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Discover Subway Secrets Underneath Lower Manhattan - Private

We will be exploring the busiest rapid transit system in the Western world! Highlights: • Uncover abandoned stations hidden in plain sight, including the famous 1904 City Hall Station. • Explore a deep station where you would have needed scuba equipment only 10 years ago during catastrophic subway flooding. • Remember the 9/11 terror attacks and stand on subway platforms which had totally collapsed under the WTC 20 years ago. • Discover how to get to an old wine cellar under the Brooklyn Bridge from inside a subway station. • Experience the newest downtown stations and discover the PATH train to New Jersey. • Learn about subway technology and how the subway operates 24/7. • Explore the past, present, and future of mass transit in the region. Your licensed tour guide is from NYC and is an AICP certified urban planner and Guides Association of NYC member. Note: Tour only visits public areas and tour route/length may vary slightly based on the MTA’s schedule.
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From $100
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Shared Group Tour Monday Mocktails in New York

Chubby Wubby - Monday Mocktails invites you to taste the countless safe varieties! No basic kiddie drinks at all. Instead, a whole world of completely grown-up mocktails await you in the most exciting city on the planet! Several non-alcohol drinks have healing properties in the ingredients. Best of all, everyone can still walk in a straight line after the Tour is complete! Can be an exclusive Private Tour (just your own group), OR meet new people from everywhere in your Tour !
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From $110
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Chelsea Herald and Times Square

They will learn about the vast history of Times Square, Herald Square and Chelsea along with the theater district on this fabulous tour. Tour guides are native nyc residents and may have worked for Macy’s or give their own experiences about the neighborhoods.
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From $45
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Private New York City Excursion

Embark on a 4-Hour Private NYC Excursion. {The} Native Creative Concierge will curate and lead your private excursion tailored to fit your interests and wish list for the ultimate local experience throughout Manhattan or the outer boroughs. Discover art, food, sports, fitness, shopping, history, or any of the many subcultures of New York City. Experience this energetic city as a native. Excursions may include special events, exclusive encounters and memorable NY characters for an insider's perspective on New York City.
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From $720
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Private Full Day Guided Tour Best of New York City

Experience the very best of New York City on private guided tour that takes you to the most exciting and iconic sites and discover some special hidden places hidden in-between. Learn about the history and hear incredible stories of ordinary and extraordinary people and events that changed our world.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $325
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From Midtown to Downtown Manhattan - 20 Must-See's covered

Experience 20 of the Must-sees in NYC between Midtown Manhattan and Downtown Manhattan. You can't see all that Manhattan has to offer in just 4 hours but you will be able to cross of quite a few highlights during our tour. We have years of experience creating unique, and individualized itineraries for visitors and while this is a public tour we bring the same approach to this tour. This isn't the same type of tour that other operators offer. It is created from scratch based on what we believe is most important to show you - not what other operators' think you want to see. This is a WALKING TOUR. We will utilize public transportation when needed. Cost of public transportation is not included so please bring a metrocard or be ready to tap-your-card/phone on the turnstyle.
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From $78
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New York City Night Tour with Private Local Guide

Spend 3 unforgettable hours with your private guide in the city which never sleeps. Explore the most popular New York attractions by night. Discover the city of thousands bright lights, colorful illuminations, glistening skyscrapers and flashing lively streets.  Explore the Brooklyn Heights and don't miss the legendary Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. See Dumbo and take a selfie with the legendary Brooklyn Bridge.  Your knowledgeable guide will show you the highlights of Broadway Street and tell you fun facts and memorable stories about City Hall, Woolworth Building, One World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial, Trinity Church, St Paul’ Chapel and St Paul’s Churchyard, Battery Park and, of course, Charging Bull.  Finish the tour at Battery Park to enjoy the views. 
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From $157
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A Day Walk Between the Skyscraper Clusters of Manhattan

This tour is perfect for suburbanites and commuters who want to explore the rich and fascinating neighborhoods, sites and spaces in between the skyscraper clusters of Midtown and the Financial District. Options for this tour include beginning (and ending) at either Grand Central or Penn Station, making it easily accessible to all regional rail transit (MetroNorth, LIRR and NJ Transit). All transit within the city is included with the price of the tour--a subway (for arrivals at Grand Central), bus and ferry ride. This "between-the-skyline" walking tour covers 3.5 miles of Manhattan blocks and stops at dozens of specialty shops and noteworthy sites. Food is not covered in the cost of the tour, though enough time is provided for local shopping and eating. You'll learn the history of the city as well as the iconic neighborhoods of Chelsea, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. A ferry back to Midtown allows a unique perspective to see the path we walked from the water.
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From $96
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Manhattan Highlights Private Walking Tour

New York City is best seen by foot but unless you have all the time in the world it's easy to get lost and miss something important. On my tour I will take you through the most important sights, navigate the subway system and show the city as the locals see it - with the speed of a fast moving pedestrian.
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From $320
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InviteOnly in the Hottest NYC Clubs

We'll get the night started by meeting up in New York City top Invite Only trending spot, so naturally, we will start with exclusive VIP access by cutting the line, moving right into Bottle Service and dancing our night away. Each Night is a different agenda. Make sure to check with us for the plans that night etc Our goal is to get you comfortable, feeling good, and serving you with different options of alcoholics drinks for the best Nightlife hospitality. As the night proceeds, we will enjoy the dance floor with hottest New York DJ's, and famous celebrities and continue to party in style with providing the option to stay or continue on to a different venue. So, forget the tourist typical bars come to take part in a ​night, you'll make memories and want to brag to your friends about a place where beautiful locals meet.
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Harlem Walking Tours with Gospel Mass

Get to know this legendary neighborhood in northern Manhattan. A visit on a Sunday that gives us the opportunity to visit the African-American area of the city. All this walking, an excellent experience. We leave at 8:00 AM from Times Square, from there we will travel by subway to uptown Manhattan and begin the route along 125th Street, also known as Martin Luther King Boulevard. There we will make stops at the legendary Apollo Theater (1914) where many figures from the entertainment world began their artistic careers, Areta Franklyn, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, James Brown, in addition to performing there, Michel Jackson and Steve Wonder among others. We make another stop in front of the old Theresa Hotel (1913), where figures such as Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy stayed. We will have time to walk through its streets and see the famous brownstones, with time for photos. We finish the route by attending one of the religious services in a Baptist church, (duration 1 hour)
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From $37
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New York City Private Guided tour on Subway

Sightsee and explore New York City with a local experience tour guide by subway and bus. You will enjoy the history of the great white ways of Times Square to the famous Central Park, Battery Park, Rockefeller Center, the Village and more. See local attractions and historic landmarks. Learn how to navigate through the largest most famous transit system in the world operated by the MTA.
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From $228
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Curated Day Planning in New York City - Self Guided

They Had Fun's Curated Days in New York City are made specifically for YOU and self-guided. You fill out our detailed questionnaire about your interests, favorite cuisines, preferred modes of transportation, everything that matters to you, and we create a special day in NYC just for YOU. No groups, no stopping at places that aren't worth it, no hours of research... just FUN! We can include buzzy restaurants, museums, bookstores, outer boroughs, food crawls, downtown cocktail bars, shopping in Soho, whatever you like! You can find more info at theyhadfun.com. We will provide you with a custom itinerary that will be self-guided. You don't want us having dinner with you! ;) They Had Fun is known for their popular podcast, social media, and YouTube channel all about New York City! We think it's the greatest city in the world and want to help you have fun here!
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1-Day New York Highlight Tour

Join us for an exciting exploration of New York's major landmarks, where you'll get to see all of the city's big-ticket items on a single tour! Our expert tour guides will take you on a journey through the history and culture of this incredible city, highlighting its most iconic landmarks and attractions. But that's not all! We'll also take you on a culinary adventure through Flushing, where you'll taste a blend of rich history, culture, and flavors. Visit our favorite family-owned shops and support local NYC establishments that are off-the-beaten-path. You'll also have the chance to learn about the history of these establishments, some of which have been in business for over 100 years. Our smaller group sizes, led by knowledgeable historian tour guides, ensure a personalized and unforgettable experience. Join us on this amazing journey through New York's landmarks and flavors, where you'll make unforgettable memories and experience the city like never before.
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Private Highlights Tour of New York by Foot and Subway (Full Day)

Take a bite out of the biggest apple in the world - welcome to New York City! Accompanied by our vibrant local guide, spend the day exploring this amazing city like the New Yorkers do - by foot and subway. Maybe hop into a famous yellow taxi if you want. Uncover the history and hear the stories about this city, its people, its iconic architecture - no stone will be left unturned. There is beautiful Central Park and Grand Central, the largest railway station in the world. There are the Rockefeller Center, Trump Tower, the Empire State Building. Stroll down famous Broadway, the sparkly theater district, and Fifth Avenue with its upscale high fashion boutiques. We'll work our way south exploring Greenwich Village with its Bohemian past. Discover how the many immigrants have shaped this incredible city in Chinatown and Little Venice before hitting Wall Street and Ground Zero, a powerful and moving stop. Soak it all up in the city that never sleeps!
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From $1135