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Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is the nations capital and is full of things to see and do. See where the President lives or even where the laws are made; take a tour of the Capitol building and White House. Washington D.C. is situated perfectly between Virginia and Maryland which allows its visitors the convenience of great attractions and activities. There are tons of museums, historical landmarks, art galleries, monuments, and all the government buildings right in Washington D.C. for you to visit. For a little more excitement visit Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, and Six Flags America close by.
Highlights:
Picture this...you just touched down in the nation's capital. You bypass the taxi queue & head to the luxury car that awaits to whisk you away on an amazing DC adventure. And what an adventure it is! You'll find yourself standing in awe of the iconic monuments, majestic memorials, historic landmarks & stately buildings that DC is known for on a private guided walking tour of your choice. You'll explore one of four completely unique museums, uncovering the wonders it holds & the tales it tells. All this & more awaits. Let us plan your stress-free visit to DC curated to your unique interests!
Your Ride Awaits: Your luxury experience starts when you’re met inside the airport with a smile by your friendly driver – who’ll be holding a sign with your name on it.
Driver gratuity included.
Let’s Customize: From there you get to choose the rest of your adventures – in no particular order! (Don’t worry – our Experience Designers will help you create the perfect itinerary based on your interests.)
Time To Explore: Enjoy a 4-hour private walking tour complete with an expert tour guide who’ll enlighten you with historical facts, entertain you with fun antidotes, share little-known secrets and point out hidden gems. Check out your choices below – or – we can customize a tour based on your interests and passions.
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
A Museum Is A Must: Your experience also includes general admission to one of four of DC’s most unique museums – which you can stroll through at your leisure. Choose from the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions, the innovative Artechouse, the interactive International Spy Museum or the transformative Museum of the Bible.
Until We Meet Again: When your unforgettable experience in our nation’s capital comes to an end, you’ll be met at your hotel by your driver for your private transfer back to the airport via luxury vehicle.
Tour Duration: Multiday
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the package is customizable to fit your schedule.
This package is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Additional charges may apply for food and specialty tours.
We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from DCA or IAD) to metropolitan DC via luxury vehicle including bottled water, driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
Choice of a 4-hour Private Walking Tour that can include our National Archives Tour, Treasures of America or Walking the National Mall or you can even create your own!
Choice of General Admission to either the Museum of Illusions, Artechouse, International Spy Museum of the Museum of the Bible
24-hour support phone number
Special Welcome Gift
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*4-Hour Walking Tour does not include indoor admissions but can be added for additional cost.
**Airport transfers from BWI available for additional cost. Airport Meet and Greet available with sedans and SUVs only.
Highlights:
Discover the holiday charm of DC with our Enchanting Holiday Lights Experience. Your night begins with a cozy pedicab ride - complete with a blanket and a hot chocolate stop to keep you warm. Marvel at the capital's festive decor like the National Christmas Tree, along with its luminous monuments that shine year-round. Afterward, head to the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Holiday Market - Enchant DC. Here you'll enjoy VIP access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary refreshments and skip-the-line access as you wander through a maze lit by millions of lights and more - making this a magical night to remember!
Itinerary: (This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.)
Your Private Pedicab Awaits: Your nighttime adventure begins when you are picked up at your hotel – or another pre-determined location of your choice – by your expert tour guide/pedicab driver. Your pedicab comes complete with a blanket and a canopy to keep you toasty warm! And just to ensure you stay warm there will also be a pit stop for some tasty hot chocolate during your night on the town.
Dashing Through The Nation's Capital: From there you’re off to take in some of the city’s most beautiful holiday décor. What might you see? Those festive sites could include the National Christmas Tree, the National Menorah, the State Trees at the White House, the Capitol Christmas Tree, the Canadian Embassy Display and the City Center Holiday Tree and Display. It will also include the monuments and memorials that light up our nation’s capital year round and perhaps a shopping stop at the downtown Bazaar Market!
You'll Be A-Mazed: After your pedicab escapade comes to an end your driver will drop you off at your final stop for the evening - Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park. Here you’ll enjoy VIP status as you bypass the line to head into this seasonal site to be seen where you’ll have express entry to all its attractions. Once inside you can make your way through the world's largest Christmas light maze (with over 4 million lights!), glide across the ice (additional cost) or shop at the holiday market. You’ll also enjoy access to the VIP lounge where you’ll enjoy a complimentary welcome beverage along with unlimited coffee and soft drinks as you sit back and relax while soaking up the holiday spirit that surrounds you.
Tour Duration: 5+ Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
Enchant DC is open from November 24th through December 30th.
November 24th through December 13th: Open Thursday through Sunday
December 14th through December 30th: Open Daily
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
*3 to 4 hour pedicab tour (pedicab comes complete with blankets and canopy with protective covering)
*Pit stop for Hot chocolate
*VIP Admission to Enchant Christmas
*Pedicab Holiday Lights Tour (Between 3 and 4 hours)
*Special Edition DC Guidebook (not available to the public)*
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the pedicab driver is not included.
Highlights:
Imagine…you've landed in the nation's capital, bypassing taxis for a private luxury car ready to take you on a thrilling DC adventure. An adventure where you’ll embark on a tour via luxury vehicle where your private guide will delve deeper into the majestic monuments, iconic memorials and historic landmarks you see along the way. One where you'll visit a museum of your choice - offering unique wonders and stories - to explore at your leisure. Our Timeless Essentials Premium Experience is more than an introduction to this prestigious city - it's an immersion into it that you'll never forget.
Itinerary: (This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.)
Your Ride Awaits: Your luxury experience starts when you’re met inside the airport with a smile by your friendly driver – who’ll be holding a sign with your name on it.
Driver gratuity included.
Let’s Customize: From there you get to choose the rest of your adventures – in no particular order! (Don’t worry – our Experience Designers will help you create the perfect itinerary based on your interests.)
Time To Explore: Enjoy a 4-hour private tour with an expert guide in the comfort of a private luxury vehicle. Your guide will enlighten you with historical facts, entertain you with fun antidotes, share little-known secrets and point out hidden gems. Check out your choices below – or – we can customize a tour based on your interests and passions.
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*African American Heritage Tour
*Arlington National Cemetery Georgetown
*Embassy Row
*DC Highlights
*Circle of Power
*DC Essentials
A Museum Is A Must: Your experience also includes general admission to one of four of DC’s most unique museums – which you can stroll through at your leisure. Choose from the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions, the innovative Artechouse, the interactive International Spy Museum or the transformative Museum of the Bible.
Until We Meet Again: When your unforgettable experience in our nation’s capital comes to an end, you’ll be met at your hotel by your driver for your private transfer back to the airport via luxury vehicle.
Tour Duration: Multiday
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the experience is customizable to fit your schedule.
This experience is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from DCA or IAD) to metropolitan DC via luxury vehicle, driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
Choice of a 4-hour Private with Guide and vehicle that can include any of the following:
*African American Heritage Tour
*Arlington National Cemetery
*Georgetown
*Embassy Row
*DC Highlights
*Circle of Power
*DC Essentials
Choice of General Admission to either the Museum of Illusions, Artechouse, International Spy Museum of the Museum of the Bible
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*The 4-Hour Tour does not include indoor admissions but can be added for additional cost.
**Airport transfers from BWI are available for additional cost. Airport Meet and Greet is available with sedans and SUVs only
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which form the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania and Georgia. The Shenandoah River flows west through the valley, with Massanutten Mountain standing between the river's north and south forks. Rolling Piedmont country lies east of the park. Skyline Drive, a 105-mile road that winds along the crest of the mountains through the length of the park, provides vistas of the spectacular landscape to east and west. The park holds more than 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of Appalachian Trail, that follow a ridge crest or lead to high places with panoramic views or to waterfalls in deep canyons. Animals flourish among the rich growth of oak-hickory forest. In season, flora blooms along the Drive and trails and fills open spaces. Apple trees, stone foundations, and cemeteries are reminders of the families who called this place home. Shenandoah National Park has a world of beauty that can renew and bring peace to the spirit.
Santa Fe
Even though Santa Fe is capital of New Mexico, the state's third largest city, and has been around longer than all but one other city in America, it is still relatively unknown to many U.S. travelers. The city history spans almost 400 years yet much of Santa Fe is unexpected, including its Rocky Mountain climate and geography and the cultural diversity created by a mix of Native American, Hispanic and European traditions. Theater, dance, and music all play a significant role in Santa Fe's past and present and the importance of art has made the city one of the country's largest art markets. Surrounded by millions of acres of National Forest and public land, the city offers diverse outdoor activities. For the sightseer, the beauty of the area offers an amazing diversity of scenery and places to discover. Take some time to do some world class shopping or investigate why the city is a major center for alternative healing. Every visitor should explore the local cuisine.
Pigeon Forge
Just north of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is one big strip of motels, fast-food and family-style restaurants, outlet malls and theaters. The most popular draw in the area is Dollywood, the theme park owned by entertainer Dolly Parton, who hails from Sevierville.
Pigeon Forge is home to several other live-music theaters in addition to those at Dollywood. These venues are modeled on the theaters in Branson, Missouri, and play host to musical revues, variety shows and performances by headliners such as Louise Mandrell. Dixie Stampede, also owned by Parton, is an elaborate dinner show with rodeo acts, musical performers and trained animals.
Plenty of other family-oriented attractions can be found in town, including waterslides, bumper boats and go-kart tracks. An unusual attraction is Zorb, a giant ball (reminiscent of a hamster toy) into which people can climb and roll down a hilly course.
Special events take place throughout the year in Pigeon Forge, including a Storytelling Festival in February, the Festival of Nations at Dollywood in the spring, and the Celebrate Freedom Festival in August.
Should malls be more your idea of fun, you'll find more than 200 factory outlets in Pigeon Forge offering bargains on a variety of products. Some of the biggest malls to look for are the Belz Factory Outlet, Old Mill Village and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet. Remember that some retailers manufacture clothing and goods especially for their outlets, so shop carefully. When purchasing fine luggage, handbags and accessories, be sure to check return policies.
New York City
New York City is a captivating, awesome, and glamorous empire. There are countless museums, theaters, restaurants, parks and towering skyscrapers. It is a shopping capital of the world. In midtown Manhattan are most of the designer boutiques; Fifth and Madison Avenues are locations of such world-renowned department stores as Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue. FAO Schwartz is one of the largest toy stores in the world. New York is also a world-class culinary experience - with pockets of ethnic restaurants: Chinatown, Little Italy, Little India and Little Brazil. The famous Statue of Liberty sculpture symbolizing the American Dream can be reached by ferry from Battery Park. Once the first stop for over 12 million immigrants, Ellis Island now houses the Museum of Immigration, including the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. The Art Deco Empire State Building is one of the world's best-loved skyscrapers with two observation decks. Also take time to visit the Chrysler Building, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The views of the Statue from the water are breathtaking and reminiscent of what immigrants first saw entering New York Harbor.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island opened in 1892 and was the entry point for European immigrants for more than 60 years. Twelve million people passed through the halls that are now the historical Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Walk through the Great Hall as the new Americans once did – ancestors of more than half of the US population. You can search for your family surname on the American Immigrant wall of Honor. With over 600,000 entries, it is the longest wall of names in the world.
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Where else can you see a castle, a sled dog, Alice in Wonderland, a pair of hawks, and a 4,000-year-old obelisk from Egypt in one place? You guessed it: Central Park is more than just a green space in the middle of Manhattan Island; it is an 843-acre oasis 150 years in the making and a favorite retreat for New Yorkers of all walks of life. An essential part of the urban landscape, Central Park is something that no New Yorker could live without. It fits into the Manhattan environment so naturally that many people never realize it is entirely man-made. Follow your guide on the winding paths and over the bridges and through the tunnels, and learn how the architects Olmsted and Vaux created New York’s “backyard.”
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Brooklyn Bridge - Opened in 1883 after thirteen years of construction and was built across the East River to connect Manhattan with the then-rural city of Brooklyn. From the beginning, the bridge’s designer, John A. Roebling, planned not just a structure of convenience, but a great work of art that would stand the test of time. The Brooklyn Bridge is a fully accessible bridge, with a center lane above traffic open to bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Your fully guided tour takes you on a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge; a walk taken every day by commuters and tourists, and during times of crisis, such as after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11. Brooklyn Heights- One of the best-kept secrets of the City of New York is Brooklyn Heights, a beautiful district in Brooklyn. Some historians call it one of the first suburbs in the United States. Brooklyn Heights is unique as it radiates a hometown atmosphere while situated right next door to one of the most recognizable cityscapes in the world. In 1964, Brooklyn Heights was the first area designated as a New York City Historic District. You will understand why as you see Federal style homes built in the 1820s, brick and brownstone homes from the 1830s and 1840s, and two Italianate mansions that overlook Pierrepont Street. DUMBO- DUMBO’s name is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, and the span gives the creatively oriented neighborhood much of its character—as do cobblestone streets and dramatic architecture left over from its industrial days. Today, DUMBO features art galleries, independent bookshops, boutiques, confectionaries, and waterfront parks where locals and tourists thrive. DUMBO offers some of the best photo ops including the Empire State Building framed by the Manhattan Bridge.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Guide's gratuity is not included
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Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Like most of the developing city in the early years, SoHo (which stands for South of Houston Street – and by the way, it’s pronounced How-ston) started as a small village. Over time, the neighborhood went from the wealthiest, to the most industrial, to a slum called “Hell’s 100 acres.” Now it is back to trendy again. SoHo is one of the most stylish neighborhoods in New York City, with clues of its past around every corner. Several of its cast iron buildings built in the mid-1800s still stand. As you explore the area, you will get the feel of its many cobblestone streets. When artists arrived in SoHo in the 1970s, they began the revival of the neighborhood. You’ll visit two of SoHo’s famed art galleries, including the Earth Room. Next to SoHo is NoLIta – which is Northern Little Italy. The area is home to the old St. Patrick’s Cathedral. One story in particular your guide will impart is the 1799 murder of Elma Sands, the “Ghost of Spring Street.”
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What could be better than a guided bike ride in Central Park, the first landscaped public park in the USA? Your guide, a city-licensed professional, rides alongside you and shows you all that the park has to offer: Bethesda Fountain, hidden waterfalls, cast-iron bridges, movie scenes, celebrity homes, and skyscrapers, all while passing beneath many of the park’s 26,000 trees. You’ll learn the history of New York City, told in terms of the development of the city and its parks. You’ll bike right up to Strawberry Fields, the memorial to the life of John Lennon, to see the famous building where he lived, and much more!  |
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New York traces its rich history to Lower Manhattan, the meeting point of the Hudson River and the East River. Originally named Nieuw (New) Amsterdam, New York City began as a small Dutch settlement in what is now known as Lower Manhattan. Broadway, which was then called Heere Straat (Gentleman Street), was nothing but a small road. Wall Street actually had a wall back in 1653 to protect the settlers from attacks. As the city grew, so did the nation. New York was the first capital of the United States and the spot where George Washington was inaugurated is marked by his statue. Over the years, Lower Manhattan has become the financial capital of the world. Today, the streets are teeming with people and filled with stories of New York’s past, present, and future. As you explore Lower Manhattan with your guide, you’ll see the 9/11 Memorial, St. Paul’s Chapel, Battery Park, and Trinity Church as you learn about the history of the Native Americans, Dutch, and English.
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There are numerous ethnic groups in New York City, but only two have neighborhoods named after them: one is Little Italy, and the other is Chinatown. Little Italy was formed in the late 1800s as millions of Italian immigrants streamed into the United States. And although nowadays you do not hear much Italian on the street, there are still old school establishments that carry on the traditions. Chinatown on the other hand is still growing and when you enter it, it is like being transported to another country. All the signs are in Chinese, the languages spoken are all dialects of Chinese, the produce and food shops sell many items you will not recognize. It is a submersion into another culture. Join your guide on this walking tour and find out what is below the surface that makes both these neighborhoods even more unique and intriguing.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Flexible timing
Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)
Not Included:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
This tour introduces visitors to the most important works in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art such as the outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings including works by Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas, the inspiring American Wing featuring the iconic painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware and spectacular examples of Tiffany stained glass, the extraordinary sculpture of the ancient Greeks, the world of Ancient Egypt including the Temple of Dendur, and much more.
2-hours with a private art specialist tour guide.
Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Museum to begin your experience. Your guide will take you through the permanent collection with commentary along the way. Your guide is a true expert that will make the museum come to life and be able to answer your questions in depth.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Tour Duration: 2 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
The start time of this tour can be between 1:001am and 2:00pm. The MET closes at 5:00pm midweek.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week (currently the museum is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays).
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Experience this iconic museum with your savvy art specialist guide
Flexible Timing to fit your schedule
This private tour can accommodate up to 15 guests
Admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Prepare to unleash your inner Kevin McAllister in the heart of NYC on an exclusive private tour that takes you into the world of the iconic holiday film Home Alone 2. You'll walk in Kevin's footsteps as you explore the locations that made the movie unforgettable. Picture yourself at the elegant Plaza Hotel, immersing yourself in the allure of Central Park, basking in electrifying Times Square & more. That's not all - you'll also visit an observation deck to take in breathtaking holiday views from above for an unforgettable scene in your own NYC adventure! With us, you'll never be lost in New York!
Your Ride Awaits: Your five-hour holiday experience begins when you’re picked up in your private luxury vehicle by a professional driver, along with an expert tour guide at a designated location in Manhattan of your choice.
Ready, Set, Action:
Your first stop is the legendary Plaza Hotel, where Kevin's escapades began. You’ll immerse yourself in the opulence of this iconic establishment, where Kevin transformed the prestigious property into his personal playground, indulged in extravagant experiences and outsmarted the staff along the way.
Next, prepare to be enchanted as you step into the magical wonderland of FAO Schwarz, famously known as Duncan's Closet in the movie. This whimsical destination becomes a prime target for the mischievous antics of the notorious "Wet Bandits."
You’ll then head to always enchanting Central Park, the very place where Kevin formed an extraordinary bond with the captivating "Pigeon Lady," visit the Empire Diner where a towering Santa on stilts startled Kevin, adding a dash of whimsy to his escapades, marvel at the awe-inspiring views of Lady Liberty from Battery Park, soak in the excitement of Times Square and end up at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the symbol of joy and hope, where Kevin's heartwarming reunion with his mom took place.
After you’ve “scene” all of these iconic – and sentimental – filming spots, you’ll head to one of the city’s awe-inspiring observation decks where you’ll be treated to a view of New York City’s skyline all dressed up in its holiday best. Your choices? The Empire State Building (an NYC classic!), Rockefeller Center’s very own Top of the Rock, Hudson Yard’s unique EDGE or the dazzling SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
And…Cut: When your unforgettable journey through Manhattan ala Kevin McAllister draws to a close, your luxury vehicle will transport you back to your hotel (or another predetermined drop-off location) in style as you reminisce about the day’s adventures.
Tour Duration: 5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
We recommend an early start time to beat the traffic.
This tour is offered 7 days a week from mid-November through December.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water.
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide.
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan).
Driver gratuity included.
Tour can be customized based on your interests.
24-hour support phone number.
Exclusions:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
Indoor admissions (with the exception of the Observation Deck chosen) not included.
Highlights:
When you think of New York City – what food comes to mind? If you said bagels, you’d most likely be in the majority. There’s nothing like a NYC bagel for breakfast, brunch, lunch - and heck for dinner too! Now you can experience the best of the best thanks to our EXCLUSIVE Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour.
Now, this is not your ordinary NYC bagel tour. Why? Because on our exclusive NYC private tour, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get hands-on by helping to make authentic New York bagels at the best bagel shop in the city! And no food tour would be complete without sampling the fare – meaning you get to taste the best bagels, cream cheeses and lox the Big Apple has to offer as well! And it’s not just bagels you get to learn about – you’ll also visit the bagel shop that makes the world’s only “cragel” – a half-bagel, half-croissant, that combines the dense chewiness of the bagel with the buttery flakiness of the croissant. Finally, as you may have surmised by the title of this experience, you’ll finish on a sweet note with a donut from a famous donut shop that’s been a Brooklyn staple for over 60 years - and was featured in the latest Spider-Man movie!
Your exclusive bagel adventure begins when your professional driver and expert, licensed tour guide pick you up at your hotel in a private luxury vehicle.
From there you’ll head to your first stop, Utopia Bagels in Whitestone, Queens. Here you’ll not only discover the history of this iconic food and how it’s made, but you’ll also get a unique hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience! And of course, you’ll also get to sample those delicious hot fresh bagels, a variety of spreads, and a luxurious lox sandwich.
After that amazing experience you’ll get back into your luxury vehicle and continue to the next stop on the tour, which is Bagel Point in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This particular bagel shop is home to the famous “cragel” which is a pastry that combines a bagel and a croissant for one tasty treat. Here you will also get to sample the fare and if you would like, you can also take part in another hands-on rolling experience.
And if that isn’t enough yumminess for one day, after your cragel expedition you’ll take a short stroll down the block to Brooklyn’s best donut shop, Peter Pan Donuts, where you’ll finish the day off with a sweet treat of your choice.
When your NYC food tour comes to an end, and you are now officially a “bagel expert,” your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This exclusive experience is offered daily, year-round, subject to availability. However, the best days to experience this tour would be Monday through Thursday.
Recommended starting time is between 8:00am and 1:00pm.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
4-Hours with a bagel expert on a guided tour of “the bagel capital of the world” including:
Private demonstration and class
Hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience
Learn the dos and don’ts of New York’s bagel culture
Sample the best bagels, spreads, cragels and donuts NYC has to offer
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Beyond Times Square’s History Highlights Private NYC History Tour is an absolute must if you are a fan of history - in particular the history of New York City. Created just for history buffs, this look at the rich history of the Big Apple is led by one of our local licensed tour guides - who, of course, is a history specialist.
Your full-day specialty experience will start in Brooklyn and end at the iconic Empire State Building - with plenty of stops along the way. You'll start your New York history tour in Brooklyn with a walk over the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan. From there you'll embark on our Origins of New York Private Walking Tour to see where it all started as "New Amsterdam" - a small Dutch settlement that today is known as Lower Manhattan. After taking in various historical sites, your tour will end and you get to enjoy lunch at NYC's most historic - and oldest - bar and restaurant. But it's not over yet, because after lunch you'll be treated to a private 90-minute tour of the iconic Empire State Building with one of their Official Ambassadors! Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to delve into the history of America's Melting Pot!
• Your historical tour of NYC begins when your private driver picks you up at your hotel in a luxury vehicle to take you to the start of your tour in Brooklyn.
• Here you'll meet your expert tour guide and start your journey with a walk over the infamous Brooklyn Bridge, taking in breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and other sites along the East River. Your step back into history commences as you disembark the bridge's walkway into Lower Manhattan - which you will see like never before - through history.
• Walking in the footsteps of early settlers, you'll be enchanted by stories and little-known facts your tour guide will share. As you wind your way through Lower Manhattan, you'll see the spot where George Washington was inaugurated, St. Paul’s Chapel - which is the oldest church building in Manhattan, Trinity Church - where you will find out why it was an important site during the American Revolution, the infinity pools of the 9/11 Memorial and more.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it's time for a scrumptious lunch. You'll have premade reservations at the historical Fraunces Tavern, which is a National Landmark building that once served as a watering hole for many of the Founding Fathers of the US!
• After lunch your private luxury vehicle will pick you up to head to the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan. Upon arrival, you'll meet up with one of the building's Official Ambassadors who'll take you on a fun and informative 90-minute tour. Here you'll get VIP treatment, hear about the history of the building and be treated to insider access.
• When your time at the Empire State Building comes to an end your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other drop-off location of your choice.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
• Private Local History Specialist Tour Guide for 4-hours (for the walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and the Origins of NY Private Walking Tour)
• Lunch reservation at Fraunces Tavern (the cost of the meal is not included)
• 90-minute official private tour of the Empire State Building - including access to the 86th-floor observation deck
• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from your hotel to Brooklyn for the start of the tour
• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from Fraunces Tavern to the Empire State Building
• Driver gratuities are included
• 24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included
*Cost of lunch at Fraunces Tavern is not included
Highlights:
Over the years the borough of Brooklyn has become increasingly popular and, like Manhattan, contains many must-see and do experiences. Our “A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour” showcases two of its main attractions - sensational street art and fabulous ethnic foods – which you’ll get to explore through a Private Graffiti Walking Tour and Workshop and a Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour.
First, our private graffiti tour offers a very unique experience. This tour is an amazing opportunity to get up-close views of Brooklyn's incredible street art. But that's not all! You also get to attend a private graffiti workshop with a local artist where you can create your own work of art. Afterward, it’s time to explore some of Brooklyn's most famous - and historic - neighborhoods. Your local expert tour guide will introduce you to areas such as Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO. As you walk you'll hear about their history, learn little-known facts and see hidden gems. And - since it's also a Brooklyn food tour - you'll be treated to three delectable food tastings along the way. Join us for this two-part private Brooklyn walking tour that's sure to be a highlight of your NYC vacation!
• Your A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or another pre-determined location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.
• You’ll then embark on your first walking tour – our Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop that takes place in Bushwick, an up-and-coming neighborhood in northern Brooklyn. Here the larger-than-life street art will enchant you as you hear about the origins of the Bushwick Collective, which has become the most famous street art exhibition in NYC.
• But that is not the end of your graffiti experience! Part of the tour is also a private workshop where a graffiti artist will provide a lesson, paint, tarps, stencils and a canvas for you and your guests to create a mural to take home.
• Next up is Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour. Here you’ll explore Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO (which is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) and more in your luxury vehicle with your expert local tour guide. Perhaps the best part of the tour? You also get to partake in three ethnic food tastings such as a delicious slice of Brooklyn pizza. And no worries - there will be more than enough food to count as a super scrumptious lunch!
• When your Brooklyn adventure is over your professional driver will drive you back to Manhattan and drop you off at a location of your choosing.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
One-way transfer via luxury vehicle to Brooklyn (with bottled water)
Hourly car service for 5 hours (including bottled water) that ends in Manhattan at your hotel (or a custom location of your choice)
Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop in one of the premier mural districts in the US with a specialist guide (2 hours)
Private local tour guide for 4 hours
4-Hour Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour with ethnic food tastings along the way (3 tastings included with enough food for lunch)
24-hour support phone number
Driver gratuity is included
Exclusions:
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.
Highlights:
Embark on a fun-filled NYC day with our All Things Kids Private Tour. This exclusive experience is a kid-centered day filled with memories for the whole family. You'll start with your private vehicle and driver who will take you to FAO Schwarz where a Toy Soldier will welcome you for a private tour before opening to the public. After your tour, your vehicle and private tour guide will be waiting to take you to the American Museum of Natural History, where you'll enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt that uncovers museum secrets. After that it's time for lunch then you're off to stroll through the enchanting Central Park Zoo!
• Your family-friendly adventure begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle by a professional driver.
• Then it’s off to FAO Schwarz for your 9:00 am private tour - before the store opens to the public!
• Upon arrival you’ll meet your personal guide for the behind-the-scenes tour, one of their famous Toy Soldiers! Here you’ll learn about the history of FAO Schwarz, raid the Candy Bar, receive a plush souvenir and have your own personal shopper!
• At the completion of your tour, your expert tour guide will meet you at the store - along with your private luxury vehicle - to take you to your next adventure.
• Next, you’ll head to the American Museum of Natural History where you'll meet up with a scavenger hunt host who'll give you instructions and send you on your 90-minute fun and educational scavenger hunt.
• By now you’re all sure to have worked up an appetite and your tour guide will be happy to make some suggestions that has something on the menu for everyone’s taste. Perhaps Shake Shack or Milk Bar?
• After lunch it’s time to take a stroll to the next stop – the Central Park Zoo! Here you'll spot snow monkeys, sea lions, grizzly bears, penguins and more.
• After your family fun day, you can opt to spend more time in Central Park or book a private luxury vehicle to take you back to your hotel or location of your choice for an additional cost.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting date of the tour is customizable to fit your schedule.
Tour starts at 9:00am (starting times may change based on time of the year).
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Luxury transportation (Hotel to FAO Schwarz and FAO Schwarz to American Museum of Natural History)*
1-hour FAO Schwarz Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Full Day Private BTSQ tour guide
2-hour self-guided scavenger hunt at the American Museum of Natural History (includes museum admission)*
A stop for lunch*
Central Park Zoo admission
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*Lunch is not included in the cost of the experience.
*Additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan.
*The scavenger hunt is designed for kids ages 7 and up. There is a lot of reading and walking and younger children may lose interest.
Highlights:
Attention art and architecture enthusiasts! Beyond Times Square has created a full-day specialty experience with you in mind - our Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour. Combining an NYC art tour with an NYC architecture tour, this adventure allows you to partake in both, courtesy of industry experts.
Your Manhattan art journey begins with a private tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with an art specialist tour guide. Afterward, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch with a view atop the Museum of Arts and Design. After lunch, it's time to start the architecture aspect of the experience with an NYC architecture boat tour around Manhattan. Taking place on a climate-controlled 1920’s style yacht, your professional American Institute of Architects guide will help you to see the skyline from a whole new perspective.
Thanks to private, luxury transportation included to get you from place to place, and the assistance of our Destination Experts to plan the timing of the day, all you have to do is enjoy the beauty that will surround you from start to finish.
Your day begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle and head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art – or the MET – where you will experience it like never before.
Here you’ll meet your private tour guide – an art specialist – who will introduce you to the Met’s most important works in its permanent collection such as the outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.
As you take in the collection of rare and beautiful objects that are housed in this iconic museum, you’ll also learn more about their significance.
When your two hours at the MET are over, you’ll be picked up by your private driver for a short ride to the elegant ROBERT that sits atop The Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle.
Thanks to pre-made reservations your table will be ready and waiting for you. Once seated you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Central Park as you dine on the finest of fare at this modern classic. You’ll also be surrounded by intriguing artwork from renowned artists including Johanna Grawunder’s Tangerines and Cherry Blossom, Phillip Michael Wolfson’s Sounds Wave and Teresita Fernandez's Night Writing.
After a scrumptious lunch your luxury vehicle will be waiting to take you to Chelsea Piers. Here you’ll board an elegant 1920’s style yacht complete with teak decks and private tables.
Onboard you’ll be treated to narration from a member of the American Institute of Architects who will educate and entertain you as you circumnavigate the island of Manhattan.
Topics of conversation, while you’re enjoying your cruise, may include the Beaux-Arts style buildings you spot along the way, the iconic spires of the Chrysler Building and the Woolworth Building, the waterfront monuments of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Roosevelt Island, engineering masterpieces like the Brooklyn Bridge and the George Washington Bridge and much more!
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
4-hour service via luxury vehicle + a one-way transfer within Manhattan via luxury vehicle
Treasures of the MET Private Tour - A 2-hour tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with our Art Specialist Tour guide (museum admission included)
AIA Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise – A 2.75-hour cruise on a climate-controlled 1920’s style yacht led by an official American Institute of Architects guide
Lunch or dinner reservation at ROBERT (window view table if available)
Driver gratuity is included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
* Cost of the meal at ROBERT is not included.
*Alternate restaurant to be suggested if ROBERT is not available.
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.
Highlights:
Heading to New York City and not sure what your options are for topics of interest to you? Perhaps you love to wander through gardens, taking in all the flora and fauna when visiting new cities. Maybe you're a huge fan of motion pictures and/or television shows and would love to see where some of them were filmed. Possibly you're a wine or beer connoisseur who enjoys discovering new vintages and brews. Or it could be that you don't have a theme at all and just know that you want a fabulous day of touring that covers everything that interests you in the Big Apple.
Whatever your interests may be, chances are NYC has options for you to explore them further. And that is where our Build Your Own Full-Day NYC Private Tour comes in! With this full-day specialty experience, you'll work with our Destination Experts to curate a customized day of private tours, experiences and attractions. Thanks to our team's knowledge, along with an extensive network of local experts and vendors, the sky is truly the limit. From private guide services to luxury transfer services to attraction entrances, restaurant reservations, Broadway tickets and more - BTSQ has you covered with this NYC tour package!
• If gardens are your passion, there are plenty of opportunities to wander through them within the five boroughs. For instance, Mount Prospect Park is home to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Staten Island offers Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. You'll find the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing. In the Bronx, you can visit Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center. And Manhattan has a host of options, many located in Central Park.
• New York City is home to world-class performing arts, museums, art galleries and more, meaning if you're into the arts, you've certainly come to the right place! Some of the finest examples of these forms of the arts would be The Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Met, the Museum of Modern Art aka MoMA, The Guggenheim Museum, The New York Public Library, Broadway, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The High Line and The Chelsea Galleries - just to name a few!
• Are you a "foodie" who loves to try the cuisine when visiting a new city? Restaurants, food tours and culinary experiences abound in NYC! Some fabulous food tours include our Pizza & Gelato Food Tasting Walking Tour, our Private Bagel, Cragel and Donut Deluxe Tour and our Cupcake Food Tasting Walking Tour. Culinary experiences could encompass a Bateaux Dinner Cruise, a picnic lunch in Central Park and reservations at some of NYC's finest restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps NYC's favorite meal - brunch!
• Even if you have no "one" particular interest - or are interested in all kinds of topics, are celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or are just looking to get the most out of your time in the city, no worries, our Destination Experts can develop a customized package for you that includes a little bit of everything!
• And of course - all of our NYC custom tours come with expert, local tour guides and can be set up as private walking tours or in a private luxury vehicle with a professional driver. Luxury transfers are also available as well as helicopter tours, bike tours and more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 to 9-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
A curated full-day tour of New York City customized to your interests
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
It's the fifth-largest park in New York City. New Yorkers refer to it as their "backyard." It is one of the top tourist attractions that visitors flock to when visiting the city. It is 843 acres of a myriad of things to see and do between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan. It is Central Park.
Now you can enjoy a fabulous day of engaging activities thanks to our Central Park Fun Private NYC Central Park Tour! From a visit to the American Museum of Natural History to a private walking tour of the park's highlights to a gourmet picnic lunch in the park - we have got it covered! But that's not all! This NYC private tour also comes with your choice of a private Central Park bike tour, horse and carriage tour or pedicab tour. Top that off with luxury roundtrip transportation to and from the park and your experience is seamless!
Note: This NYC tour package is offered year-round, however, the best seasons are spring, summer and early autumn. During the winter, or in the case of rain during any season, adjustments may be made to the program and alternatives or refunds will be offered.
• Your Central Park Fun Day begins with your private driver picking you up in a luxury vehicle to take you to your first stop – the American Museum of Natural History. Here you can check out all the museum has to offer including the Dinosaur Lab, the Gem and Mineral Hall, the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Age of Mammals.
• Once your museum adventure is complete it’s on to your private walking tour of world-famous Central Park. Here your expert tour guide will introduce you to hidden gems as well as well-known spots in the park. Possible stops include Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Central Park Carousel – just to name a few!
• By now you’re sure to have worked up an appetite but no worries – your guided tour includes a gourmet Central Park picnic. This delicious meal will consist of assorted baguette sandwiches, local cheese platters, salads, crudité, local sweet treats and bottled water.
• And no worries - should the weather not cooperate with a picnic lunch, a substitute for the outdoor picnic will be offered!
• After lunch it’s time to see all the park offers in a different way! You can choose to add some wellness to this package by pedaling around the park via a bike tour, you can have someone else do the pedaling for you on a pedicab tour or you can just sit back and relax in a horse carriage ride. The choice is yours!
• When your time in this enchanting wide-open space comes to a close, you’ll be met by your private driver who will take you back to your hotel via luxury transfer.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Transfers via luxury vehicle from the guest’s hotel to Central Park and back.
Private Highlights Tour at the American Museum of Natural History (including admission tickets)
Private Walking Tour of Central Park
Gourmet Picnic Lunch in Central Park including:
Full service high-end picnic set up with blankets, pillows, and silverware and full set up and clean up service
Note: In the case of inclement weather, a gift card valued at $50 per guest will be provided for a local lunch near Central Park
Your Choice of ONE (1) of the following in Central Park :
Private 2-hour bike tour
Private 45-minute horse and carriage ride
Private 45-minute pedicab tour
Driver gratuity is included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included
Highlights:
We are excited to share that we’ve brought together three attractions that tell the history - both the good and the bad - of Lower Manhattan into one complete package with our Statue of Liberty Tour & Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial Museum experience.
Statue of Liberty: For as long as she's been standing over New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is synonymous with New York City. It is the number one landmark that people think of when they think of the city and the one place most people head to as first-time visitors.
Ellis Island: Ellis Island is synonymous with Lady Liberty. And for most people, when taking the ferry over to Liberty Island, a stop at Ellis Island is a must.
9/11 Memorial & Museum: Since its opening in 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has also become a top ten must-see, along with the 9/11 Memorial itself.
On this full-day tour, your expert private tour guide will escort you to all three for one unforgettable day. Join us for an immersive history lesson that embodies travel as a living classroom.
• Your Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial Museum experience begins when you’re picked up by our professional driver in a private luxury vehicle.
• Your driver will take you downtown to Battery Park where you’ll meet your private, professional tour guide to begin the journey to your first destination.
• Upon your arrival at Battery Park, you’ll board a ferry run by Statue Cruises to head across the New York Harbor for an up close and personal look at Lady Liberty.
• Once on Liberty Island, you’ll get to go inside this magnificent statue where you can access the pedestal for amazing outside views. You’ll also visit the new Statue of Liberty museum where you’ll get a peek at her original torch, an opportunity to measure your foot against Lady Liberties, enjoy an immersive theater experience and learn everything you always wanted to know about this symbol of American freedom.
• After departing Liberty Island your next stop is Ellis Island where over 12 million immigrants arrived on US shores.
• Your Ellis Island tour will consist of a visit to the National Museum of Immigration where you’ll learn about how immigrants were processed as they arrived – and have the opportunity to learn more about your family history.
• After your time on these two islands, you’ll board the ferry for the ride back to Lower Manhattan. Once you have disembarked the ferry your guide will walk you through Battery Park where you’ll continue until you reach the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
• Here you’ll tour the grounds of the 9/11 Memorial where you’ll encounter the two reflecting pools created to honor those we lost on that fateful day. Among the other things you’ll see are two items that survived the attacks that day - the Survivor Tree (a Callery pear tree) and The Sphere (the world's largest bronze sculpture of modern times).
• After paying your respects on the grounds where the Twin Towers once stood, you’ll head into the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Here you’ll learn the history of not only the 9/11 attacks – but of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing as well. Since private guided tours cannot be conducted within the museum, your private tour guide will give a brief synopsis of what you are about to see before entering the building. Your 9 11 museum tour is surely one you will never forget and a must-do for anyone coming to New York City.
• Upon completion of these three pieces of American history your private driver will pick you up in your luxury vehicle and drop you off at your requested end destination.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 to 9-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Transfers via private luxury vehicle to/from guest’s hotel (or other pre-determined location) including bottled water
Private expert tour guide for 8 hours
Admission Tickets to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry ride and museums
Admission Tickets to the 9/11 Museum
Driver gratuity is included
24-hour support phone number
Special Welcome Gift
Exclusions
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Want to check out New York City from an entirely different perspective? Join us for our What’s Up in the Air specialty experience! Featuring a private NYC Helicopter Tour, NYC Architecture Tour and more, this is a full day of sky-high adventures.
Your first stop is at one of the Big Apple's jaw-dropping observation desks. You get to choose from a VIP private guided tour of Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center or an Express Pass to the Empire State Building. No matter which you select you won’t be disappointed! After you take in the magnificent views from high above Manhattan, you’ll meet up with your expert BTSQ licensed tour guide who’ll take you on a skyscraper tour featuring some of the tallest buildings in the city.
Before embarking on the last part of this unique journey you’ll have time to grab some lunch. Beyond Times Square will secure a reservation at your choice of restaurant and will happily offer suggestions based on your personal tastes. (Cost of lunch is not included.) After lunch, it’s time for the grand finale – a private helicopter tour over the Manhattan skyline where you'll get an overhead view of everything you looked out from - and up at - throughout the day!
• Your adventure begins when you’re picked up in your private luxury vehicle at your hotel to head to either the Top of the Rock for your 45-minute guided tour or to the Empire State Building for your Express Pass. (NOTE: There is no tour included with the ESB Express Pass.) No matter which you choose you’ll enjoy panoramic views with plenty of photo opportunities.
• After your observation deck excursion your expert tour guide will meet you for the next leg of your day – a private architecture tour focused on skyscrapers. On this tour, you’ll see all types of structures - many of which once held the title of the world’s tallest building, and may include some of the following:
One World Trade Center: Fun fact - Its height is 1,776 feet which is symbolic of the year the US Declaration of Independence was signed.
Central Park Tower: This is the tallest residential tower on the planet at 1,550 feet!
111 West 57th Street on Billionaires Row: Soaring to a height of 1,428 feet it’s the skinniest building in the world.
One Vanderbilt: At 1,401 feet it has the distinction of being the first super skyscraper in Midtown-East Manhattan.
432 Park Avenue: This 1,397-foot residential tower is the tallest in the Western Hemisphere.
30 Hudson Yards: This building is LEED Gold certified meaning the 1,270-foot structure is cost-effective, efficient and better for occupants and the environment.
Empire State Building: When it was built it was the first building in the world to have more than 100 floors and comes in at 1,250 feet
Bank of America Tower: At 1,200 feet, this one is unique as it was built to use 45% less water than buildings similar in size.
3 World Trade Center: Defined by its stainless steel-clad exterior frame it stands at 1.079 feet tall.
Brooklyn Tower: This 1,073-foot-tall tower is the tallest in the borough.
53 West 53rd Street: A 1,050-foot architectural wonder designed by Jean Nouvel.
Chrysler Building: Briefly holding the crown as the tallest building in the world and known for its terraced crown – its height is 1,046 feet.
NY Times Building: At 1,046 feet it’s tied with the Chrysler Building as the 12th tallest building in the city.
• After your sensational skyscraper tour, it’s time for lunch at a pre-determined venue - perhaps even a rooftop restaurant to keep with the theme.
• After lunch it’s time for the grand finale – a 30-minute deluxe private helicopter tour over Manhattan! Your guide will take you to the Heliport at 6 East River Piers (on South Street between the Seaport District and the Staten Island Ferry Terminal downtown) 30 minutes prior to your flight time, where he’ll get you checked in before saying goodbye.
• Your private helicopter tour will have you soaring above New York City’s iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor and many, many more.
• Upon completion of your helicopter tour your private driver will pick you up in your luxury vehicle and drop you off at your requested end destination.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions. In case of inclement weather determined by the pilot, guests will get the opportunity to re-schedule their flight.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time between 8:00am and 9:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, Monday through Saturday.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Luxury transfer in a private vehicle with a professional driver and bottled water
Private expert tour guide for 6 hours
Tour of some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers
Private helicopter tour
Driver gratuity included
24-Hour support phone number
Exclusions
*Cost of lunch is not included
*ESB VIP Express Pass does not include a tour
*Gratuities for the tour guide and the pilot are not included
Highlights:
New York City is home to what seems like an infinite number of things to see and do. Understandably, this can be overwhelming to first-time visitors – but it doesn’t have to be! With Beyond Times Square’s highly recommended flagship NYC VIP tour – our Full Day Manhattan Highlights Experience – you’ll experience all of the Big Apple’s highlights courtesy of your expert, licensed tour guide!
This comprehensive NYC private tour takes you from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan all the way up to Central Park – which lies in between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side – and includes plenty of stops along the way! Your private tour guide will introduce you to the city’s most popular neighborhoods, iconic attractions and infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues.
Your day spent exploring Manhattan also includes a choice of general admission to one of NYC’s jaw-dropping observation decks! You can pick from The Edge, Summit One, Top of the Rock, or the iconic Empire State Building. Also included? Admission to the Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise – aka the fastest and easiest way to get up close to Lady Liberty!
• Your Full Day Manhattan Highlights Experience begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or chosen location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.
• During the tour, your private guide will show you around the city's most popular neighborhoods, including the Flatiron District, Little Italy, Chinatown, and more.
• You’ll also see iconic attractions like the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center – as well as the somber 9/11 Memorial.
• And don’t forget those infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – such as Times Square, Washington Square, and Herald Square – just to name a few.
• Your general admission ticket inclusion allows you to choose and visit one of several stunning observation decks in NYC, such as The Edge in Hudson Yards, Summit One Vanderbilt (the newest observation deck in the city), Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, or the iconic Empire State Building.
• No trip to New York City is complete without getting an up-close look at Lady Liberty – and you’ll do just that thanks to your ticket to the Statue of Liberty Super Express 50-minute cruise that is also included in this whirlwind day! Get your camera ready for the perfect photo opportunity as the cruise slows down as it sails past the Statue of Liberty.
• When your Manhattan adventure comes to an end, your professional driver will drop you off at your hotel or another location of your choosing.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Full Day
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water (additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan)
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing
Private guided tour with a professional tour guide for 8 hours
General Admission tickets to one of four observation decks – choose from The Edge, Summit One Vanderbilt, Top of the Rock or Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise
Driver Gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
* Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Heading to New York City and not sure what your options are for topics of interest to you? Perhaps you love to wander through gardens, taking in all the flora and fauna when visiting new cities. Maybe you're a huge fan of motion pictures and/or television shows and would love to see where some of them were filmed. Possibly you're a wine or beer connoisseur who enjoys discovering new vintages and brews. Or it could be that you don't have a theme at all and just know that you have four free hours to tour something of interest to you in the Big Apple.
Whatever your interests may be, chances are NYC has options for you to explore them further. And that is where our Build Your Own Half-Day NYC Private Tour comes in! With this half-day specialty experience, you'll work with our Destination Experts to curate a customized private tour, experience or attraction. Thanks to our team's knowledge, along with an extensive network of local experts and vendors, the sky is truly the limit.
From private guide services to luxury transfer services to walking tours, attraction entrances, restaurant reservations, Broadway tickets and more - BTSQ has you covered with this custom NYC tour package!
• If gardens are your passion, there are plenty of opportunities to wander through them within the five boroughs. For instance, Mount Prospect Park is home to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Staten Island offers Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. You'll find the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing. In the Bronx, you can visit Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center. And Manhattan has a host of options, many located in Central Park.
• New York City is home to world-class performing arts, museums, art galleries and more, meaning if you're into the arts, you've certainly come to the right place! Some of the finest examples of these forms of the arts would be The Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Met, the Museum of Modern Art aka MoMA, The Guggenheim Museum, The New York Public Library, Broadway, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The High Line and The Chelsea Galleries - just to name a few!
• Are you a "foodie" who loves to try the cuisine when visiting a new city? Restaurants, food tours and culinary experiences abound in NYC! Some fabulous food tours include our Pizza & Gelato Food Tasting Walking Tour, our Private Bagel, Cragel and Donut Deluxe Tour and our Cupcake Food Tasting Walking Tour. Culinary experiences could encompass a Bateaux Dinner Cruise, a picnic lunch in Central Park and reservations at some of NYC's finest restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps NYC's favorite meal - brunch!
• Even if you have no "one" particular interest - or are interested in a variety of topics, are celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or are just looking to get the most out of your time in the city, no worries! Our Destination Experts can develop a customized experience just for you - based on your input.
• And of course - all of our NYC custom tours come with expert, local tour guides and can be set up as private walking tours or in a private luxury vehicle with a professional driver. Luxury transfers are also available as well as helicopter tours, bike tours and more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 2 to 6-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
A curated half-day tour of New York City customized to your interests
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Ask any food lover – there’s no better way to get to know a city than to eat its food. And there’s no food tour more comprehensive than Beyond Times Square’s Eating Your Way Through Manhattan NYC Food Tour.
Starting in Midtown Manhattan you’ll work your way down the island to what’s referred to as Downtown with your private, licensed tour guide. This half-day experience covers all of the NYC neighborhoods that are known for their great food – from Hell’s Kitchen to Little Italy to Greenwich Village to the Lower East Side. And, since the experience spans from Midtown down through LES, it comes with a private luxury vehicle to get you from one tasty neighborhood treat to the next – learning about the island and the landmarks you pass along the way. As for the fare – it varies – but you’ll hit a total of four or five stops including one of the trendy, ethnic restaurants found on Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, and one of the many trattorias, pizzerias and delis The Big Apple is famous for as you eat your way through some of the most popular neighborhoods in Manhattan. The delectable delights on this NYC private tour will excite your stomach and are more than enough for lunch.
• Your food and culture experience begins when your expert tour guide and driver arrive to pick you up in your private luxury vehicle.
• Your tour may start with a bite in Hell’s Kitchen, which is the home of various international cuisines and numerous trendy popular restaurants.
• From there it’s on to a tasting in Greenwich Village which is often referred to as just “The Village” or “West Village” and is home to many popular cafes, bars, and restaurants.
• No NYC food tour would be complete without a visit to Little Italy, so that is where you are off to next! Here you’ll enjoy an authentic Italian treat from one of the seemingly infinite dining options.
• Next stop is the Lower East Village, aka LES. LES has a fabulous food scene and is the home to a plethora of delis – many of Jewish heritage - among various other dining options.
• In total you’ll make four to five food stops along your journey. At each stop, you’ll step out of the vehicle while your tour guide gets your tastings. As you are enjoying your fare, you’ll not only learn about the food you are sampling, but also about the history, hidden gems and little-known facts of the neighborhoods you are visiting.
• Some examples of what you might be sampling include a cheesy slice of NYC pizza, one of those famous NYC hotdogs, oh-so-decadent homemade Sicilian cannoli, Norwegian smoked salmon (an NYC favorite) on, yes, the equally famous NYC bagel, spanakopita which is Greek spinach pie, a mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich and a delicious Chinese dumpling.
• Along the way you may see some of New York City’s most well-known attractions and locales including Chinatown, Tribeca, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall and more!
• When your NYC food tour comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.
• Tastings are subject to change based on guests’ food restrictions, itinerary and restaurant opening hours.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
• The itinerary is subject to change based on starting point of the tour as well as any restrictions on that day such as traffic, road closures, etc.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 10:00am and 2:00 pm.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Driver gratuity included
All tastings, taxes and gratuities on food are included in the food-tasting fee
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
*Indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations
Highlights:
Ask any food lover – there’s no better way to get to know a city than to eat its food. And there’s no food tour more comprehensive than Beyond Times Square’s Eating Your Way Through Manhattan NYC Food Tour.
Starting in Midtown Manhattan you’ll work your way down the island to what’s referred to as Downtown with your private, licensed tour guide. This half-day experience covers all of the NYC neighborhoods that are known for their great food – from Hell’s Kitchen to Little Italy to Greenwich Village to the Lower East Side. And, since the experience spans from Midtown down through LES, it comes with a private luxury vehicle to get you from one tasty neighborhood treat to the next – learning about the island and the landmarks you pass along the way. As for the fare – it varies – but you’ll hit a total of four or five stops including one of the trendy, ethnic restaurants found on Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, and one of the many trattorias, pizzerias and delis The Big Apple is famous for as you eat your way through some of the most popular neighborhoods in Manhattan. The delectable delights on this NYC private tour will excite your stomach and are more than enough for lunch.
• Your food and culture experience begins when your expert tour guide and driver arrive to pick you up in your private luxury vehicle.
• Your tour may start with a bite in Hell’s Kitchen, which is the home of various international cuisines and numerous trendy popular restaurants.
• From there it’s on to a tasting in Greenwich Village which is often referred to as just “The Village” or “West Village” and is home to many popular cafes, bars, and restaurants.
• No NYC food tour would be complete without a visit to Little Italy, so that is where you are off to next! Here you’ll enjoy an authentic Italian treat from one of the seemingly infinite dining options.
• Next stop is the Lower East Village, aka LES. LES has a fabulous food scene and is the home to a plethora of delis – many of Jewish heritage - among various other dining options.
• In total you’ll make four to five food stops along your journey. At each stop, you’ll step out of the vehicle while your tour guide gets your tastings. As you are enjoying your fare, you’ll not only learn about the food you are sampling, but also about the history, hidden gems and little-known facts of the neighborhoods you are visiting.
• Some examples of what you might be sampling include a cheesy slice of NYC pizza, one of those famous NYC hotdogs, oh-so-decadent homemade Sicilian cannoli, Norwegian smoked salmon (an NYC favorite) on, yes, the equally famous NYC bagel, spanakopita which is Greek spinach pie, a mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich and a delicious Chinese dumpling.
• Along the way you may see some of New York City’s most well-known attractions and locales including Chinatown, Tribeca, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall and more!
• When your NYC food tour comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.
• Tastings are subject to change based on guests’ food restrictions, itinerary and restaurant opening hours.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
• The itinerary is subject to change based on starting point of the tour as well as any restrictions on that day such as traffic, road closures, etc.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 10:00am and 2:00 pm.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Driver gratuity included
All tastings, taxes and gratuities on food are included in the food-tasting fee
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
*Indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations
Highlights:
The land where NYC’s Twin Towers once stood is now home to a solemn yet beautiful tribute to those that lost their lives that horrific September morning. Our 9/11 Memorial and Museum Tour & One World Observatory half-day experience gives you a glimpse into that morning and those lives, as well as the February 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Your experience starts on the memorial grounds outside of the museum. As you walk through what was once referred to as Ground Zero, you’ll view the twin reflecting pools that sit in the footprints of the former North and South Towers and are surrounded by bronze parapets that list the names of the victims. After you’ve paid your respects, you’ll continue into the 9/11 Museum. For parties of over four guests, prior to entering, your expert tour guide will provide commentary on what you are about to experience. Once inside, they’ll be able to answer one on one questions only. The final part of your tour is your ascension to the top of One World Trade Center – also known as the Freedom Tower - to experience the beautiful One World Observatory observation deck and take in stunning panoramic views.
• Your experience begins when your private luxury vehicle and tour guide pick you up at your hotel to take you to Downtown / Lower Manhattan.
• As you drive towards your destination, your guide will point out popular attractions in the area including the Brooklyn Bridge, Trinity Church, the Oculus, the FDNY Memorial Wall and more.
• Upon arrival at the 9/11 Memorial, you’ll tour the grounds where you’ll encounter the two reflecting pools created to honor those we lost on that fateful day. Among the other things you’ll see are two items that survived the attacks that day - the Survivor Tree (a Callery pear tree) and The Sphere (the world's largest bronze sculpture of modern times).
• You’ll also see the newest addition to the memorial, the 9/11 Memorial Glade. The Glade represents the workers, first responders, survivors and residents who were exposed to harmful toxins and who have died or are currently living with a chronic illness.
• After paying your respects on the grounds where the Twin Towers once stood, you’ll head into the 9/11 Memorial Museum, which is divided into three main exhibitions, located 70 feet underground. Since private guided tours cannot be conducted within the museum, your private tour guide will give a brief synopsis of what you are about to see before entering the building.
• Once inside you’ll learn the history of not only the September 11th attacks – but of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing as well. Thanks to the 9 11 Museum’s dynamic blend of architecture, archaeology and history you’ll experience an unforgettable encounter that includes the story of the attacks, the aftermath, and the people who experienced these events. Your visit to the 9/11 museum is surely one you will never forget and a must-do for anyone coming to New York City.
• Your final stop on your private tour will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center, where you’ll get priority access. After a fascinating elevator ride that has you ascending over 100 stories to the observatory, you’ll be treated to 360-degree views of the New York City skyline and beyond. And that’s not all! You also get $15 to use on food, beverages or merchandise.
• When your time at the One World Trade Center Observatory comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined location.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This experience is offered daily, year-round, subject to availability. Currently, the 9/11 Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Driver gratuity included
Admission into the 9/11 Memorial Museum
All-Inclusive Experience at One World Observatory with priority access and $15 to use on merchandise or beverages
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Don’t have an entire day to explore Manhattan? No worries! We’ve taken our full-day highlights experience and shortened it so that now you can cover the most famous sites in the Big Apple in just four hours. With our Half-Day Manhattan Highlights NYC Private Tour, you’ll experience the most popular and sought-out Midtown and Lower Manhattan destinations courtesy of your expert, licensed tour guide!
This comprehensive NYC custom tour takes you from the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan, through Little Italy and Chinatown, into the Flatiron District and continues all the way up to Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. Plus, it includes plenty of other iconic places along the way! Your private tour guide will introduce you to the city’s most popular neighborhoods, well-known attractions and infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – Times Square anyone?
This NYC VIP tour is perfect for first-time visitors of all ages and return visitors wishing to acclimate themselves to the city!
• Your Half-Day Manhattan Highlights NYC Private Tour begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or other pre-determined location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.
• During the tour, your private guide will show you around the city's most popular neighborhoods, including the Flatiron District, Little Italy, Chinatown and more.
• You’ll also see iconic attractions such as the Brooklyn Bridge, the Washington Square Arch, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal and Madison Square Garden – as well as the somber 9/11 Memorial.
• And don’t forget those infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – such as Times Square, Washington Square, and Herald Square – just to name a few.
• When your Manhattan adventure comes to an end, your professional driver will drop you off at your hotel or another location of your choosing.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water (additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan)
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Private guided tour with a professional tour guide for 4 hours
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
No trip to New York City is complete without a stop at two of its most iconic attractions – the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. And with Beyond Times Square, you don’t have to navigate the journey to Battery Park or the Statue Cruises ferry ride to visit these iconic islands on your own thanks to our Half-Day Statue of Liberty Tour & Ellis Island Tour.
Your journey begins when you’re picked up in a luxury vehicle for the ride to Battery Park. Once there your private, licensed tour guide will escort you onto the ferry to Lady Liberty, while offering commentary along the way. Upon arrival, your guide will tour Liberty Island with you and then leave you to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum at your leisure. From there you'll re-board the ferry to Ellis Island, where your history lesson begins with an introduction from your guide and continues as you enter the historical National Museum of Immigration. Upon completion of your time at Ellis Island your guide will escort you to the ferry back to Battery Park where your luxury transfer awaits for the journey back to your hotel or drop-off point of your choice.
There is no better way to take it all in than in the hands of an expert!
• Your stress-free adventure begins when your professional driver and expert tour guide meet you at your hotel or other predetermined location within Manhattan and accompany you to Clinton Castle in Battery Park.
• Upon arrival you’ll be escorted through check-in and security in order to board the public ferry ride to Liberty Island which takes approximately 15 minutes.
• As you take in breathtaking views of the Statue from the water, you’ll realize that you are witnessing what millions of immigrants first saw when they entered New York Harbor.
• During your voyage your guide will explain the sites along the way in anticipation for your arrival on Liberty Island, home of the Statue of Liberty.
• Once on Liberty Island, you’ll explore the grounds with your private guide before your entry into the majestic Lady Liberty. Audio tours are included. Based on availability, pedestal access will be included as well. You’ll also be able to explore the exciting new Statue of Liberty Museum at your leisure.
• After your visit to Liberty Island, you’ll re-board the ferry for the approximately 10-minute trip to historic Ellis Island, while your private guide will continue to provide commentary along the way.
• Once on Ellis Island, your guide will give you a brief history of Ellis Island before you explore the National Immigration Museum. Here you’ll walk through the Great Hall as twelve million people once did, who just so happen to be the ancestors of more than half of the US population. Audio tours are included here as well. While there, you’ll also have the chance to search for your family surname on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor.
• Afterwards, you’ll meet your guide for the ferry back to Manhattan. Once you arrive at Battery Park your guide will escort you to your private vehicle where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your location in Manhattan.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Private expert tour guide for 5 hours
Admission tickets to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry and Museums
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Ciao Bella! Like pizza and love gelato? Then our Pizza and Gelato Challenge Private NYC Food Tour is perfect for you! This private walking tour combines food and culture and is led by a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in artisanal foods.
On this NYC pizza tour, you’ll experience three different downtown neighborhoods as you sample delicious pizza from three different slice joints/sit-down pizzerias, rating them as you go. While you’re tasting you’ll also be learning about the history of pizza in NYC, the types of pizza offered in the city and what goes into making the finest pizza. You’ll be given a scoring sheet so that you can rate the pizza based on visual appeal, crust, sauce/topping and overall enjoyment. Then for dessert, you’ll compare the offerings at two different gelaterias where you'll also discuss how gelato is made and learn why this frozen dessert is so different from American ice cream. The gelato samples will be rated on case appeal, flavors offered, portion size/value ratio, flavor, texture and overall pleasure. What a great and yummy way to play a food critic in the Big Apple!
• Your walking food tour begins when you meet your expert tour guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park. And when we say expert, we mean expert! Her accolades include a certificate of outstanding achievement from The James Beard Foundation and a book award from The International Association of Culinary Professionals. From Jacques Pepin to Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud and Padma Lakshmi, she has worked with the most distinguished culinary talent.
• While at Washington Square Park you’ll gather around the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the leaders of Italian unification, where you’ll learn about Italian immigrants in New York City.
• From there you’ll head to three different neighborhoods - South Village, the West Village (aka Greenwich Village) and Union Square. In each one, you’ll stop at a pizzeria for a slice of pizza to enjoy and rate. They may include Joe’s Pizza, Bleecker Street Pizza, Rivoli Pizza and/or Ribalta, (which is a sit-down restaurant) for Neapolitan pizza.
• Also among your scrumptious stops with be two gelateries – aka gelato shops – to sample and rate different gelato flavors. These include Gentile Gelateria in the West Village and Amorino between Union Square and Washington Square.
• But you're not only eating great food on this tour! As you wander through Lower Manhattan you’ll also learn about the different ethnic neighborhoods, their food scenes, hidden gems and more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour:
This tour can begin any time between 11:30am and 3:00pm during summer hours and between 11:30am and 2:00pm during winter hours.
This tour is offered all year round, Thursday through Sunday only.
The ideal seasons for this tour are spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Pizza tastings and gelato tastings are included
Flexible timing to fit your schedule.
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
If you have a sweet tooth – or just an appreciation for delicious desserts – you’re going to love our Private Cupcake Tasting NYC Food Tour! This NYC cupcake tour combines the oh-so-tasty treat with food history and is led by a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in fine chocolate and other artisanal foods.
And those cupcakes? Although they originated in the late 19th century, it wasn’t until early in the 21st century that trendy cupcake shops (also known as cupcakeries) started popping up in the United States. These specialized bakeries sell little or nothing but cupcakes and there are dozens of upscale cupcake bakeries in the Big Apple. In fact, cupcakes have now become a pop culture trend in the culinary world, with shops like Magnolia Bakery gaining publicity thanks to their appearance on popular television shows like Sex and the City. As you visit four of the best cupcake shops in Lower Manhattan, not only will you get to taste a diversity of heavenly cupcakes, you’ll also get to rate them! From presentation to frosting quality and style to moistness and crumb density – you get to play food critic in the yummiest of ways!
• Your walking food tour begins when you meet your expert tour guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park. And when we say expert, we mean expert! Her accolades include a certificate of outstanding achievement from The James Beard Foundation and a book award from The International Association of Culinary Professionals. From Jacques Pepin to Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud and Padma Lakshmi, she has worked with the most distinguished culinary talent.
• While at Washington Square Park you’ll gather around the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the leaders of Italian unification, where you’ll learn about Italian immigrants in New York City.
• After that it’s time to get down to business! As you make your way to four highly recommended cupcake shops, you’ll also learn about the neighborhoods that you stroll through along the way – making this a private walking tour that combines food and culture.
• Your culinary cupcake and culture adventure stops include the aforementioned Magnolia Bakery, Molly's Cupcakes, Little Cupcake Bake Shop and Butter Lane. At each you’ll sample one of their specialty customized cupcakes and then play food critic by rating them on pre-determined criteria.
• But that’s not all! Along the way you’ll also learn about the cupcake's unlikely origins and hear about trends in the world of cupcakes. You’ll even get to visit a commercial kitchen where these elaborate sweet treats are created!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 3.5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week. NOTE: Mondays are typically avoided due to bakery hours.
The ideal seasons for this tour are spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local culinary specialist guide
Flexible timing to fit your schedule
Food tastings are included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
New York City’s “backyard” is worth exploring when you’re in the Big Apple, but there’s a lot of ground to cover during a Central Park Tour. As the fifth largest park in the city, it covers an impressive 843 acres and has much to offer. If you don't feel like walking we have a great alternative! How about pedaling instead, courtesy of our Private NYC Bike Tour of Central Park?
On this scenic two-hour adventure through bike-friendly Central Park, your expert, licensed tour guide will ride alongside you as they relate the history of New York City, told in terms of the development of the city and its parks. They’ll also share little-known, interesting facts about the park – which just so happens to be the first landscaped public park in the United States.
From the familiar Bethesda Fountain – it has appeared in numerous movies and tv shows, to the regal Belvedere Castle with its fabulous views, from the Central Park Zoo – home to many different species of animals to Sheep Meadow – once home to, well, sheep – you’ll see all this and more while making your way around the park on this private guided bike tour.
• Your Central Park bike tour begins when you meet your expert local tour guide at 56 West 56th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Here you’ll get set up with your bike and your helmet. You’ll also get an overview of what lies ahead as well as basic safety instructions.
• From there your guide will escort you to Central Park to begin your exploration of this remarkable slice of tranquility in the heart of Manhattan.
• As you pedal through the park, and pass beneath many of its 26,000 trees, you’ll be in awe as you catch glimpses of the NYC skyscrapers peeking out from this peaceful haven.
• Your NYC custom tour will include in-depth narration and will allow you the chance to stop several times during your ride to get up close to some of the park’s most famous attractions - as well as its hidden gems - for photo opportunities.
• Among those sites and stops will be Bethesda Terrace, where you’ll get a great view of those classic rowboats, Strawberry Fields, where you’ll see the Imagine mosaic which is the memorial dedicated to the late John Lennon and a ride around the scenic Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.
• Along the way you may also see the winding paths and lush vegetation of The Ramble, the stunningly picturesque Conservatory Garden, hidden waterfalls, cast-iron bridges and much, much more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 2-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Private guided bike ride through Central Park with a licensed tour guide for 2 hours
Cannondale Bike with basket/bike bag, helmet and a map of Central Park
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
You’ve seen New York City on foot. You’ve seen it from the water. Now you can see New York City like never before, in style, from the air with our Private NYC Helicopter Tour!
On this NYC private tour, you’ll experience a luxurious new perspective of this incomparable city from a state-of-the-art Bell 407 private helicopter that features fabulous custom floor-to-ceiling glass windows. For 30 minutes you’ll have a bird’s eye view of Manhattan as well as its surrounding boroughs. Your fantastic flight will start in Lower Manhattan at the Pier 6 Heliport. Once you’re up in the air your professional pilot will point out all of the iconic landmarks and top attractions that the Big Apple is famous for. As you make your way over the New York Harbor and up the Hudson River you’ll see everything from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, to the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center and Central Park – and everything in between! Bonus – this flight also takes you over areas outside of Manhattan! This extensive sightseeing tour is filled with jaw-dropping views of New York and plenty of photo ops. It's guaranteed to be the highlight of your visit to New York City!
• Your adventure begins when you arrive at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at 6 East River Piers for your extravagant and exhilarating sightseeing excursion.
• As you lift off, you’ll head south, where you’ll glide past the longest suspension bridge in the US - the Verrazano Bridge – which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island. At this point, you get a glimpse of Coney Island before making a U-turn to witness the magnificent views of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline across the New York Harbor.
• Next up are magnificent architectural masterpieces like the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building and the most spectacular view of Midtown Manhattan you could ask for! As you soar up to the northernmost tip of the borough, you’ll see the George Washington Bridge that links Manhattan and New Jersey.
• Upon turning south, you’ll take in the grandeur of all five boroughs while heading down the Hudson River, passing by iconic landmarks such as Yankee Stadium, Central Park, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and One World Trade Center, before landing back at the heliport with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
• Timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions. In case of inclement weather determined by the pilot, guests will get the opportunity to re-schedule their flight.
Tour Duration: 30-Minutes
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable but need to be during regular operational hours.
This tour is offered all year round, daily. except for Sunday.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
30-minute private helicopter tour with an expert pilot
Informative narration from your knowledgeable pilot regarding sites you encounter during the flight
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the pilot is not included
Highlights:
New York City’s Central Park is 843 acres of pure Zen in the heart of bustling Manhattan. And there are many ways to take it all in while you’re visiting. You can walk through it. You can jog through it. You can bike through it. You can pedicab through it. Or you can do what New Yorkers and tourists alike have been doing since the park opened in 1858 – you can see it via a horse and carriage thanks to our Private Horse & Carriage Ride in Central Park Tour.
On this leisurely ride through Central Park, you can sit back and relax as your driver points out a myriad of iconic attractions, well-known locations and hidden gems. From Columbus Circle to Cherry Hill, from Balto’s Statue to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, from Strawberry Fields to Sheep Meadow and more – your Central Park horse and carriage excursion is filled with photo ops and memories you’ll cherish forever!
Bonus – this NYC private tour is a fabulous option for any season! In winter when you’re wrapped up in a blanket snuggled with loved ones, in spring as the cherry blossoms and other beautiful buds are coming to life, in summer when it’s full-on with lush greenery and in fall when the foliage takes over as the star of the show!
Your enchanting 45-minute private horse carriage ride through Central Park begins when you meet your professional coachman at 59th Street and 7th Avenue, across the street from the JW Marriott.
From there it’s on to the South End Quadrant, which is the area of the park that covers Central Park South to The Lake (which is the unifying body of water that links the Ramble, Bethesda Terrace and several landscapes) to just north of Terrace Drive.
What can you expect to see? Well in addition to everything listed above…
With the children in mind - you may see the beloved Conservatory Water, which is the pond that lies within a natural basin in the park and whose main focus is attractions geared towards the kiddos.
If you’re into the arts – think music, dance, theater, etc. – then you’ll be excited to see SummerStage. This is that very popular performing arts festival that takes place each summer not only in Central Park – but throughout neighborhood parks in all five boroughs.
Fan of John Lennon? In addition to a glimpse at Strawberry Fields, you may also catch sight of the famous Dakota Building, which is where the Beatle once lived.
But that’s certainly not all – your NYC custom tour may also include such well-known sites as the famous Tavern on the Green restaurant, Wollman Rink (one of the city’s most popular ice skating venues), the often photographed and thus easily recognizable Bow Bridge and much more!
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 45-Minutes
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour. Please note that carriages are not allowed inside Central Park before 10:00am Friday through Sunday.
Summer restrictions: No carriage may operate above 89 degrees Fahrenheit.
Winter restrictions: No carriage may operate below 19 degrees Fahrenheit or during blizzards.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Private horse and carriage with a coachman
45-minute tour of Central Park
Coachman’s gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Highlights:
Question – where can you find over 5,000 years of art from around the globe?
Answer – New York City’s own Metropolitan Museum of Art!
We admit that's a lot of art to take in, but we also have a solution. With our Treasures of the Met Guided Tour, you’ll be introduced to the Met’s most important works in its permanent collection, with one of our savvy art specialists serving as your licensed tour guide. Plus, this private tour can be customized based on your interests.
What can you expect to see? Well, there’s the inspiring American Wing featuring the iconic painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware, a breathtaking atrium featuring a replica of a Tiffany stained-glass window, and art and artifacts spanning the colonial period to the early 20th century. Then there's an outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings including works by some of the greatest artists to walk the earth - Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas. And that just touches on what this Met highlights tour can offer. There are many NYC art tours as well as Met tours available, but this highly recommended experience is one that will leave you feeling like a specialist in art history yourself!
Your Met customized - and private - guided tour begins when you meet your expert fine art guide in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art at a pre-designated time.
From there it’s off to check out the permanent collection with plenty of commentary along the way - and you get to decide what you specifically want to focus on.
The Met’s exhibition areas are varied. You’ll find ones centered on Greek and Roman Art, Egyptian Art, Medieval Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts and more.
Some other fascinating exhibits that you can take in include the following:
The Temple of Dendur - an ancient Egyptian temple that was relocated to the Met in the 1960s.
The Arms and Armor Wing - a fascinating exhibit that provides visitors with a glimpse into the history of weapons and armor from around the world.
The European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Wing – home to an impressive range of Italian Renaissance sculpture, including works by artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello and Verrocchio
As you take in the collection of rare and beautiful objects that are housed in this iconic museum, you’ll also learn more about their significance and feel the excitement as your guide makes the museum come to life and happily answers your questions in depth.
Yes – your choices are many, but your guide can assist in simplifying the many options available to you.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 2-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend the start time to be between 11:00am and 2:00pm. The MET closes at 5:00pm midweek.
This tour is offered all year round, 6 days a week (currently the museum is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays).
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art with your private art specialist guide
Flexible timing to fit your schedule
Admission ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (AKA The MET)
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Ready to focus in on one particular area in New York City that’s always intrigued you? Or perhaps there’s an area that you are not familiar with at all, and would like to get to know better? Our Private NYC Walking Tour – Choose Your Neighborhood is the perfect choice for you! For this NYC private tour, you choose the neighborhood, borough or park and our local expert tour guide leads the way! They’ll tell you about the history and the culture of the area. They’ll tell stories and share little-known facts about the area. They’ll point out all of its most popular attractions as well as its hidden gems. In short – our licensed tour guide will help you see that neighborhood, borough or park like never before!
Choose from the following private walking tours:
Central Park
Origins of NY (Lower Manhattan)
High Line, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
High Line & Hudson Yards
Midtown Highlights (Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Grand Central Terminal)
Lower East Side
Little Italy & Chinatown
Brooklyn Essentials
SoHo
Custom Neighborhood of Your Choice (Within NYC)
Pick one, two - or more - and let the city come to life as you experience these different areas in a whole new light!
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
These tours are offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Services of a Private Guide for 4 hours
Choose from areas within or highlights of any of the 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Whether you’re a fan of graffiti – or simply desire to learn more about this form of artistic expression – our Private Brooklyn Graffiti Tour and Workshop is the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into this often-misunderstood craft.
This Brooklyn art tour takes place in Bushwick, an up-and-coming neighborhood in northern Brooklyn and the most famous and exciting area in the country for street art today. Here you’ll discover walls of massive warehouses covered with street art by the world’s best artists – including Ramiro, Iena Cruz, Nepo, Don Rimx, Dasic and more! Known as the Bushwick Collective, it serves to bring together artists from around the world, legendary NYC graffiti artists and longtime local Bushwick talent. This experience, guided by a real NYC graffiti artist, gives you a look at some of the most talked about artwork in New York City and takes you on a walking tour of a neighborhood where real street artists live. Bonus – you can also add on a private art workshop before or after your private guided tour that will teach you the technical skills graffiti artists need to create graffiti art. Plus, it also lets you get hands-on, creating a mural that you can keep!
Your graffiti adventure begins when your art tour guide meets you at the designated meeting location at 282 Meserole Street in Bushwick Brooklyn to start this fun and educational tour.
From there your Brooklyn walking tour guide will take you through the streets of the Bushwick neighborhood where you’ll see over 50 murals come to life as your expert guide relays their stories and experiences.
In between these works of art you’ll also hear about how, In just a few years, the Bushwick Collective has become the most famous street art exhibition in New York City, and one of the premier mural districts in the United States.
Should you decide to participate in the Brooklyn graffiti workshop (either before or after the walking tour) you’ll also get to see the inside of a beautiful art studio in Bushwick where you can immerse yourself further in graffiti art culture.
During the workshop you’ll participate in a unique hands-on experience where you’ll learn tips and techniques of aerosol art, from fill-ins to masterpieces. You’ll also get to create your own mural masterpiece to take home with the help of a working graffiti artist!
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 1.5-Hours -Walking Tour Only
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local graffiti artist guide
One-and-a-half-hour walking tour filled with dazzling Brooklyn street art
Optional workshop where you’ll learn the skills of graffiti art while creating a mural to take home
Workshop includes lesson, paint, tarps, stencils and a canvas
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Whether it’s your first time in New York City or you’re a repeat visitor – our Premium NYC Hotel Inclusive Private Custom Tour Package is a fabulous addition to your time in the Big Apple. Filled with all the components that make our NYC private custom tours so popular, this NYC tour package provides a worry-free experience customized and curated to your unique interests.
Just what can you expect from this NYC tour package? A comprehensive experience that allows you the flexibility to select your own itinerary. It starts and ends with luxury roundtrip airport transfers to and from the airport of your choice and includes hotel accommodations at the luxurious, timeless and oh-so-elegant five-star property The Pierre, a Taj Hotel – which is situated on NYC’s famous Fifth Avenue and right across the street from Central Park. In between, you get to choose one of the many private vehicle tours we offer, complete with a local and licensed tour guide, a Broadway show – musical or play (you pick!) and admission to one of four New York City museums that interests you the most.
That’s not all – you can also opt to add on additional full-day and/or half-day NYC VIP tours and experiences, attraction tickets and more. Secure this premium package as the base of your New York City dream vacation today! Tip: This package is great for couples and families alike. It can also be booked for both small and large groups.
Your Premium NYC Private Custom Package starts with airport pick-up in a private luxury vehicle to the Pierre Hotel. From there you get to choose the rest – in no particular order! (But don’t worry – our Destination experts will help you create the perfect itinerary based on your choices!)
First there’s the private vehicle tour. Our 4-hour vehicle tours take place in a luxury vehicle complete with an expert, professional and licensed tour guide. Plus - our guided tours cover all the most popular attractions in the city – from Lower Manhattan’s Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street to the city’s most popular buildings such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building to the Upper East Side’s Museum Mile to Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater and much more!
Next, it’s time to hit the Great White Way with Premium Tickets to a Broadway show of your choice! From comedies to dramas, from musicals to plays – there is always something for every taste playing on Broadway!
Last but not least is general admission to one of four of the most popular museums in NYC. For this inclusion, you choose the museum and then you explore it at your own pace!
When your time in New York City comes to an end you’ll enjoy a comfortable ride back to the airport in your private luxury vehicle while reminiscing about all the amazing experiences you had.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the package are customizable to fit your schedule.
This package is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from LGA, EWR or JFK) to Manhattan via luxury vehicle including driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
Hotel accommodations at The Pierre including all taxes and facility fees
Broadway Show Tickets (Premium Tickets)
Choice of a 4-hour Private Vehicle Tour with Luxury Vehicle and Guide (Our NYC Private Tours and NYC VIP Tours are plentiful and cover all five boroughs - from the Brooklyn Bridge to the High Line to Central Park and more!)
Choice of General Admission to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Museum of Broadway
24-hour support phone number
Special Welcome Gift
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*4-Hour Tour does not include indoor admissions but can be added for additional cost.
**Airport Meet and Greet available with sedans and SUVs. Not available for LGA Airport arrivals.
Highlights:
Our Best of NYC package is a luxurious treat for those seeking to make the most of their trip to the Big Apple. Imagine being met at the airport & whisked away in a luxurious private car. Feeling the emotions of the city’s history on a private tour of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Taking in the city’s highlights as your expert guide unveils fascinating history & hidden gems. Witnessing the spectacular skyline from high above. Satisfying your thirst for arts & culture at a renowned museum. Savoring the thrill of premium Broadway seats. All this & more awaits!
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – you can customize the timing of the inclusions based on your preferences.
Your Ride Awaits: Your luxury experience starts when you’re met inside the airport with a smile by your friendly driver – who’ll be holding a sign with your name on it. Driver gratuity included. Meet & greet available with sedans & SUVs only and are not available for LGA Airport arrivals.
Day 1 – Time To Explore: Embark on a 4-hour private tour via luxury vehicle complete with a professional driver and an expert tour guide who’ll enlighten you with historical facts, entertain you with fun antidotes, share little-known secrets and point out hidden gems. Your magical day takes you on our popular Central Park and Midtown Highlights Tour which includes the infamous, flashy and always entertaining Times Square, the grandeur of the architectural landmark Grand Central Terminal, the sprawling cultural hub that is Rockefeller Center – and much, much more. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
Day 2 – NYC History 101: Today finds you heading out once again with your expert tour guide for an 8-hour experience where you’ll discover Lower Manhattan’s most significant landmarks. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
You’re first stop is historical Battery Park where you will board a ferry for a scenic ride that will transport you to a time and place where millions of hopeful European immigrants arrived starry-eyed and ready to take on new lives in America.
Upon arrival you’ll proudly stand in the shadow of the majestic Lady Liberty, explore her story in the Statue of Liberty Museum and then board the ferry to Ellis Island where you’re sure to be overcome with emotion when you realize you very well could be following the footsteps of your ancestors.
Afterward, the ferry will return you back to the beautifully landscaped Battery Park where you’ll walk through its winding paths as you continue on to the hallowed grounds of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for a somber yet oh-so-powerful experience.
Day 3 – Let’s Go For A Walk (And Perhaps A Bite To Eat): Today you’ll join your expert tour guide on a fun and informative 4-hour private walking tour of your choice. Check out your choices below – or – we can customize a tour based on your interests and passions. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
Arthur Avenue Food Tasting Tour
Greenwich Village Food Tasting Walking Tour
Brooklyn Food Tasting Tour
Half-Day Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour
High Line & Hudson Yards Private Walking Tour
High Line, Chelsea Market & Meatpacking District Private Walking Tour
Lower East Side Private Walking Tour
NYC Skyscrapers Private Walking Tour
Origins of New York Private Walking Tour
Private Cultural Walk through Little Italy & Chinatown
Private Walking Tour of Central Park
SoHo Private Walking Tour
Private Walking Tour of Prospect Park
Essential Walking Tour of Brooklyn
Choose your own Neighborhood Private Walking Tour
The Show Must Go On: You pick the Broadway show – and what a fabulous selection of musicals and plays it is! – and then we get you premium seats to enjoy the performance from!
A Museum Is A Must: Your experience also includes general admission to one of four of NYC’s most popular museums – which you can stroll through at your leisure. Choose from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) or the all-new Museum of Broadway. Or – if a totally different kind of art experience intrigues you – you can choose admission to the Artechouse which is billed as “an intimate digital arts space and one of the most unique art locations in New York City!”
Until We Meet Again: When your unforgettable experience in New York City comes to an end, you’ll be met at your hotel by your driver for your private transfer back to the airport via luxury vehicle.
Tour Duration: Multiday
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered year round, 7-days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
The starting location of the tour is customizable to fit your schedule. The tour can start at your hotel doorstep, at a restaurant where you just finished breakfast or custom location of your liking. Pick up or drop off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from LGA, EWR or JFK) to Manhattan via luxury vehicle including bottled water, driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
Full-Day Private Tour to Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial & Museum– Includes private tour guide for 8 hours, 2 one-way transfers to and from guest’s hotel., Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry plus admission into the 9/11 Museum
Half Day Private Manhattan Highlights Tour – Includes private licensed tour guide and luxury vehicle for 4 hours: Central Park and Midtown Highlights (Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Plaza, and surrounding areas). Can also be customized.
Half Day Private Walking Tour – Includes private licensed tour guide. Choose from:
Arthur Avenue Food Tasting Tour (4 hours)
Greenwich Village Food Tasting Walking Tour (3 hours)
Brooklyn Food Tasting Tour (4 hours)
Half-Day Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
High Line & Hudson Yards Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
High Line, Chelsea Market & Meatpacking District Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Lower East Side Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
NYC Skyscrapers Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Origins of New York Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Private Cultural Walk through Little Italy & Chinatown (4 hours)
Private Walking Tour of Central Park (4 hours)
SoHo Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Private Walking Tour of Prospect Park (4 hours)
Essential Walking Tour of Brooklyn (4 hours)
Choose your own Neighborhood Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Broadway Show Tickets (Premium Tickets)
General Admission ticket to an Observation Deck. Choice of: Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, the EDGE, or SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Choice of One (1) Museum Entry: Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) or The Museum of Broadway
Restaurant Reservation Concierge Service
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*Specialty food tours (not mentioned above) will incur additional costs.
**Airport Meet and Greet available with sedans and SUVs. Not available for LGA Airport arrivals.
Highlights:
Escape to NYC this holiday season with our festive Winter Wonderland package. You'll glide across the ice at Rockefeller Plaza's famed rink with your VIP pass, bask in the glow of the city's holiday lights on a private walking tour with an expert guide & experience the world-famous Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall featuring the legendary Rockettes. This curated experience will immerse you & your family or friends into the joy & enchantment of the holidays. Don't miss the chance to make magical memories - book your private & customized holiday getaway to the Big Apple today!
Kick Start Your Day: This festive day begins with the holiday favorite Christmas Spectacular at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Here the high-stepping Rockettes will dazzle you with flawless performances that will transport you to a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights, mesmerizing special effects, stunning costumes and an endless supply of holiday cheer!
Merry & Bright: After enjoying this cherished holiday tradition, you’ll meet your expert tour guide outside of the theater to embark on an enchanting two-hour walking tour filled with Manhattan’s magical holiday displays.
As you head towards the world-famous Macy's department store, you’ll pass by Bryant Park’s popular Winter Village where you’ll spy festive kiosks filled with vendors selling holiday gifts, crafts, seasonal treats and more.
Upon arrival at Macy’s, you’ll marvel at the meticulously designed window displays that evoke the spirit of the holidays as they beckon the crowds to slow down and enjoy the season.
From there you’ll continue to Fifth Avenue to take in more elaborate window displays courtesy of the rest of the city’s major retailers, as well as entire buildings decked out in festive lighting, accents – and – in some cases even music – all bringing joy to passersby of all ages.
Slip Sliding Away: Your walking tour ends when you arrive at that world-famous brilliantly illuminated Christmas tree that towers over Rockefeller Center. Here you’ll continue to embrace the spirit of the season with VIP Skating at the Rockefeller Plaza Rink where you and your loved ones can glide on the ice under the tree’s twinkling lights. As you check off this bucket list experience, you’re sure to be filled with excitement and joy that creates a sense of warmth and wonder in even the coldest temperatures!
Tour Duration: 5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered November through early January, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Transportation is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
VIP Skating at Rockefeller Plaza Rink
The VIP Ticket includes an extended skate time (90 minutes in the venue), complimentary skate rental, priority service in The Rink Lounge, and one (1) complimentary hot beverage. Lockers are provided free of charge while on the ice.
2-hour “Holiday Displays” private walking tour with BTSQ guide
Tickets for the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes (90-minute show)
Exclusions:
Guide gratuity
Transportation (transfers can be arranged by BTSQ for an additional cost)
Meals
Per Person Package rates: Starting at $699 per person, based on 7 guests
Highlights:
The magic of the holiday season in NYC awaits and our Holiday Trifecta is the perfect way to embrace it! This joyous experience will have you gliding across the ice at Central Park's famed Wollman Rink, enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride along spectacularly illuminated 5th Avenue or through the picturesque landscapes of Central Park and delighting in the expertise of your private guide as you immerse yourself in the dazzling light displays in Manhattan or Brooklyn. This year, uncover the city's festive spirit in the most personalized way while creating cherished memories with your loved ones!
Tour Duration: Approximately 6 Hours (Or Can Be Split Up Into Multiple Days)
Tour Can Operate:
The NYC Christmas Lights Carriage Ride is 50 minutes with a photo stop.
Skating is available from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday and from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
Ice Skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park
Ticket includes rink admission and skate rental.
NYC Christmas Lights Carriage Ride (50 minutes with Photo Stop)
Choice of one of two private tours:
Manhattan Holiday Lights OR Crazy Christmas Lights of Brooklyn
Both include 4-hour private vehicle, driver, driver gratuity & 4-hour private tour guide
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide and coachman are not included.
*Meals are not included.
Highlights:
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season in NYC with our Festive Delights package. This not-to-be-missed experience filled with festive activities is a unique way to take in its breathtaking beauty during the most wonderful time of the year. First, you'll enjoy a holiday-themed cruise complete with hot cocoa, tasty cookies & cheerful carols. Next, you'll step into the merry atmosphere of the city's most popular holiday markets where you'll discover unlimited treasures & presents for everyone on your list. This year treat yourself & your family to the best gift of all - heartwarming memories!
Cookies, Cocoa, Caroling – and Cruising: You’ll start your journey at the iconic Chelsea Piers where you'll board a charming 1920s-style yacht for an unforgettable hour-and-a-half-long journey around the waters of Manhattan. Take in breathtaking views of the city's skyline, adorned in festive holiday decorations (and lights, should you choose to do the cruise in the evening) and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you sing along to classic holiday carols backed by a live band! And don’t forget Santa’s favorites – there’ll be scrumptious cookies and warm cocoa for all!
Merry Markets & Festive Finds: Upon your return to Chelsea Piers, you’ll be greeted by your expert tour guide and a private luxury vehicle that will whisk you away to your next adventure. Over the next four hours, you’ll explore the Big Apple’s most popular holiday markets while your knowledgeable guide provides fascinating insights into the city's culture and history. As you meander through the vibrant markets, you’ll uncover unique finds and one-of-a-kind gifts for even the hardest-to-buy-for friend or relative! From artisanal Christmas gifts to scrumptious festive delicacies, you’ll get a taste of NYC's festive spirit as you indulge in the hustle and bustle of these storied seasonal markets.
HO, HO, HOme: When your fabulous day of holiday cheer comes to a close, your private luxury vehicle will drop you off at your hotel (or another location of your choice). But rest assured, the memories of your joyful harbor cruise and the delightful holiday markets will last long after the day is over!
Tour Duration: Full Day (Approximately 6 Hours)
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date:
Tour can start time anytime between 11:45 am and 4:15 pm.
This tour is offered daily from November 17th through December 30th.
Based on time and traffic, not all Holiday Markets will be visited.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
You can customize the starting location of the tour to fit your schedule. You can choose to start the tour at your hotel doorstep, at a restaurant where you just finished breakfast or lunch, or at a custom location of your liking.
Pick-up or drop-off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Private Holiday Markets Tour:
Includes 4-hour vehicle & tour guide, visit to some of NYC’s famous holiday markets (such as Winter Village at Bryant Park, Columbus Circle Holiday Market, Union Square Holiday Market, Grand Central Holiday Fair, Brooklyn Flea, Chelsea Flea, Brooklyn Borough Hall Holiday Market). *Based on time and traffic, not all Holiday Markets will be visited.
Browse hand-crafted goods, local art and winter attire at New York’s best holiday markets.
Cocoa & Caroling Harbor Cruise by Classic Harbor Line (Public) – 1.5 hours; departs from Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) at West 22nd Street:
The days before Christmas are usually spent getting into the holiday spirit but many of the activities can be jam-packed with people, making it not so cheery. This holiday cruise in New York City provides plenty of space to enjoy the sights of NYC lit up while listening to fun holiday songs. Homemade cookies and a complimentary drink are also included to make your evening merry and bright.
Listen and sing along to holiday carols
See NYC sights lit up at night from a boat decked out in holiday decorations
One complimentary beverage of beer, wine, hot cocoa (spiked if you choose), or Champagne with your cruise ticket
A home-made holiday cookie assortment and a live jazz band are also included on board
Appetizer and beverage packages are available for purchase for an additional cost
Also includes gratuity for captain and crew
Exclusions:
*Tour Guide gratuity is not included.
*Transfer to Chelsea Piers is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
*Transfer after cruise is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
**Does not operate on Thursday, 11/23, Monday 11/27 or Monday 12/25 (need to close out availability in Luxe)
New Orleans
New Orleans is a happy, high-spirited city with the pulsing beat of Dixieland jazz. It delights visitors with its riverboats, Creole cuisine, quaint antique shops and narrow streets of the French Quarter. While here, be sure to take a ride on one of the picturesque trolley cars. Eccentric, elegant New Orleans is strongly connected to both the Mississippi River and the South, but its identity remains aloof from any regional or even national affiliation. It reminds some visitors of European cities, in part because French and Spanish colonial architecture adds an Old World backdrop to some streets. But the feeling of foreignness goes deeper: The celebrated New Orleans atmosphere, cuisine, music, traditions and lifestyle are rooted in an embrace of the decadent and assimilation of the unconventional. New Orleans welcomes all, but is familiar to none, and the result is a city which attracts the romantic, the spiritual, the wild and the inquisitive—all while successfully promoting itself as corporate America’s playground. No matter what is expected from a visit to New Orleans, no one goes home disappointed.
Nashville
Nashville is the perfect destination for all kinds of visitors - from music lovers to history buffs to Southern lovers to sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. Nashville is the Country Music capital of the world. Have fun searching through the past or getting close to the Country Music stars of the present. Hike, bike, golf, go for a balloon ride and take tours guiding you through the history of country music. View homes of current stars including: Joe Diffie, Bryan White, Brooks & Dunn, Lorrie Morgan, George Jones, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Marty Stuart, Dolly Parton and more. Find tons of historic sites from the Civil War dating back to the 1700s.
Monument Valley
A window into the Navajo Nation's culture rests in Monument Valley of the Colorado Plateau. For over 250,000 years sandstone masterpieces towers between 400 - 1,000 feet high photographed with scenic clouds, casting shadows, and spellbinding shapes.
Memphis
Memphis is known as the home of Elvis Presley and as birth place of the blues. Don't forget to travel down Beale Street and listen to some of the worlds best blues bands. Hike, bike, golf, go for a balloon ride and take tours through the history of Elvis Presley's life. Don't forget some great sites in Memphis such as: Alex Haley's Home, Beale Street, and the W.C. Handy Home. Take a trip to the Memphis Zoo or jump on exiting amusement park rides at Libertyland Amusement Park.
Los Angeles
Much of Los Angeles lies in a fairly flat basin, surrounded by mountains and ocean. Although the Santa Monica Mountains, one of the most unheralded of the city’s remaining natural treasures, splits LA between the familiar sights of La-La Land to the south and the charmless suburbs to the north, the metropolis is easily traversed. Places for visitors to explore include Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, the central strip of Wilshire Boulevard with faded Art Deco "Miracle Mile" zone and good museums, and the beach towns of Santa Monica and Venice, where visitors can stroll along the former’s remodeled pier and Third Street Promenade outdoor mall, or visit the latter’s famed Muscle Beach and oceanside Boardwalk. Lengthier trips to LA may include the old-fashioned charm of Old Pasadena, home of ever-popular Rose Parade and Bowl, Downtown, site of much city heritage and setting for what skyscrapers the area does have, the South Bay, the place to find the region’s second biggest city of Long Beach, and Malibu, where visitors can try to get a glimpse of movie stars and assorted celebrities.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the nation's hot spots. There are nightly shows, great dining, and world famous live entertainment to thrill and dazzle every visitor walking down the strip. Las Vegas is the largest city in the nation for gambling and entertainment. Casinos continuously amaze with their shows, attractions, and non stop gaming. Las Vegas has many local attractions and entertainment. World famous shows such as, Tom Jones, David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, and Steve and Eddie are here. Casinos offer live entertainment, fine dining, and all types of gambling to fit everyone's desire. Las Vegas also has great shopping, museums, and some of the nations best golf. Although Las Vegas is primarily known for gambling, everything else is worth offering here as well.
Lafayette
Situated on the Vermilion River about 115 mi/185 km west of New Orleans, Lafayette, Louisiana, is the center and de facto capital of Cajun Country—the area settled by French Acadians in the 1700s. There are several sights of note in the immediate Lafayette area, and the town serves as a good base for exploring the true treasures of Acadiana—the smaller towns located within a 30-mi/50-km radius.
To the north of Lafayette is the Cajun Prairie region, which is made up of smaller towns that retain their French Acadian heritage. This is a largely rural area where cattle graze contentedly and flooded rice fields double as crawfish farms.
The tranquil formal gardens of the Academy of the Sacred Heart draw travelers to the town of Grand Coteau. Fans of percussive zydeco music will gravitate toward the towns of Opelousas and Plaisance, where living legends of the style play in dance halls. Traditional Cajun music (less electrified than zydeco but no less danceable) is also a big draw in the area. Fans of the music get up early on Saturday morning to hit Fred's Bar in Mamou, a microscopic barroom-turned-dance-hall that hosts an early-morning radio program that's popular with locals and visitors alike.
Up the road in Eunice, the beautifully restored Liberty Theater features the Saturday-night radio program Rendez-vous des Cajuns. Host and folklorist Barry Jean Ancelet takes the stage 6-8 pm for a live broadcast of Cajun music, stories and culture.
Ft. Worth
To travelers unfamiliar with the city, Fort Worth, Texas, may seem like a secondary travel destination—a place to visit only after taking in all the sights of its bigger, glitzier neighbor, Dallas. (It does have to live with second billing in the "Dallas-Fort Worth" phrase used to describe everything from the shared airport to the general urban area).
But Fort Worth has an identity all its own as a travel destination. Fort Worth boasts rich western heritage (lending it the nickname "Cowtown"), a world-class arts scene, beautiful parks, casual sophistication, great sightseeing and small-town charm despite its big-city population.
A significant downtown renovation has filled the Fort Worth city center, known as Sundance Square, with such attractions as shops, cafes and inviting pedestrian areas that appeal to travelers. Residents and travelers alike enjoy Fort Worth's top-ranked museums, which have earned the city the title "Museum Capital of the Southwest." Add to this the prestigious Van Cliburn Piano Competition and the stunning Bass Performance Hall, and it's clear why Fort Worth's devotion to the arts has earned even Dallas' grudging respect.
Even though it has its share of high-tech businesses and contemporary culture, Fort Worth keeps one boot in its frontier past. The restored historic stockyards—once the world's largest—remind visitors of the city's authentic cowboy heritage.
Flagstaff
"Flag" (as it's called locally) is the largest population center north of Phoenix, home of Northern Arizona University and gateway for many of the state's northern travel attractions.
At 6,970 ft/2,125 m, Flagstaff's climate is very different from that found in the desert commonly associated with Arizona. You may need a sweater even in the summer, and in winter it can be bitterly cold and snowy. Enough snow falls for skiing at the Arizona Snowbowl, and the sunset views from the Snowbowl are terrific any time of year.
Durango
Durango was established in 1881 as a frontier mining town. But many of the old-time settlers discovered they got more out of the scenery than the mines. Nestled in the Animas River Valley, in the afternoon shadows of the San Juan Mountains, people still get pretty much the same feeling. There’s something about being where picture-postcard beauty circles like an old wagon train. It tends to slow folks down a notch or two and let their best side catch up to them.
Amarillo
A hard-nosed Texan cattle town, Amarillo is epitome of the Lone Star State with cowboys, oil, steak, and cacti. It is the "Helium Capital of the World" (as self-proclaimed) with a productive helium field. However, this Old West attracts its travelers to visit beautiful Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Amarillo also proudly hosts the famous outdoor musical, "TEXAS."
Washington D.C. is the nations capital and is full of things to see and do. See where the President lives or even where the laws are made; take a tour of the Capitol building and White House. Washington D.C. is situated perfectly between Virginia and Maryland which allows its visitors the convenience of great attractions and activities. There are tons of museums, historical landmarks, art galleries, monuments, and all the government buildings right in Washington D.C. for you to visit. For a little more excitement visit Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, and Six Flags America close by.
Highlights:
Picture this...you just touched down in the nation's capital. You bypass the taxi queue & head to the luxury car that awaits to whisk you away on an amazing DC adventure. And what an adventure it is! You'll find yourself standing in awe of the iconic monuments, majestic memorials, historic landmarks & stately buildings that DC is known for on a private guided walking tour of your choice. You'll explore one of four completely unique museums, uncovering the wonders it holds & the tales it tells. All this & more awaits. Let us plan your stress-free visit to DC curated to your unique interests!
Your Ride Awaits: Your luxury experience starts when you’re met inside the airport with a smile by your friendly driver – who’ll be holding a sign with your name on it.
Driver gratuity included.
Let’s Customize: From there you get to choose the rest of your adventures – in no particular order! (Don’t worry – our Experience Designers will help you create the perfect itinerary based on your interests.)
Time To Explore: Enjoy a 4-hour private walking tour complete with an expert tour guide who’ll enlighten you with historical facts, entertain you with fun antidotes, share little-known secrets and point out hidden gems. Check out your choices below – or – we can customize a tour based on your interests and passions.
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
A Museum Is A Must: Your experience also includes general admission to one of four of DC’s most unique museums – which you can stroll through at your leisure. Choose from the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions, the innovative Artechouse, the interactive International Spy Museum or the transformative Museum of the Bible.
Until We Meet Again: When your unforgettable experience in our nation’s capital comes to an end, you’ll be met at your hotel by your driver for your private transfer back to the airport via luxury vehicle.
Tour Duration: Multiday
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the package is customizable to fit your schedule.
This package is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Additional charges may apply for food and specialty tours.
We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from DCA or IAD) to metropolitan DC via luxury vehicle including bottled water, driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
Choice of a 4-hour Private Walking Tour that can include our National Archives Tour, Treasures of America or Walking the National Mall or you can even create your own!
Choice of General Admission to either the Museum of Illusions, Artechouse, International Spy Museum of the Museum of the Bible
24-hour support phone number
Special Welcome Gift
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*4-Hour Walking Tour does not include indoor admissions but can be added for additional cost.
**Airport transfers from BWI available for additional cost. Airport Meet and Greet available with sedans and SUVs only.
Highlights:
Discover the holiday charm of DC with our Enchanting Holiday Lights Experience. Your night begins with a cozy pedicab ride - complete with a blanket and a hot chocolate stop to keep you warm. Marvel at the capital's festive decor like the National Christmas Tree, along with its luminous monuments that shine year-round. Afterward, head to the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Holiday Market - Enchant DC. Here you'll enjoy VIP access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary refreshments and skip-the-line access as you wander through a maze lit by millions of lights and more - making this a magical night to remember!
Itinerary: (This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.)
Your Private Pedicab Awaits: Your nighttime adventure begins when you are picked up at your hotel – or another pre-determined location of your choice – by your expert tour guide/pedicab driver. Your pedicab comes complete with a blanket and a canopy to keep you toasty warm! And just to ensure you stay warm there will also be a pit stop for some tasty hot chocolate during your night on the town.
Dashing Through The Nation's Capital: From there you’re off to take in some of the city’s most beautiful holiday décor. What might you see? Those festive sites could include the National Christmas Tree, the National Menorah, the State Trees at the White House, the Capitol Christmas Tree, the Canadian Embassy Display and the City Center Holiday Tree and Display. It will also include the monuments and memorials that light up our nation’s capital year round and perhaps a shopping stop at the downtown Bazaar Market!
You'll Be A-Mazed: After your pedicab escapade comes to an end your driver will drop you off at your final stop for the evening - Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park. Here you’ll enjoy VIP status as you bypass the line to head into this seasonal site to be seen where you’ll have express entry to all its attractions. Once inside you can make your way through the world's largest Christmas light maze (with over 4 million lights!), glide across the ice (additional cost) or shop at the holiday market. You’ll also enjoy access to the VIP lounge where you’ll enjoy a complimentary welcome beverage along with unlimited coffee and soft drinks as you sit back and relax while soaking up the holiday spirit that surrounds you.
Tour Duration: 5+ Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
Enchant DC is open from November 24th through December 30th.
November 24th through December 13th: Open Thursday through Sunday
December 14th through December 30th: Open Daily
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
*3 to 4 hour pedicab tour (pedicab comes complete with blankets and canopy with protective covering)
*Pit stop for Hot chocolate
*VIP Admission to Enchant Christmas
*Pedicab Holiday Lights Tour (Between 3 and 4 hours)
*Special Edition DC Guidebook (not available to the public)*
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the pedicab driver is not included.
Highlights:
Imagine…you've landed in the nation's capital, bypassing taxis for a private luxury car ready to take you on a thrilling DC adventure. An adventure where you’ll embark on a tour via luxury vehicle where your private guide will delve deeper into the majestic monuments, iconic memorials and historic landmarks you see along the way. One where you'll visit a museum of your choice - offering unique wonders and stories - to explore at your leisure. Our Timeless Essentials Premium Experience is more than an introduction to this prestigious city - it's an immersion into it that you'll never forget.
Itinerary: (This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.)
Your Ride Awaits: Your luxury experience starts when you’re met inside the airport with a smile by your friendly driver – who’ll be holding a sign with your name on it.
Driver gratuity included.
Let’s Customize: From there you get to choose the rest of your adventures – in no particular order! (Don’t worry – our Experience Designers will help you create the perfect itinerary based on your interests.)
Time To Explore: Enjoy a 4-hour private tour with an expert guide in the comfort of a private luxury vehicle. Your guide will enlighten you with historical facts, entertain you with fun antidotes, share little-known secrets and point out hidden gems. Check out your choices below – or – we can customize a tour based on your interests and passions.
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*African American Heritage Tour
*Arlington National Cemetery Georgetown
*Embassy Row
*DC Highlights
*Circle of Power
*DC Essentials
A Museum Is A Must: Your experience also includes general admission to one of four of DC’s most unique museums – which you can stroll through at your leisure. Choose from the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions, the innovative Artechouse, the interactive International Spy Museum or the transformative Museum of the Bible.
Until We Meet Again: When your unforgettable experience in our nation’s capital comes to an end, you’ll be met at your hotel by your driver for your private transfer back to the airport via luxury vehicle.
Tour Duration: Multiday
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the experience is customizable to fit your schedule.
This experience is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from DCA or IAD) to metropolitan DC via luxury vehicle, driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
Choice of a 4-hour Private with Guide and vehicle that can include any of the following:
*African American Heritage Tour
*Arlington National Cemetery
*Georgetown
*Embassy Row
*DC Highlights
*Circle of Power
*DC Essentials
Choice of General Admission to either the Museum of Illusions, Artechouse, International Spy Museum of the Museum of the Bible
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*The 4-Hour Tour does not include indoor admissions but can be added for additional cost.
**Airport transfers from BWI are available for additional cost. Airport Meet and Greet is available with sedans and SUVs only
Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which form the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania and Georgia. The Shenandoah River flows west through the valley, with Massanutten Mountain standing between the river's north and south forks. Rolling Piedmont country lies east of the park. Skyline Drive, a 105-mile road that winds along the crest of the mountains through the length of the park, provides vistas of the spectacular landscape to east and west. The park holds more than 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of Appalachian Trail, that follow a ridge crest or lead to high places with panoramic views or to waterfalls in deep canyons. Animals flourish among the rich growth of oak-hickory forest. In season, flora blooms along the Drive and trails and fills open spaces. Apple trees, stone foundations, and cemeteries are reminders of the families who called this place home. Shenandoah National Park has a world of beauty that can renew and bring peace to the spirit.
Even though Santa Fe is capital of New Mexico, the state's third largest city, and has been around longer than all but one other city in America, it is still relatively unknown to many U.S. travelers. The city history spans almost 400 years yet much of Santa Fe is unexpected, including its Rocky Mountain climate and geography and the cultural diversity created by a mix of Native American, Hispanic and European traditions. Theater, dance, and music all play a significant role in Santa Fe's past and present and the importance of art has made the city one of the country's largest art markets. Surrounded by millions of acres of National Forest and public land, the city offers diverse outdoor activities. For the sightseer, the beauty of the area offers an amazing diversity of scenery and places to discover. Take some time to do some world class shopping or investigate why the city is a major center for alternative healing. Every visitor should explore the local cuisine.
Just north of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is one big strip of motels, fast-food and family-style restaurants, outlet malls and theaters. The most popular draw in the area is Dollywood, the theme park owned by entertainer Dolly Parton, who hails from Sevierville.
Pigeon Forge is home to several other live-music theaters in addition to those at Dollywood. These venues are modeled on the theaters in Branson, Missouri, and play host to musical revues, variety shows and performances by headliners such as Louise Mandrell. Dixie Stampede, also owned by Parton, is an elaborate dinner show with rodeo acts, musical performers and trained animals.
Plenty of other family-oriented attractions can be found in town, including waterslides, bumper boats and go-kart tracks. An unusual attraction is Zorb, a giant ball (reminiscent of a hamster toy) into which people can climb and roll down a hilly course.
Special events take place throughout the year in Pigeon Forge, including a Storytelling Festival in February, the Festival of Nations at Dollywood in the spring, and the Celebrate Freedom Festival in August.
Should malls be more your idea of fun, you'll find more than 200 factory outlets in Pigeon Forge offering bargains on a variety of products. Some of the biggest malls to look for are the Belz Factory Outlet, Old Mill Village and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet. Remember that some retailers manufacture clothing and goods especially for their outlets, so shop carefully. When purchasing fine luggage, handbags and accessories, be sure to check return policies.
New York City is a captivating, awesome, and glamorous empire. There are countless museums, theaters, restaurants, parks and towering skyscrapers. It is a shopping capital of the world. In midtown Manhattan are most of the designer boutiques; Fifth and Madison Avenues are locations of such world-renowned department stores as Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue. FAO Schwartz is one of the largest toy stores in the world. New York is also a world-class culinary experience - with pockets of ethnic restaurants: Chinatown, Little Italy, Little India and Little Brazil. The famous Statue of Liberty sculpture symbolizing the American Dream can be reached by ferry from Battery Park. Once the first stop for over 12 million immigrants, Ellis Island now houses the Museum of Immigration, including the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. The Art Deco Empire State Building is one of the world's best-loved skyscrapers with two observation decks. Also take time to visit the Chrysler Building, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The views of the Statue from the water are breathtaking and reminiscent of what immigrants first saw entering New York Harbor.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island opened in 1892 and was the entry point for European immigrants for more than 60 years. Twelve million people passed through the halls that are now the historical Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Walk through the Great Hall as the new Americans once did – ancestors of more than half of the US population. You can search for your family surname on the American Immigrant wall of Honor. With over 600,000 entries, it is the longest wall of names in the world.
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Where else can you see a castle, a sled dog, Alice in Wonderland, a pair of hawks, and a 4,000-year-old obelisk from Egypt in one place? You guessed it: Central Park is more than just a green space in the middle of Manhattan Island; it is an 843-acre oasis 150 years in the making and a favorite retreat for New Yorkers of all walks of life. An essential part of the urban landscape, Central Park is something that no New Yorker could live without. It fits into the Manhattan environment so naturally that many people never realize it is entirely man-made. Follow your guide on the winding paths and over the bridges and through the tunnels, and learn how the architects Olmsted and Vaux created New York’s “backyard.”
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Brooklyn Bridge - Opened in 1883 after thirteen years of construction and was built across the East River to connect Manhattan with the then-rural city of Brooklyn. From the beginning, the bridge’s designer, John A. Roebling, planned not just a structure of convenience, but a great work of art that would stand the test of time. The Brooklyn Bridge is a fully accessible bridge, with a center lane above traffic open to bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Your fully guided tour takes you on a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge; a walk taken every day by commuters and tourists, and during times of crisis, such as after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11. Brooklyn Heights- One of the best-kept secrets of the City of New York is Brooklyn Heights, a beautiful district in Brooklyn. Some historians call it one of the first suburbs in the United States. Brooklyn Heights is unique as it radiates a hometown atmosphere while situated right next door to one of the most recognizable cityscapes in the world. In 1964, Brooklyn Heights was the first area designated as a New York City Historic District. You will understand why as you see Federal style homes built in the 1820s, brick and brownstone homes from the 1830s and 1840s, and two Italianate mansions that overlook Pierrepont Street. DUMBO- DUMBO’s name is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, and the span gives the creatively oriented neighborhood much of its character—as do cobblestone streets and dramatic architecture left over from its industrial days. Today, DUMBO features art galleries, independent bookshops, boutiques, confectionaries, and waterfront parks where locals and tourists thrive. DUMBO offers some of the best photo ops including the Empire State Building framed by the Manhattan Bridge.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Guide's gratuity is not included
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Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Like most of the developing city in the early years, SoHo (which stands for South of Houston Street – and by the way, it’s pronounced How-ston) started as a small village. Over time, the neighborhood went from the wealthiest, to the most industrial, to a slum called “Hell’s 100 acres.” Now it is back to trendy again. SoHo is one of the most stylish neighborhoods in New York City, with clues of its past around every corner. Several of its cast iron buildings built in the mid-1800s still stand. As you explore the area, you will get the feel of its many cobblestone streets. When artists arrived in SoHo in the 1970s, they began the revival of the neighborhood. You’ll visit two of SoHo’s famed art galleries, including the Earth Room. Next to SoHo is NoLIta – which is Northern Little Italy. The area is home to the old St. Patrick’s Cathedral. One story in particular your guide will impart is the 1799 murder of Elma Sands, the “Ghost of Spring Street.”
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New York traces its rich history to Lower Manhattan, the meeting point of the Hudson River and the East River. Originally named Nieuw (New) Amsterdam, New York City began as a small Dutch settlement in what is now known as Lower Manhattan. Broadway, which was then called Heere Straat (Gentleman Street), was nothing but a small road. Wall Street actually had a wall back in 1653 to protect the settlers from attacks. As the city grew, so did the nation. New York was the first capital of the United States and the spot where George Washington was inaugurated is marked by his statue. Over the years, Lower Manhattan has become the financial capital of the world. Today, the streets are teeming with people and filled with stories of New York’s past, present, and future. As you explore Lower Manhattan with your guide, you’ll see the 9/11 Memorial, St. Paul’s Chapel, Battery Park, and Trinity Church as you learn about the history of the Native Americans, Dutch, and English.
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There are numerous ethnic groups in New York City, but only two have neighborhoods named after them: one is Little Italy, and the other is Chinatown. Little Italy was formed in the late 1800s as millions of Italian immigrants streamed into the United States. And although nowadays you do not hear much Italian on the street, there are still old school establishments that carry on the traditions. Chinatown on the other hand is still growing and when you enter it, it is like being transported to another country. All the signs are in Chinese, the languages spoken are all dialects of Chinese, the produce and food shops sell many items you will not recognize. It is a submersion into another culture. Join your guide on this walking tour and find out what is below the surface that makes both these neighborhoods even more unique and intriguing.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Flexible timing
Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)
Not Included:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
This tour introduces visitors to the most important works in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art such as the outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings including works by Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas, the inspiring American Wing featuring the iconic painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware and spectacular examples of Tiffany stained glass, the extraordinary sculpture of the ancient Greeks, the world of Ancient Egypt including the Temple of Dendur, and much more.
2-hours with a private art specialist tour guide.
Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Museum to begin your experience. Your guide will take you through the permanent collection with commentary along the way. Your guide is a true expert that will make the museum come to life and be able to answer your questions in depth.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Tour Duration: 2 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
The start time of this tour can be between 1:001am and 2:00pm. The MET closes at 5:00pm midweek.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week (currently the museum is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays).
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Experience this iconic museum with your savvy art specialist guide
Flexible Timing to fit your schedule
This private tour can accommodate up to 15 guests
Admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Prepare to unleash your inner Kevin McAllister in the heart of NYC on an exclusive private tour that takes you into the world of the iconic holiday film Home Alone 2. You'll walk in Kevin's footsteps as you explore the locations that made the movie unforgettable. Picture yourself at the elegant Plaza Hotel, immersing yourself in the allure of Central Park, basking in electrifying Times Square & more. That's not all - you'll also visit an observation deck to take in breathtaking holiday views from above for an unforgettable scene in your own NYC adventure! With us, you'll never be lost in New York!
Your Ride Awaits: Your five-hour holiday experience begins when you’re picked up in your private luxury vehicle by a professional driver, along with an expert tour guide at a designated location in Manhattan of your choice.
Ready, Set, Action:
Your first stop is the legendary Plaza Hotel, where Kevin's escapades began. You’ll immerse yourself in the opulence of this iconic establishment, where Kevin transformed the prestigious property into his personal playground, indulged in extravagant experiences and outsmarted the staff along the way.
Next, prepare to be enchanted as you step into the magical wonderland of FAO Schwarz, famously known as Duncan's Closet in the movie. This whimsical destination becomes a prime target for the mischievous antics of the notorious "Wet Bandits."
You’ll then head to always enchanting Central Park, the very place where Kevin formed an extraordinary bond with the captivating "Pigeon Lady," visit the Empire Diner where a towering Santa on stilts startled Kevin, adding a dash of whimsy to his escapades, marvel at the awe-inspiring views of Lady Liberty from Battery Park, soak in the excitement of Times Square and end up at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the symbol of joy and hope, where Kevin's heartwarming reunion with his mom took place.
After you’ve “scene” all of these iconic – and sentimental – filming spots, you’ll head to one of the city’s awe-inspiring observation decks where you’ll be treated to a view of New York City’s skyline all dressed up in its holiday best. Your choices? The Empire State Building (an NYC classic!), Rockefeller Center’s very own Top of the Rock, Hudson Yard’s unique EDGE or the dazzling SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
And…Cut: When your unforgettable journey through Manhattan ala Kevin McAllister draws to a close, your luxury vehicle will transport you back to your hotel (or another predetermined drop-off location) in style as you reminisce about the day’s adventures.
Tour Duration: 5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
We recommend an early start time to beat the traffic.
This tour is offered 7 days a week from mid-November through December.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water.
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide.
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan).
Driver gratuity included.
Tour can be customized based on your interests.
24-hour support phone number.
Exclusions:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
Indoor admissions (with the exception of the Observation Deck chosen) not included.
Highlights:
When you think of New York City – what food comes to mind? If you said bagels, you’d most likely be in the majority. There’s nothing like a NYC bagel for breakfast, brunch, lunch - and heck for dinner too! Now you can experience the best of the best thanks to our EXCLUSIVE Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour.
Now, this is not your ordinary NYC bagel tour. Why? Because on our exclusive NYC private tour, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get hands-on by helping to make authentic New York bagels at the best bagel shop in the city! And no food tour would be complete without sampling the fare – meaning you get to taste the best bagels, cream cheeses and lox the Big Apple has to offer as well! And it’s not just bagels you get to learn about – you’ll also visit the bagel shop that makes the world’s only “cragel” – a half-bagel, half-croissant, that combines the dense chewiness of the bagel with the buttery flakiness of the croissant. Finally, as you may have surmised by the title of this experience, you’ll finish on a sweet note with a donut from a famous donut shop that’s been a Brooklyn staple for over 60 years - and was featured in the latest Spider-Man movie!
Your exclusive bagel adventure begins when your professional driver and expert, licensed tour guide pick you up at your hotel in a private luxury vehicle.
From there you’ll head to your first stop, Utopia Bagels in Whitestone, Queens. Here you’ll not only discover the history of this iconic food and how it’s made, but you’ll also get a unique hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience! And of course, you’ll also get to sample those delicious hot fresh bagels, a variety of spreads, and a luxurious lox sandwich.
After that amazing experience you’ll get back into your luxury vehicle and continue to the next stop on the tour, which is Bagel Point in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This particular bagel shop is home to the famous “cragel” which is a pastry that combines a bagel and a croissant for one tasty treat. Here you will also get to sample the fare and if you would like, you can also take part in another hands-on rolling experience.
And if that isn’t enough yumminess for one day, after your cragel expedition you’ll take a short stroll down the block to Brooklyn’s best donut shop, Peter Pan Donuts, where you’ll finish the day off with a sweet treat of your choice.
When your NYC food tour comes to an end, and you are now officially a “bagel expert,” your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This exclusive experience is offered daily, year-round, subject to availability. However, the best days to experience this tour would be Monday through Thursday.
Recommended starting time is between 8:00am and 1:00pm.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
4-Hours with a bagel expert on a guided tour of “the bagel capital of the world” including:
Private demonstration and class
Hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience
Learn the dos and don’ts of New York’s bagel culture
Sample the best bagels, spreads, cragels and donuts NYC has to offer
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Beyond Times Square’s History Highlights Private NYC History Tour is an absolute must if you are a fan of history - in particular the history of New York City. Created just for history buffs, this look at the rich history of the Big Apple is led by one of our local licensed tour guides - who, of course, is a history specialist.
Your full-day specialty experience will start in Brooklyn and end at the iconic Empire State Building - with plenty of stops along the way. You'll start your New York history tour in Brooklyn with a walk over the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan. From there you'll embark on our Origins of New York Private Walking Tour to see where it all started as "New Amsterdam" - a small Dutch settlement that today is known as Lower Manhattan. After taking in various historical sites, your tour will end and you get to enjoy lunch at NYC's most historic - and oldest - bar and restaurant. But it's not over yet, because after lunch you'll be treated to a private 90-minute tour of the iconic Empire State Building with one of their Official Ambassadors! Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to delve into the history of America's Melting Pot!
• Your historical tour of NYC begins when your private driver picks you up at your hotel in a luxury vehicle to take you to the start of your tour in Brooklyn.
• Here you'll meet your expert tour guide and start your journey with a walk over the infamous Brooklyn Bridge, taking in breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and other sites along the East River. Your step back into history commences as you disembark the bridge's walkway into Lower Manhattan - which you will see like never before - through history.
• Walking in the footsteps of early settlers, you'll be enchanted by stories and little-known facts your tour guide will share. As you wind your way through Lower Manhattan, you'll see the spot where George Washington was inaugurated, St. Paul’s Chapel - which is the oldest church building in Manhattan, Trinity Church - where you will find out why it was an important site during the American Revolution, the infinity pools of the 9/11 Memorial and more.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it's time for a scrumptious lunch. You'll have premade reservations at the historical Fraunces Tavern, which is a National Landmark building that once served as a watering hole for many of the Founding Fathers of the US!
• After lunch your private luxury vehicle will pick you up to head to the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan. Upon arrival, you'll meet up with one of the building's Official Ambassadors who'll take you on a fun and informative 90-minute tour. Here you'll get VIP treatment, hear about the history of the building and be treated to insider access.
• When your time at the Empire State Building comes to an end your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other drop-off location of your choice.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
• Private Local History Specialist Tour Guide for 4-hours (for the walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and the Origins of NY Private Walking Tour)
• Lunch reservation at Fraunces Tavern (the cost of the meal is not included)
• 90-minute official private tour of the Empire State Building - including access to the 86th-floor observation deck
• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from your hotel to Brooklyn for the start of the tour
• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from Fraunces Tavern to the Empire State Building
• Driver gratuities are included
• 24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included
*Cost of lunch at Fraunces Tavern is not included
Highlights:
Over the years the borough of Brooklyn has become increasingly popular and, like Manhattan, contains many must-see and do experiences. Our “A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour” showcases two of its main attractions - sensational street art and fabulous ethnic foods – which you’ll get to explore through a Private Graffiti Walking Tour and Workshop and a Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour.
First, our private graffiti tour offers a very unique experience. This tour is an amazing opportunity to get up-close views of Brooklyn's incredible street art. But that's not all! You also get to attend a private graffiti workshop with a local artist where you can create your own work of art. Afterward, it’s time to explore some of Brooklyn's most famous - and historic - neighborhoods. Your local expert tour guide will introduce you to areas such as Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO. As you walk you'll hear about their history, learn little-known facts and see hidden gems. And - since it's also a Brooklyn food tour - you'll be treated to three delectable food tastings along the way. Join us for this two-part private Brooklyn walking tour that's sure to be a highlight of your NYC vacation!
• Your A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or another pre-determined location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.
• You’ll then embark on your first walking tour – our Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop that takes place in Bushwick, an up-and-coming neighborhood in northern Brooklyn. Here the larger-than-life street art will enchant you as you hear about the origins of the Bushwick Collective, which has become the most famous street art exhibition in NYC.
• But that is not the end of your graffiti experience! Part of the tour is also a private workshop where a graffiti artist will provide a lesson, paint, tarps, stencils and a canvas for you and your guests to create a mural to take home.
• Next up is Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour. Here you’ll explore Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO (which is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) and more in your luxury vehicle with your expert local tour guide. Perhaps the best part of the tour? You also get to partake in three ethnic food tastings such as a delicious slice of Brooklyn pizza. And no worries - there will be more than enough food to count as a super scrumptious lunch!
• When your Brooklyn adventure is over your professional driver will drive you back to Manhattan and drop you off at a location of your choosing.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
One-way transfer via luxury vehicle to Brooklyn (with bottled water)
Hourly car service for 5 hours (including bottled water) that ends in Manhattan at your hotel (or a custom location of your choice)
Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop in one of the premier mural districts in the US with a specialist guide (2 hours)
Private local tour guide for 4 hours
4-Hour Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour with ethnic food tastings along the way (3 tastings included with enough food for lunch)
24-hour support phone number
Driver gratuity is included
Exclusions:
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.
Highlights:
Embark on a fun-filled NYC day with our All Things Kids Private Tour. This exclusive experience is a kid-centered day filled with memories for the whole family. You'll start with your private vehicle and driver who will take you to FAO Schwarz where a Toy Soldier will welcome you for a private tour before opening to the public. After your tour, your vehicle and private tour guide will be waiting to take you to the American Museum of Natural History, where you'll enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt that uncovers museum secrets. After that it's time for lunch then you're off to stroll through the enchanting Central Park Zoo!
• Your family-friendly adventure begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle by a professional driver.
• Then it’s off to FAO Schwarz for your 9:00 am private tour - before the store opens to the public!
• Upon arrival you’ll meet your personal guide for the behind-the-scenes tour, one of their famous Toy Soldiers! Here you’ll learn about the history of FAO Schwarz, raid the Candy Bar, receive a plush souvenir and have your own personal shopper!
• At the completion of your tour, your expert tour guide will meet you at the store - along with your private luxury vehicle - to take you to your next adventure.
• Next, you’ll head to the American Museum of Natural History where you'll meet up with a scavenger hunt host who'll give you instructions and send you on your 90-minute fun and educational scavenger hunt.
• By now you’re all sure to have worked up an appetite and your tour guide will be happy to make some suggestions that has something on the menu for everyone’s taste. Perhaps Shake Shack or Milk Bar?
• After lunch it’s time to take a stroll to the next stop – the Central Park Zoo! Here you'll spot snow monkeys, sea lions, grizzly bears, penguins and more.
• After your family fun day, you can opt to spend more time in Central Park or book a private luxury vehicle to take you back to your hotel or location of your choice for an additional cost.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting date of the tour is customizable to fit your schedule.
Tour starts at 9:00am (starting times may change based on time of the year).
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Luxury transportation (Hotel to FAO Schwarz and FAO Schwarz to American Museum of Natural History)*
1-hour FAO Schwarz Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Full Day Private BTSQ tour guide
2-hour self-guided scavenger hunt at the American Museum of Natural History (includes museum admission)*
A stop for lunch*
Central Park Zoo admission
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*Lunch is not included in the cost of the experience.
*Additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan.
*The scavenger hunt is designed for kids ages 7 and up. There is a lot of reading and walking and younger children may lose interest.
Highlights:
Attention art and architecture enthusiasts! Beyond Times Square has created a full-day specialty experience with you in mind - our Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour. Combining an NYC art tour with an NYC architecture tour, this adventure allows you to partake in both, courtesy of industry experts.
Your Manhattan art journey begins with a private tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with an art specialist tour guide. Afterward, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch with a view atop the Museum of Arts and Design. After lunch, it's time to start the architecture aspect of the experience with an NYC architecture boat tour around Manhattan. Taking place on a climate-controlled 1920’s style yacht, your professional American Institute of Architects guide will help you to see the skyline from a whole new perspective.
Thanks to private, luxury transportation included to get you from place to place, and the assistance of our Destination Experts to plan the timing of the day, all you have to do is enjoy the beauty that will surround you from start to finish.
Your day begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle and head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art – or the MET – where you will experience it like never before.
Here you’ll meet your private tour guide – an art specialist – who will introduce you to the Met’s most important works in its permanent collection such as the outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.
As you take in the collection of rare and beautiful objects that are housed in this iconic museum, you’ll also learn more about their significance.
When your two hours at the MET are over, you’ll be picked up by your private driver for a short ride to the elegant ROBERT that sits atop The Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle.
Thanks to pre-made reservations your table will be ready and waiting for you. Once seated you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Central Park as you dine on the finest of fare at this modern classic. You’ll also be surrounded by intriguing artwork from renowned artists including Johanna Grawunder’s Tangerines and Cherry Blossom, Phillip Michael Wolfson’s Sounds Wave and Teresita Fernandez's Night Writing.
After a scrumptious lunch your luxury vehicle will be waiting to take you to Chelsea Piers. Here you’ll board an elegant 1920’s style yacht complete with teak decks and private tables.
Onboard you’ll be treated to narration from a member of the American Institute of Architects who will educate and entertain you as you circumnavigate the island of Manhattan.
Topics of conversation, while you’re enjoying your cruise, may include the Beaux-Arts style buildings you spot along the way, the iconic spires of the Chrysler Building and the Woolworth Building, the waterfront monuments of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Roosevelt Island, engineering masterpieces like the Brooklyn Bridge and the George Washington Bridge and much more!
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
4-hour service via luxury vehicle + a one-way transfer within Manhattan via luxury vehicle
Treasures of the MET Private Tour - A 2-hour tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with our Art Specialist Tour guide (museum admission included)
AIA Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise – A 2.75-hour cruise on a climate-controlled 1920’s style yacht led by an official American Institute of Architects guide
Lunch or dinner reservation at ROBERT (window view table if available)
Driver gratuity is included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
* Cost of the meal at ROBERT is not included.
*Alternate restaurant to be suggested if ROBERT is not available.
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.
Highlights:
Heading to New York City and not sure what your options are for topics of interest to you? Perhaps you love to wander through gardens, taking in all the flora and fauna when visiting new cities. Maybe you're a huge fan of motion pictures and/or television shows and would love to see where some of them were filmed. Possibly you're a wine or beer connoisseur who enjoys discovering new vintages and brews. Or it could be that you don't have a theme at all and just know that you want a fabulous day of touring that covers everything that interests you in the Big Apple.
Whatever your interests may be, chances are NYC has options for you to explore them further. And that is where our Build Your Own Full-Day NYC Private Tour comes in! With this full-day specialty experience, you'll work with our Destination Experts to curate a customized day of private tours, experiences and attractions. Thanks to our team's knowledge, along with an extensive network of local experts and vendors, the sky is truly the limit. From private guide services to luxury transfer services to attraction entrances, restaurant reservations, Broadway tickets and more - BTSQ has you covered with this NYC tour package!
• If gardens are your passion, there are plenty of opportunities to wander through them within the five boroughs. For instance, Mount Prospect Park is home to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Staten Island offers Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. You'll find the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing. In the Bronx, you can visit Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center. And Manhattan has a host of options, many located in Central Park.
• New York City is home to world-class performing arts, museums, art galleries and more, meaning if you're into the arts, you've certainly come to the right place! Some of the finest examples of these forms of the arts would be The Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Met, the Museum of Modern Art aka MoMA, The Guggenheim Museum, The New York Public Library, Broadway, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The High Line and The Chelsea Galleries - just to name a few!
• Are you a "foodie" who loves to try the cuisine when visiting a new city? Restaurants, food tours and culinary experiences abound in NYC! Some fabulous food tours include our Pizza & Gelato Food Tasting Walking Tour, our Private Bagel, Cragel and Donut Deluxe Tour and our Cupcake Food Tasting Walking Tour. Culinary experiences could encompass a Bateaux Dinner Cruise, a picnic lunch in Central Park and reservations at some of NYC's finest restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps NYC's favorite meal - brunch!
• Even if you have no "one" particular interest - or are interested in all kinds of topics, are celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or are just looking to get the most out of your time in the city, no worries, our Destination Experts can develop a customized package for you that includes a little bit of everything!
• And of course - all of our NYC custom tours come with expert, local tour guides and can be set up as private walking tours or in a private luxury vehicle with a professional driver. Luxury transfers are also available as well as helicopter tours, bike tours and more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 to 9-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
A curated full-day tour of New York City customized to your interests
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
It's the fifth-largest park in New York City. New Yorkers refer to it as their "backyard." It is one of the top tourist attractions that visitors flock to when visiting the city. It is 843 acres of a myriad of things to see and do between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan. It is Central Park.
Now you can enjoy a fabulous day of engaging activities thanks to our Central Park Fun Private NYC Central Park Tour! From a visit to the American Museum of Natural History to a private walking tour of the park's highlights to a gourmet picnic lunch in the park - we have got it covered! But that's not all! This NYC private tour also comes with your choice of a private Central Park bike tour, horse and carriage tour or pedicab tour. Top that off with luxury roundtrip transportation to and from the park and your experience is seamless!
Note: This NYC tour package is offered year-round, however, the best seasons are spring, summer and early autumn. During the winter, or in the case of rain during any season, adjustments may be made to the program and alternatives or refunds will be offered.
• Your Central Park Fun Day begins with your private driver picking you up in a luxury vehicle to take you to your first stop – the American Museum of Natural History. Here you can check out all the museum has to offer including the Dinosaur Lab, the Gem and Mineral Hall, the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Age of Mammals.
• Once your museum adventure is complete it’s on to your private walking tour of world-famous Central Park. Here your expert tour guide will introduce you to hidden gems as well as well-known spots in the park. Possible stops include Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Central Park Carousel – just to name a few!
• By now you’re sure to have worked up an appetite but no worries – your guided tour includes a gourmet Central Park picnic. This delicious meal will consist of assorted baguette sandwiches, local cheese platters, salads, crudité, local sweet treats and bottled water.
• And no worries - should the weather not cooperate with a picnic lunch, a substitute for the outdoor picnic will be offered!
• After lunch it’s time to see all the park offers in a different way! You can choose to add some wellness to this package by pedaling around the park via a bike tour, you can have someone else do the pedaling for you on a pedicab tour or you can just sit back and relax in a horse carriage ride. The choice is yours!
• When your time in this enchanting wide-open space comes to a close, you’ll be met by your private driver who will take you back to your hotel via luxury transfer.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Transfers via luxury vehicle from the guest’s hotel to Central Park and back.
Private Highlights Tour at the American Museum of Natural History (including admission tickets)
Private Walking Tour of Central Park
Gourmet Picnic Lunch in Central Park including:
Full service high-end picnic set up with blankets, pillows, and silverware and full set up and clean up service
Note: In the case of inclement weather, a gift card valued at $50 per guest will be provided for a local lunch near Central Park
Your Choice of ONE (1) of the following in Central Park :
Private 2-hour bike tour
Private 45-minute horse and carriage ride
Private 45-minute pedicab tour
Driver gratuity is included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included
Highlights:
We are excited to share that we’ve brought together three attractions that tell the history - both the good and the bad - of Lower Manhattan into one complete package with our Statue of Liberty Tour & Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial Museum experience.
Statue of Liberty: For as long as she's been standing over New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is synonymous with New York City. It is the number one landmark that people think of when they think of the city and the one place most people head to as first-time visitors.
Ellis Island: Ellis Island is synonymous with Lady Liberty. And for most people, when taking the ferry over to Liberty Island, a stop at Ellis Island is a must.
9/11 Memorial & Museum: Since its opening in 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has also become a top ten must-see, along with the 9/11 Memorial itself.
On this full-day tour, your expert private tour guide will escort you to all three for one unforgettable day. Join us for an immersive history lesson that embodies travel as a living classroom.
• Your Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial Museum experience begins when you’re picked up by our professional driver in a private luxury vehicle.
• Your driver will take you downtown to Battery Park where you’ll meet your private, professional tour guide to begin the journey to your first destination.
• Upon your arrival at Battery Park, you’ll board a ferry run by Statue Cruises to head across the New York Harbor for an up close and personal look at Lady Liberty.
• Once on Liberty Island, you’ll get to go inside this magnificent statue where you can access the pedestal for amazing outside views. You’ll also visit the new Statue of Liberty museum where you’ll get a peek at her original torch, an opportunity to measure your foot against Lady Liberties, enjoy an immersive theater experience and learn everything you always wanted to know about this symbol of American freedom.
• After departing Liberty Island your next stop is Ellis Island where over 12 million immigrants arrived on US shores.
• Your Ellis Island tour will consist of a visit to the National Museum of Immigration where you’ll learn about how immigrants were processed as they arrived – and have the opportunity to learn more about your family history.
• After your time on these two islands, you’ll board the ferry for the ride back to Lower Manhattan. Once you have disembarked the ferry your guide will walk you through Battery Park where you’ll continue until you reach the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
• Here you’ll tour the grounds of the 9/11 Memorial where you’ll encounter the two reflecting pools created to honor those we lost on that fateful day. Among the other things you’ll see are two items that survived the attacks that day - the Survivor Tree (a Callery pear tree) and The Sphere (the world's largest bronze sculpture of modern times).
• After paying your respects on the grounds where the Twin Towers once stood, you’ll head into the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Here you’ll learn the history of not only the 9/11 attacks – but of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing as well. Since private guided tours cannot be conducted within the museum, your private tour guide will give a brief synopsis of what you are about to see before entering the building. Your 9 11 museum tour is surely one you will never forget and a must-do for anyone coming to New York City.
• Upon completion of these three pieces of American history your private driver will pick you up in your luxury vehicle and drop you off at your requested end destination.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 to 9-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Transfers via private luxury vehicle to/from guest’s hotel (or other pre-determined location) including bottled water
Private expert tour guide for 8 hours
Admission Tickets to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry ride and museums
Admission Tickets to the 9/11 Museum
Driver gratuity is included
24-hour support phone number
Special Welcome Gift
Exclusions
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Want to check out New York City from an entirely different perspective? Join us for our What’s Up in the Air specialty experience! Featuring a private NYC Helicopter Tour, NYC Architecture Tour and more, this is a full day of sky-high adventures.
Your first stop is at one of the Big Apple's jaw-dropping observation desks. You get to choose from a VIP private guided tour of Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center or an Express Pass to the Empire State Building. No matter which you select you won’t be disappointed! After you take in the magnificent views from high above Manhattan, you’ll meet up with your expert BTSQ licensed tour guide who’ll take you on a skyscraper tour featuring some of the tallest buildings in the city.
Before embarking on the last part of this unique journey you’ll have time to grab some lunch. Beyond Times Square will secure a reservation at your choice of restaurant and will happily offer suggestions based on your personal tastes. (Cost of lunch is not included.) After lunch, it’s time for the grand finale – a private helicopter tour over the Manhattan skyline where you'll get an overhead view of everything you looked out from - and up at - throughout the day!
• Your adventure begins when you’re picked up in your private luxury vehicle at your hotel to head to either the Top of the Rock for your 45-minute guided tour or to the Empire State Building for your Express Pass. (NOTE: There is no tour included with the ESB Express Pass.) No matter which you choose you’ll enjoy panoramic views with plenty of photo opportunities.
• After your observation deck excursion your expert tour guide will meet you for the next leg of your day – a private architecture tour focused on skyscrapers. On this tour, you’ll see all types of structures - many of which once held the title of the world’s tallest building, and may include some of the following:
One World Trade Center: Fun fact - Its height is 1,776 feet which is symbolic of the year the US Declaration of Independence was signed.
Central Park Tower: This is the tallest residential tower on the planet at 1,550 feet!
111 West 57th Street on Billionaires Row: Soaring to a height of 1,428 feet it’s the skinniest building in the world.
One Vanderbilt: At 1,401 feet it has the distinction of being the first super skyscraper in Midtown-East Manhattan.
432 Park Avenue: This 1,397-foot residential tower is the tallest in the Western Hemisphere.
30 Hudson Yards: This building is LEED Gold certified meaning the 1,270-foot structure is cost-effective, efficient and better for occupants and the environment.
Empire State Building: When it was built it was the first building in the world to have more than 100 floors and comes in at 1,250 feet
Bank of America Tower: At 1,200 feet, this one is unique as it was built to use 45% less water than buildings similar in size.
3 World Trade Center: Defined by its stainless steel-clad exterior frame it stands at 1.079 feet tall.
Brooklyn Tower: This 1,073-foot-tall tower is the tallest in the borough.
53 West 53rd Street: A 1,050-foot architectural wonder designed by Jean Nouvel.
Chrysler Building: Briefly holding the crown as the tallest building in the world and known for its terraced crown – its height is 1,046 feet.
NY Times Building: At 1,046 feet it’s tied with the Chrysler Building as the 12th tallest building in the city.
• After your sensational skyscraper tour, it’s time for lunch at a pre-determined venue - perhaps even a rooftop restaurant to keep with the theme.
• After lunch it’s time for the grand finale – a 30-minute deluxe private helicopter tour over Manhattan! Your guide will take you to the Heliport at 6 East River Piers (on South Street between the Seaport District and the Staten Island Ferry Terminal downtown) 30 minutes prior to your flight time, where he’ll get you checked in before saying goodbye.
• Your private helicopter tour will have you soaring above New York City’s iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor and many, many more.
• Upon completion of your helicopter tour your private driver will pick you up in your luxury vehicle and drop you off at your requested end destination.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions. In case of inclement weather determined by the pilot, guests will get the opportunity to re-schedule their flight.
Tour Duration: Approximately 8-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time between 8:00am and 9:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, Monday through Saturday.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Luxury transfer in a private vehicle with a professional driver and bottled water
Private expert tour guide for 6 hours
Tour of some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers
Private helicopter tour
Driver gratuity included
24-Hour support phone number
Exclusions
*Cost of lunch is not included
*ESB VIP Express Pass does not include a tour
*Gratuities for the tour guide and the pilot are not included
Highlights:
New York City is home to what seems like an infinite number of things to see and do. Understandably, this can be overwhelming to first-time visitors – but it doesn’t have to be! With Beyond Times Square’s highly recommended flagship NYC VIP tour – our Full Day Manhattan Highlights Experience – you’ll experience all of the Big Apple’s highlights courtesy of your expert, licensed tour guide!
This comprehensive NYC private tour takes you from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan all the way up to Central Park – which lies in between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side – and includes plenty of stops along the way! Your private tour guide will introduce you to the city’s most popular neighborhoods, iconic attractions and infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues.
Your day spent exploring Manhattan also includes a choice of general admission to one of NYC’s jaw-dropping observation decks! You can pick from The Edge, Summit One, Top of the Rock, or the iconic Empire State Building. Also included? Admission to the Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise – aka the fastest and easiest way to get up close to Lady Liberty!
• Your Full Day Manhattan Highlights Experience begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or chosen location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.
• During the tour, your private guide will show you around the city's most popular neighborhoods, including the Flatiron District, Little Italy, Chinatown, and more.
• You’ll also see iconic attractions like the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center – as well as the somber 9/11 Memorial.
• And don’t forget those infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – such as Times Square, Washington Square, and Herald Square – just to name a few.
• Your general admission ticket inclusion allows you to choose and visit one of several stunning observation decks in NYC, such as The Edge in Hudson Yards, Summit One Vanderbilt (the newest observation deck in the city), Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, or the iconic Empire State Building.
• No trip to New York City is complete without getting an up-close look at Lady Liberty – and you’ll do just that thanks to your ticket to the Statue of Liberty Super Express 50-minute cruise that is also included in this whirlwind day! Get your camera ready for the perfect photo opportunity as the cruise slows down as it sails past the Statue of Liberty.
• When your Manhattan adventure comes to an end, your professional driver will drop you off at your hotel or another location of your choosing.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Full Day
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water (additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan)
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing
Private guided tour with a professional tour guide for 8 hours
General Admission tickets to one of four observation decks – choose from The Edge, Summit One Vanderbilt, Top of the Rock or Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise
Driver Gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
* Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Heading to New York City and not sure what your options are for topics of interest to you? Perhaps you love to wander through gardens, taking in all the flora and fauna when visiting new cities. Maybe you're a huge fan of motion pictures and/or television shows and would love to see where some of them were filmed. Possibly you're a wine or beer connoisseur who enjoys discovering new vintages and brews. Or it could be that you don't have a theme at all and just know that you have four free hours to tour something of interest to you in the Big Apple.
Whatever your interests may be, chances are NYC has options for you to explore them further. And that is where our Build Your Own Half-Day NYC Private Tour comes in! With this half-day specialty experience, you'll work with our Destination Experts to curate a customized private tour, experience or attraction. Thanks to our team's knowledge, along with an extensive network of local experts and vendors, the sky is truly the limit.
From private guide services to luxury transfer services to walking tours, attraction entrances, restaurant reservations, Broadway tickets and more - BTSQ has you covered with this custom NYC tour package!
• If gardens are your passion, there are plenty of opportunities to wander through them within the five boroughs. For instance, Mount Prospect Park is home to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Staten Island offers Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. You'll find the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing. In the Bronx, you can visit Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center. And Manhattan has a host of options, many located in Central Park.
• New York City is home to world-class performing arts, museums, art galleries and more, meaning if you're into the arts, you've certainly come to the right place! Some of the finest examples of these forms of the arts would be The Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Met, the Museum of Modern Art aka MoMA, The Guggenheim Museum, The New York Public Library, Broadway, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The High Line and The Chelsea Galleries - just to name a few!
• Are you a "foodie" who loves to try the cuisine when visiting a new city? Restaurants, food tours and culinary experiences abound in NYC! Some fabulous food tours include our Pizza & Gelato Food Tasting Walking Tour, our Private Bagel, Cragel and Donut Deluxe Tour and our Cupcake Food Tasting Walking Tour. Culinary experiences could encompass a Bateaux Dinner Cruise, a picnic lunch in Central Park and reservations at some of NYC's finest restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps NYC's favorite meal - brunch!
• Even if you have no "one" particular interest - or are interested in a variety of topics, are celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or are just looking to get the most out of your time in the city, no worries! Our Destination Experts can develop a customized experience just for you - based on your input.
• And of course - all of our NYC custom tours come with expert, local tour guides and can be set up as private walking tours or in a private luxury vehicle with a professional driver. Luxury transfers are also available as well as helicopter tours, bike tours and more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 2 to 6-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
A curated half-day tour of New York City customized to your interests
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Ask any food lover – there’s no better way to get to know a city than to eat its food. And there’s no food tour more comprehensive than Beyond Times Square’s Eating Your Way Through Manhattan NYC Food Tour.
Starting in Midtown Manhattan you’ll work your way down the island to what’s referred to as Downtown with your private, licensed tour guide. This half-day experience covers all of the NYC neighborhoods that are known for their great food – from Hell’s Kitchen to Little Italy to Greenwich Village to the Lower East Side. And, since the experience spans from Midtown down through LES, it comes with a private luxury vehicle to get you from one tasty neighborhood treat to the next – learning about the island and the landmarks you pass along the way. As for the fare – it varies – but you’ll hit a total of four or five stops including one of the trendy, ethnic restaurants found on Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, and one of the many trattorias, pizzerias and delis The Big Apple is famous for as you eat your way through some of the most popular neighborhoods in Manhattan. The delectable delights on this NYC private tour will excite your stomach and are more than enough for lunch.
• Your food and culture experience begins when your expert tour guide and driver arrive to pick you up in your private luxury vehicle.
• Your tour may start with a bite in Hell’s Kitchen, which is the home of various international cuisines and numerous trendy popular restaurants.
• From there it’s on to a tasting in Greenwich Village which is often referred to as just “The Village” or “West Village” and is home to many popular cafes, bars, and restaurants.
• No NYC food tour would be complete without a visit to Little Italy, so that is where you are off to next! Here you’ll enjoy an authentic Italian treat from one of the seemingly infinite dining options.
• Next stop is the Lower East Village, aka LES. LES has a fabulous food scene and is the home to a plethora of delis – many of Jewish heritage - among various other dining options.
• In total you’ll make four to five food stops along your journey. At each stop, you’ll step out of the vehicle while your tour guide gets your tastings. As you are enjoying your fare, you’ll not only learn about the food you are sampling, but also about the history, hidden gems and little-known facts of the neighborhoods you are visiting.
• Some examples of what you might be sampling include a cheesy slice of NYC pizza, one of those famous NYC hotdogs, oh-so-decadent homemade Sicilian cannoli, Norwegian smoked salmon (an NYC favorite) on, yes, the equally famous NYC bagel, spanakopita which is Greek spinach pie, a mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich and a delicious Chinese dumpling.
• Along the way you may see some of New York City’s most well-known attractions and locales including Chinatown, Tribeca, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall and more!
• When your NYC food tour comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.
• Tastings are subject to change based on guests’ food restrictions, itinerary and restaurant opening hours.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
• The itinerary is subject to change based on starting point of the tour as well as any restrictions on that day such as traffic, road closures, etc.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 10:00am and 2:00 pm.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Driver gratuity included
All tastings, taxes and gratuities on food are included in the food-tasting fee
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
*Indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations
Highlights:
Ask any food lover – there’s no better way to get to know a city than to eat its food. And there’s no food tour more comprehensive than Beyond Times Square’s Eating Your Way Through Manhattan NYC Food Tour.
Starting in Midtown Manhattan you’ll work your way down the island to what’s referred to as Downtown with your private, licensed tour guide. This half-day experience covers all of the NYC neighborhoods that are known for their great food – from Hell’s Kitchen to Little Italy to Greenwich Village to the Lower East Side. And, since the experience spans from Midtown down through LES, it comes with a private luxury vehicle to get you from one tasty neighborhood treat to the next – learning about the island and the landmarks you pass along the way. As for the fare – it varies – but you’ll hit a total of four or five stops including one of the trendy, ethnic restaurants found on Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, and one of the many trattorias, pizzerias and delis The Big Apple is famous for as you eat your way through some of the most popular neighborhoods in Manhattan. The delectable delights on this NYC private tour will excite your stomach and are more than enough for lunch.
• Your food and culture experience begins when your expert tour guide and driver arrive to pick you up in your private luxury vehicle.
• Your tour may start with a bite in Hell’s Kitchen, which is the home of various international cuisines and numerous trendy popular restaurants.
• From there it’s on to a tasting in Greenwich Village which is often referred to as just “The Village” or “West Village” and is home to many popular cafes, bars, and restaurants.
• No NYC food tour would be complete without a visit to Little Italy, so that is where you are off to next! Here you’ll enjoy an authentic Italian treat from one of the seemingly infinite dining options.
• Next stop is the Lower East Village, aka LES. LES has a fabulous food scene and is the home to a plethora of delis – many of Jewish heritage - among various other dining options.
• In total you’ll make four to five food stops along your journey. At each stop, you’ll step out of the vehicle while your tour guide gets your tastings. As you are enjoying your fare, you’ll not only learn about the food you are sampling, but also about the history, hidden gems and little-known facts of the neighborhoods you are visiting.
• Some examples of what you might be sampling include a cheesy slice of NYC pizza, one of those famous NYC hotdogs, oh-so-decadent homemade Sicilian cannoli, Norwegian smoked salmon (an NYC favorite) on, yes, the equally famous NYC bagel, spanakopita which is Greek spinach pie, a mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich and a delicious Chinese dumpling.
• Along the way you may see some of New York City’s most well-known attractions and locales including Chinatown, Tribeca, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall and more!
• When your NYC food tour comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.
• Tastings are subject to change based on guests’ food restrictions, itinerary and restaurant opening hours.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
• The itinerary is subject to change based on starting point of the tour as well as any restrictions on that day such as traffic, road closures, etc.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 10:00am and 2:00 pm.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Driver gratuity included
All tastings, taxes and gratuities on food are included in the food-tasting fee
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
*Indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations
Highlights:
The land where NYC’s Twin Towers once stood is now home to a solemn yet beautiful tribute to those that lost their lives that horrific September morning. Our 9/11 Memorial and Museum Tour & One World Observatory half-day experience gives you a glimpse into that morning and those lives, as well as the February 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Your experience starts on the memorial grounds outside of the museum. As you walk through what was once referred to as Ground Zero, you’ll view the twin reflecting pools that sit in the footprints of the former North and South Towers and are surrounded by bronze parapets that list the names of the victims. After you’ve paid your respects, you’ll continue into the 9/11 Museum. For parties of over four guests, prior to entering, your expert tour guide will provide commentary on what you are about to experience. Once inside, they’ll be able to answer one on one questions only. The final part of your tour is your ascension to the top of One World Trade Center – also known as the Freedom Tower - to experience the beautiful One World Observatory observation deck and take in stunning panoramic views.
• Your experience begins when your private luxury vehicle and tour guide pick you up at your hotel to take you to Downtown / Lower Manhattan.
• As you drive towards your destination, your guide will point out popular attractions in the area including the Brooklyn Bridge, Trinity Church, the Oculus, the FDNY Memorial Wall and more.
• Upon arrival at the 9/11 Memorial, you’ll tour the grounds where you’ll encounter the two reflecting pools created to honor those we lost on that fateful day. Among the other things you’ll see are two items that survived the attacks that day - the Survivor Tree (a Callery pear tree) and The Sphere (the world's largest bronze sculpture of modern times).
• You’ll also see the newest addition to the memorial, the 9/11 Memorial Glade. The Glade represents the workers, first responders, survivors and residents who were exposed to harmful toxins and who have died or are currently living with a chronic illness.
• After paying your respects on the grounds where the Twin Towers once stood, you’ll head into the 9/11 Memorial Museum, which is divided into three main exhibitions, located 70 feet underground. Since private guided tours cannot be conducted within the museum, your private tour guide will give a brief synopsis of what you are about to see before entering the building.
• Once inside you’ll learn the history of not only the September 11th attacks – but of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing as well. Thanks to the 9 11 Museum’s dynamic blend of architecture, archaeology and history you’ll experience an unforgettable encounter that includes the story of the attacks, the aftermath, and the people who experienced these events. Your visit to the 9/11 museum is surely one you will never forget and a must-do for anyone coming to New York City.
• Your final stop on your private tour will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center, where you’ll get priority access. After a fascinating elevator ride that has you ascending over 100 stories to the observatory, you’ll be treated to 360-degree views of the New York City skyline and beyond. And that’s not all! You also get $15 to use on food, beverages or merchandise.
• When your time at the One World Trade Center Observatory comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined location.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This experience is offered daily, year-round, subject to availability. Currently, the 9/11 Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Driver gratuity included
Admission into the 9/11 Memorial Museum
All-Inclusive Experience at One World Observatory with priority access and $15 to use on merchandise or beverages
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Don’t have an entire day to explore Manhattan? No worries! We’ve taken our full-day highlights experience and shortened it so that now you can cover the most famous sites in the Big Apple in just four hours. With our Half-Day Manhattan Highlights NYC Private Tour, you’ll experience the most popular and sought-out Midtown and Lower Manhattan destinations courtesy of your expert, licensed tour guide!
This comprehensive NYC custom tour takes you from the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan, through Little Italy and Chinatown, into the Flatiron District and continues all the way up to Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. Plus, it includes plenty of other iconic places along the way! Your private tour guide will introduce you to the city’s most popular neighborhoods, well-known attractions and infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – Times Square anyone?
This NYC VIP tour is perfect for first-time visitors of all ages and return visitors wishing to acclimate themselves to the city!
• Your Half-Day Manhattan Highlights NYC Private Tour begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or other pre-determined location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.
• During the tour, your private guide will show you around the city's most popular neighborhoods, including the Flatiron District, Little Italy, Chinatown and more.
• You’ll also see iconic attractions such as the Brooklyn Bridge, the Washington Square Arch, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal and Madison Square Garden – as well as the somber 9/11 Memorial.
• And don’t forget those infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – such as Times Square, Washington Square, and Herald Square – just to name a few.
• When your Manhattan adventure comes to an end, your professional driver will drop you off at your hotel or another location of your choosing.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water (additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan)
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Private guided tour with a professional tour guide for 4 hours
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
No trip to New York City is complete without a stop at two of its most iconic attractions – the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. And with Beyond Times Square, you don’t have to navigate the journey to Battery Park or the Statue Cruises ferry ride to visit these iconic islands on your own thanks to our Half-Day Statue of Liberty Tour & Ellis Island Tour.
Your journey begins when you’re picked up in a luxury vehicle for the ride to Battery Park. Once there your private, licensed tour guide will escort you onto the ferry to Lady Liberty, while offering commentary along the way. Upon arrival, your guide will tour Liberty Island with you and then leave you to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum at your leisure. From there you'll re-board the ferry to Ellis Island, where your history lesson begins with an introduction from your guide and continues as you enter the historical National Museum of Immigration. Upon completion of your time at Ellis Island your guide will escort you to the ferry back to Battery Park where your luxury transfer awaits for the journey back to your hotel or drop-off point of your choice.
There is no better way to take it all in than in the hands of an expert!
• Your stress-free adventure begins when your professional driver and expert tour guide meet you at your hotel or other predetermined location within Manhattan and accompany you to Clinton Castle in Battery Park.
• Upon arrival you’ll be escorted through check-in and security in order to board the public ferry ride to Liberty Island which takes approximately 15 minutes.
• As you take in breathtaking views of the Statue from the water, you’ll realize that you are witnessing what millions of immigrants first saw when they entered New York Harbor.
• During your voyage your guide will explain the sites along the way in anticipation for your arrival on Liberty Island, home of the Statue of Liberty.
• Once on Liberty Island, you’ll explore the grounds with your private guide before your entry into the majestic Lady Liberty. Audio tours are included. Based on availability, pedestal access will be included as well. You’ll also be able to explore the exciting new Statue of Liberty Museum at your leisure.
• After your visit to Liberty Island, you’ll re-board the ferry for the approximately 10-minute trip to historic Ellis Island, while your private guide will continue to provide commentary along the way.
• Once on Ellis Island, your guide will give you a brief history of Ellis Island before you explore the National Immigration Museum. Here you’ll walk through the Great Hall as twelve million people once did, who just so happen to be the ancestors of more than half of the US population. Audio tours are included here as well. While there, you’ll also have the chance to search for your family surname on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor.
• Afterwards, you’ll meet your guide for the ferry back to Manhattan. Once you arrive at Battery Park your guide will escort you to your private vehicle where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your location in Manhattan.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: Approximately 5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
Inclusions:
Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
Private expert tour guide for 5 hours
Admission tickets to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry and Museums
Driver gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Ciao Bella! Like pizza and love gelato? Then our Pizza and Gelato Challenge Private NYC Food Tour is perfect for you! This private walking tour combines food and culture and is led by a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in artisanal foods.
On this NYC pizza tour, you’ll experience three different downtown neighborhoods as you sample delicious pizza from three different slice joints/sit-down pizzerias, rating them as you go. While you’re tasting you’ll also be learning about the history of pizza in NYC, the types of pizza offered in the city and what goes into making the finest pizza. You’ll be given a scoring sheet so that you can rate the pizza based on visual appeal, crust, sauce/topping and overall enjoyment. Then for dessert, you’ll compare the offerings at two different gelaterias where you'll also discuss how gelato is made and learn why this frozen dessert is so different from American ice cream. The gelato samples will be rated on case appeal, flavors offered, portion size/value ratio, flavor, texture and overall pleasure. What a great and yummy way to play a food critic in the Big Apple!
• Your walking food tour begins when you meet your expert tour guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park. And when we say expert, we mean expert! Her accolades include a certificate of outstanding achievement from The James Beard Foundation and a book award from The International Association of Culinary Professionals. From Jacques Pepin to Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud and Padma Lakshmi, she has worked with the most distinguished culinary talent.
• While at Washington Square Park you’ll gather around the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the leaders of Italian unification, where you’ll learn about Italian immigrants in New York City.
• From there you’ll head to three different neighborhoods - South Village, the West Village (aka Greenwich Village) and Union Square. In each one, you’ll stop at a pizzeria for a slice of pizza to enjoy and rate. They may include Joe’s Pizza, Bleecker Street Pizza, Rivoli Pizza and/or Ribalta, (which is a sit-down restaurant) for Neapolitan pizza.
• Also among your scrumptious stops with be two gelateries – aka gelato shops – to sample and rate different gelato flavors. These include Gentile Gelateria in the West Village and Amorino between Union Square and Washington Square.
• But you're not only eating great food on this tour! As you wander through Lower Manhattan you’ll also learn about the different ethnic neighborhoods, their food scenes, hidden gems and more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour:
This tour can begin any time between 11:30am and 3:00pm during summer hours and between 11:30am and 2:00pm during winter hours.
This tour is offered all year round, Thursday through Sunday only.
The ideal seasons for this tour are spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Pizza tastings and gelato tastings are included
Flexible timing to fit your schedule.
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
If you have a sweet tooth – or just an appreciation for delicious desserts – you’re going to love our Private Cupcake Tasting NYC Food Tour! This NYC cupcake tour combines the oh-so-tasty treat with food history and is led by a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in fine chocolate and other artisanal foods.
And those cupcakes? Although they originated in the late 19th century, it wasn’t until early in the 21st century that trendy cupcake shops (also known as cupcakeries) started popping up in the United States. These specialized bakeries sell little or nothing but cupcakes and there are dozens of upscale cupcake bakeries in the Big Apple. In fact, cupcakes have now become a pop culture trend in the culinary world, with shops like Magnolia Bakery gaining publicity thanks to their appearance on popular television shows like Sex and the City. As you visit four of the best cupcake shops in Lower Manhattan, not only will you get to taste a diversity of heavenly cupcakes, you’ll also get to rate them! From presentation to frosting quality and style to moistness and crumb density – you get to play food critic in the yummiest of ways!
• Your walking food tour begins when you meet your expert tour guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park. And when we say expert, we mean expert! Her accolades include a certificate of outstanding achievement from The James Beard Foundation and a book award from The International Association of Culinary Professionals. From Jacques Pepin to Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud and Padma Lakshmi, she has worked with the most distinguished culinary talent.
• While at Washington Square Park you’ll gather around the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the leaders of Italian unification, where you’ll learn about Italian immigrants in New York City.
• After that it’s time to get down to business! As you make your way to four highly recommended cupcake shops, you’ll also learn about the neighborhoods that you stroll through along the way – making this a private walking tour that combines food and culture.
• Your culinary cupcake and culture adventure stops include the aforementioned Magnolia Bakery, Molly's Cupcakes, Little Cupcake Bake Shop and Butter Lane. At each you’ll sample one of their specialty customized cupcakes and then play food critic by rating them on pre-determined criteria.
• But that’s not all! Along the way you’ll also learn about the cupcake's unlikely origins and hear about trends in the world of cupcakes. You’ll even get to visit a commercial kitchen where these elaborate sweet treats are created!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 3.5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week. NOTE: Mondays are typically avoided due to bakery hours.
The ideal seasons for this tour are spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local culinary specialist guide
Flexible timing to fit your schedule
Food tastings are included
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
New York City’s “backyard” is worth exploring when you’re in the Big Apple, but there’s a lot of ground to cover during a Central Park Tour. As the fifth largest park in the city, it covers an impressive 843 acres and has much to offer. If you don't feel like walking we have a great alternative! How about pedaling instead, courtesy of our Private NYC Bike Tour of Central Park?
On this scenic two-hour adventure through bike-friendly Central Park, your expert, licensed tour guide will ride alongside you as they relate the history of New York City, told in terms of the development of the city and its parks. They’ll also share little-known, interesting facts about the park – which just so happens to be the first landscaped public park in the United States.
From the familiar Bethesda Fountain – it has appeared in numerous movies and tv shows, to the regal Belvedere Castle with its fabulous views, from the Central Park Zoo – home to many different species of animals to Sheep Meadow – once home to, well, sheep – you’ll see all this and more while making your way around the park on this private guided bike tour.
• Your Central Park bike tour begins when you meet your expert local tour guide at 56 West 56th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Here you’ll get set up with your bike and your helmet. You’ll also get an overview of what lies ahead as well as basic safety instructions.
• From there your guide will escort you to Central Park to begin your exploration of this remarkable slice of tranquility in the heart of Manhattan.
• As you pedal through the park, and pass beneath many of its 26,000 trees, you’ll be in awe as you catch glimpses of the NYC skyscrapers peeking out from this peaceful haven.
• Your NYC custom tour will include in-depth narration and will allow you the chance to stop several times during your ride to get up close to some of the park’s most famous attractions - as well as its hidden gems - for photo opportunities.
• Among those sites and stops will be Bethesda Terrace, where you’ll get a great view of those classic rowboats, Strawberry Fields, where you’ll see the Imagine mosaic which is the memorial dedicated to the late John Lennon and a ride around the scenic Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.
• Along the way you may also see the winding paths and lush vegetation of The Ramble, the stunningly picturesque Conservatory Garden, hidden waterfalls, cast-iron bridges and much, much more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 2-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Private guided bike ride through Central Park with a licensed tour guide for 2 hours
Cannondale Bike with basket/bike bag, helmet and a map of Central Park
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
You’ve seen New York City on foot. You’ve seen it from the water. Now you can see New York City like never before, in style, from the air with our Private NYC Helicopter Tour!
On this NYC private tour, you’ll experience a luxurious new perspective of this incomparable city from a state-of-the-art Bell 407 private helicopter that features fabulous custom floor-to-ceiling glass windows. For 30 minutes you’ll have a bird’s eye view of Manhattan as well as its surrounding boroughs. Your fantastic flight will start in Lower Manhattan at the Pier 6 Heliport. Once you’re up in the air your professional pilot will point out all of the iconic landmarks and top attractions that the Big Apple is famous for. As you make your way over the New York Harbor and up the Hudson River you’ll see everything from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, to the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center and Central Park – and everything in between! Bonus – this flight also takes you over areas outside of Manhattan! This extensive sightseeing tour is filled with jaw-dropping views of New York and plenty of photo ops. It's guaranteed to be the highlight of your visit to New York City!
• Your adventure begins when you arrive at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at 6 East River Piers for your extravagant and exhilarating sightseeing excursion.
• As you lift off, you’ll head south, where you’ll glide past the longest suspension bridge in the US - the Verrazano Bridge – which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island. At this point, you get a glimpse of Coney Island before making a U-turn to witness the magnificent views of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline across the New York Harbor.
• Next up are magnificent architectural masterpieces like the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building and the most spectacular view of Midtown Manhattan you could ask for! As you soar up to the northernmost tip of the borough, you’ll see the George Washington Bridge that links Manhattan and New Jersey.
• Upon turning south, you’ll take in the grandeur of all five boroughs while heading down the Hudson River, passing by iconic landmarks such as Yankee Stadium, Central Park, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and One World Trade Center, before landing back at the heliport with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
• Timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions. In case of inclement weather determined by the pilot, guests will get the opportunity to re-schedule their flight.
Tour Duration: 30-Minutes
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable but need to be during regular operational hours.
This tour is offered all year round, daily. except for Sunday.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
30-minute private helicopter tour with an expert pilot
Informative narration from your knowledgeable pilot regarding sites you encounter during the flight
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the pilot is not included
Highlights:
New York City’s Central Park is 843 acres of pure Zen in the heart of bustling Manhattan. And there are many ways to take it all in while you’re visiting. You can walk through it. You can jog through it. You can bike through it. You can pedicab through it. Or you can do what New Yorkers and tourists alike have been doing since the park opened in 1858 – you can see it via a horse and carriage thanks to our Private Horse & Carriage Ride in Central Park Tour.
On this leisurely ride through Central Park, you can sit back and relax as your driver points out a myriad of iconic attractions, well-known locations and hidden gems. From Columbus Circle to Cherry Hill, from Balto’s Statue to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, from Strawberry Fields to Sheep Meadow and more – your Central Park horse and carriage excursion is filled with photo ops and memories you’ll cherish forever!
Bonus – this NYC private tour is a fabulous option for any season! In winter when you’re wrapped up in a blanket snuggled with loved ones, in spring as the cherry blossoms and other beautiful buds are coming to life, in summer when it’s full-on with lush greenery and in fall when the foliage takes over as the star of the show!
Your enchanting 45-minute private horse carriage ride through Central Park begins when you meet your professional coachman at 59th Street and 7th Avenue, across the street from the JW Marriott.
From there it’s on to the South End Quadrant, which is the area of the park that covers Central Park South to The Lake (which is the unifying body of water that links the Ramble, Bethesda Terrace and several landscapes) to just north of Terrace Drive.
What can you expect to see? Well in addition to everything listed above…
With the children in mind - you may see the beloved Conservatory Water, which is the pond that lies within a natural basin in the park and whose main focus is attractions geared towards the kiddos.
If you’re into the arts – think music, dance, theater, etc. – then you’ll be excited to see SummerStage. This is that very popular performing arts festival that takes place each summer not only in Central Park – but throughout neighborhood parks in all five boroughs.
Fan of John Lennon? In addition to a glimpse at Strawberry Fields, you may also catch sight of the famous Dakota Building, which is where the Beatle once lived.
But that’s certainly not all – your NYC custom tour may also include such well-known sites as the famous Tavern on the Green restaurant, Wollman Rink (one of the city’s most popular ice skating venues), the often photographed and thus easily recognizable Bow Bridge and much more!
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 45-Minutes
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour. Please note that carriages are not allowed inside Central Park before 10:00am Friday through Sunday.
Summer restrictions: No carriage may operate above 89 degrees Fahrenheit.
Winter restrictions: No carriage may operate below 19 degrees Fahrenheit or during blizzards.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Private horse and carriage with a coachman
45-minute tour of Central Park
Coachman’s gratuity included
24-hour support phone number
Highlights:
Question – where can you find over 5,000 years of art from around the globe?
Answer – New York City’s own Metropolitan Museum of Art!
We admit that's a lot of art to take in, but we also have a solution. With our Treasures of the Met Guided Tour, you’ll be introduced to the Met’s most important works in its permanent collection, with one of our savvy art specialists serving as your licensed tour guide. Plus, this private tour can be customized based on your interests.
What can you expect to see? Well, there’s the inspiring American Wing featuring the iconic painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware, a breathtaking atrium featuring a replica of a Tiffany stained-glass window, and art and artifacts spanning the colonial period to the early 20th century. Then there's an outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings including works by some of the greatest artists to walk the earth - Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas. And that just touches on what this Met highlights tour can offer. There are many NYC art tours as well as Met tours available, but this highly recommended experience is one that will leave you feeling like a specialist in art history yourself!
Your Met customized - and private - guided tour begins when you meet your expert fine art guide in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art at a pre-designated time.
From there it’s off to check out the permanent collection with plenty of commentary along the way - and you get to decide what you specifically want to focus on.
The Met’s exhibition areas are varied. You’ll find ones centered on Greek and Roman Art, Egyptian Art, Medieval Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts and more.
Some other fascinating exhibits that you can take in include the following:
The Temple of Dendur - an ancient Egyptian temple that was relocated to the Met in the 1960s.
The Arms and Armor Wing - a fascinating exhibit that provides visitors with a glimpse into the history of weapons and armor from around the world.
The European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Wing – home to an impressive range of Italian Renaissance sculpture, including works by artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello and Verrocchio
As you take in the collection of rare and beautiful objects that are housed in this iconic museum, you’ll also learn more about their significance and feel the excitement as your guide makes the museum come to life and happily answers your questions in depth.
Yes – your choices are many, but your guide can assist in simplifying the many options available to you.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 2-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
We recommend the start time to be between 11:00am and 2:00pm. The MET closes at 5:00pm midweek.
This tour is offered all year round, 6 days a week (currently the museum is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays).
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art with your private art specialist guide
Flexible timing to fit your schedule
Admission ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (AKA The MET)
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Ready to focus in on one particular area in New York City that’s always intrigued you? Or perhaps there’s an area that you are not familiar with at all, and would like to get to know better? Our Private NYC Walking Tour – Choose Your Neighborhood is the perfect choice for you! For this NYC private tour, you choose the neighborhood, borough or park and our local expert tour guide leads the way! They’ll tell you about the history and the culture of the area. They’ll tell stories and share little-known facts about the area. They’ll point out all of its most popular attractions as well as its hidden gems. In short – our licensed tour guide will help you see that neighborhood, borough or park like never before!
Choose from the following private walking tours:
Central Park
Origins of NY (Lower Manhattan)
High Line, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
High Line & Hudson Yards
Midtown Highlights (Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Grand Central Terminal)
Lower East Side
Little Italy & Chinatown
Brooklyn Essentials
SoHo
Custom Neighborhood of Your Choice (Within NYC)
Pick one, two - or more - and let the city come to life as you experience these different areas in a whole new light!
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
These tours are offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
Services of a Private Guide for 4 hours
Choose from areas within or highlights of any of the 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Whether you’re a fan of graffiti – or simply desire to learn more about this form of artistic expression – our Private Brooklyn Graffiti Tour and Workshop is the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into this often-misunderstood craft.
This Brooklyn art tour takes place in Bushwick, an up-and-coming neighborhood in northern Brooklyn and the most famous and exciting area in the country for street art today. Here you’ll discover walls of massive warehouses covered with street art by the world’s best artists – including Ramiro, Iena Cruz, Nepo, Don Rimx, Dasic and more! Known as the Bushwick Collective, it serves to bring together artists from around the world, legendary NYC graffiti artists and longtime local Bushwick talent. This experience, guided by a real NYC graffiti artist, gives you a look at some of the most talked about artwork in New York City and takes you on a walking tour of a neighborhood where real street artists live. Bonus – you can also add on a private art workshop before or after your private guided tour that will teach you the technical skills graffiti artists need to create graffiti art. Plus, it also lets you get hands-on, creating a mural that you can keep!
Your graffiti adventure begins when your art tour guide meets you at the designated meeting location at 282 Meserole Street in Bushwick Brooklyn to start this fun and educational tour.
From there your Brooklyn walking tour guide will take you through the streets of the Bushwick neighborhood where you’ll see over 50 murals come to life as your expert guide relays their stories and experiences.
In between these works of art you’ll also hear about how, In just a few years, the Bushwick Collective has become the most famous street art exhibition in New York City, and one of the premier mural districts in the United States.
Should you decide to participate in the Brooklyn graffiti workshop (either before or after the walking tour) you’ll also get to see the inside of a beautiful art studio in Bushwick where you can immerse yourself further in graffiti art culture.
During the workshop you’ll participate in a unique hands-on experience where you’ll learn tips and techniques of aerosol art, from fill-ins to masterpieces. You’ll also get to create your own mural masterpiece to take home with the help of a working graffiti artist!
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 1.5-Hours -Walking Tour Only
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local graffiti artist guide
One-and-a-half-hour walking tour filled with dazzling Brooklyn street art
Optional workshop where you’ll learn the skills of graffiti art while creating a mural to take home
Workshop includes lesson, paint, tarps, stencils and a canvas
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
Highlights:
Whether it’s your first time in New York City or you’re a repeat visitor – our Premium NYC Hotel Inclusive Private Custom Tour Package is a fabulous addition to your time in the Big Apple. Filled with all the components that make our NYC private custom tours so popular, this NYC tour package provides a worry-free experience customized and curated to your unique interests.
Just what can you expect from this NYC tour package? A comprehensive experience that allows you the flexibility to select your own itinerary. It starts and ends with luxury roundtrip airport transfers to and from the airport of your choice and includes hotel accommodations at the luxurious, timeless and oh-so-elegant five-star property The Pierre, a Taj Hotel – which is situated on NYC’s famous Fifth Avenue and right across the street from Central Park. In between, you get to choose one of the many private vehicle tours we offer, complete with a local and licensed tour guide, a Broadway show – musical or play (you pick!) and admission to one of four New York City museums that interests you the most.
That’s not all – you can also opt to add on additional full-day and/or half-day NYC VIP tours and experiences, attraction tickets and more. Secure this premium package as the base of your New York City dream vacation today! Tip: This package is great for couples and families alike. It can also be booked for both small and large groups.
Your Premium NYC Private Custom Package starts with airport pick-up in a private luxury vehicle to the Pierre Hotel. From there you get to choose the rest – in no particular order! (But don’t worry – our Destination experts will help you create the perfect itinerary based on your choices!)
First there’s the private vehicle tour. Our 4-hour vehicle tours take place in a luxury vehicle complete with an expert, professional and licensed tour guide. Plus - our guided tours cover all the most popular attractions in the city – from Lower Manhattan’s Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street to the city’s most popular buildings such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building to the Upper East Side’s Museum Mile to Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater and much more!
Next, it’s time to hit the Great White Way with Premium Tickets to a Broadway show of your choice! From comedies to dramas, from musicals to plays – there is always something for every taste playing on Broadway!
Last but not least is general admission to one of four of the most popular museums in NYC. For this inclusion, you choose the museum and then you explore it at your own pace!
When your time in New York City comes to an end you’ll enjoy a comfortable ride back to the airport in your private luxury vehicle while reminiscing about all the amazing experiences you had.
All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Tour Duration: 4-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the package are customizable to fit your schedule.
This package is offered all year round, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from LGA, EWR or JFK) to Manhattan via luxury vehicle including driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
Hotel accommodations at The Pierre including all taxes and facility fees
Broadway Show Tickets (Premium Tickets)
Choice of a 4-hour Private Vehicle Tour with Luxury Vehicle and Guide (Our NYC Private Tours and NYC VIP Tours are plentiful and cover all five boroughs - from the Brooklyn Bridge to the High Line to Central Park and more!)
Choice of General Admission to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Museum of Broadway
24-hour support phone number
Special Welcome Gift
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*4-Hour Tour does not include indoor admissions but can be added for additional cost.
**Airport Meet and Greet available with sedans and SUVs. Not available for LGA Airport arrivals.
Highlights:
Our Best of NYC package is a luxurious treat for those seeking to make the most of their trip to the Big Apple. Imagine being met at the airport & whisked away in a luxurious private car. Feeling the emotions of the city’s history on a private tour of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Taking in the city’s highlights as your expert guide unveils fascinating history & hidden gems. Witnessing the spectacular skyline from high above. Satisfying your thirst for arts & culture at a renowned museum. Savoring the thrill of premium Broadway seats. All this & more awaits!
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – you can customize the timing of the inclusions based on your preferences.
Your Ride Awaits: Your luxury experience starts when you’re met inside the airport with a smile by your friendly driver – who’ll be holding a sign with your name on it. Driver gratuity included. Meet & greet available with sedans & SUVs only and are not available for LGA Airport arrivals.
Day 1 – Time To Explore: Embark on a 4-hour private tour via luxury vehicle complete with a professional driver and an expert tour guide who’ll enlighten you with historical facts, entertain you with fun antidotes, share little-known secrets and point out hidden gems. Your magical day takes you on our popular Central Park and Midtown Highlights Tour which includes the infamous, flashy and always entertaining Times Square, the grandeur of the architectural landmark Grand Central Terminal, the sprawling cultural hub that is Rockefeller Center – and much, much more. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
Day 2 – NYC History 101: Today finds you heading out once again with your expert tour guide for an 8-hour experience where you’ll discover Lower Manhattan’s most significant landmarks. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
You’re first stop is historical Battery Park where you will board a ferry for a scenic ride that will transport you to a time and place where millions of hopeful European immigrants arrived starry-eyed and ready to take on new lives in America.
Upon arrival you’ll proudly stand in the shadow of the majestic Lady Liberty, explore her story in the Statue of Liberty Museum and then board the ferry to Ellis Island where you’re sure to be overcome with emotion when you realize you very well could be following the footsteps of your ancestors.
Afterward, the ferry will return you back to the beautifully landscaped Battery Park where you’ll walk through its winding paths as you continue on to the hallowed grounds of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for a somber yet oh-so-powerful experience.
Day 3 – Let’s Go For A Walk (And Perhaps A Bite To Eat): Today you’ll join your expert tour guide on a fun and informative 4-hour private walking tour of your choice. Check out your choices below – or – we can customize a tour based on your interests and passions. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
Arthur Avenue Food Tasting Tour
Greenwich Village Food Tasting Walking Tour
Brooklyn Food Tasting Tour
Half-Day Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour
High Line & Hudson Yards Private Walking Tour
High Line, Chelsea Market & Meatpacking District Private Walking Tour
Lower East Side Private Walking Tour
NYC Skyscrapers Private Walking Tour
Origins of New York Private Walking Tour
Private Cultural Walk through Little Italy & Chinatown
Private Walking Tour of Central Park
SoHo Private Walking Tour
Private Walking Tour of Prospect Park
Essential Walking Tour of Brooklyn
Choose your own Neighborhood Private Walking Tour
The Show Must Go On: You pick the Broadway show – and what a fabulous selection of musicals and plays it is! – and then we get you premium seats to enjoy the performance from!
A Museum Is A Must: Your experience also includes general admission to one of four of NYC’s most popular museums – which you can stroll through at your leisure. Choose from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) or the all-new Museum of Broadway. Or – if a totally different kind of art experience intrigues you – you can choose admission to the Artechouse which is billed as “an intimate digital arts space and one of the most unique art locations in New York City!”
Until We Meet Again: When your unforgettable experience in New York City comes to an end, you’ll be met at your hotel by your driver for your private transfer back to the airport via luxury vehicle.
Tour Duration: Multiday
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered year round, 7-days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
The starting location of the tour is customizable to fit your schedule. The tour can start at your hotel doorstep, at a restaurant where you just finished breakfast or custom location of your liking. Pick up or drop off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from LGA, EWR or JFK) to Manhattan via luxury vehicle including bottled water, driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
Full-Day Private Tour to Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial & Museum– Includes private tour guide for 8 hours, 2 one-way transfers to and from guest’s hotel., Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry plus admission into the 9/11 Museum
Half Day Private Manhattan Highlights Tour – Includes private licensed tour guide and luxury vehicle for 4 hours: Central Park and Midtown Highlights (Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Plaza, and surrounding areas). Can also be customized.
Half Day Private Walking Tour – Includes private licensed tour guide. Choose from:
Arthur Avenue Food Tasting Tour (4 hours)
Greenwich Village Food Tasting Walking Tour (3 hours)
Brooklyn Food Tasting Tour (4 hours)
Half-Day Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
High Line & Hudson Yards Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
High Line, Chelsea Market & Meatpacking District Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Lower East Side Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
NYC Skyscrapers Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Origins of New York Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Private Cultural Walk through Little Italy & Chinatown (4 hours)
Private Walking Tour of Central Park (4 hours)
SoHo Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Private Walking Tour of Prospect Park (4 hours)
Essential Walking Tour of Brooklyn (4 hours)
Choose your own Neighborhood Private Walking Tour (4 hours)
Broadway Show Tickets (Premium Tickets)
General Admission ticket to an Observation Deck. Choice of: Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, the EDGE, or SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Choice of One (1) Museum Entry: Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) or The Museum of Broadway
Restaurant Reservation Concierge Service
24-hour support phone number
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*Specialty food tours (not mentioned above) will incur additional costs.
**Airport Meet and Greet available with sedans and SUVs. Not available for LGA Airport arrivals.
Highlights:
Escape to NYC this holiday season with our festive Winter Wonderland package. You'll glide across the ice at Rockefeller Plaza's famed rink with your VIP pass, bask in the glow of the city's holiday lights on a private walking tour with an expert guide & experience the world-famous Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall featuring the legendary Rockettes. This curated experience will immerse you & your family or friends into the joy & enchantment of the holidays. Don't miss the chance to make magical memories - book your private & customized holiday getaway to the Big Apple today!
Kick Start Your Day: This festive day begins with the holiday favorite Christmas Spectacular at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Here the high-stepping Rockettes will dazzle you with flawless performances that will transport you to a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights, mesmerizing special effects, stunning costumes and an endless supply of holiday cheer!
Merry & Bright: After enjoying this cherished holiday tradition, you’ll meet your expert tour guide outside of the theater to embark on an enchanting two-hour walking tour filled with Manhattan’s magical holiday displays.
As you head towards the world-famous Macy's department store, you’ll pass by Bryant Park’s popular Winter Village where you’ll spy festive kiosks filled with vendors selling holiday gifts, crafts, seasonal treats and more.
Upon arrival at Macy’s, you’ll marvel at the meticulously designed window displays that evoke the spirit of the holidays as they beckon the crowds to slow down and enjoy the season.
From there you’ll continue to Fifth Avenue to take in more elaborate window displays courtesy of the rest of the city’s major retailers, as well as entire buildings decked out in festive lighting, accents – and – in some cases even music – all bringing joy to passersby of all ages.
Slip Sliding Away: Your walking tour ends when you arrive at that world-famous brilliantly illuminated Christmas tree that towers over Rockefeller Center. Here you’ll continue to embrace the spirit of the season with VIP Skating at the Rockefeller Plaza Rink where you and your loved ones can glide on the ice under the tree’s twinkling lights. As you check off this bucket list experience, you’re sure to be filled with excitement and joy that creates a sense of warmth and wonder in even the coldest temperatures!
Tour Duration: 5-Hours
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
This tour is offered November through early January, 7 days a week.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
Transportation is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
VIP Skating at Rockefeller Plaza Rink
The VIP Ticket includes an extended skate time (90 minutes in the venue), complimentary skate rental, priority service in The Rink Lounge, and one (1) complimentary hot beverage. Lockers are provided free of charge while on the ice.
2-hour “Holiday Displays” private walking tour with BTSQ guide
Tickets for the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes (90-minute show)
Exclusions:
Guide gratuity
Transportation (transfers can be arranged by BTSQ for an additional cost)
Meals
Per Person Package rates: Starting at $699 per person, based on 7 guests
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The magic of the holiday season in NYC awaits and our Holiday Trifecta is the perfect way to embrace it! This joyous experience will have you gliding across the ice at Central Park's famed Wollman Rink, enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride along spectacularly illuminated 5th Avenue or through the picturesque landscapes of Central Park and delighting in the expertise of your private guide as you immerse yourself in the dazzling light displays in Manhattan or Brooklyn. This year, uncover the city's festive spirit in the most personalized way while creating cherished memories with your loved ones!
Tour Duration: Approximately 6 Hours (Or Can Be Split Up Into Multiple Days)
Tour Can Operate:
The NYC Christmas Lights Carriage Ride is 50 minutes with a photo stop.
Skating is available from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday and from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
Ice Skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park
Ticket includes rink admission and skate rental.
NYC Christmas Lights Carriage Ride (50 minutes with Photo Stop)
Choice of one of two private tours:
Manhattan Holiday Lights OR Crazy Christmas Lights of Brooklyn
Both include 4-hour private vehicle, driver, driver gratuity & 4-hour private tour guide
Exclusions:
*Gratuity for the tour guide and coachman are not included.
*Meals are not included.
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Celebrate the magic of the holiday season in NYC with our Festive Delights package. This not-to-be-missed experience filled with festive activities is a unique way to take in its breathtaking beauty during the most wonderful time of the year. First, you'll enjoy a holiday-themed cruise complete with hot cocoa, tasty cookies & cheerful carols. Next, you'll step into the merry atmosphere of the city's most popular holiday markets where you'll discover unlimited treasures & presents for everyone on your list. This year treat yourself & your family to the best gift of all - heartwarming memories!
Cookies, Cocoa, Caroling – and Cruising: You’ll start your journey at the iconic Chelsea Piers where you'll board a charming 1920s-style yacht for an unforgettable hour-and-a-half-long journey around the waters of Manhattan. Take in breathtaking views of the city's skyline, adorned in festive holiday decorations (and lights, should you choose to do the cruise in the evening) and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you sing along to classic holiday carols backed by a live band! And don’t forget Santa’s favorites – there’ll be scrumptious cookies and warm cocoa for all!
Merry Markets & Festive Finds: Upon your return to Chelsea Piers, you’ll be greeted by your expert tour guide and a private luxury vehicle that will whisk you away to your next adventure. Over the next four hours, you’ll explore the Big Apple’s most popular holiday markets while your knowledgeable guide provides fascinating insights into the city's culture and history. As you meander through the vibrant markets, you’ll uncover unique finds and one-of-a-kind gifts for even the hardest-to-buy-for friend or relative! From artisanal Christmas gifts to scrumptious festive delicacies, you’ll get a taste of NYC's festive spirit as you indulge in the hustle and bustle of these storied seasonal markets.
HO, HO, HOme: When your fabulous day of holiday cheer comes to a close, your private luxury vehicle will drop you off at your hotel (or another location of your choice). But rest assured, the memories of your joyful harbor cruise and the delightful holiday markets will last long after the day is over!
Tour Duration: Full Day (Approximately 6 Hours)
Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date:
Tour can start time anytime between 11:45 am and 4:15 pm.
This tour is offered daily from November 17th through December 30th.
Based on time and traffic, not all Holiday Markets will be visited.
Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
You can customize the starting location of the tour to fit your schedule. You can choose to start the tour at your hotel doorstep, at a restaurant where you just finished breakfast or lunch, or at a custom location of your liking.
Pick-up or drop-off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.
Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
Private Holiday Markets Tour:
Includes 4-hour vehicle & tour guide, visit to some of NYC’s famous holiday markets (such as Winter Village at Bryant Park, Columbus Circle Holiday Market, Union Square Holiday Market, Grand Central Holiday Fair, Brooklyn Flea, Chelsea Flea, Brooklyn Borough Hall Holiday Market). *Based on time and traffic, not all Holiday Markets will be visited.
Browse hand-crafted goods, local art and winter attire at New York’s best holiday markets.
Cocoa & Caroling Harbor Cruise by Classic Harbor Line (Public) – 1.5 hours; departs from Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) at West 22nd Street:
The days before Christmas are usually spent getting into the holiday spirit but many of the activities can be jam-packed with people, making it not so cheery. This holiday cruise in New York City provides plenty of space to enjoy the sights of NYC lit up while listening to fun holiday songs. Homemade cookies and a complimentary drink are also included to make your evening merry and bright.
Listen and sing along to holiday carols
See NYC sights lit up at night from a boat decked out in holiday decorations
One complimentary beverage of beer, wine, hot cocoa (spiked if you choose), or Champagne with your cruise ticket
A home-made holiday cookie assortment and a live jazz band are also included on board
Appetizer and beverage packages are available for purchase for an additional cost
Also includes gratuity for captain and crew
Exclusions:
*Tour Guide gratuity is not included.
*Transfer to Chelsea Piers is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
*Transfer after cruise is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
**Does not operate on Thursday, 11/23, Monday 11/27 or Monday 12/25 (need to close out availability in Luxe)
New Orleans is a happy, high-spirited city with the pulsing beat of Dixieland jazz. It delights visitors with its riverboats, Creole cuisine, quaint antique shops and narrow streets of the French Quarter. While here, be sure to take a ride on one of the picturesque trolley cars. Eccentric, elegant New Orleans is strongly connected to both the Mississippi River and the South, but its identity remains aloof from any regional or even national affiliation. It reminds some visitors of European cities, in part because French and Spanish colonial architecture adds an Old World backdrop to some streets. But the feeling of foreignness goes deeper: The celebrated New Orleans atmosphere, cuisine, music, traditions and lifestyle are rooted in an embrace of the decadent and assimilation of the unconventional. New Orleans welcomes all, but is familiar to none, and the result is a city which attracts the romantic, the spiritual, the wild and the inquisitive—all while successfully promoting itself as corporate America’s playground. No matter what is expected from a visit to New Orleans, no one goes home disappointed.
Nashville is the perfect destination for all kinds of visitors - from music lovers to history buffs to Southern lovers to sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. Nashville is the Country Music capital of the world. Have fun searching through the past or getting close to the Country Music stars of the present. Hike, bike, golf, go for a balloon ride and take tours guiding you through the history of country music. View homes of current stars including: Joe Diffie, Bryan White, Brooks & Dunn, Lorrie Morgan, George Jones, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Marty Stuart, Dolly Parton and more. Find tons of historic sites from the Civil War dating back to the 1700s.
A window into the Navajo Nation's culture rests in Monument Valley of the Colorado Plateau. For over 250,000 years sandstone masterpieces towers between 400 - 1,000 feet high photographed with scenic clouds, casting shadows, and spellbinding shapes.
Memphis is known as the home of Elvis Presley and as birth place of the blues. Don't forget to travel down Beale Street and listen to some of the worlds best blues bands. Hike, bike, golf, go for a balloon ride and take tours through the history of Elvis Presley's life. Don't forget some great sites in Memphis such as: Alex Haley's Home, Beale Street, and the W.C. Handy Home. Take a trip to the Memphis Zoo or jump on exiting amusement park rides at Libertyland Amusement Park.
Much of Los Angeles lies in a fairly flat basin, surrounded by mountains and ocean. Although the Santa Monica Mountains, one of the most unheralded of the city’s remaining natural treasures, splits LA between the familiar sights of La-La Land to the south and the charmless suburbs to the north, the metropolis is easily traversed. Places for visitors to explore include Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, the central strip of Wilshire Boulevard with faded Art Deco "Miracle Mile" zone and good museums, and the beach towns of Santa Monica and Venice, where visitors can stroll along the former’s remodeled pier and Third Street Promenade outdoor mall, or visit the latter’s famed Muscle Beach and oceanside Boardwalk. Lengthier trips to LA may include the old-fashioned charm of Old Pasadena, home of ever-popular Rose Parade and Bowl, Downtown, site of much city heritage and setting for what skyscrapers the area does have, the South Bay, the place to find the region’s second biggest city of Long Beach, and Malibu, where visitors can try to get a glimpse of movie stars and assorted celebrities.
Las Vegas is one of the nation's hot spots. There are nightly shows, great dining, and world famous live entertainment to thrill and dazzle every visitor walking down the strip. Las Vegas is the largest city in the nation for gambling and entertainment. Casinos continuously amaze with their shows, attractions, and non stop gaming. Las Vegas has many local attractions and entertainment. World famous shows such as, Tom Jones, David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, and Steve and Eddie are here. Casinos offer live entertainment, fine dining, and all types of gambling to fit everyone's desire. Las Vegas also has great shopping, museums, and some of the nations best golf. Although Las Vegas is primarily known for gambling, everything else is worth offering here as well.
Situated on the Vermilion River about 115 mi/185 km west of New Orleans, Lafayette, Louisiana, is the center and de facto capital of Cajun Country—the area settled by French Acadians in the 1700s. There are several sights of note in the immediate Lafayette area, and the town serves as a good base for exploring the true treasures of Acadiana—the smaller towns located within a 30-mi/50-km radius.
To the north of Lafayette is the Cajun Prairie region, which is made up of smaller towns that retain their French Acadian heritage. This is a largely rural area where cattle graze contentedly and flooded rice fields double as crawfish farms.
The tranquil formal gardens of the Academy of the Sacred Heart draw travelers to the town of Grand Coteau. Fans of percussive zydeco music will gravitate toward the towns of Opelousas and Plaisance, where living legends of the style play in dance halls. Traditional Cajun music (less electrified than zydeco but no less danceable) is also a big draw in the area. Fans of the music get up early on Saturday morning to hit Fred's Bar in Mamou, a microscopic barroom-turned-dance-hall that hosts an early-morning radio program that's popular with locals and visitors alike.
Up the road in Eunice, the beautifully restored Liberty Theater features the Saturday-night radio program Rendez-vous des Cajuns. Host and folklorist Barry Jean Ancelet takes the stage 6-8 pm for a live broadcast of Cajun music, stories and culture.
To travelers unfamiliar with the city, Fort Worth, Texas, may seem like a secondary travel destination—a place to visit only after taking in all the sights of its bigger, glitzier neighbor, Dallas. (It does have to live with second billing in the "Dallas-Fort Worth" phrase used to describe everything from the shared airport to the general urban area).
But Fort Worth has an identity all its own as a travel destination. Fort Worth boasts rich western heritage (lending it the nickname "Cowtown"), a world-class arts scene, beautiful parks, casual sophistication, great sightseeing and small-town charm despite its big-city population.
A significant downtown renovation has filled the Fort Worth city center, known as Sundance Square, with such attractions as shops, cafes and inviting pedestrian areas that appeal to travelers. Residents and travelers alike enjoy Fort Worth's top-ranked museums, which have earned the city the title "Museum Capital of the Southwest." Add to this the prestigious Van Cliburn Piano Competition and the stunning Bass Performance Hall, and it's clear why Fort Worth's devotion to the arts has earned even Dallas' grudging respect.
Even though it has its share of high-tech businesses and contemporary culture, Fort Worth keeps one boot in its frontier past. The restored historic stockyards—once the world's largest—remind visitors of the city's authentic cowboy heritage.
"Flag" (as it's called locally) is the largest population center north of Phoenix, home of Northern Arizona University and gateway for many of the state's northern travel attractions.
At 6,970 ft/2,125 m, Flagstaff's climate is very different from that found in the desert commonly associated with Arizona. You may need a sweater even in the summer, and in winter it can be bitterly cold and snowy. Enough snow falls for skiing at the Arizona Snowbowl, and the sunset views from the Snowbowl are terrific any time of year.
Durango was established in 1881 as a frontier mining town. But many of the old-time settlers discovered they got more out of the scenery than the mines. Nestled in the Animas River Valley, in the afternoon shadows of the San Juan Mountains, people still get pretty much the same feeling. There’s something about being where picture-postcard beauty circles like an old wagon train. It tends to slow folks down a notch or two and let their best side catch up to them.
A hard-nosed Texan cattle town, Amarillo is epitome of the Lone Star State with cowboys, oil, steak, and cacti. It is the "Helium Capital of the World" (as self-proclaimed) with a productive helium field. However, this Old West attracts its travelers to visit beautiful Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Amarillo also proudly hosts the famous outdoor musical, "TEXAS."
