walking tours focused on stories you’ll... more » Owner description: Bottom line: We keep our groups small, our snack/refreshment stops local, and our fun walking tours focused on stories you’ll remember, not stats you will quickly forget. Our action-packed itineraries are available as both public and private options throughout the week, and are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. « less
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Broadway Up Close Walking Tours
Broadway Up Close Walking Tours
Ranked #3 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 168 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Have you ever wondered which theatres are haunted? Are you curious to know which stages have featured the likes of Judy... more » Owner description: Have you ever wondered which theatres are haunted? Are you curious to know which stages have featured the likes of Judy Garland, Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington? "The Great White Way" has always been a world full of mystery, tradition, history and spectacle. Now, you too can learn all there is to know about Broadway on our 90 minute tour. All of our guides are working theatre professionals and will share stories and anecdotes from Broadway! « less
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Streetwise New York Tours
Streetwise New York Tours
Ranked #4 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 153 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Most walking tours point and stare at New York—with Streetwise New York, you live it. We explore neighborhoods, recount... more » Owner description: Most walking tours point and stare at New York—with Streetwise New York, you live it. We explore neighborhoods, recount history and study contrasts—uncovering the true New York, that’s melted into pizza slices, hidden in subways, and carried in the ever-changing stories of its 8 million people. From the swankiest stretches of Fifth Avenue to the grimiest of graffitied alleys, we share tales passed down from our grandparents, gleaned from books, and whispered on street corners. See website for tour schedule and to book your own customized private tour! « less
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Gotham Walking Tours of New York City
Gotham Walking Tours of New York City
Ranked #5 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 431 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Gotham Walking Tours conducts private tours of New York City (Manhattan and Brooklyn), with an emphasis on the extraordinary... more » Owner description: Gotham Walking Tours conducts private tours of New York City (Manhattan and Brooklyn), with an emphasis on the extraordinary historical, cultural, architectural, ethnic, and culinary traditions that have made New York City one of the greatest and most diverse cities in the world. Experience New York City on foot. Experience New York City up close and personal with a licensed guide who has been researching New York City history for over twenty years and who has a passion for this incredible City. All tours are conducted by Lina Viviano, the founder of Gotham Walking Tours. Walk Gotham! « less
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Sidewalks of New York Tours
Sidewalks of New York Tours
Ranked #6 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 311 reviews
Category: Walking tours
Owner description: Sidewalks of NY Tour's goal is to provide exceptional walking tours in New York, so our customers will revisit neighborhoods... more » Owner description: Sidewalks of NY Tour's goal is to provide exceptional walking tours in New York, so our customers will revisit neighborhoods with confidence and take advantage of an array of cultural options they have to offer. Join us on our popular West Village or Lower East Side Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tours. We eat foods from 6 mom-and-pop shops, ethnic eateries, and restaurants, which have been serving the neighborhood for over 100 years.On our Food Truck & Cart Walking Tour, we guide you to the best street food New York City has to offer. We taste delicious food from 5 gourmet food trucks in either Downtown or Midtown Manhattan.If you want to awaken your inner shutterbug, join our professional photographer on the Group Photo Tour & Class. He will teach you photographic techniques sure to improve the quality of your pictures, using Manhattan as your backdrop. Yours in tours, Sidewalks of NY Tours. « less
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Manhattan Walking Tour
Manhattan Walking Tour
Ranked #7 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 263 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Our tours are like having a friend in NYC showing you around their neighborhood. You call, we listen, and then suggest the... more » Owner description: Our tours are like having a friend in NYC showing you around their neighborhood. You call, we listen, and then suggest the perfect day for you in the most interesting neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Times Square and many more, sampling the best foods the City has to offer. This is nothing like a bus tour; it's a personal experience where the history is part of the tour, but the behind-the-scenes stories are part of us. « less
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Scott's Pizza Tours
Scott's Pizza Tours
Ranked #8 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 326 reviews
Category: Tours
Scott's Pizza Tours run public and private tours of New York's vast pizza landscape by bus and on foot.
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Custom & Private New York Tours Inc
Custom & Private New York Tours Inc
Ranked #9 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Together with our sister tour company, Best Guides in New York, our unique approach to private tours in NYC, with a staff of... more » Owner description: Together with our sister tour company, Best Guides in New York, our unique approach to private tours in NYC, with a staff of licensed guides who collectively speak 14 languages, insures that our guests tour in their mother language. Together, we create an itinerary built on your site choices together with our suggestions that focus on your interests, preferences and whims. You decide what you wish to pursue. We do not provide scripted speeches. We "tell you the story", the folklore, and the drama, enabling you to experience NYC as it really was and is. Your participation is invited in order to experience a dialogue, an exchange of ideas, peppered with the who, why, when, etc. in the most amusing and entertaining way. Our tours are fun, fascinating and informative. Whether you're here the first time or have visited NYC before, you'll see more, hear more and experience a genuine NYC experience in the most memorable way. For us, this is not a job, it's a joy! « less
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Famous Fat Dave's Food Tours
Famous Fat Dave's Food Tours
Ranked #10 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 179 reviews
Category: Tours
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New York Fun Tours
New York Fun Tours
Ranked #11 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 378 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Providing unique and fun ways to experience the individual character of Manhattan's popular downtown neighborhoods and... more » Owner description: Providing unique and fun ways to experience the individual character of Manhattan's popular downtown neighborhoods and Brooklyn. Different and distinctive from large, impersonal group tours, New York Fun Tours will take you on chauffeured journeys through the most historic and thriving neighborhoods. Each tour can be tailored to your interests, and it is our main goal that at the end of your trip, you leave with a sense of the city, and a greater knowledge of the city and its culture. « less
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Foods of New York Tours
Foods of New York Tours
Ranked #12 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 970 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Voted BEST CITY TOUR by CitySearch & praised by TIme Out New York Magazine with the phrase: "There is delicious justification... more » Owner description: Voted BEST CITY TOUR by CitySearch & praised by TIme Out New York Magazine with the phrase: "There is delicious justification for their popularity." We offer food tours 7 days a week and we tour in 5 different NYC neighborhoods. Check out our page with over 19,000 reviews. We are NEW YORK'S FIRST & BEST. Since 1999 we've been giving Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tours through New York City's most delicious and historic neighborhoods. We provide a "Non-Touristy" experience so you feel like a Native New Yorker! And even if you are a native NYer, we'll show you some secret gems in downtown NYC that you may have missed. Each tour includes food tastings from specialty food shops, ethnic eateries, and local restaurants, as well as an "off the beaten path" glimpse of life in New York City -the history, culture, architecture, and entertainment offerings. We're New York's best Food Tasting & Cultural Walking tour! We can't wait to show you our favorite spots - and feed you all along the way. Come see us soon. « less
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Inside Broadway Tours
Inside Broadway Tours
Ranked #13 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 111 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: We want to invite you into our world, show you its cast of characters and have you feel the drama (and sometimes comedy) that... more » Owner description: We want to invite you into our world, show you its cast of characters and have you feel the drama (and sometimes comedy) that unfolds right here behind the scenes of Broadway. Our tour guides are professional Broadway actors and singers who take their role of Broadway ambassadors seriously. They are also New York City licensed tour guides and look forward to meeting you and to answer your questions. « less
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Bike the Big Apple
Bike the Big Apple
Ranked #14 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 419 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Not all bike tours are created equal. Since 2001, the expert, experienced, professional guides of Bike the Big Apple have... more » Owner description: Not all bike tours are created equal. Since 2001, the expert, experienced, professional guides of Bike the Big Apple have been safely taking guests far off the "beaten path" - in all 5 boroughs! With us, you will venture into real ethnic neighborhoods, and experience what life is like beyond the skyscrapers. In fact, we are quite proud to still be the only company to do bike tours of our beloved Bronx - seldom seen by visitors to the city.Why take a bike tour? Walking tours are severely limited in the distance they can travel; you are either going to visit a very small area of the city, or spend half of your day underground. Bus tours can cover plenty, but you are completely removed from the neighborhoods by glass. On bike, you can cover much and still get a real "feel" for the neighborhoods we take you to.Come ride with us! « less
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PhotoTrek Tours - Day Tours
PhotoTrek Tours - Day Tours
Ranked #15 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: All guests are photographed in various NYC locations such as Times Square, Central Park, and exciting neighborhoods such as... more » Owner description: All guests are photographed in various NYC locations such as Times Square, Central Park, and exciting neighborhoods such as Soho or Greenwich Village. Guests will receive insider tips for dining, shopping, off the beaten path places for entertainment as well as how to use subway so they will feel completely at home in the Big Apple. « less
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The Wall Street Experience - Wall Street Tours
The Wall Street Experience - Wall Street Tours
Ranked #16 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 437 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Guided by real Wall Street insiders, you will explore world-famous financial landmarks such as the New York Stock Exchange,... more » Owner description: Guided by real Wall Street insiders, you will explore world-famous financial landmarks such as the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve, and Wall Street . While meandering the narrow, winding streets of Lower Manhattan, you will hear exclusive stories from “inside the trenches” that will entertain, inform and shock you!Tours have appeared in news and on television globally including CNN, BBC, Reuters and The New York Times. In addition, these tours were filmed for Oliver Stone's Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleep movie Blu-Ray DVD Feature and Sundance Festival's "The Flaw" Documentary Movie. The Wall Street Experience aims to demystify and personify Wall Street through personal interaction and storytelling of firsthand experiences. Bring your camera and your questions. « less
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Hush Tours
Hush Tours
Ranked #17 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 220 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Hush Hip Hop Tours is the premiere New York City sightseeing tour that educates tourists, and locals like on the valuable... more » Owner description: Hush Hip Hop Tours is the premiere New York City sightseeing tour that educates tourists, and locals like on the valuable knowledge of Hip-Hop culture, and its evident influence on our wonderful city. Hush Hip Hop Tours provides a one of a kind experience, connecting guests with the pioneers who spawned the giant Hip Hop has become. Who better to tell the stories of how Hip Hop emerged within the Boroughs of New York City, than the legends themselves? Join artists such as Grandmaster Caz. JDL, Kool DJ Red Alert, Reggie Reg, Raheim, Ralph McDaniels and Kurtis Blow on a unique excursion crediting the essence of Hip Hop. Recognized by major media outlets such as, BET, MTV, Vh-1, and the Fuse Network, Hush Tours perpetuates the origin of Hip Hop culture by offering customers the opportunity to revisit history. Our decade long existence has allowed us to master the craft of tourism,providing an experience so unique it should be done in repetition. Be sure to check out our tour line which include bus and walking tours, specified borough tours, graffiti tours, and the option of customized private tours. « less
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The Levys' Unique New York!
The Levys' Unique New York!
Ranked #18 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 124 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Guided tours of NYC & Brooklyn via private vehicle or foot & subway by NY's First Family of Tour Guides. Our licensed guides... more » Owner description: Guided tours of NYC & Brooklyn via private vehicle or foot & subway by NY's First Family of Tour Guides. Our licensed guides excel at the four Es - educational, entertaining, energetic and engaging. Native New Yorkers lead uniquely designed tours which focus on food, history, culture, architecture, music, arts and more and utilize state-of-the-art technology to bring a visual flair to New York's fascinating history. « less
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City Running Tours
City Running Tours
Ranked #19 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 178 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: City Running Tours is a team of running enthusiasts that provides an opportunity to experience a city in an exciting way. We... more » Owner description: City Running Tours is a team of running enthusiasts that provides an opportunity to experience a city in an exciting way. We connect with like minded people from all over the world because of our passion for running as well as the city we call home. Through this reward, we are able to showcase the history and culture of a city while promoting a healthy lifestyle, instilling self confidence and making people feel like themselves. Ideal for the business traveler who is tired of the hotel treadmill, the marathon runner who is training for a race, or the recreational runner who wants to explore new and interesting routes, City Running Tours offers both guided group and personalized runs to accommodate any athletic ability, style, training regimen or specific landmarks. These runs are personal so it will be the running guide along with the registered clients. We can go further than a walking tour, as far as a bus tour and on the roads that most buses and segways are unable to.At City Running Tours our goal is to shape each tour based on our client's needs both as a runner and a tourist and because of this, they love the intimacy, breadth of knowledge, and the unique and local perspective that our running tours offer. Our clients experience a city at street level through the eyes and legs of someone who works, plays and runs in that city. Share your love of running with us as we share our city with you! « less
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Food On Foot Tours
Food On Foot Tours
Ranked #20 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 1,598 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: A very unique experience that is different from most standard food tours. We are a true eating tour, not a sampling tour.... more » Owner description: A very unique experience that is different from most standard food tours. We are a true eating tour, not a sampling tour. You'll see non-tourist neighborhoods in a relaxed manner while mingling with others from around the world in a larger group format. To experience a culture one must experience their cuisine and since New York is the world's melting pot its many cuisines is its shared culture. Food On Foot Tours takes visitors beyond the tourist attractions to the largest buffet in the world, New York. You´ll see the neighborhoods where New Yorkers live and eat. You´ll share our passion for all things New York and travel the way New Yorkers do, by subway and foot.TripAdvisor Award of Excellence Winner in both 2011 & 2012. « less
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Pizza a Casa Pizza School
Pizza a Casa Pizza School
Ranked #21 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 83 reviews
Category: "Classes/Workshops"
Owner description: Pizza a Casa educates and equips pizza lovers with the knowledge and tools necessary to make fantastic thin crust pizzas at... more » Owner description: Pizza a Casa educates and equips pizza lovers with the knowledge and tools necessary to make fantastic thin crust pizzas at home. We feature hands-on classes sharing the secrets of pizza making perfection in a home oven and a store selling the finest in pizza making gear for the home pizza chef. « less
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Shopping Girlfriend NYC - Private Tours
Shopping Girlfriend NYC - Private Tours
Ranked #22 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 202 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: VISITING NYC? SHOPPING WHOLESALE PRIVATE SHOWROOMS. This personal or group shopping, Bonding, and Ladies a whole lot of fun!... more » Owner description: VISITING NYC? SHOPPING WHOLESALE PRIVATE SHOWROOMS. This personal or group shopping, Bonding, and Ladies a whole lot of fun! My shopping takes you to the “not open to the public” showrooms in the heart of Manhattan’s Garment District. This privileged way to shop is not available to even the most ardent shopoholic’s who live in NYC. The showrooms are the places where buyers from major department stores and boutiques from all over the country come to place their seasonal orders. This is an EXCITING and UNIQUE way to shop where you will be paying wholesale and below wholesale prices. You will be looking at current season styles and in addition may be able to purchase a one of a kind sample, or a piece that has been featured in a Fashion Magazine. The best news is here you can afford to purchase it. You will be guided by Pilar a professional shopper and stylist who not only knows the ins and outs of this inner sanctum, but also cares about her clients looking and feeling fabulous. You will be encouraged to try things on, and maybe even step out of your style box, Out with the Old in with the New. « less
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Top of the Rock - Rockefeller Center Tour
Top of the Rock - Rockefeller Center Tour
Ranked #23 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 279 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: The Rockefeller Center Tour celebrates the rich history and exciting presence of New York's architectural jewel. The center... more » Owner description: The Rockefeller Center Tour celebrates the rich history and exciting presence of New York's architectural jewel. The center was the ambitious vision of a young John D. Rockefeller and hosts more than 100 breathtaking works of art. In addition to housing NBC, Radio City Music Hall and Christie's Auction House, Rockefeller Plaza is also the home of the world-famous skating rink visited by more than half a million people every year. « less
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Free Tours by Foot
Free Tours by Foot
Ranked #24 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 957 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Free Tours by Foot is pleased to present the only Free, name-your-own-price New York walking tours. These interesting and... more » Owner description: Free Tours by Foot is pleased to present the only Free, name-your-own-price New York walking tours. These interesting and informative tours will take you through many of the city's most famous neighborhoods. Part New York food tours, part New York sightseeing tours, they're one of the best free things to do in New York. Our tours are name-your-own-price, meaning you may pay what you feel the tour was worth after the tour is completed, thus ensuring that your tour guide must strive to give his or her best on every tour. « less
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Style Room Shopping Tour Experiences
Style Room Shopping Tour Experiences
Ranked #25 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 170 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Style Room offers shopping tour experiences in New York City’s fashion districts. Meet designers face-to-face in their... more » Owner description: Style Room offers shopping tour experiences in New York City’s fashion districts. Meet designers face-to-face in their showrooms & studios and shop at 50%-80% off retail. Style Room is run by Karen Parker O’Brien, a fashion industry professional with endless industry connections. Types of Tours: VIP / Private / Luxury (one plus up to 3, 6 or 9 guests). Girls / Guys Day Out. Mother/Daughter Day. Wedding: Shopping For The Bride, Bridal Shower / Bachelorette Shopping Parties. Celebrations: Birthdays / Anniversaries / Sweet 16. « less
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Shop Gotham NYC Shopping Tours
Shop Gotham NYC Shopping Tours
Ranked #26 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 201 reviews
Category: Tours

Shop Gotham is NYC's most established and leading shopping tour company for visitors, offering fun, worhwhile and professional journeys into the uber  fascinating world of NYC... more »

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Citifari - Private Tours
Citifari - Private Tours
Ranked #27 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 74 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Photo tours of New York City - Join citifari's professional New York City photographers for a compact and exclusive 2-1/2... more » Owner description: Photo tours of New York City - Join citifari's professional New York City photographers for a compact and exclusive 2-1/2 hour tour. During the citifari walking tour, our guides share with you privileged corners of NYC along with various, must-have, techniques so you can shoot your own stunning photographs. « less
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Helicopter Flight Services Helicopter Tours
Helicopter Flight Services Helicopter Tours
Ranked #28 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 283 reviews
Category: Tours
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The New York Beer and Brewery Tour
The New York Beer and Brewery Tour
Ranked #29 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Great craft beer. Great food. Comfortable air-conditioned bus. Visit out of the way places in 3 boroughs. See the 19th... more » Owner description: Great craft beer. Great food. Comfortable air-conditioned bus. Visit out of the way places in 3 boroughs. See the 19th Century Brewery buildings in "Old Brewer's Row." Learn how beer is made. Taste The History and Hops! « less
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Gitapiedinewyork Private New York Walking Tours
Gitapiedinewyork Private New York Walking Tours
Ranked #30 of 399 activities in New York City
5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Category: Walking tours
Owner description: Private walking tours of New York City, specializing in both Italian and English language tours customized to meet visitors'... more » Owner description: Private walking tours of New York City, specializing in both Italian and English language tours customized to meet visitors' specific interests. « less
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