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.
Midtown Adventure – Millionaires, Skyscrapers & Christmas Magic ✨
• 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.
THIS TOUR IS IN ENGLISH. PAY WHAT YOU WISH!
Vegan 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
The Lower East Side is the place that many Irish, and later Jewish immigrants called home. Today, it is amongst the most diverse and somewhat affordable neighborhoods in lower manhattan. On this tour our guests will enjoy the taste of a delicious variety of potato knishes, sweet sorbet and gelato from one of NYCs most popular spots, discount candy shopping, delicious empanadas, your choice of pork or veggie dumplings, or scallion pancakes, an enourmous variety of pickles, and deluxe bagels, yur choice of plain, creamcheese, or lox. A variety of desserts awaits you! If the candy from earlier wasn’t enough, why not enjoy delicious sugar cookies, cupcakes or doughnuts? Thats the beauty of a pay what you wish tour, you're not bound to a specific set of food items, nor are you tied to a specific amount!
You’ll see the sights of Katz's delicatessen, Russ and daughters appetizers, the Red Square Hotel, Angel Orensanz Center, the original and new Essex markets, and the Williamsburg bridge. This tour does not guarantee that we will go inside of any of these locations, but entrance to the Essex market is likely.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
The High Line is an oasis of fresh air, a pathway combining nature-bathing and architectural artistry. The area above it, below it and around it has flourished with its popularity. No visit to NYC is complete without a stroll along its fascinating zigs and zags.
We begin at Hudson Yards, a part of Manhattan so new, it still has that new tourist-draw smell. We'll pass the Vessel and The Shed, then we'll stroll the High Line to its very end at Gansevoort Street, where we'll all learn how to pronounce 'Gansevoort.'
Then we'll do a little stroll through the meatpacking district until we reach Chelsea Market, where I'll leave you to explore their many food stalls.
NYC is a chaotic, fast-paced, busy place, with few opportunities to stop, slow down the world and lower your blood pressure. The High Line is one of the few places in NYC that is good for your heart. I love taking visitors here. I think you'll love it too.
• 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.
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 weave my own story into the story of midtown. Come see how locals keep calm (and warm) 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.
• 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.
PRIVATE TOURS !
HALF PRICE TICKETS !
THIS TOUR CAN BE MODIFIED FOR CHILDREN!
See the MET without getting lost! See a sample of THE BEST artworks in about 2 hours!
Welcome to our MET Collection Highlights Tour ! Which visits some of the most important works at the museum, while tracing the evolution of art history! The tour will take about 2 hours and you will have some time after to expore on your own. The tour is limited to small groups and the tour is designed to visit things of your specific interest. Currently the Eastern Art Wing is closed for renovations, as well as the MET rooftop.
You will see highlights from:
* Ancient Rome
* Ancient Greece
* Oceanic Tribal Art
* Medieval European Art
* Modern Western Art (cubism, abstract expressionism, pop art)
* French Impressionism
* European painting and sculpture 15-19 century
* Ancient Egypt : Temple of Dendur
* Arms and Armor Collection : knights and shogun warriors
The tour does not include museum admission. The MET honors several travel passes and offers discounts to students, seniors and people with disabilities.
Ask about ticket discounts!
The MET is always pay what you wish for New Yorkers!
