Things to Do in New York
• Your ticket includes entry to the 9/11 Museum’s core exhibitions, offering detailed narratives, firsthand accounts, multimedia displays, and artifacts that document the day and its global impact.
• See the last column, the original slurry wall, personal belongings, and large-scale remnants from the Twin Towers, along with the “In Memoriam” exhibition that gives faces and stories to the names.
• Spend time at the twin reflecting pools, surrounded by white oak trees, and visit the Survivor Tree, a living symbol of hope, recovery, and resilience that endured against all odds.
• Enhance your visit with a guided Ground Zero tour and skip-the-line access to the museum, perfect for those who want expert-led storytelling and a deeper understanding of the site’s history and significance.
An Introductory Guide to Midtown Manhattan for visitors who love to laugh. Famous sites including Shubert Alley, Times Square, 6th Avenue, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Christmas Tree, the Rockefeller skating rink, 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. I'll give you informational highlights, tips about Broadway shows and plenty of local color.
For over 33 years, I've lived in NYC. I will weave my own story into the story of midtown. Come see how locals keep calm in the middle of the busiest city in the world. See NYC through the eyes of a local who doesn't take everything seriously.
Also: I only speak ENGLISH.
• Visit the engaging Statue of Liberty Museum's interactive galleries & the National Museum of Immigration with a self-guided audio tour.
• Skip the long lines with priority entry at the ferry terminal. Enjoy a smooth start to your adventure without the wait.
• You can choose from New York or New Jersey departure points. The scenic ferry ride offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and Lady Liberty herself.
• Enhance your experience with an English-guided tour to learn more about the region's history and American history.
• You can also opt for a 1-hour cruise-only experience to enjoy views of the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, Lower Manhattan, and the East River.
Join me on an exciting adventure through Manhattan’s most rebellious neighborhoods- The East Village and Alphabet City! We’ll visit Astor Place and the Mosaic Trail- a guerrilla art installation by local artist “Mosaic Man.” We’ll talk about the “bad old days” of the 1970’s and 1980’s when the murder rate was high, and Keith Haring and Basquiat, partied with Madonna at Club 57. We’ll see how Andy Warhol changed nightclubs forever, the magnificence that was Yiddish Broadway, and visit “Little Ukraine.” From there we move onto once gritty, but now fashionable Alphabet City, where the Tompkins Square Park riots raged, Drag performance blossomed, and every kind of counter culture phenomenon found a home!
I’ve been a New Yorker for almost 30 years, and I’ll give you not just the important history, but the current culture as well. We’ll talk theater, restaurants and nightlife, art and architecure, as well as my own personal experiences with the area. I’ll give you tips on how to navigate the city more smoothly, and explain the mysterious ways of the New Yorker to you. And we’ll find time for some laughs along the way…I love NYC with all my heart, and I can’t wait to share my knowledge with you!
• Enjoy 60 minutes of skating surrounded by the Prometheus statue, city views, and, the famous Rockefeller Christmas Tree during the holiday season.
• Immerse yourself in the intimate charm of this boutique-sized rink, perfect for romantic evenings or family-friendly fun under twinkling lights.
• Grab some merch from the gift shop to remind yourself of when time stood still as you skated along in the heart of the concrete jungle.
• Did you know? Legend has it that a Depression-era skate salesman inspired the idea of building the skating rink by demonstrating his skates on the frozen Rockefeller Plaza fountain, and it became a permanent NYC fixture due to its immense popularity!
Take a walk with me through glittering, bustling Midtown Manhattan! I’ll show you the secrets of beautiful Grand Central Terminal, the New York Public Library, and Bryant Park. We’ll see Times Square, where I will give you not just the history, but the ins and outs of getting budget Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets. We’ll end our stroll in Hell’s Kitchen- a treasure trove of REAL New York City restaurants, bars and shops- the ones that locals love. Finally, I will drop you off on 9th ave, where you will find great pizza, bagels, old school diners, Thai, American Southern, Mexican, Turkish, French, Italian, one of the best classic dive bars left in Midtown, a 110 year old Greek bakery, and the BEST cookie shop n NYC, all within the same 2 blocks…and JUST IN TIME FOR LUNCH:)!
I’ve been a New Yorker for almost 30 years, and I’ll give you not just the important history, but the current culture as well. We’ll talk theater, restaurants and nightlife, art and architecture, as well as my own personal experiences with the area. I’ll give you tips on how to navigate the city more smoothly, and explain the mysterious ways of the New Yorker to you, and we’ll find time for some laughs along the way…I love NYC with all my heart, and I can’t wait to share my knowledge with you!
• The museum is home to over 33 million specimens, including the world’s largest dinosaur fossil collection, rare meteorites, stunning minerals, and cultural artifacts from around the globe.
• Choose from one of the special ticketed exhibitions at the Museum that include: Encounters in the Milky Way, Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, Invisible Worlds, Worlds Beyond Earth, Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs & Life at the Limits (more details [here](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/64f93968162974d19e2cf29aeabee3a0-AMNH%20Ticketed%20Exhibits%20(2).pdf)).
• Learn more about marine ecosystems with 750+ animal models, especially the iconic life-sized blue whale, in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
• Step into the Rose Center for Earth and Space, featuring the iconic Hayden Planetarium, a must-visit for astronomy enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the universe.
The Greenwich Village Food Tour
THIS TOUR IS IN ENGLISH. PAY WHAT YOU WISH!
You decide which food you want, then pay what you wish for the guide. This is the best deal in NYC
Greenwich Village is one of the most popular neighborhoods in NYC, with many of NYCs stars not only living there, but the shows and movies they starred in being filmed there! On this tour a wealth of food options will be available from bagels with cream cheese, delicious, Margherita pizza (NYCs best!) Rice balls, falafel, award winning chocolates, and cupcakes. On private tours, the option for Belgian fries and more pizza is also available! There’s plenty of walking to burn off those calories. Well see the sights of the gay liberation movement, the Friends apartment, many different historic and modern speakeasies, as well as the trendiest streets in NYC for music and nightlife. This tour is pay what you wish. You decide how much or which food you’d like, and at the end of the tour, you pay the guide whatever you think the tour is worth per person. This is the best deal in NYC! If the guest purchases one of every item as recommended by the guide they will spend $6 on food per person, before desserts.
• Soar 102 floors in just 47 seconds aboard the SkyPod elevators for jaw-dropping city views.
• Take in panoramic sights of Manhattan, the Hudson River, Brooklyn Bridge, and New York Harbor from the observatory.
• Dive into New York’s spirit with the See Forever® Theater’s immersive audiovisual show and the dynamic Horizon Grid.
**Additional Highlights:**
• One World Observatory stands at 1,776 feet, a tribute to the year the Declaration of Independence was signed.
• Spot up to 45 miles in every direction—on a clear day, the city’s landmarks are all yours to discover.
The East Village, Greenwich Village, and SoHo are must-see destinations on any trip to New York!!
Downtown is the place to see authentic, beautiful, gritty, real everyday New York and New Yorkers in action -- especially in Washington Square Park.
You'll hear some history and wild stories about New York culture, comedy, food, music, art, architecture, skyscrapers, wealth, fashion, diversity, innovation, and movie locations. These are the neighborhoods where much of today's culture and counterculture were born,
I'm delighted to offer recommendations that go beyond these neighborhoods, too, including Little Italy & Chinatown.
We’ll meet up centrally and conveniently at Astor Place on the East side. We’ll walk about two miles in two hours hitting all the iconic stops and - by intent - we end right next to Eileen's Cheesecake in NoLiTa!
• See the world's first space shuttle, legendary warplanes, and learn about kamikaze attacks in the Second World War through immersive exhibits.
• Don't miss the "Apollo: When We Went to the Moon" exhibit, showcasing the incredible journey to the moon through captivating displays.
• Fun fact: Intrepid earned the nickname "The Ghost Ship" after surviving five kamikaze attacks and a torpedo strike.
It’s Cooler in Queens: A Walking Tour of Jackson Heights
Join Steve — a local guide who calls Jackson Heights home — for an insider’s journey through the world’s most diverse neighborhood.
We’ll meet at Grand Central before riding the 7 train out to Queens.
Meeting Point Instructions:
I will meet you at the clock in Grand Central Terminal. This clock is a traditional meeting point, located on top of the information kiosk in the Main Concourse.
I will be holding a yellow flag so you can easily find me.
Along Roosevelt Avenue, you’ll step into a kaleidoscope of cultures: Colombian panaderías, Tibetan momo stands, Bengali phuchka carts, Mexican taquerías, and the vibrant colors of South Asia Row.
We’ll pause to taste some of the neighborhood’s most authentic flavors, the kind most visitors never find on their own.
As one guest put it: “A wonderful tour… Steve is personable, knowledgeable, and clearly knows and loves Jackson Heights.”
Another traveler said, “An excellent niche tour of a place I’d have never gone to alone. The food was great!” Even New Yorkers have called it “recommended to all — even locals!”
Along the way, you’ll also see historic garden apartments, Diversity Plaza, and hidden gems that show why Jackson Heights is a community like no other.
Perfect for curious travelers, adventurous couples, and seasoned New Yorkers alike, this tour combines food, history, and human connection into what one guest summed up as: “10 out of 10 — just like Steve!”
What to Expect:
Roosevelt Avenue: the vibrant spine of Queens, alive with Latin American taquerías, Colombian bakeries, and South Asian spice shops.
Diversity Plaza: a living symbol of community, activism, and immigrant pride.
Little India & South Asia Row: saris, gold jewelry, incense, and irresistible street snacks like samosas and jalebi.
Historic Garden Apartments: elegant prewar buildings that pioneered the idea of light, air, and shared courtyards.
Little Colombia: vallenato music, fresh arepas, and panaderías where neighbors meet daily.
The Taco Kingdom: Roosevelt Avenue’s legendary food carts and restaurants serving some of NYC’s best Mexican flavors.
Why Join?
This is more than a food or history walk — it’s a journey across continents in a single neighborhood. Perfect for solo explorers, couples, or small groups, the tour gives you an intimate look at how people, food, and culture come together in Queens.
We finish back at Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street, with easy subway access back to Manhattan — or you can stay and keep tasting!
• 20 stops on two prime routes give you the freedom to hop between attractions with no limits while buses run every 15-30 minutes.
• Upgrade with extensive guided tours of Brooklyn & Dumbo, or take a self-guided tour of the city with the Vox app & more!
• Climb up the double-decker and let pre-recorded tales bring NYC to life while the mobile app guides you smoothly through the city’s buzzing streets.
• This affordable and convenient pass goes by iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, and more.
Join me for a 3-hour journey through the heart of New York’s story. We’ll start in picture-perfect DUMBO, cross the legendary Brooklyn Bridge, and explore the hidden corners of Lower Manhattan – where cobblestones meet skyscrapers, and history comes with a smile. This isn’t your average walking tour – it’s a local's take on the big city, with unforgettable views, surprising stories, and just the right amount of fun. Comfortable shoes, curious minds, and good vibes are all you need.
