New York guide · HISTORICAL TOURS
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Popular New York departure times disappear first on bright-weather dates. Compare the practical choices here, then reserve the historical tours that matches your pace before the calendar narrows.
Spend a full day at the American Museum of Natural History with 40+ halls, the Rose Center, and the Gilder Center, plus optional special shows.
“Great exhibition, especially the dioramas. Well organized and everything available to have an informative and enjoyable day. The lockers in the basement, cafeterias and guides were very supportive.”
90-minute Starship cruise from Pier 78 for Hudson and East River views, Statue of Liberty photos, onboard guide stories, and free digital pictures.
“very good. Ryan the guide gave lots of information regarding tour. highly recommended 👌”
90-minute Hudson River sightseeing cruise from Pier 78 with live narration, a Statue of Liberty photo stop, and an onboard photographer for $34.99.
“This tour was so fun. It was great to have a place to sit down on the inside of the boat and still be able to go on the deck to take pictures. Hot chocolate and food was a bonus. Highly recommend”
AMNH admission ticket on the Upper West Side, great for families. See dinosaurs, ocean life, and cosmic history in 3 to 4 hours.
“Great museum & easy to book with viator. Discount with blue light. Best museum we’ve been to. Teenagers enjoyed it too”
Taste Brooklyn in 4.5 hours on a small guided bus tour. Eat pierogi, kielbasa, cannoli and pizza, plus skyline views at DUMBO.
“This was a great tour of Brooklyn. We learnt so much about the culture and history from our amazing tour guide Laurie. And to top it all off, the food stops were absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend this trip...”
NYC Prohibition speakeasy tour with skip-the-line entry, 3 historic stops, gangster tales, and 3 hours of drinks you buy.
“My tour guide Katherine was absolutely phenomenal! I usually don’t leave a review but I truly enjoyed every second, all the fun historical facts and her ability to work the crowd in such a fun and pleasurable way! I’m a “local tourist” just wanting a fun Friday night activity in my own backyard and this hit every note! Everyone please take this tour and request Katherine :)”
A 3-hour Greenwich Village food walk with skip-the-line stops, generous tastings, and local stories, ending at cannoli and gelato.
“My husband and I live in Brooklyn, and we did this tour when my parents visited us over thanksgiving. We all loved it! The food was delicious, and the tour itself was fun and informative. Our tour guide (Marie) did a great job. It’s a good tour for tourists, and also for locals wanting to learn more about the city.”
Midtown speakeasy walking tour with VIP entry, Prohibition and immigration stories, and three classic bars. Small group, 3 hours.
“Emily was amazing and knowledgeable!!! Would recommend to friends and family!! She made the tour really enjoyable!”
Taste Prohibition-era New York on a guided walk to three speakeasy bars near Times Square and Broadway, with cocktails at your own pace.
“Three bars and history of speakeasy’s. Ariel was great but seemed somewhat annoyed like she didn’t enjoy her job.”
NYC Chinatown food and history walking tour: sit-down dim sum, Malaysian curry, Peking duck, mochi donuts, egg tarts, $99.
“I've enjoyed food tours in cities all over the world. This one made the top of the list!! Bert is an excellent guide who knows the area and the restaurants well. The variety and quality of the food is terrific. Book this tour and come hungry!!”
See 300 years of Tribeca transformation on a 2.5-hour architecture walk with a Ghostbusters firehouse photo stop, $50 per person.
“Meghan was great, kind knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was interesting and well put together. We loved it and would recommend it. I for sure want to use them for another tour next time I’m in town.”
A 3-hour Midtown speakeasy bar hop with expedited entry and expert Prohibition storytelling, ending near Times Square for a fun local night.
“Jenna was a great host, really enjoyed learning about the prohibition era and the history of the speakeasy’s. Would have liked to have met either in the first bar or nearer to it. Drinks were expensive, around $20 each per bar. All being said we had a fabulous night and would recommend the tour ☺️”
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