Things to Do in New York
• Discover “From Paris to New York — The Masterpieces Awaken,” where the works of Monet, Van Gogh, and other timeless artists are reimagined using digital and immersive art.
• Arte Museum New York is the newest Arte Museum location, where you can experience digital art, sound, and scent that transform every room into a living masterpiece.
• Enjoy interactive exhibits like Tornado and Live Sketchbook as you collaborate and become part of the art.
• Listen to soundscapes by composer Young-gyu Jang and enjoy bespoke fragrances created by perfumer Marianne Nawrocki Sabatier for total sensory immersion.
🗽A Captivating Journey Through Lower Manhattan in the financial district : Unveiling the Heartbeat of the City
Embark on a Journey of Discovery through Lower Manhattan: 🏙️ A Walking Tour like No Other!
Step into the heartbeat of New York City with our enchanting Lower Manhattan walking tour, a symphony of history, culture, and modernity. 🌟 As you traverse iconic streets, our expert guides will unveil the captivating tales behind each landmark.
🚶♀️ Immerse yourself in the financial epicenter of Wall Street, where the skyscrapers echo with the stories of economic triumphs. 🏦 Feel the pulse of resilience at the 9/11 Memorial, paying homage to the indomitable spirit of a nation. 🌆 Our tour isn't just about landmarks; it's a personalized exploration, delving into hidden gems and underground wonders that define the authentic soul of Lower Manhattan.
Indulge your senses and emotions, crafting memories that resonate with the unique energy of the city. 🌈 This isn't just a walking tour; it's an emotive journey, inviting you to be a part of the rich tapestry that is Lower Manhattan. 🗽 Come, be captivated, and let the city tell you its stories in a way only a personalized, empathetic walking tour can.
• MoMA showcases art from the early 19th century all the way to today, continuing its long history of highlighting modern and contemporary creativity.
• Explore different art movements as you move from room to room, taking in a mix of styles, mediums, and thought-provoking installations.
• You can dive deeper into the stories behind the art with an audio guide available in nine languages, making it easy to follow along at your own pace.
• With six floors of artworks, installations, and a blend of permanent and rotating exhibitions, there’s always something new and exciting to discover on every visit.
Winter tours will be modified with indoor stops!
The Upper East Side is arguably Manhattan’s wealthiest neighborhood. Elite and quieter, yet still with New York City quirkiness and artsiness. Join us in this introductory tour of the Upper East Side! We will focus on the Lennox Hill neighborhood looking at Gilded Age era mansions and the modern art galleries as well as places that make the neighborhood unique.
We will begin at the the little prince statue on 5th avenue, amidts many beautiful Gilded Age mansions. We will work our way south between 5th and Madison avenues for about half a mile. We will learn about the history of over 15 buildings from their origins to their conversions and current uses and looking at art along the way.
Some of the sites we will visit may include : The Carlyle Hotel, The Gagosian Gallery, Ralph Lauren, The Payne Whitney House ( The Cultural Center of the French Embassy), and more! We will also be visiting inside some of the older buildings to get a taste of their grandeur and going inside some of the various art galleries with art ranging from early 20th century to now.
NOTE
Dec 6 Saturday. will include a holiday market and a visit to the new Sothebys!
Beginning April 23 !
Wednesdays afternoon tour will end at the Frick mansion which offers $5 admission on Wednesday afternoons. Please buy your tickets in advance when booking the tour for the 430pm time slot.
All tours will include visits to an area art gallery.
• See the largest dinosaur fossil collection, including the *T-rex*, Apatosaurus, and a 122-foot Titanosaur at the museum.
• Marvel at over 5,000 minerals, including giant amethyst geodes and fluorescent minerals, in the stunning Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals.
• At the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, immerse yourself in marine ecosystems with 750+ animal models, including the iconic 94-foot, 21,000-pound blue whale.
• Upgrade your ticket to add access to a special ticketed exhibition, Encounters in the Milky Way, Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, Invisible Worlds, Worlds Beyond Earth, Life at the Limits, or Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs.
📸🌿Connect with Central Park's Soul🌲 - Dive into an Exclusive Nature Tour!
Get ready to be enchanted as our empathetic guides open the gates to Central Park's hidden treasures, exposing a side that's seldom explored. 🌳✨ This stroll isn't merely a journey in distance; it's an emotional expedition into the captivating narratives concealed within the landscapes.
Embark on a voyage through the historical tales of Bethesda Terrace to the secluded waterfalls of the Ramble—every step is a poignant discovery. 🏰💧 Our guides aren't just narrators; they are heartfelt storytellers, weaving tales that breathe life into Central Park.
Immerse yourself in the rich history, admire the intricate architecture, and unveil the concealed marvels that transform Central Park into a genuine urban sanctuary. 🌆🍃
• Experience art like never before through *Air* by Kenzo Digital, where reflections of the Manhattan skyline engage your senses in a transformative way.
• Step out into *Levitation*, two transparent skyboxes suspended 1,100 feet above the streets, creating a thrilling interaction with the cityscape.
• Dive into Yayoi Kusama’s *Cloud*, a visual immersion that shifts your perception and transcends the ordinary.
• Indulge in a food and cocktail experience at *Après* cafe and eatery while enjoying the spectacular views of the city below.
• If you're short on time, choose the skip-the-line ticket for faster entry. For a more memorable visit, consider the night experience. You can also enhance your trip by combining your observation deck visit with a guided tour of other top Midtown Manhattan attractions or the Secrets of Grand Central Station tour.
Midtown Adventure – Millionaires, Skyscrapers & Christmas Magic ✨
Discover Washington DC and Philadelphia in one day with this tour from New York. You'll visit some of the most iconic places in the history of the US.
• Enjoy the flexibility to pick a time slot of your choice to enter the building; access immersive exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
• Ride the elevator to the 86th floor for unobstructed views, now enhanced with free high-powered binoculars.
• Connect to the free high-speed Wi-Fi to download the complimentary multimedia tour app to discover landmarks at your pace.
• Upgrade to include a 90-minute guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan, or climb higher to the 102nd floor deck for panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass views.
TOUR IS IN ENGLISH PAY WHAT YOU WISH!
Tour is Vegetarian friendly. Not gluten free friendly.
You decide which food you want, then pay what you wish for the guide. This is the best deal in NYC
Come visit these two neighborhoods and get what they're known for! Dumplings, pork/Coconut buns, pizza, and soup dumplings! Then finish it all off with an amazing Cannoli, Eclair, gelato, or creampuff at NYC’s most historic bakery!
We’ll see sites from Law and Order, the chinatown gambling park, sites of mob hits, (and movie mob hits!). We’ll also explore every nook and cranny of historic chinatown, plus, every inch of current Little Italy.
• Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.
• Feel your pulse race as you explore the cutting-edge design with its angled glass wall, glass floor, and picturesque skyline steps.
• Enjoy unmatched all-around views of Manhattan’s top landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, from the tallest outdoor viewing deck in the Western Hemisphere.
• Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access, opt for the Express Pass to skip all lines, or elevate your experience with a beverage add-on.
The West Village or Greenwich Village traces back to Dutch colonial times and became known for a center of writers and artists in the 1920s. We will explore this charming neighborhood and the history of New Yorks art scene. From 1950s beatniks to the Stonewall Riots in the 1960s.
We will meet in the garden at St. Luke in the Fields. I will have an umbrella. We will stop during the tour for coffee at one of the old beatnik coffee shops. The tour will take about 2 hours and will end near Washington Square.
Highlights include :
The Friends House
Stonewall Inn
The Beatnik Movement
Washington Square Park
Special Tours!
Sunday Dec 14 5pm. Unsilent Night - Unique Christmasy Jam Box Music parade
** Tour begins at Rocco’s Pasticcheria on Bleeker St.
• Start your visit in the Welcome Gallery, which features a 10-foot model of the Rockefeller Center campus and plays a 5-minute immersive film about the origins of Top of the Rock.
• Access all three levels of the observation deck (67th, 69th, and 70th), moving from indoors to outdoors, and enjoy spectacular views of NYC.
• Upgrade to The Beam experience to recreate the iconic 1932 *Lunch atop a Skyscraper* photo or a VIP Pass for a guided tour of the landmark and a private ride on The Beam and SkyLift.
Join us on this hour and an half off the beaten path tour as an introduction to the East Village neighborhood looking at its evolution from immigrant enclave to punk rock scene,
We will look at the origins of when it was Dutch farmland and look at remnants of New York's Kleines Deutschland, at one time the 3rd largest urban population of Germans outside of Berlin and Vienna and when 2nd Avenue was the ¨Jewish Rialto¨ a thriving Jewish entertainment district. We will talk about New Yorks immigration waves and the rise of tenement housing. We will also look at the early history of political protests in Tomkins Square Park.
If you haven’t spent much time in the Village, this is a perfect introduction of its highlights.
“”SPECIAL TOURS !!””
KEITH HARING at The Brant Foundation. This recommended art exhibit is a retrospective of Grafitti artist Keith HARING who lived in East Village in the 80s. Admission is free for culture pass holders which can be obtained at a New York Public Library branch. NY Culture Pass can be obtained by NY state residents, students out of state and people working in NYC. Ask me if you have any questions!
NEW MUSEUM Thursdays
Thursday nights, the New Museum offers pay what you wish entry. The museum will reopen sometime March 21. At reopening, we will end our Thursday afternoon tour. Check their website for details, tickets are reserved in advance.
March 21 and 22 tour will include a stop at the New Museum offering free admission on its re opening.
