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The Full-Day "See It All" NYC Tour!
(PLEASE NOTE: If you need a date not on the calendar please message us! We will try our best to squeeze you in. Only the 11:30am Wednesday tours are shorter 4 hour tours of Central Park, Times Square, Midtown, Grand Central & views of the Empire State Building. All other tours are the regular 6 hour tours. Tours are in English.)
Hi folks! New York City is the greatest city in the world and I want you to have the greatest time ever! This is mostly a walking tour but we also take the subway and of course a gorgeous boat ride on the harbor to see the Statue of Liberty! Our tour is also great for groups & families.
Here is the itinerary:
This is a Full Day Tour. We cover a LOT!!
-Explore beautiful Central Park
-See the magnificent & world famous Plaza Hotel
-Stroll along expensive & fancy 5th Avenue
-Magnificent architecture of St. Patrick's Cathedral ( we go INSIDE not just outside!)
-Rockefeller Center/NBC Studios
-Diamond District
-Times Square (the most exciting place in the world!)
-Lunch Break
-Freedom Tower
-9/11 Memorial
-Wall Street (NY Stock Exchange)
-Boat Ride Across scenic New York Harbor!
-Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island views
-New York Skyline views
-Brooklyn Bridge views
We'll also view movie & TV locations, stop for plenty of pictures, try to spot celebrities, and much more!
Secret Places of Central Park
Experience hidden 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 beautiful locations all above 100th Street. Learn the history of the park and its creators, find out what was there before, visit forts from the Revolutionary War, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's Adirondack Mountains, and much more. This fascinating, educational and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience.
Here are just a few of the many adventures on this tour:
Be transported to mountain/rustic scenery in the middle of Manhattan.
Visit the ethereal "Secret Garden".
See the ornate French iron gate that protected Cornelius Vanderbilt II’s mansion.
Overlook the scenic vistas near the Harlem Meer.
Look at a marvel of engineering: an arch made of uncut boulders with no mortar.
Visit forts from the Revolutionary War and War of 1812
...and so much more!
This is a GREAT experience for corporate groups & team building.
**This outdoor tour takes place in rain, snow, or shine.**
The BEST of Brooklyn! Walking Tour
Fantastic scenery, sights, and history! Visit the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Brooklyn Heights. Experience Brooklyn's revolutionary cultural and technological history and the men and women at the forefront.
* We'll start in Manhattan with a walk over the monumental Brooklyn Bridge and take in breathtaking vistas of the Manhattan skyline
* Visit the stunning, recently built Brooklyn Bridge Park on the picturesque waterfront.
* Visit Jacques Torres Chocolate, the most famous chocolatier in New York
* See a fully-restored sensational 1922 carousel on the river
* Explore DUMBO, a former factory and warehouse district, transformed into a scenic commercial and residential neighborhood
* Walk through the elegant tree-lined streets of Brooklyn Heights with hundreds of beautiful townhouses from the 1800s
* Discover Revolutionary War and Civil War history
* …plus other surprises.
You will discover the epic story of the Brooklyn Bridge, the great engineering achievement of the 19th Century, and learn about the family that helped create it. See the 1850 Plymouth Church and discover its charismatic minister and abolitionist. See the mansion where Truman Capote lived and penned "Breakfast at Tiffany's," visit locations where movies were filmed...and more!
This is a GREAT experience for corporate groups and team-building.
Tour takes place in rain, snow, or shine.
Explore the Real Brooklyn
Experience the real Brooklyn with me! Many people want to visit Brooklyn but just don't know where to start. I am here to change that: I will show you five completely different sides of Brooklyn in five different neighborhoods.
You will get an overview of New York City's most populous borough, and I will introduce you to Brooklyn's history, culture and people.
Covering five different neighborhoods, this is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is when I show you classic Brooklyn brownstone architecture as well as the 'hipster' side of Brooklyn, street art and vintage shops, hidden bars, amazing Manhattan views, an Orthodox Jewish community and grand historic homes.
To be able to show you as much of this giant borough as possible, we are using the subway three times on the tour, but this will give you time to sit down and take a break in between exploring the various neighborhoods on foot.
See "Where we'll be" for the neighborhoods we're visiting on the tour.
Other things to note
-If you book a private tour, I am able to accommodate specific requests for neighborhoods / sights to include.
-Bring a valid MTA subway ticket (ideally a weekly card with unlimited rides) and wear comfortable shoes.
Sketch and the City- Grand Central and Beyond
RATED BEST REVIEWED EXPERIENCE IN NEW YORK CITY!
From the host of drawnfromwithin.online with over 1000 5-star reviews:
www.airbnb.com/experiences/1655361
Sketch your way around New York with artist and creative guide Ben Ponte. No sketching experience or art background required.
Originally rated the best experience on the Airbnb platform, Sketch and the City provides a creative and fun way to explore, discover and express the energy of New York City, for work teams, travelers and local New Yorkers.
Sketch your way from Grand Central to Bryant Park, viewing all the iconic architecture along the way. See the Chrysler Building, The Empire State Building, The New York Public Library and Grand Central Terminal like you’ve never seen them before.
Distill creative principles that can be applied to other areas, understand group dynamics in new ways, meet new people and have lots of fun in the process.
Ben has been presenting 'Drawn from Within' to corporate groups from around the world over the last 2 years. Ben now brings the creative insights gathered from the online experience back to the in-person experience he started on the streets of New York in 2017.
Sketch and the City explores the experiential aspects of drawing while taking in the wonder of this amazing city.
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The Full-Day "See It All" NYC Tour!
(PLEASE NOTE: If you need a date not on the calendar please message us! We will try our best to squeeze you in. Only the 11:30am Wednesday tours are shorter 4 hour tours of Central Park, Times Square, Midtown, Grand Central & views of the Empire State Building. All other tours are the regular 6 hour tours. Tours are in English.)
Hi folks! New York City is the greatest city in the world and I want you to have the greatest time ever! This is mostly a walking tour but we also take the subway and of course a gorgeous boat ride on the harbor to see the Statue of Liberty! Our tour is also great for groups & families.
Here is the itinerary:
This is a Full Day Tour. We cover a LOT!!
-Explore beautiful Central Park
-See the magnificent & world famous Plaza Hotel
-Stroll along expensive & fancy 5th Avenue
-Magnificent architecture of St. Patrick's Cathedral ( we go INSIDE not just outside!)
-Rockefeller Center/NBC Studios
-Diamond District
-Times Square (the most exciting place in the world!)
-Lunch Break
-Freedom Tower
-9/11 Memorial
-Wall Street (NY Stock Exchange)
-Boat Ride Across scenic New York Harbor!
-Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island views
-New York Skyline views
-Brooklyn Bridge views
We'll also view movie & TV locations, stop for plenty of pictures, try to spot celebrities, and much more!
Harlem history with a community leader
Our experience bridges important time periods together. We begin at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, the premier center of its kind in the world. We'll explore how Africans, forced to leave their homeland, came to both the Caribbean and the Americas through slavery. You will understand how they impacted food, music, popular culture and dance with exhibits, film or sound.
Their struggle made Harlem a center for social movements from the mid 1880s to the present.
We touch on the Trans Atlantic Slave trade, its impact on human relations between American-born citizens and immigrants at that time. We'll delve into the New Negro Movement, which sparked the modern civil rights movement in this country and explore depression-era exhibitions such as the recently restored WPA murals in Harlem Hospital. Together, we’ll discover how we can learn how to heal from the past to move towards a better future.
If you know that you will be in town for several days, book early so I can assist with an itinerary that can include a lindyhop or tap dance class and /or food tasting.
Other things to note
Feel free to bring your own camera to take pictures and dress appropriately for the weather.
The Soul of Harlem Walking Tour
As a New Yorker, I’ve lived in all 5 Boroughs of NYC. However, my birthplace was Harlem. Thus, I will show you the place that is dear to my heart – the village of Harlem.
This unique soulful walking experience will take place in one of four sections of Harlem - Central Harlem. This section was the Heart and Soul of the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights movement in America.
Our journey will begin with a birds-eye view of 125th Street looking westward – this will give us a photographic preview of some of the locations we will visit. We will then walk to the former homes of the Harlem Renaissance central figures, Langston Hughes, Madam C.J. Walker, James w. Johnson, etc. On this 10,000-step journey, we will pass several Harlem murals that capsulize Harlem’s glorious past. We will also see where Marin Luther King spoke, suffered a near-death experience, and was hospitalized. Two places of special interest will be
explored – the Harlem Jazz Museum (Thurs-Sat only) & the Schomburg Library for African Studies (Mon-Sat). At the Schomburg, we will see a mosaic cosmogram containing the ashes of Langston Hughes underneath it.
To round out our experience, we will walk upon Harlem’s “Walk of Fame;” and see monuments of Civil Rights trailblazers and the famous Sylvia’s Restaurant, named after the “Queen of Soul Food” Sylvia Woods.
I’m looking forward to meeting you and your guests.
Secret Places of Central Park
Experience hidden 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 beautiful locations all above 100th Street. Learn the history of the park and its creators, find out what was there before, visit forts from the Revolutionary War, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's Adirondack Mountains, and much more. This fascinating, educational and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience.
Here are just a few of the many adventures on this tour:
Be transported to mountain/rustic scenery in the middle of Manhattan.
Visit the ethereal "Secret Garden".
See the ornate French iron gate that protected Cornelius Vanderbilt II’s mansion.
Overlook the scenic vistas near the Harlem Meer.
Look at a marvel of engineering: an arch made of uncut boulders with no mortar.
Visit forts from the Revolutionary War and War of 1812
...and so much more!
This is a GREAT experience for corporate groups & team building.
**This outdoor tour takes place in rain, snow, or shine.**
The BEST of Brooklyn! Walking Tour
Fantastic scenery, sights, and history! Visit the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Brooklyn Heights. Experience Brooklyn's revolutionary cultural and technological history and the men and women at the forefront.
* We'll start in Manhattan with a walk over the monumental Brooklyn Bridge and take in breathtaking vistas of the Manhattan skyline
* Visit the stunning, recently built Brooklyn Bridge Park on the picturesque waterfront.
* Visit Jacques Torres Chocolate, the most famous chocolatier in New York
* See a fully-restored sensational 1922 carousel on the river
* Explore DUMBO, a former factory and warehouse district, transformed into a scenic commercial and residential neighborhood
* Walk through the elegant tree-lined streets of Brooklyn Heights with hundreds of beautiful townhouses from the 1800s
* Discover Revolutionary War and Civil War history
* …plus other surprises.
You will discover the epic story of the Brooklyn Bridge, the great engineering achievement of the 19th Century, and learn about the family that helped create it. See the 1850 Plymouth Church and discover its charismatic minister and abolitionist. See the mansion where Truman Capote lived and penned "Breakfast at Tiffany's," visit locations where movies were filmed...and more!
This is a GREAT experience for corporate groups and team-building.
Tour takes place in rain, snow, or shine.
Explore the Real Brooklyn
Experience the real Brooklyn with me! Many people want to visit Brooklyn but just don't know where to start. I am here to change that: I will show you five completely different sides of Brooklyn in five different neighborhoods.
You will get an overview of New York City's most populous borough, and I will introduce you to Brooklyn's history, culture and people.
Covering five different neighborhoods, this is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is when I show you classic Brooklyn brownstone architecture as well as the 'hipster' side of Brooklyn, street art and vintage shops, hidden bars, amazing Manhattan views, an Orthodox Jewish community and grand historic homes.
To be able to show you as much of this giant borough as possible, we are using the subway three times on the tour, but this will give you time to sit down and take a break in between exploring the various neighborhoods on foot.
See "Where we'll be" for the neighborhoods we're visiting on the tour.
Other things to note
-If you book a private tour, I am able to accommodate specific requests for neighborhoods / sights to include.
-Bring a valid MTA subway ticket (ideally a weekly card with unlimited rides) and wear comfortable shoes.
Speakeasy and secret bar tour
Established in 2014, me and my team have proudly been the first to operate Speakeasy experiences in NYC. 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 NYC City Hall and the NYC Hall of Records to ensure the authenticity of the historical claims by each establishment we visit.
This experience is available in French, Italian, German, Spanish and English. Please make sure to submit a request in a message if you want the experience in a different language. PLEASE do NOT book this is you are landing to the airport the same day after 11 am.
If the experience is fully booked, we also have a website alexstours d0t c0m that offers the same experience and also offer the East Village Speakeasy experience on Airbnb as well.
Sketch and the City- Grand Central and Beyond
RATED BEST REVIEWED EXPERIENCE IN NEW YORK CITY!
From the host of drawnfromwithin.online with over 1000 5-star reviews:
www.airbnb.com/experiences/1655361
Sketch your way around New York with artist and creative guide Ben Ponte. No sketching experience or art background required.
Originally rated the best experience on the Airbnb platform, Sketch and the City provides a creative and fun way to explore, discover and express the energy of New York City, for work teams, travelers and local New Yorkers.
Sketch your way from Grand Central to Bryant Park, viewing all the iconic architecture along the way. See the Chrysler Building, The Empire State Building, The New York Public Library and Grand Central Terminal like you’ve never seen them before.
Distill creative principles that can be applied to other areas, understand group dynamics in new ways, meet new people and have lots of fun in the process.
Ben has been presenting 'Drawn from Within' to corporate groups from around the world over the last 2 years. Ben now brings the creative insights gathered from the online experience back to the in-person experience he started on the streets of New York in 2017.
Sketch and the City explores the experiential aspects of drawing while taking in the wonder of this amazing city.
Hidden Gems, Great Structures, Fun Art
Let's tour some of NYC's greatest structures, hidden gems and public art. We’ll learn about the fierce rivalries, personal triumphs and tragedies of the designers and builders as they set world records over and over again.
We’ll also see:
• Beautiful bridges that shattered records
• Amazing architecture, from traditional and classic to stunningly modern
• See wonderful public art. Sculptures and murals that range from classic & inspiring to playful & fun
• Enjoy parks and atriums that most tourists, even locals, have never seen
Contact me if you don’t see a date or time that works for you.
What folks are saying:
“ I am so happy to have found this tour. John is so knowledgeable and friendly!! The hours went by so quickly. I saw so many hidden treasures!!” Karen, Los Angeles
“My...walk... around lower Manhattan with John was like going on a walk with an old-time friend…” Yi-Ming, Singapore
“Even though I live in New York, I found out about a whole bunch of new places and things and stories that I never knew. Highly recommend this tour!”
Sam, Greenwich Village
"really made the information come to life…Wonderful” Patricia, Upper West Side
“...a lot of fun.” Ashley, Brooklyn
“Warm and funny” “Passionate” Yi-Ming
“Unique” Jim “…a fascinating walk” Stuart, UK
Hasidic Brooklyn
To many, the Hasidic world is shrouded in mystery and secrecy—well, not anymore.
On this experience you get to see first hand the daily lives, rituals and customs of the Hasidic community, guided by a member of the community. Being able to access places seemingly closed off and hidden to the outsider. An opportunity to be able to ask any and all questions about the Jewish faith, culture and philosophy.
We kick off the experience inside a Hasidic home, and learning about what it takes to keep a Kosher home.
Then its off to the streets of Crown Heights, starting with exploring the world famous “770” Synagogue, getting a glimpse into the hustle and bustle of daily prayer services.
Next stop is a Jewish scribe, seeing up close the intricate details involved in producing the Torah Scrolls. Followed by a walk down the avenue, visiting the local shops, and seeing the traditions dating back to the early 1800’s.
If you don’t see availability for when you would like to join, please message us and we will try to accommodate.
The experience will be hosted by Yoni or Mayer. The experience continues rain, snow or shine (just come prepared).
Harlem Jazz Crawl
*Jazz Walking Tour*
- Enjoy two specially selected hidden jazz shows with an expert insider
- See the sites and learn the stories of Harlem's jazz history
- Great food/drinks available at clubs
- Get a chance to join the jam if you're a performer
- Blues every Monday
- Hammond B3 Organ every Sunday
I've been jazz clubbing for 25 years, and haven't discovered anything that comes close to the incredible spirit found in certain Harlem clubs. I'll take you to the heart of that intimate scene.
We'll usually start with a cultural walking tour. I'll point out and delve into the historically significant sites and beautiful homes of Harlem. We will always try to stop by the world famous Apollo Theater, and discuss the evolution of jazz from dixieland through bebop.
I'll introduce you to everyone we meet, and you'll immediately feel immersed in the Harlem jazz scene and relaxed in your surroundings. Amazing meals will be available during the sets so bring an appetite. (Note: Food and drink are not included in the ticket price).
- Great for Teams
TripAdvisor ranks Big Apple Jazz Tours #1 for Nightlife in NYC.
Best nights for guests under 21 years: Sunday-Thursday.
Please note
-- If not feeling well, please postpone the Experience.
-- Any cover charge is included, but sometimes guests are invited to contribute to the "love bucket" at their discretion.
Max's Wake and Bake Tour
We'll meet up at 11:00 am at Absolute Bagels on the Upper West Side, known for making the best traditional bagels NYC has to offer. This is a 420-friendly tour, so vapes, pens, and organic hemp wrapped blunts are welcome. Feel free to light up! After breakfast, we'll head over to St. John the Divine, one of the world's largest cathedrals, over 130 years old. On our way, we'll pass Tom's Restaurant, the famous "Seinfeld Diner." From there, we'll stroll through Morningside Park to Central Park, where we'll check out the Harlem Meer and the Conservatory Garden. Then, we will board the subway and head down to 34th St. We'll come to the Hudson Yards, home of the Vessel - an otherworldly art installation perfect for photo opportunities. Then, we'll explore Mercado Little Spain, an authentic Spanish market and eatery featuring the delicious diversity of foods and drinks from all corners of one of the richest culinary countries in the world. Then, we'll walk the High Line, a beautiful elevated park built from the ruins of a train track, now saturated with flora and art installations. This will lead us to Little Island, a thoroughly unique park constructed right on the Hudson. We end our tour at the Chelsea Market, original home of the Oreo cookie. This tour is 420 Friendly and LGBTQ+ Friendly. Great for touring DJs and teams. Kids under 18 are not allowed. Best from April - October.
New York at Christmas Holiday Light Tour
(Please note: This tour books up fast. If you don't see the date you want please message me and I'll do my best to squeeze you in!)
Christmas is the season of miracles, the season of faith, and the season of joy. There is no where on earth more magical than New York at Christmas!
We will have a fun and exciting time walking around and exploring the world's most exciting city at the most special time of the year: Christmas in New York! There is quite honestly no place on the planet like New York at Christmas. We will explore some of the most famous and iconic New York City Christmas landmarks and have an unforgettable evening. The tour will include all of the following:
-Central Park (including the pond and Home Alone 2 locations)
-The gorgeous and world famous Plaza Hotel
-The sparkling lights along 5th Avenue at some of the most famous stores in the world
-The solemn beauty of St. Patrick's Cathedral (we will explore inside too not just outside)
-The famous Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center (90ft tall and 50,000 lights!)
-NBC studios (where some of your favorite television shows are filled)
-The "winter village" and ice skating rink at beautiful Bryant Park
-The hustle and bustle and amazing lights in Times Square
-Macy's, the largest department store in the world, with the world's most beautiful Christmas windows!
Statue of Liberty Boat Ride/ Tour
New York City
See the city and enjoy the New York waterways, without the crowds! Join our friendly & knowledgeable captains for fantastic photographs offering unobstructed views of NY during this waterfront tour.
While onboard you will cruise through all 3 major NY waterways {Hudson River, East River & New York Harbor} while riding under & stopping at all the best NYC landmarks including:
- The Brooklyn, Manhattan, & Williamsburg Bridge
- The Freedom Tower
- The Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- Governors Island
- South Street Seaport
- Battery Park
- Brooklyn Bridge Park / Dumbo
***BYOB***
Guests can bring their own breakfast, lunch, or dinner to enjoy while cruising with NYC By Water! Both alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages are permitted and we have a cooler on board.
Easily fit this cruise into any itinerary with several daily departure times. Our qualified captains are knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and fun! We adhere to all USCG rules, and have all required safety equipment on board.
Group and Private charters available at NYCbyboat site.
Sunny Photoshoot in Central Park with a Fashion Photographer
*Please note: we can alternatively shoot at any location of your choice* For this unique experience we will visit the beautiful and world renowned Central Park in New York City! My goal is to get you high quality photos that will make your friends wish they were you!
Our shoot will begin with a few street style photos outside of the parks entrance in Columbus Circle. We will then enter the park and stroll past the Central Park Carousel, through Sheep Meadow to the Cherry Hill Fountain while taking romantic and beautiful photos with the scenery. We will then take photos along Central Park Lake, discovering hidden nooks along the lake's edge, pose under Bethesda Terrace and w'ell end at the lovely Central Park boat house. We will take many beautiful photographs!
Rest easy, as my background in the modeling advertising and fashion industry make it so that my clients always appreciate my directions in front of the camera. As an avid traveler who's also traveled the world, I enjoy meeting new people from other countries. Once we become acquainted, you will become my model for an hour. We will walk and shoot until we get photos that you are fully satisfied with!