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    Grand Central Walking Tour

    Free Tours By Foot
    Want to explore a famous New York landmark that has been graced by the stars of Gossip Girl, the Avengers, Men in Black, Madagascar and countless others? Then get your tickets out because the next stop is Grand Central Terminal! On this walking adventure, cover the sights such as the Grand Central facade, the Whispering Gallery, and the Chrystler Building. As a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with it's wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe, your visit to New York isn't complete without a trip to Grand Central!
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    Peter Stuyvesant and His Ghostly Friends of the East Village Tour

    Ghosts of New York
    Something dark is lurking in shadows of America's most storied metropolis. Find out for yourself during this ghostly walking tour of New York's East Village. You'll get an intimate introduction into this famous neighborhood, including a healthy dose of architectural exposure and history. Along the way, your guide will chill your bones with stories of some of the area's most famous past residents. Edgar Allen Poe, August Belmont, Joe Papp, Washington Irving, Harry Houdini - all were larger than life figures that left their mark on the narrow alleys and concrete facades of the Village. Do they linger still? Find out for yourself as your guide enchants your imagination!
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    Madison Square Park Photography Tour

    New York Adventure Club
    If a picture is worth a thousand words, is a picture of a picture worth a million? During this walking tour you'll have the opportunity to capture some photographs of Madison Square Park's famous reflecting pool, itself a living photograph of the world around it. You'll be in the capable hands of a professional photographer, who will teach you the fine art of visual storytelling while introducing you to the park's many landmarks and offering insights into its culture and history. Whether you're using just a smartphone or come equipped with a professional camera, you'll learn to use your device to its full potential. In fact, after this walk, it'll be a snap.
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    Cafe Wha? Band Live Show (Fridays)

    Cafe Wha?
    Cafe Wha? housed the '60s generation. Ginsberg regularly sipped cocktails here. Hendrix, Dylan, and Springsteen (those names sound familiar?) got their start performing at the infamous cafe. Still today, laced with culture, Cafe Wha? carries a house band sure to feed your fire. Performing covers from The Beatles to Radiohead to Bob Marley, they'll take you through generations of rock 'n' roll, reggae, and even some R&B. Join a packed party for an intimate experience with the venue that spurred an artistic revolution. And get ready to be pulled onto the stage and shake it!
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    Central Park TV & Movie Sites Landmark Tour

    704 Hauser, Inc Landmark
    What do Almost Famous, When Harry Met Sally, and Home Alone 2 have in common? Don't say children! Each film features iconic scenes in Central Park. Manhattan's majestic oasis perfectly embodies New York City, and film directors flocked to the monuments, statues, and fountains littered throughout the Park. With forty locations, you'll have plenty of time to walk the same walk as celebrities have in the past, and pose for a few photos while you're at it. If you're a movie-buff, this is the dream tour you've been waiting for.
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    Little Italy and Chinatown Gangster Tour

    NYC Gangster Tours
    Ditch the saggy-pants, gold-chained rappers of the 21st century who assert themselves as "OGs." Instead, travel back in time on this tour from the 1840's through 1920's to become acquainted with the actual "original gangsters" of NYC--street thugs and mafia bosses. Learn about how small packs of immigrant thugs with tightly knit loyalties evolved into corporate style American syndicates. While traveling down Mulberry Street from Chinatown to Little Italy, you'll explore where most of the notorious gangsters in New York rose up. See it all, from the former Five Points, New York's most infamous slum, to the narrow alleys of Chinatown's Bloody Angle. In Little Italy's Historic District, hear stories of the ruthless tactics of the first Mafia bosses of New York and the proud efforts of the NYPD to stop these thugs. Organized Crime as we know it was born on these streets!
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    Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

    Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl
    The name "Kerouac" etched in a bathroom stall. The bar where Dylan Thomas literally fought the dying of the night... and died. The places Ginsberg howled and howled. From the beginnings of The Beat Movement to bohemia capital, Greenwich Village houses NYC's historical, literary epicenter. On this Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl, you'll uncover and get a taste of the fantastic tales and historical accounts of the Village's infamous bars, literary patrons, and their alcoholic nature. Discover the underbelly, while filling your belly of malts and literature that changed the world. Cheers to that!
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    Law and Order Walking Tour

    New York City Adventure Tours
    In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups. The police who investigate the crime and... you? Just kidding, but you'll see exactly what goes down behind the scenes with a licensed PI as your guide. These are their stories as told to you. On this tour, you will walk the streets of NYC and visit the actual locations of crime scenes from movies, TV shows, and real life. During this informative walk, you'll see what resides beneath New York's glitz -- the hangouts, haunts, and hideaways of the Big Apple's most notorious criminals, both real and fictional. Hear the stories and try your hand at solving the mysteries.
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    Brooklyn Navy Yard Tour

    Meet at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center and hop on a bus to begin your tour of this massive 300-acre (121-hectare) historical site. You and your knowledgeable guide will stop and explore several locations by foot for a closer look at New York's interesting naval history.Visit some of the yard's most intriguing places, like the 19th-century navy hospital and surgeon's house and the oldest dry dock in the US, which is still used for ship repair today.For more than 150 years, this yard created America's most famous fighting ships, from the USS Maine to the USS Missouri. Hear how it has transformed from one of the nation's top naval shipbuilding facilities into a national leader for sustainable urban industrial parks. It now houses the nation's first multi-story 'green' industrial building, featuring wind turbines and wind- and solar-powered street lamps. To enhance your experience, see historical photographs and listen to audio clips of WW2-era workers, manufacturers and farmers. You'll also learn how today the manufacturing facilities are used by hundreds of companies and generate a wide range of products ranging from modular housing units to military body armor, Sweet n' Low, whiskey and movie set designs!
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    Hamilton Happy Hour

    Urban Adventures
    With the growing popularity of the musical Hamilton, you’ll love this tour celebrating the life of this great Founding Father. This Family Friendly tour will take place in the Financial District, which was the entire city in Hamilton’s time. You’ll visit key spots in the Hamilton story including Trinity Church where he is buried, the Federal Reserve Bank which is a descendant of the first Federal Bank established by Hamilton, the sites of the Bank of New York and Manhattan Banks formed by the future duelists, and finally you’ll end at Fraunces Tavern where Hamilton himself often drank. Learn all about Hamilton’s life, his rivalry with Burr, and other facts not found in the musical.
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