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Little Italy's Original NYPD Guided Gangster, Crime and Food Walk

First let me say that most Gangster Tours in New York City are total BS- We're the Original experience that comes right from the “horse’s mouth” no tour guide no filter. Hosted by a group of active & retired NYPD Police Officers. Get the real stories while visiting notorious gangland locations as we walk from the East Village to Little Italy. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the NYC Mafia and crimes in NYC and taste the local cuisines. We will visit Crime Family member hang-outs where they ate, partied and ran their elusive "family businesses" also seen in "Get Gotti". Visit the locations tour companies don’t even know exist. See the “Ravenite Social Club" and more. We meet at a famous mafia “red sauce joint” Est 1908. Three food stops ample food provided. We'll top it off with a full-sized cannoli from one of Little Italy's iconic local pastry spots. We have hosted 10,000 guests and have over 2,000 five-star ratings on Airbnb. This is not just another Mafia tour in New York.
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Gospel Mass in Harlem plus VIP Contrasts

Our VIP Contrasts Tour is the best option for you and your family. Our tour allows you to discover and enjoy the diversity of cultures and traditions of the city's neighborhoods: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. During the tour, you will enjoy and participate in a Gospel Mass, you will see the most emblematic places of the city, such as the Apollo Theater, the Brooklyn Bridge. Our VIP Contrasts tour is a unique experience that allows you and your family to experience the contrasts that make New York one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Our experienced guides will provide you with an in-depth insight into the city as well as detailed information on the local culture. There is no better way to discover New York. Not only will you be able to see the main attractions of the city, but you will also have the opportunity to learn about its history and culture. You will have an unforgettable and unique experience with your family.
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From $99
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Harlem Wednesday Morning Gospel Tour

Visit Harlem, the ethnically diverse borough of New York, on a Wednesday-morning guided tour. On your tour through one of New York City's most vital neighborhoods, you'll hear stories from Harlem's fascinating history and see its famous sights.
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From $80
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New York Contrasts Tour

If your intention is to get a complete idea of New York, you should not miss the opportunity to know the districts of Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens with a Spanish-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour, making stops to take pictures, talking about History and sharing experiences. The whole cultural and tourist offer does not end in Manhattan, with the excursion contrasts of New York: The authentic excursion with which you will be able to appreciate the daily life of the New Yorquinos.
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From $44
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Speakeasy Pub and Prohibition History Tour NYC

Take a tipsy journey through the spirit trails of New York's underground watering holes. Your journey will feel like a discovery of hidden escapes from the hustle and bustle of Midtown's tourism hub. Sure to be guided by one of the most exciting tour guides, you'll be captivated by the rich history that has inspired your evening's libations. Walk with us as we retrace the immigrant progress toward the American Dream during Prohibition. We will guide you into one of New York's most iconic speakeasies and tell the tale of the period’s most notorious gangsters and infamous bootleggers. At our second location, we’ll explore the catalysts behind Prohibition and focus on the women of the Gilded Age, and the movement that gave rise to an oil king. To round off our journey together, we’ll take you to one of New York's most unique bars where we’ll discuss the sudden demise of Prohibition. 
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From $36
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Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch

In 1971, Mount Morris Park Historic District was proclaimed to be a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local park and famous Harlem landmarks while seeing the unaltered streetscapes of late 19th and early 20th-century brownstone townhouses and churches that represent the district’s eclectic style. Highlights ● See some of the famous Harlem brownstones ● Stroll across 125th Street, dubbed “the heartbeat of Harlem” ● See landmarks Hotel Teresa, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Apollo Theater and more ● Visit one of our local parks where the Black Woodstock happened in 1969 and home to the last standing fire watchtower in New York City ● Discover the area where Tammany Hall bosses lived and the notable Doctor's Row
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From $82
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Visit The Statue of Liberty & 3h Manhattan Walking Tour

Discover the city of New York and see over 20 of the city’s most iconic landmarks, then visit the world-famous Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. After the walking tour, visit the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to marvel at the city’s most beloved landmark up close. I will guide you on an exploration of New York’s major landmarks. This will give you a good idea of the history, culture & legends of one of the world best-loved cities. This will give you the opportunity to see New York in 1 day! You will be able to see all the big ticket items in New York on a single tour! The tour is 5 hours in duration (3 hours Manhattan Walking Tour & 2 hours Statue of Liberty. We will not accompany you to the Statue of Liberty : there is an amazing audio guide for you to use)
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NYC Private Tour with Local Guide by SUV or Van

Explore New York City in style and on your own terms! Book a private SUV or Van to accommodate your group's size and let an expert, local tour guide take you around and introduce you to NYC. Your private tour will allow you to enjoy sightseeing while surrounded with family and/or friends. Enjoy the freedom, flexibility, and convenience you don’t get on public sightseeing tours. Request your own itinerary, pick-up and drop-off location, pick-up time, tour duration, and explore NYC on your terms!
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From $895
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Half-Day Hell's Kitchen Food Tour and Central Park Stroll

You'll experience both our Hell's Kitchen Food Tour and Central Park Walking Tour in this one amazing experience. You will be in heaven on this culinary expedition in one of NYC's most notorious neighborhoods. Hell's Kitchen is a melting pot of cultures, a tapestry that is reflected in the delicious stops on this unique food tour. As you indulge your taste buds, hear tales of old New York and its legendary characters. Learn how vast immigrant populations and organized crime helped shape this now thriving neighborhood in the shadow of the theater district's neon lights. Next up, walking off all of that amazing food in the most iconic New York way. For visitors, Central Park is a dream NYC destination. To New Yorkers, it is our backyard, and we would love to have you over! Let your knowledgeable guide navigate you through this immense natural and architectural wonderland, while you hear stories that have delighted generations of New York City residents and visitors alike.
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From $145
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Evening Harlem Jazz Tour

What better way to end an evening in Harlem than with some sightseeing and live jazz. When the lights go down on this famous NYC neighborhood, the immortal soulful sounds and rhythms of Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis ring out. Highlights ● Spend the evening in Harlem listening to some world-class jazz ● Stroll across 125th Street, the heartbeat of Harlem, and walk uptown ● Two or three stops at our local pubs, clubs or restaurants to hear live jazz ● The chance to mix and mingle like a local ● Our local guides are friendly, passionate and knowledgeable about their community ● See some historical landmarks, churches and learn about famous nightclubs of the past ● We’ll make you feel like you’re in your own neighborhood
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Guided Speakeasy Walking Tour of New York City

Discover New York City's most secretive speakeasies on this guided, 3-hour, small-group walking tour in Lower Manhattan. Take a friendly stroll to discover NYC's most secretive speakeasies, hidden behind unmarked doors, coffee shops, restaurant kitchens, and more. Skip the lines with reserved tables, sip craft cocktails, and turn back the clock to the roaring 20s while the host details the history of Prohibition and the causes and effects that led to pass and enforce the 18th amendment.
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Discover America’s most famous port of entry at Ellis island, including the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. On this 3 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Maximum) tour, follow your guide and retrace the steps of over 12 million immigrants looking for a new life in the United States.
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Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour by FNYT

2 INDOOR restaurant tastings are included on this tour! At Foods of New York Tours we are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999! Join us on a delicious “multi–ethnic” food tasting and cultural/historical journey through the Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village (The Central Village – the area surrounding Washington Square Park and New York University). Find out why this area of the Village is so popular for its diverse food scene, rich history, culture, counter culture, distinct architecture, and vibrant Greenwich Village nightlife. We will also visit Washington Square Park and learn about its radical protesters, infamous hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch, and walk the same streets that Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer did while learning about the music and comedy scene, and why this section of NYC can only be described as The Village!
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Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour with Lunch

Embark on a journey through present-day Harlem – see the people and places of the Harlem Renaissance, and discover why this time in American history was so magical and vital for African-American culture. Highlights ● Delve into the depths of this time in American history with our extremely knowledgeable guides ● Experience some of the most beautiful theaters, ballrooms, and churches in Harlem ● Visit the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Alhambra Ballroom, Hotel Theresa, and many more ● Learn about the numerous jazz clubs, speakeasies and people associated with them along the way uptown ● Learn about the importance of the 135th Street area to African-Americans in Harlem ● Find out where Langston Hughes is buried and the location of Swing Street/Jungle Alley
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Highlights of New York City Guided Bike Tour (English or Dutch)

New York City arguably has more great sights per mile than anywhere else in the world, so why not make the absolute most of it with a 3-hour, 9-mile bike adventure through the city that never sleeps? Your guide, a highly-rated, professionally-licensed New York City tour guide, will take you on one of the most exciting rides of your life. Starting right by the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side, the tour takes you to Battery Park, Little Italy, and Chinatown before riding up to Washington Square Park. From there, our guide will take you along the Hudson Greenway. See where Sully Sullenberger famously landed a plane on the Hudson. You will view the newly constructed Vessel and Highline, then bike toward Times Square, Madison Square Garden, and the Empire State Building!
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