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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

If you're looking for something to do in New York City during this holiday season make sure you put this on your list! It's cheery, it's bright, it’s Christmas, it's NYC, it's everything Christmas about Christmas! This Brooklyn neighborhood, looks like it is out of this world during Christmas time. Dyker Heights Christmas Lights is the cutest and most spectacular area of houses decorated for the holiday season. It's blocks and blocks of Christmas lights and fantastic decorations. The neighborhood goes all out with beautiful nativity displays, nutcrackers, inflatable santas, lights and more.The place glows with bright lights, buzzes sound, and literally bumps with holiday music on full blast. It's fun to see how some houses mix it up every year. It is a recommended experience and a perfect night out for families, groups of friends and even a date night! This is a great place to go if you enjoy taking pictures, as there are a lot of photo opportunities!
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Tribeca Architecture And History Walking Tour

Whether you are visiting Tribeca for the first time or you've lived here your entire life, the Tribeca Architecture and History Tour has something for you. With over 300 years of history, Tribeca combines historical landmarks and brave architectural feats into one fascinating neighborhood. Tribeca has a distinct personality all on its own, so we decided to honor it with its own tour. Join us to learn more about the buildings and sites you may otherwise walk past without ever knowing their stories. You'll quickly come to see that Tribeca, a former farmland, is now one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in New York City.
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Ground 0 and World Trade Center Tour with 911 Museum Upgrade

Visit Ground Zero and the September 11 Memorial Pool on this 90 minute tour that will take you back to Tuesday September 11, 2001 in New York City. Visit the grounds of the World trade Center or also know as Twin Towers. Expert local New York City Tour Guide will tell you their experience on September 11 and learn their story of that horrific day. The tour concludes at 911 Museum entrance, where you can upgrade to include Priority Skip the Line reserve access to the Museum.
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New York City Sunset Sail to the Statue of Liberty

Experience a sunset from New York Harbor and enjoy sweeping views of Manhattan's skyline, parts of Brooklyn and Jersey City from Schooner America 2.0, a modern tribute to the first boat that won the America's Cup in 1851. America 2.0 is 105-feet in length and has about 3600 square feet of sail area. Sail by Manhattan's Financial District, One World Trade and Ellis Island as the boat sails toward the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy up-close views of Lady Liberty and a great photo opportunity as the sun dips below the horizon. This trip is perfect for couples, friends, visitors and locals. Adult ticketing applies to all travelers.
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

Christmas in New York City becomes a dazzling spectacle of holiday lights. Visit the neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, where it's a holiday tradition to decorate house after house with thousands of lights, toy soldiers, Santa Claus with his reindeer and more. It is amazing! Coming back to Manhattan, you'll see the Manhattan skyline and Christmas displays. This tour will put you and your family in the holiday spirit!
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New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

Learn the contributions of enslaved people to NYC including the brave uprisings against oppression. Then discover the exciting history of the Underground Railroad, a network of clandestine routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and Canada. Visit an archeological site and memorial dedicated to the memory of enslaved Africans in colonial America. Visit the site of a former station on the Underground Railroad. Learn about the revolts, kidnappings and dramatic escapes that occurred during the era of American slavery. Listen to tales of courage and triumph and discover the stories of real New Yorkers who risked their lives and properties to help people escape slavery on this historical New York City walking tour.
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Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour

Visit more than 30 movie locations in Central Park on this private walking tour, perfect for film buffs and first-time visitors alike. Visit the Wollman Rink, the Bow Bridge, the Carousel, the Naumberg Bandshell, Strawberry Fields and more to see where famous movies such as 'Serendipity,' 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s,' 'The Avengers,' 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Ghostbusters' and 'Sex and the City' were filmed. This is a unique, interesting and fun way to experience Central Park and its many attractions. OPTIONAL: The tour is also offered in Spanish, French and German via an audio translation guide, in conjunction with our live English-speaking guide. More details and information about downloading this optional free service will be included in tour confirmation emails.
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Central Park Walking Tour

Daily 9am & 12pm Daily (starting May 1st 2022) • Discover the restorative power of Central Park from the stress of big city life • Recognize how natural landscapes and cultural landmarks intermingle in this urban oasis • Photograph many famous park locations featured in hundreds of movies and TV shows • Enjoy the songs of birds and the laughter of children Experience Central Park on a deeper level by taking a professionally guided walking tour. Discover Central Park's origins, witness its design and visit many movies sites on this 2-hour narrated walk in the park! Our casual 2-hour walking tour has been getting great reviews and is professionally led by a highly experienced licensed guide. Written and often led by a former Central Park employee, this tour is a great way to experience a lot of the park in a short amount of time.
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Central Park Walking Tour

Central Park is the most famous urban park in the world, and this tour will help you discover why. From the sweeping Central Park Mall to the Bow Bridge to Strawberry Fields to the gorgeous Bethesda Terrace, and much more, your guide will make sure you get to see all of the highlights of this expansive park. Along the way, you'll learn the fascinating history of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's urban masterpiece. Central Park has been called “one of the greatest works of art in America”. Come see why! Your walking tour will start at Manhattan's Grand Army Plaza and continue on through the park. Your guide will show you all the highlights of the park at a leisurely pace, while providing historic photos for reference. This tour takes place year round, as each season is a different experience. The best thing about this park is that every month brings changes and new discoveries. A small-group tour also provides a more personal experience.
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Lower Manhattan Tour: The Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam!

Explore what is left of Dutch New Amsterdam in today's New York City! In this small group walking tour, you'll hear about New York’s founding myths and facts while standing in the very spots where they all happened. With Manhattan’s first map in hand and your experienced guide you will trace the streets of Manhattan in 1667. Physically touch history as you spend time finding out why Bowling Green has its name and why it’s been so important in our city’s history!
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Private 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour with Optional One World Observatory

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial, and gain insight into the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. A local guide shares firsthand stories of the event and its aftermath while you visit 9/11-related sites such as St Paul’s Chapel, the Fireman’s Memorial and the reflecting pools, an homage to the thousands of lives lost. You may also upgrade your tour to include a pre-reserved ticket to the One World Observatory.
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Greenwich Village Small-Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC

Greenwich Village is home to centuries of haunting history. Come discover it on a shared ghost tour, that will change your perception of New York City. This hour-long walking ghost tour will take you to some of the most haunted places in New York City. Tour begins at 8pm from April-Oct; and 7pm Nov-March. The tour is an hour long and meets and ends in Washington Square Park at the Arch. You will visit 8 locations on a 1 mile walk through Greenwich Village to places like Mark Twain’s House of Death, The Emma Lazarus House, The Hangman's Elm, and more. Group sizes do not typically exceed 20 people.
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Broadway Theaters and Times Square with a Theater Professional

Experience First's top-rated Broadway and Times Square tour offers more than the average Broadway experience. Delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City's renowned theater district. Hear captivating backstage anecdotes about past and present stars. This tour provides an unparalleled behind-the-scenes view, enhancing your Broadway show experience. Explore iconic spots like Sardi's and 42nd Street with our knowledgeable local guides.
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Manhattan Small Group Tour: Attraction Packed w/ Wall Street and 911 Memorial

ExperienceFirst presents a Lower Manhattan adventure: an insider’s tour of Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial. Delve into the heart of the Financial District, where skyscrapers loom, and let your local guide illuminate the captivating history of finance and banking. Then, brace yourself for a profound experience at the 9/11 Memorial. Here, the narrative of that fateful day comes alive, resonating through the city and beyond. This top-rated tour promises an insightful journey, enriched by the expertise of your guide.
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Secret Places of Central Park

Experience secret Central Park locations only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic and most scenic locations above 100th Street. Discover the history of Central Park and its creators, find out what was there before, visit  Revolutionary War forts, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's man-made Adirondack Mountains and so much more. This very fascinating, educational, and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience and a New York City historian.
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