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Experience a completely new perspective of "The City That Never Sleeps" as the sun sets over the beautiful skyline of New York City. This 2-hour panoramic night tour takes you past Times Square's famous lights before heading downtown to view the illuminated Empire State Building and the iconic Flatiron Building, with its art deco facade. Cross the Manhattan Bridge for eye-popping views of the stunning skyline, great for photo ops! Listen to an entertaining live guide as they take you to the past and present with fascinating stories and hidden gems waiting to be revealed. The tour finishes with a view up the Avenue of the Americas, where you can see Macy's Department Store and Radio City Music Hall, which hosts live performances and stage shows like the Rockettes. You haven't truly seen the Big Apple until you've seen it at night!

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of New York City on a shared or private guided walking tour. Start at the iconic New York City Hall and delve into the cultural tapestry of the city by exploring the lively neighborhoods of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown. In SoHo, wander through cobblestone streets lined with art galleries and boutiques and soak up the district's artistic essence. Let your guide unveil the history and evolution of this trendy neighborhood, from its industrial roots to its current status as a hub for creativity. Next, venture into the culinary delights of Chinatown. Sample mouthwatering dumplings and learn about their significance in Chinese culture as well as the neighborhood's rich history and long-held traditions. Continue to the charming streets of Little Italy and indulge in the sweet pleasures of cannoli, a beloved Italian pastry from the famous Ferrara's bakery. As you enjoy this treat, hear tales of Italian immigrants who left an indelible mark on this neighborhood, preserving their heritage and culinary traditions. Then, see the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline and the East River. Along the way, learn about the bridge's remarkable engineering and its role in connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Meet your guide in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral and get the chance to go inside to see the interior decorated for Christmas. Continue to the Rockefeller Center, famous for its winter ice rink and magical Christmas tree. Learn how the complex of buildings became such a popular place for holiday celebrations. Take a souvenir photo of the famous Christmas tree. Then, walk to Radio City Music Hall, where the Rockettes create magic every day. Move down town to the Bryant Park Holiday Market and walk past the window displays of the 5th Avenue shops. End in front of Macy's and learn the history of the world's largest department store.

Venture into the New York subway with a local guide and learn about the history of this famed mass transit system that transports hundreds of thousands of passengers every day. See famed stops, discover lesser-known abandoned stations, and explore the city like a local. Meet your local New Yorker guide in one of the transportation hubs of Lower Manhattan. Have a quick chat about the origins of public transportation in NYC. Hear the story of the very first subway which was built illegally under the cover of night and many other surprising stories. Using the 6 train as your 10-car time machine, ride through and catch a glimpse of abandoned stations that riders unknowingly pass by every day, including the famed City Hall Station. Discover a hidden art installation right inside the bustling Union Square Station. Ride alongside local commuters and get a sense of the busy lives of New Yorkers. The subway tour will end in what was meant to be the "Grand Central of Downtown." Admire the stunning Guastavino tiles on the exterior of the subway stop and Municipal Building.

Established in 2014, me and my team have proudly been the first to operate Speakeasy experiences in New York City. We will take you to 3 completely concealed and hidden establishments. All 3 locations are completely hidden, no obvious bars in between. Some through vault doors with a required code and some that are down an alleys with multiple doors where you would need to know which door to open. Some even have all the drinks still in tea cups in case the police would raid them back in 1920's and was featured in the TV show Boardwalk Empire for its historical accurate decor and atmosphere. We provide historical facts by history teachers with educational and tour guide licenses. Our facts are solely from cross referenced academic sources. We furthermore work in conjunction New York City Hall and the New York City Hall of Records to ensure the authenticity of the historical claims by each establishment we visit.

Step back in time on this guided walking tour in New York City that takes you on a historical adventure to 3 completely concealed and hidden drinking establishments. Experience what life was like during the time of prohibition in historically accurate venues that you have to be in-the-know to access. Meet your guide at the entrance of the Tompkins Square Park and make your way to your first establishment. Venture through vault doors with a required code and some down an alley with multiple doors where you would need to know which door to open. Stop at a venue that was featured in the TV show 'Boardwalk Empire' for its historical accurate decor and atmosphere and that still serves drinks in tea cups, which was done just in case a police raid would occur back in 1920s. Listen as guide educational and tour guide licenses shares facinating stories and facts from the past that are solely from cross referenced academic sources. Enjoy a tour that works in conjunction with New York City Hall and the New York City Hall of Records to ensure the authenticity of the historical claims of each establishment.

Discover the highlights of Lower Manhattan with the best Local Guide. Downtown New York is the central borough for the city’s business, culture and government, with strong connection to the history of American immigration, Founding Fathers, US financial institutions, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Get to know New York City like never before! The 2-hour tour will begin at one of the oldest government buildings in the US, the palatial, early 19th century New York City Hall. You will pass the Woolworth Building, which was once the world’s tallest building, to get to St Paul’s Chapel. Inside this small, colonial-era church you will find exhibits commemorating the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, when the chapel was used as a refuge point. The route will continue through the Financial District, featuring the famous Wall Street. You will see landmarks such as the Trinity Church and cemetery, 40 Wall Street (also known as the Trump Building) and the New York Stock Exchange, which is one of the world’s leading financial markets. Take a stroll along one of the oldest streets in New York, the Stone Street, and see the historic Fraunces Tavern. Throughout the tour, you will discover the secrets of the Financial District, learn about George Washington and other important personalities in the history of the US, and get tips on the best local restaurants, clubs and bars. The extended 3-hour walking tour includes a visit to the Trinity Church and its Cemetery, where Alexander Hamilton and many other notable New Yorkers are buried. The church’s history goes back all the way to the 17th century and interlaces events such as the American Revolutionary War, the Great New York City Fire of 1776, September 11, and the Occupy Wall Street protests. Explore its beautiful interior and discover new facts about the history of New York City. Choose the 4-hour option to enrich your experience with a visit to the observation deck of the tallest building in the United States - the One World Observatory at the top floor of One World Trade Center. For the best experience, we provide skip-the-line tickets with priority lanes to security, elevator, and exit. The elevator will take you to the 102nd floor in just 47 seconds! Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River, featuring the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and other iconic landmarks. Pick the 6-hour option to also make a stop at Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial Pools. See the location where the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centers once stood, the memorial to the firefighters who were injured or died during the rescue, and the Surviving Tree. Your experienced Private Guide will provide the most informative commentary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and answers any questions that you may have about this tragic event and its aftermath.

Capture the iconic sites of Manhattan on a 3-hour guided walk and photography tour. Regardless of your level of photographic skill, you’ll discover the city in a fun, innovative way while developing your abilities with a camera. Photograph Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Empire State Building, and sites in Central Park. Learn how to best photograph these landmark locations as you sharpen your photography skills. Discover how to work with lines and angles to bring locations to life. You’ll even get an opportunity to photograph the skyline from Central Park! With groups of no more than 8 participants, this is the ideal way to learn as much as you can about taking breathtaking photos with Manhattan as your backdrop.

This original tour is your chance to discover history that is barely mentioned in school textbooks. Join an Expert Guide on the African American history tour of Lower Manhattan to Learn about the city’s colonial past and relationship with slavery. Discover the dark side of American history! Choose the 2-hour option to discover the African American history of New York. During the colonial period, as many as 20 percent of New Yorkers were enslaved Africans who performed almost all the heavy labor of building the city's infrastructure. Your Private Guide will introduce you to these little known stories about the daily life of a slave and slave rebellion, and show you the roads, the docks, the churches, and other buildings built by slaves. You will pass the African Burial Ground National Monument, where 15,000 Africans were buried between 1690s and 1794, the New York City Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel and Trinity Church, which was originally built by slaves. The guide will tell you about the slave-built wall from which Wall Street got its name and show you the building that housed the former slave market. The tour will pass Pearl Street and end outside the historic Fraunces Tavern, which was the former headquarters to one of the Founding Fathers, George Washington, Choose the 3-hour option to enrich your experience with a visit to the African Burial Ground National Monument. This archeological monument brings the forgotten history of slaves in colonial and federal New York City to life with a movie, images, artifacts, and related exhibits. Learn more about the enslaved African Americans, both male and female, and their journey from Africa to North America.

Learn the story of New York in some of its most historic neighborhoods on a 2-hour walking tour of Downtown Manhattan and the Financial District. An official licensed guide will tell you all about the early Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, and how it evolved to become the first capital of the United States of America, and ultimately the financial capital of the world. Go to New York Harbor for spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty. See where the federal customs duties were collected at Custom House, and discover one of Manhattan’s oldest buildings at the Fraunces Tavern. Walk along Stone Street to admire the façades of the neo-Dutch colonial houses, and see the powerful institutions of Wall Street, including Federal Hall and the Federal Reseve. Learn about the construction of the Woolworth Building, one of the city’s original skyscrapers, and end at City Hall, the oldest city hall in America. Along the way, hear amazing stories about the people that built and shaped the city and nation, from the Founding Fathers such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, to the titans of capitalism, John Jacob Astor, J.P. Morgan, and John D. Rockefeller.