Cultural Tours in New York City

Take the Little Italy/Chinatown Gangsters Walking Tour with Family or Friends at a date and time of your choice! Booking approved upon scheduling of a guide!From the 1840's through 1920's, learn about the earlier era of street gangs of NYC and about the evolution from small packs of immigrant thugs with tightly knit loyalties to an evolved, corporate style American  syndicate. Mulberry Street, from Chinatown to Little Italy, was the spot where the notorious gangsters in New York came up, from the former Five Points, New York's most notorious slum, to the narrow alleys Chinatown's  "Bloody Angle." In Little Italy's Historic District we learn the ruthless tactics of the first Mafia bosses of New York, the proud efforts of NYPD Liutenant Joe Petrosino's fight against these thugs. Organized Crime as we know it was born on these streets. Private Small-Group Tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers.

Discover the historic borough of Queens and Roosevelt Island on this 2-hour tour. Begin the day in Long Island City and learn about its rich history from 1898, when it became a part of New York City, to present day, with its incredible amount of new buildings. Then, take the ferry to Roosevelt Island to explore its history from hospitals and asylums to parks and residences.

Hit the 'Great White Way' with a theater insider on a 2-hour walking tour of Broadway that celebrates the best of New York City's song and dance. Learn the history of musical theater as you explore landmarks and legends, and get the inside scoop on your favorite actors and stage productions. Watch for stars at Sardi's restaurant, pay your respects to George M Cohan then explore the lobby of the Gershwin Theater, home to 'Wicked.'

Get a feel for Lower Manhattan on an afternoon walking tour through the area's most iconic neighborhoods, including the World Trade Center, Little Italy, Chinatown, and Soho. Exploring with a guide ensures you sightsee without the stress of planning or navigating on your own, and leaves you with a inside perspective on the area most affected by 9/11.

Discover several highlights of Manhattan's most famous park with a small-group walking tour. Follow your guide to explore this 843-acre park including landmarks such as Bethesda Terrace, the Sheep Meadow, Bow Bridge, and Strawberry Fields. Walk along the tree-lined Mall and cross over Gapstow Bridge on your way to the Central Park Zoo.

Get to know Manhattan with the help of an informative guide on this leisurely walking tour through the Meatpacking District and Hudson Yards. Stroll along the High Line, the railway-turned-urban park that transformed Manhattan's west side. Enjoy the company of a small group as you learn how these formerly industrial areas have been reborn.

Eliminate the hassle of navigating on your own by meeting your guide in Lower Manhattan at Battery Park, where you skip long lines for the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands. On your small-group walking tour, enjoy the full attention of your guide and access to the Statue of Liberty's pedestal. Cap the tour with sweeping skyline views on the ferry back to Manhattan.

Take a break from Manhattan's major tourist zones on a day trip through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Avoid the hassle of planning logistics your own, and instead enjoy the views as your guide navigates for you through neighborhoods often missed by visitors. Going with a guide also ensures you spot hidden landmarks and leave with an insider's understanding of New York's outer boroughs.

The best way to see New York City is by public transportation and walking. Our tour is designed for the traveler who is interested in seeing the city by foot. We will teach you how to use the subway for the duration of your stay. Our certified American Tour Guide will show you the highlights of Manhattan such as Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Chinatown, Little Italy, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial, and Wall Street. The tour will be guided for half a day and end at Battery Park where you will receive a ticket for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You will then board the ferry at your leisure and visit both islands. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is self guided with an audio tour included. The tour is designed to see all the highlights of Manhattan in one day, with the opportunity for great photos!

Have only a limited amount of time to explore New York? Make the most of your stay on this seamless, full-day tour. Meet in the morning at a convenient Midtown location, and set off. Traveling via comfortable coach, you'll see a number of highlights across Manhattan, from Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center to Central Park, Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial. The tour also includes round-trip ferry transit to Liberty Island (where entry to the Statue of Liberty's pedestal is included) and Ellis Island, plus several guided walking stops.

Journey into the streets of Harlem on this incredible Gospel hop-on, hop-off tour experience. Join your group in Midtown Manhattan and follow an expert guide uptown. Learn about the history of this iconic neighborhood and then join in a morning gospel service before combing through the African markets. This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes a pass for a double-decker bus tour of Uptown.

Experience The Museum of Modern Art as never before. After a busy day of sightseeing in the hustle and bustle of midtown Manhattan, enjoy an exclusive viewing of MoMA's masterpieces after the Museum closes to the public. In the company of an enthusiastic and engaging art historian, you'll enjoy beloved artworks like Vincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night, Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World, and Claude Monet's Water Lilies in a serene setting.

Discover the vibrant history and musical legacy of Harlem with a midweek morning gospel tour. Stroll past beautiful brownstones while learning about Harlem's famous former residents. Take part in an uplifting morning service featuring the talented ARC gospel choir, which supports drug addiction recovery programs within the community. Upgrade to include a delicious lunch at Sylvia's, a local eatery renowned for serving up some of the best soul food in New York.

Listen to a first-person perspective rarely heard by visitors on a walking tour of the 9/11 Memorial given by a 9/11 first responder and New York City detective. Your guide tells stories about the day and its aftermath as you stop at landmarks often missed by visitors, from St. Paul's Chapel to the Survivor Tree. Afterwards, explore the 9/11 Memorial Museum at your own pace (admission ticket included).

Discover a different side of New York history on this walking tour of Lower Manhattan. Meet your guide in the morning at the National Museum of the American Indian, and explore the ways in which women have shaped New York's history and identity. See sights like Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and more, and learn about the bold and intrepid women who made the city what it is today, from trailblazing writers and suffragettes to soldiers and September 11th heroes.

Discover New York City's gospel heritage on this spirited tour of Harlem, complete with a Sunday morning gospel choir service. See musical landmarks like the Apollo Theater and Cotton Club on a coach tour, and explore parts of this vibrant neighborhood on foot. Visit a local congregation to take part in a traditional Sunday gospel service featuring the soulful stylings of the choir. Upgrade to include a hearty soul food brunch at a favorite local restaurant.

This is something you have to experience at least once in your lifetime, Fall Foliage in New York. We'll take you through the scenic Hudson Valley to visit small towns, sample wine of the region paired with local cheeses. Take in the fall foliage, the farm stands, and picturesque farms scattered between our visits to the wineries. Be sure to bring your camera on this unforgettable day in the heart of the Hudson Valley.This is a 6 hour shuttled tour that includes tastings at three unique wineries of the region, paired with cheeses of the Hudson Valley, and a delicious picnic lunch with loring stories of the region. Depart with wine, farm stand goods, local treasures, and a new understanding of wine.

Cruise up close to one of the world's most famous monuments and  entrance to New York's harbor. Cruise around the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with the New York City Skyline on a 60-minute sightseeing cruise that also journeys under the Brooklyn Bridge.

Bring one of your favorite shows into real life during this guided, 'Gossip Girl' tour to top New York City sights featured on the show. Follow in the path of the show's characters snapping selfies as you visit key landmarks that played a role in the 'Gossip Girl' story. Explore Bethesda Terrace and Fountain where Blair and Chuck were married, see Nate's townhouse, and more. 

Perhaps the world's most famous recreation area, Manhattan's Central Park is an 843-acre outdoor oasis of rolling hills, green pastures, quiet woodlands and picturesque lakes, set right in the heart of the city. Explore the iconic park, star of Sex And The City, Home Alone, When Harry Met Sally and hundreds of other much-loved movies and TV shows, on this short guided walking tour.